Humanoid: The Kovra Sisters

Chapter 16

"Mason... I wanted to ask you-" 

"Shh." It wasn't a snap. Mason cut me off by shushing me, though in his face I saw mostly concern. He was looking at my wound, which I knew I had a few across my face and arms. His arms kept a steady hold on me and one of his hands kept my dress from falling off my shoulders. Right then all I could think was the fact that Loon would finish the Job for Kai and kill me. 

"You're an idiot. Damn it I should have gotten you out of that estate the second Robin was distracted." As he spoke I realized the first bit wasn't for me. It was for himself. He was blaming himself for my kidnap. It was ridiculous and I grabbed his jaw with weak fingers. "Yes," I began "you are an idiot. You're an idiot for not kissing me sooner. Everything else was just bad luck." I let him go and I saw what might have been a hint of a smile. It was refreshing to see it after the hell I've been through. It was also amazing to be in his arms. I wanted to sleep. It seemed so easy with him holding me so close, but I know I couldn't. Not until we destroyed the lab and were safely out of this infernal mansion.

It took us several minutes to reach the lab, but it wasn't hard to find. I've spent years trying to forget my time in this mansion, time I mostly passed in the small room, yet I know the place like the back of my hand. I was a slave for the sisters. Kat and Karen were always nicer, but it didn't change the fact that I was to follow every order, no matter how much they might have wanted to release me of Kai's relentless hold. Back then when I wasn't in my room, I was up and down the large home, mostly running earns. When we went through a door-less frame we stopped. I was inching closer in case my legs gave out. 

"This is it." Mason didn't ask. The room was damp and dim. It was large with three tanks that stretched from floor to ceiling in the far corner. Two were empty and the third was filled to the brim. Scattered around the room were tables with equipment I only saw once or twice. Not here though, in Kat's room. She was much into science like Kai was, only a lot less crazy. A few liquids were boiling over a small, blue flame and the lights were on. That shot a sense of slight panic through me because it could only mean that  Kai must have been here not long ago.

"How'd you guess?" I asked, my fingers curling at the side of his shirt to hold on for support. Mason noticed my increasing lack of strength and wrapped one arm around my waist. He held me against him and looked down at me. 

"Just the creepy aura. Now, where do we start?" 

"Creepy? I'm offended." 

I jumped. I couldn't help it. Being punished after getting caught somewhere you weren't supposed to be can do that to a person. Both Mason and I turned to face the devil woman behind us. She was still in the same clothes as last time I saw her. Only this time her hair was loose, resembling the ruthless flames of fire. There was also a genuaine interest when she looked at Mason.

"Mason," she began "so nice of you to drop in. I was hoping you'd be foolish enough to try and save little Jinx." Kai's voice was like a purr and then a hiss that sent chills up and down my spine. Mason felt my reaction to her words and gripped me tighter for reassurance. But, reassurance of what? Every inch of me feared the woman and the things she could do. Now, instead of feeling safe, I felt worry for both of us. First time Mason cmae up agaisnt her it seemed like pure luck. Now that Kai seemed a bit more determined I'm not sure this would end well for either of us. Mason and I. 

"Take one step near Jinx and I promise by almighty Dazra I will put an end to you on the spot." There was something scary in his voice. It felt like his true self was unraveling and I wasn't sure I was ready for that yet, but the issue at hand was far more pressing. Kai grinned a cat like grin and took that daring step forward. Then it all went so fast. I was left on my own and I had to lean against the wall so I wouldn't fall. When I settled against it my eyes ventured left and right to catch up with both of them. Kai was perched over a table, her hair dancing around her as those pesky snakes slithered from her arms. Mason was standing across from her, his hands crackling and his eyes practically burning holes into her skull. The two figures left any solid surface and it looked as if neither of them would ever touch the ground.