Chapter 40: Being A Villainess

They say dreams are a gateway into your true self. What your mind finds important, it will replay it before saving the pieces it deems worthy.

Something I had realized long before though, was that, a dream can hold a lot more power than assumed.

The person who taught me this, was none other than Eviquence... Queen of the Mermaids.

Someone I called master, and someone I saw as a role model... in a way.

For the oddest reason, in my dream, the words she spoke so long ago came forth.

"Bia, youth is arrogance, the belief that nothing can kill you. Enjoy such youth, for even we Mermaids, who have lived hundreds of years, still hold onto this arrogance"

Youth is arrogance.

Truly, when I was actually a youth before I reincarnated, I was ridiculously arrogant.

I did drugs constantly, never cared for my health, and always expected to wake up Fine the next morning. As if I wasn't living in danger.

Somehow, after becoming Rosalia, I became such a coward.

Where was my arrogance? My ego?

Where was my confidence?

Eviquence was a masterpiece of a warrior. Her golden eyes could slice through you faster than any blade. Formidable, intimidating, and completely arrogant. When she fought, she never held even an inch of herself back. Every battle to her, was to the death.

Fearless, and not the slightest bit humble. She was a Queen. A Demi-goddess.

So when I saw the bloody red eyes that only children dream about in horror movies, in my dream, I didn't feel immediate panic like I assumed.

I felt absolute fury.

My body was paralyzed, and while I could sense the presence of Gerald, or whom I presumed to be, I was stuck in sleep paralysis. An in between state of consciousness and unconsciousness.

Truly sinister.

Yet, this fucking bastard has the audacity to invade my sleep? To send me to another plane of existence?

To haunt my dreams for nearly 11 years?

I felt uninhibited fury. Rage. I have never been so angry.

It was like being stuck in a black void, but the eyes above me were like a wild animal, yet filled with intelligence. A Demon.

Specifically one who haunts my dreams. Apparently trying to consume my soul.

How many years had this bastard evaded all my efforts? Now he makes a scene?

Now he comes?

I had movement in my dream, I could move my arms, and I could feel all regular bodily functions.

Maybe it wants me to suffer?

The heavy sound of guttural breathing.

If it breathes, then one can assume you can stop that oxygen?

I was likely under a type of dark magic, famous to demons. This magic fed on souls of living creatures.

The only way to break a dark magic spell was a strong enough counter magic.

Light magic.

But I didn't have light magic. I had only Ricin's magic.

But I had poison, a specialized magic special to Ricin.

Who said I had to let this bastard get away with everything? He likely didn't consider how I might feel when seeing him.

Probably assumed I'd act just like everyone else. Terrified.

Too bad he picked the wrong moment. Truly, I would've been horrified at likely any other time.

Yet right now, I'm unbridled rage.

Because he just had to show himself when I was having a good dream? Does he want to die?

Obviously.

It spoke.

"So long"

"I've waited so long"

"Now you're so ripe"

A weird cackle followed

It only served to raise my irritation.

I'm too old for this ghost story bullshit. What horror movie had I not seen?

How old was I? Certainly old enough to call and old bastard out like this one.

He breathes? Then he bleeds.

"Shut the fuck up!" I screamed out in annoyance.

Scarlet eyes widened.

Then, the world shifted, and a strange static covered black robbed creature emerged from the darkness.

The strange faceless but eye wearing creature came only a few inches from my face.

"Such language"

"So disrespectful"

"Is it because your death is eminent? You can't escape fate~"

Another annoying cackle.

What have I been so scared of? If death is eminent, than I may as well take him with me, right?

"I've only got one question. Answer it honestly. Why me? Out of everyone else, what drew you to me?"

I was genuinely curious.

It seemed to ponder for a moment before speaking.

"So much guilt"

"So much longing"

"Your soul was filled at such a young age"

"It looked delicious"

I suppose that counts as an honest answer.

It was because of my regret in my past life, carrying it over to this life.

Truly, I had much to regret, but much to look forward to!

The strange creature moved a few paces back, but I never saw any legs under the cloak covering all of it.

A strangled and clawed hand slowly reached out at me.

I could nearly see my own reflection in it's red orbs.

I looked calm.

I felt oddly calm.

Was it because I was going to die?

"Now~"

"Come here"

The claw only barely touched my cheek, before a strange cry, much like a velociraptor, escaped the Demon.

"You...!"

"What..."

It crouched down, holding it's throat area.

"Did... you... do....?!"

I felt for the first time in my existence, a malicious and sadistic side to my heart appear.

"Of course, you listlessly allowed me to have my magic in this little dream? What sort of idiot are you? I don't have light magic, but contaminating the air isn't too difficult"

I laughed, heartily.

This.... THIS is being a villainess!

"What...?! How...?! Ehhghhnnnn"

It doubled over completely, before throwing up some strange black liquid a few feet away from me.

The world around us was looking very unstable.

My smile grew, a Cheshire grin likely adorning my features.

This felt good. Very good.

My foot moved, and I threw a swift kick to it's abdomen. Laughing maniacally.

This felt amazing! Vengeance!

It cried out painfully.

Of course it was rapidly getting less and less oxygen as the black void around us was breaking like glass and letting distorted amounts of light in.

The light was getting brighter and brighter.

"No...!"

"Escape...."

It groaned, before the world finally shattered.

My eyes flew open on the bed.

It was still dark outside, but I was now surrounded by quite a few individuals.

"Rose...!" A small fluffy body hit me full force.

Ricin...!

I quickly hugged my fairy back, as I allowed my light headed state to fade before I moved to get out of bed.

Kai grabbed me into his arms quickly, holding me tightly.

"Are you okay?" He asked worriedly down at me.

I gave him a victorious grin.

Before I frowned.

"Damn...! Tsk. Where is that bastard?" I said angrily, before I saw it was cornered by Katrina! Of all people.

Her hands were releasing small amounts of her magic, paralyzing the demon.

I hoped out of bed and away from Kai. I ignored all protests before I smashed my knee into it's head. The demon went flying into some near by furniture.

A small scream leaving it.

The room, which was noisy with complains, now became silent.

I wasted no time.

I walked towards the demon, truly like I was the demon and not what was in my hands now.

Raising it up in the air, I sent a swift punch to it's chest, still holding on to repeat my actions over and over.

"Anyone scared of death? I'm killing this guy now" I warned, before I released my katana from my bracelet. Black jeweled metal met the moonlight, but I jabbed it straight into the demon.

Through the heart.

Before I pulled out and repeated the process over and over and over.

This was technically me venting frustrations built up over the years. I'm not normally so volatile.

But I didn't care right now.

I want to see some demon blood spill tonight.