Chapter 199 - Playing With Chaos (1/2)

”Oh, I know you're name, I want to know, What. You. Are.” He says placing his hands behind his back. I've seen his brother in action... I know just how powerful these two can be so I need to be careful. This time I hum as I turn and start slowly walking around the outer part of the rotating mirrored floor.

”I guess you could say that I am a star that took a fall and ended up in this world before getting lost in another. I then fell again, only this time... I'm here to stay.” I say carefully watching him as I sneak glances at the surrounding mirrors.

He doesn't have a reflection... And somehow, he's always facing me, no matter where I move. Was he not really here or was this all part of his powers as chaos himself? It doesn't matter. The more I try to make sense of things here, the worse it'll get for me.

He cocks his head to the side and ponders out loud saying ”A star... that should be impossible.” I nod my head and come to a stop saying ”And yet... here I am. I exist when I shouldn't.” He's silent for several seconds before chuckling.

”You exist when you shouldn't... much more interesting than him.” He says tapping the chin of his white mask. ”Him... you've mentioned him before. Who is he and why does he want me?” I ask watching him move closer.

”He claims that you are his woman... that you ran away to this world. He's summoned my brother and I to help collect you.” He says coming to a stop before me. My heart nearly comes to a stop as an old fear threatens to crawl up my throat and choke me.

He stands before me, looking down at me as he cocks his head to the side asking ”Are you his woman?” I push the old familiar fear back down as I slowly say ”No” The man continues to watch me as he says ”But you are someone's woman.”

I nod my head and say ”Yes, that's right. How did he summon you two?” He chuckles and says ”I never give away anything for free but I've already given you many... what can you offer in return?” This time I cock my head to the side as I look up to him saying ”You've asked me questions as well, a clear give and take.”

His chuckle deepens as he says ”I think I actually like you... Offer me something interesting enough and I might just tell you everything.” An insane idea suddenly comes to mind as I say ”A contract with me.”

He silently watches me before lifting out his hand saying ”Join me for a dance and I will consider your offer.” I try my best to internally calm my nerves as I take his offered hand saying ”I don't really know how to dance.” The second my hand touches his, his reflection can be seen in all the mirrors.

He looks down at our connected hands before slowly looking back up to me. Interesting. The music suddenly changes to a sad, dark tune as he pulls me closer, placing his other hand on my waist while saying ”I'm beginning to think you may have more to offer me...”

I'm waiting for us to start moving but we just remain standing like this in the middle of the rotating mirrored floor as the sad, dark music box song plays its haunting melody. ”If I make a contract with you... It will be just me, not my brother.” He says, watching me closely.

I nod and say ”No offence, but I don't really care for your brother.” He chuckles deep and says ”Indeed... neither do I. What will you offer for this contract?” My heart races as I ask ”What do you want? If it's something I can agree to, I will accept.”

”Your soul.” He says in a low voice making my heart shiver. I slowly shake my head and say ”Not for sale, something else.” He remains still and because of the mask, I can't tell what he's thinking but he suddenly says ”Something of importance then.”

Why does it feel like I'm making a deal with a demon? I suddenly realize that we look like the little figures in a jewellery box. The haunting music and the way we spin in slow motion, looking as if we're dancing but yet, never actually moving.

”I'll offer you my blood, take it or leave it,” I say looking up to his white mask. His hands tighten on me, almost painfully as he says ”Do you realize that I could take you to him right now? Offer you to him on a silver plater... and help him imprison you. Why don't you offer me your love...”