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Nightmare

Natalie POV

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"Fuck, you feel so good! I'm gonna cum deep inside you."

A unique metal that absorbed all elemental powers and weakened demons was latched onto my wrists. The more I fought against my restraints, the more they dug into my skin. My own bloodlust wasn't enough to break them.

"You're dead!" I yelled helplessly. "We're free!"

Diana fisted a hand in my hair and slammed my head back into the stone. "Shush. Be a good girl and watch."

The mark sizzled up my veins, compelling my attention to the couple by our feet. On the floor, the face and body of the girl were almost unrecognizable. There were too many welts and oozing blood. The little bit of skin left unmarred was blanketed by a demon thrusting into her.

Something buzzed strongly between my legs, causing me to lurch forward, opening my wounds back up. I squirmed desperately, attempting to escape the toy vibrating on my clit.

Here, the pleasure was worse than the pain. It was humiliating beyond words.

"Aww, you don't mean that teensy assassin. Look at how wet you are! Does it turn you on to see your dear friend being taken?" Diana drawled, increasing the intensity of that damn thing. The relentless buzzing was impossible to ignore. Sticky liquid dripped onto my thighs. "Maverick, fuck the bitch harder."

Izzy shrieked louder as he picked up speed.

Soft lips tickled behind my ear, giggling at my horror. I bit my lips to keep from making a noise. I wouldn't give them the satisfaction.

Diana simply laughed at my brave front. She removed her hand from my hair, moving down to fondle my breast. My little pink nub was rolled between her fingers teasingly for several seconds.

At the same time Izzy cried out, Diana twisted my nipple and angled the vibrator. It was too much. An unwanted rush was ripped from me. I clawed my palms to keep Izzy from hearing as I climaxed.

The toy instantly dropped, replaced by acrylic nails at my slit. They slid inside my sore pussy, leisurely spreading my tight channel.

"You came so hard from your friend being abused!" Diana stuck her wet digits in my mouth. "Here, taste your shame."

Sticky fingers twirled around my tongue, no matter where I moved it. "Oh, I can't wait until Daddy fucks you. Only a few more days till our special trip…Maybe I'll have Izzy watch as you lose your virginity. Seems only fair."

"The DSS will…ssss…save us. They'll…be there…at Demon Lord Shiuku's…and win." Izzy whimpered out. My friend gave me a soft smile that broke my heart. Always forgetting her pain to make me feel better.

Diana stopped touching me and gestured to the man adjusting his pants. I hung from the chains limp from my orgasm. Only my head could be lifted. For that, I was grateful. I could commit the disgusting animal to memory.

The man's grunting stopped as he roared out his release like a beast in the wild. An insult to beasts, this man was a monster. Monsters deserve only death, just like Mom always said.

"Oh, are you going to kill him too?" Diana kissed the side of my face. "Don't be surprised. I know you're the one killing those who hurt Izzy. And you know what, I don't care."

I said nothing. Revealed nothing.

"You see, I absolutely love how you suffer with each death. You hate killing my dear, even the men responsible for your friend's r***."

I tried to look over at Izzy. Both of us had been whipped badly before that monster took her. She had to be alive! I had to make sure she survived it.

"But you know something?"

Izzy was lifted by her assailant.

"You're pathetic towards the man who turned me into this. The reason you're in this situation. And the reason you'll fail your friend."

I had no idea what she was talking about. While I despised what I was doing and threw up bitter bile with each death, there was no one I couldn't kill. Not if they hurt my friend.

Out of the shadows came a face I hadn't seen for almost five years. No…No…NO!

"Hi, Sweetness."

My true love walked up to Diana, picking up the vibrator along the way. My heart shattered as he lifted her lips to his and sealed them in a demanding, passionate kiss. Diana wrapped her arms around him, pulling him closer.

When they finally broke apart, Trevor handed the toy to my tormentor. He didn't care about my injuries or how my soul was being crushed.

"Trevor came to relieve some anger we are both feeling. You see that whore Aileen is knocked up with Shiuku's child."

I was very aware of this fact. The day her pregnancy was announced, Darren and Diana had been brutal to anyone who crossed their path. A matching broken heart-shaped scar was cut into Izzy and I's left hip.

"So why don't you let your steam off on Izzy while I see how much stamina this teensy assassin has left."

The vibrator was rubbed up and down my entrance. This time the panic gnawing at my insides stopped any pleasure from being forced from my lax body. Helplessness and dread joined to panic at seeing my true love close in on my friend.

Trevor shoved Izzy to the ground, unbuckling his pants.

*Don't! *

No words would escape my cracked lips.

"What the fuck?!" Another Trevor, a bit older with foggier eyes, appeared. "Get off her now!"

The first Trevor and Izzy disappeared as soon as the words escaped his mouth. Vanished to a dark corner in my mind.

In three heartbeats, my true love was in front of Diana and me. There was hesitation as he looked down at his drawn sword. His stare wouldn't meet hers. "Darling, what's wrong? Can't kill me a second time?" She flicked my nipple causing Trevor's eyes to fill with unfiltered enmity.

"Don't ever put your vile hands on my woman again!"

Diana howled with laughter as he struck her with his blade. She collapsed to the ground, then disappeared. The smile never left her lips.

Ignoring the blood on his hands, he cupped my cheeks. Despite being drained of energy, I recoiled at his touch. His hands fell to his sides.

"I don't know what's happening, but I promise no one will touch you. Only me... when you beg for it, Cupcake." The determination and desire I saw in those emerald orbs warmed me before I could stop it.

"I'm not your enemy." Trevor whispered, letting his lips hover mere inches from mine.

"My true love…" I muttered gently, battling back tears.

He winked at me, "I don't care about my true love. I'll date whom I decide." With his parting words, he left.

Only he can touch me, but he doesn't want me. It shouldn't sting this much. I knew as much.

The first Trevor reappeared just as reality took me from my nightmare.

"Gullible as always, Sweetness. Still a child, clinging onto her prince charming. But, don't despair; I'll play with you soon." ~

I woke up with a jolt. My hair was plastered to my neck from sweat, and my breathing was labored. Both my palms were stinging from where I'd clawed myself in my slumber. Just a nightmare…it was just a nightmare.

Under the covers, something gripped my stomach. Adrenaline filled me as I reached for the dresser beside me. No one was going to touch me! No one would degrade me with false pleasure again.

Yanking the blankets off the form curling into me, I stabbed downward. A ripping sound echoed in the silent chamber. A fragile girl nestled further into me, clueless about my knife. I flung my weapon to the opposite side of the room. Horrified of myself.

Izzy…

I wrapped my arms around her, embracing her shaking form. The tremors never completely left, even as I held her.

"I'm sorry....I'm so sorry Natalie..."

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Midday, the castle was in chaos. I hadn't seen things so messy here since we were first brought to this dimension. Everyone under an unwanted demon's mark was freed by the DSS that day five years ago. Lutz became our sanctuary, far away from any of our previous masters. Far away from Diana, Demon Lord Darren, and Shiuku.

Yet, I was still haunted by those nightmares.

Last night had proved a sliver of my brain clung to the idea Trevor wasn't a monster. My head pounded like two opposing saws splitting my mind.

Glasses clashed from nervous fingers moving too quickly as maids collided with each other. A tub of water had just spilled near my feet. Water seeped into my torn, cheap shoes.

Izzy's small frame shook. Her platinum hair was tied into a messy bun, and her shoes were on the wrong feet.

Her face went pink while she got to her knees and cleaned up the water. "I'm so sorry."

I wished she'd stop apologizing to me. There was no reason for it. We were more than friends. We were each other's peace and sanity.

"Clean that up immediately, elementally blessed woman!" The head of the kitchen staff ordered.

King Ulrich knew his dimension wasn't ready to accept demons. We would all be considered evil and hung by the church. We didn't want to hide our powers, so he called us elementally blessed. We were considered assets to the community as no other country would dare attack us now. He also declared any violence towards us was considered treason. There was some discrimination, but just as much praise for keeping the citizens safe from war.

All of us owed King Ulrich our gratitude.

"Hurry up, elemental!" The woman walked away, clearly stressed. Usually, she didn't act like a micromanager who was due for inspection. But she did always kiss the butt of any higher-ups who entered. Some things don't change, no matter the place or dimension. Human nature is human nature. But at least she was never overly mean. Nor did she show prejudice in assigning tasks/disciplining. She'll tell everyone that she hates us all equally.

I bent down, level with my trembling friend. "I'll help."

"Natalie, how are you not all crazy right now? Seriously! Especially today!" At least she was back to her bubbly personality.

I finished wiping up and stood. There was no reason to get so anxious about a random princess of another country coming here.

"Maybe when he gets here, he'll notice me."

He? Was a prince coming here as well? From the stories I heard, their Prince Roy disappeared years ago and had never returned. Rumor had it, Princess Aileen, his betrothed, killed him.

Izzy gave me an innocent smile. "You haven't heard yet, huh?"

Behind us, someone else dropped a piece of glass. The head maid had an angry red vein throbbing on her forehead. The perfect glass plate belonged to the royal family and was irreplaceable. I would never comprehend how a dish was 'irreplaceable.' It's a thing, not a human life.

"Natalie, to the kitchens now. You are in charge of baking a cake fit for the royal family today."

A jolt of happiness made me grin. I hated cooking but loved baking. I hurried to the kitchens and started gathering ingredients and bowls. My hands went on autopilot while my mind wandered.

Memories of Mom and I flooded me with joy and pride. Part of the reason I wished to own a baking company was because of the times we spent together. Whipping up delicious treats with the recipes I'd mastered as a kid was my goal in life. Ya know, a simple life with a job I loved! Mom would be proud and happy for me too.

"You're so lucky! I wish I knew how to bake. I'd love to surprise my crush when he gets here with sweetness!"

Sweetness.

A mixing bowl of flour, water, oil, and eggs dropped onto the floor. My simple green dress was splattered all over with sloppy white goo. Great, now I'm the one with butterfingers. Izzy dashed out of the room to grab a wet towel. We needed to clean this mess before the head-maid threw a fit. I could hear her scolding me for wasting the product.

"Seems you're getting excited as well!" Izzy nudged me with her elbow.

"For some Krennan Princess?" I lifted an eyebrow.

In her pure joy, she squealed, gaining the attention of the head maid again. I loved seeing her so happy and carefree. "Sorry! And no, not just their princess!"

"Who then?" I asked, genuinely curious.

She beamed, "Our saviors. Trevor Hemmer and Princess Aileen Lutz-Vernen are returning to the castle. I heard the adorable heirs will be with them as well!"

Frigid ice entered my veins like I was again swept up in Trevor's typhoon. Goosebumps ran up and down my arms. I gripped the edge of the counter, unable to control my panting. The boy who wanted to save us. The one who tried to deceive us.

The dueling forces in my mind clashed harder.

No, they are just actors! The DSS saved our lives, not them. Squad Leader Lena broke our marks, and Sekai led us to safety. Tom, Devon, and Jacob fought while we fled. All Trevor and Aileen did was kill Diana. A monster of their making!

The DSS even reprimanded Trevor and stripped Aileen of her position. So why did everyone praise them as heroes?

Obviously, Izzy beamed, "and I heard Trevor is still single! I really might have a shot with him."

NO!

I can't let her be Trevor and Aileen's next plaything. She's the one person I hardened myself for, the only one I would give everything up to defend.

Izzy was blushing, swaying back and forth while helping me whip up a new cake mix.

Should I tell her how evil he is? Or that he's my true love? No, she'd be in more danger! Any information leaked can easily be used against us. I'd have to defend her behind the scenes again.

How, when your body becomes paralyzed by his very sight?

At the kitchen entrance, the household Stewart's overjoyed announcement meant time had run out. "Prepare the banquet hall for tonight's royal feast. The Vernen carriage and escort have safely arrived."

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