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Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

Iris could tell that the pair of them were getting under each other’s skin, the way Ethan acted it was clear that Caspain had unnerved him. Annoyed him and she probably hadn’t helped either. Though at the same time Caspain was defending her, standing up for her even as Ethan taunted them both about punishments. Seeing the way Ethan had hesitated her gave her a slither of hope, perhaps he was considering how crazed he sounded? No. He is just hurt, that bullet must have hurt. Another thing I caused, my fault. Ethan won’t let that one go, not easily.

The weight of their situation was settling in, the sound of metal bars and patter of footsteps across the concrete floor. Rebels or guards with guns ready to spring into action if they tried anything funny. Security wasn’t top notch here, not like the Capital, but it was enough to keep them in whatever cell they had chosen to lock them in. though thankfully for Iris Ethan had relented and allowed them to stay together. Though at what cost she didn’t know, but they would get through it together. The past week had been crazy, between the destruction of Bel Bicis, the bombings and even the kidnapping of Cas. It had been quite the wild ride already and she felt like it was coming to an end. A bad one at that.

With each passing minute and day, it was hard to keep pushing down the guilt when Iris still blamed herself for everything that was now happening. To Iris had she not listened to Ethan, swayed by his words she never would have lured the Prince from safety. There would never have been a kidnapping and although she would have been found out as a rebel, they were most likely to arrest her, lock her up before throwing her back to districts. “You’re hurt.” Whispering as she looked over at Cas as she sat herself on the hard iron bed that was in the cell. As much as she wanted to keep apologising to him, speaking about how this was her fault she knew Cas would have none of it and right now dwelling on the matter wouldn’t help.

“I… my throat.” Grimacing slightly as she raised her hand, fingertips brushing against the discolouring skin that had started to swell from the force that had been used. In that moment Iris had thought she was going to die; she had been so close from death but then Cas had been the same too back in her home with her father. Regis had nearly killed him, though what did it matter now? They were going to get their goal; her father was going to win this unless by some miracle they were able to escape this prison.

“Maybe he will see reason. My father might… I don’t know.” Sighing softly as she placed her hand on his shoulder, though thoughts went back to the fact Ethan had said he was on retirement. “Are you okay?” It was a silly question to ask because deep down she didn’t think he would be okay. The fact is he was here to die, how can anyone be okay with their life that had barely just begun end so quickly? “Maybe your father is still looking for you… they could find this place and rescue you.”

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Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

I couldn't help but squeeze in another reply before bed!!

Ohhh how exciting! I hope it all goes to plan though! I know it's stressful when it comes to a new home and with everything going on now it can't help, but I wish you all the best with it! And you will have to show progress photos of course!!

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

I know I have to stop blaming myself… but I can’t. I legitimately feel as if it’s my fault. I know it’s not doing us any good, nor will it help right now. I… Sighing to herself as the realisation that this prison would be their death came to mind. They were both powerless to it, nothing either of them could do would get them out of this mess and for once she hoped his father was looking for him. That somehow the Aspirian military had gained this information and would be making an effort to storm the Prison and rescue him. Though the fleeting thought was nothing more than a slither of hope, something she tried to cling too in this dingy place.

The fact someone had called her name had caught her attention, of course Ethan shut it down quickly but even with a glance she didn’t know who it was. Though with her broken memories and barely being able to remember key things she doubted she would be able to recall an acquaintance and she wished she could. If she could remember a name, just something about the rebel that had called out it could be the key to getting home. Though again these were all wild and desperate memories because reality was, they were stuck here, Cas most likely to lose his life and she knew she wouldn’t be able to live with herself if they killed him.

“Cas… don’t.” Eyes widened as he stood his ground, not wanting to be separated. Though inside she was over the moon as she didn’t want to be alone with anyone, she knew it would only anger him further and who knew what he would do.

“Oh, for god’s sake. There is no one around to witness your charming self. No one cares here.” Ethan couldn’t help but sigh heavily, dragging his hand across his face clearly sick of this interaction already. It was hard to control his anger and with the aid of the throbbing pain in his thigh it was hard to think straight. “You really want to be at her side… like some sort of dog? You will never be as loyal as I have to her. Never.” Spitting to the floor as his other hand ran fingers through his dishevelled blonde hair as it was clear he was taking a moment to assess things.

“I don’t want to be alone with you either.” Iris whispered looking over at Ethan who looked exhausted, perhaps she could play to her strengths, if he knew she was afraid of him perhaps he would back down. Of course moments ago she hadn't wanted Caspain to antagonise him, but noting how seemed tired she hoped she could push through to a more reasonable side of Ethan.

“Tough. I make the rules here.” Ethans voice raised slightly as he looked from the pair, taking a step forward he flinched as he felt a shooting pain in his leg. He knew he needed to get it seen too, time was being wasted here right now. “So, you can either back down and let her come with me where she will be escorted to her room, or she can stay down here with you and be a part of your punishment.”

Without thinking Iris reached out taking Cas; hand in her own as she stood next to him, her hand trembled in his, but she held it as firmly as she could “I will take whatever punishment. I would rather be with him.”

Clearly it had not been the answer Ethan had wanted, a hand raised as if to strike them both, but his exhaustion was getting the better of him and he would not show weakness right now. If he hit them and there was no force behind it, they would know, he would not show weakness. “You know what. Whatever.” Nodding his head one of the rebels stepped forward and shoved them both into the cell before locking them in, “Enjoy this time. I will be back for her later and we can then discuss your punishment.” Aiming his words to Caspain before Ethan turned on his heel, pushing the rebel out of his way as he moved off into the distance to find someone to deal with his leg.

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

Omg that's amazing news!!

Ohhh look at that! I wouldn't call it old! I'm sure with your skills you will do wonders with doing it up! How exciting though!!

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

Did my father do something so bad to go into retirement? Had his mind snapped so much they could no longer stand it? Thoughts swirled through her head as she felt his hand leave hers, the last bit of warmth and safety left her the moment he let go. Of course, he had too, they couldn’t just cling to each other in the car because they had to move, but still she had feared this place. The prison itself stood tall, looming over them as she finally managed to urge herself out of the car. All colour had drained from her face because she had never wanted to see this place again, she had stepped foot in it once before and her memories were hazy over it but the feeling of the memory told her everything. That fact all she could feel was the immense amount of dread for this prison, fear and cold it just didn’t bode well, and she hoped to keep whatever memory of this place she had repressed.

Already she knew there was no way she could break them out of this, this prison was no doubt home to at least fifty rebels. If they still had that manpower, she had no idea anymore because she was so out of touch with what was going on. Though the people outside standing with guns didn’t bode well at all. “I… I…” Stuttering as she failed to get her words out, scared to go inside the prison as Ethan continued to walk in front of them. “I don’t think I can get us out of this one.” Whispering to Cas as she looked down at the floor, she sounded broken as if she was ready to accept her fate. Given up because to her it was a suicide mission trying to get out of here.

Looking back at Cas she couldn’t believe that this may be finally it, that he would die at the rebel’s hands and again this was all her fault. “This is all my fault. If only we’d never met… you wouldn’t be walking to your death.” Unable to stop herself from blurting out her thoughts, as much as she cared for him and she was truly happy she had met him. If she hadn’t though, he would never have been taken, he wouldn’t have been hurt and he certainly would not be walking to his death either. Though talking for her was now becoming painful, there was a clear handprint covering her neck, marking her from what had happened earlier. Already there was a slight discolouration of her skin, but she knew that tomorrow it would be worse.

“Iris?”

Ethan shot one of the rebels a look who had beamed at seeing Iris, clearly thinking she was a friend and not a threat but with the look he gave the rebel they instantly backed away avoiding their gaze. Holding their tongue. “Iris is not in the right frame of mind right now; she is not to be disturbed, but if she does run, she is to be shot on sight like his highness.” Hissing out orders as he stormed inside the fortress, the creak of old metal bars opening as he moved inside limping. The pain his thigh was becoming worse by the second and he needed to get it seen too, waving away people who began to flock him he waved down some of the rebels who were inside the Prison. None of the metal doors were locked but the cells were. They still had keys to the cells, just not the doors and hallways that surrounded it, but thankfully they were still open in the abandoned prison.

Stopping in front of an open cell he pointed to it signalling Cas to move inside, the cell had an iron bed and nothing else, but it was enough, and Ethan could lock it. Out the corner of his eye he could see Iris walking to go inside the cell, but he stuck his arm out in front of her stopping her in her tracks, “Not. You.”

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

Yeees! If we think of something we can use it :3

Omg no worries! Ohhh new house!! Do you have any pictures? I'd love to see!!

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

The words that were exchanged only frightened Iris, the way he spoke to her sent her mind racing. What would he do to her? Though as much as she feared for herself, she feared for Cas more. There was hope her father wouldn’t allow her to be killed, there was a slither of hope in that, but Cas wouldn’t be in the same boat. They wouldn’t allow him to live when their ultimate goal had been to kill him, to end the monarchy line and there was nothing she or anyone could do to sway their minds from that goal. Cringing she felt the squeeze of his hand, but all she could do was tremble in response even as Cas spoke of her father. I doubt it, as long as his goal is met, he doesn’t care. After all he sent me to my death before.

Ethan laughed; he couldn’t help it because they didn’t know what had happened to Regis. He wasn’t going to tell them, oh no they didn’t deserve that. In fact, he could use it to his advantage as he continued to drive along, the car making unhealthy sounds as it pottered along the uneven road. “Oh, that’s sweet. You remember her father’s name. Though I don’t think you know him like I do.” The car started to slow down, approaching a rather grim looking building. Grey crumbling walls, high fencing and barbed wire and even old rusted bars. Coming to a stop he turned in his seat, a flicker of pain crossed his face from the gunshot wound on his thigh as he looked at the pair in the back seat. “You see Regis will let me do anything I want to his daughter. He see’s me as his son already, he wanted us to be married.”

He’s not lying there; Regis always saw him as the son he never had. Biting her lip as Iris looked at Ethan before shaking her head, “You don’t know that, my father loves me. He won’t stand for it.” Although she tried to sound confident in her words deep down, she didn’t feel it, in fact her father had changed so much she barely recognised him, but she hoped there was still love there.

“I’ll let you in on a little secret Princey boy. Regis… left me in charge. I make the rules right now whilst he enjoys his time in retirement. In truth his disowned his daughter the minute she tried to help you escape.” Shrugging as he looked towards the building, rebel members were stood outside with guns so there was no way they could just run from the car and escape. They would be shot dead. “Now, what do I have in store for you today. I’m thinking a good thrashing for the Prince. What do you think on that Tom?” Ethan hadn’t made his mind up on what he was going to do just yet, but he wanted his ominous words to unsettle them both.

“Get out the car, if you run, they will shoot.” Growling as he pushed himself out of the car, dried blood was now on his thigh from the bullet wound that had scraped his skin. Limping he didn’t even need to check they were following, there was no escape now they were at one of the biggest rebel bases they had in the districts.

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

I was thinking that too! I can see one of them being sympathetic to their cause :3

Amnesia [Suki & Summer]

Feeling his hand seek out hers was the comfort she needed the warmth of his hand comforting her, although they didn’t talk openly the feel of his hand in hers made her feel safe amongst the horror they were now facing. Just his touch was making her feel somewhat better, but even then, it wasn’t enough. Had it been her fault? Her undoing that had now landed them in this mess together, should she have been more persuasive or demanding that they continue back to the Capital? If she had then perhaps, they would not be in the current mess they are now facing.

Even with her sorry it didn’t fix anything, as much as he could tell her it wasn’t her fault, she didn’t believe it. Even though he had said he didn’t want to go back right away she should have known better. I should have known better, now he won’t survive. There is no way they will let him live; he will be killed, and I played a big part in this.

Hearing Thomas snap at them telling them to shut up she felt herself go quiet, as much as she wanted to talk to him to explain why it was her fault she didn’t want to give them the satisfaction or reason to harm them further than they already had. Glancing out of the window she could see they were driving closer to the Capital, further away from her district. Her home. “Ethan… you’re not going back home.” Unable to stop herself from asking as she felt herself frown voice still raspy and broken, the fact they weren’t going back home only furthered her concern. Worried that their fate might be worse than what she had already thought, well what could be worse than the death they were facing.

“No.” Ethan replied curtly as he continued to drive, glancing at the mirror he could see the Prince and Iris in the back seat. Eyes narrowing as he could see them holding hands, it only angered him further because they were seeking comfort in one another even amongst the fact they were now prisoners. “We have a more… permanent base of operations. Something that will hold the stupid Prince.” It was hard to not sound jealous as he spat out the words, but he resented Caspain and there was no denying that fact.

Permanent base? Surely, they don’t mean… Thinking to herself as she recognised where they were headed. One of their holdouts was one she couldn’t forget; it was one that had scared her when she was younger, haunted her in some nightmares on occasion when she reminded of the place. It was an old abandoned prison and it still to this day sent chills up her spine, it was eerie and cold, but some places had been turned into areas for living whilst some of the cells were intact. Regardless it was still creepy. Though… he said hold the Prince? What does he plan to do with me?

“Yes. You know the one. I’m sure we have a nice cell all arranged out for his highness.” Mocking as he took a turning on the road heading towards the district he was headed towards. “I have something prepared for you too.” Those his words sounded more sinister by the second, oh Ethan couldn’t wait to get the Prince in a cell. Taunt him and perhaps beat him up some more before they finally killed him.