Every monster in my story

Isabelle's Point Of View

It's been a really wondrous and beautiful morning, starting from the breaking of dawn without any nightmares. It made my day.

I felt my bracelet dangling on my wrist, it was probably trying to tell me that it was at work keeping the bad dreams at bay and my magic sealed. I smiled a little, seeing how Gemini tailed behind me. She said she had something to do later on today and she wouldn't be around for the rest of the day. She mentioned something about having to patrol but when I asked her further what it meant she began stuttering nervously. I got the clue that she doesn't want me finding out so I dropped it. And also tonight was a full moon, I could feel it.

We moved past Dimitri's room, the door was a little bit ajar but I couldn't quite see a thing or get a glimpse of him. Maybe he already left. The thought of that made my heart ache a little bit. He didn't even have the courtesy to say bye before leaving for his trip. A little birdie told me he had a meeting and won't be around. Also, it seems like no one would really be around tonight. Lance and Gabe were also going with Dimitri. Chris was also going with Gem for you know the 'patrolling'. And just in case you didn't know, Chris was Gemini's boyfriend. And according to Chris' explanation she was his one true soulmate. I am so happy for them that they were able to find each other, God they were so cute together. Literally the cutest couple I have met so far.

After my morning walk, I returned back to my room. My attention slowly drifted to my slightly opened door. As we moved closer, I knew someone was in there, the sounds of things crashing and breaking told it all. I swung the door open to see her. Rubi.

I stepped in, my eyes wandered around the room, eyeing every single thing which was out of place or shattered on the floor. Her burning gaze held mine with so much hatred and disgust.

She let out an impish grin holding the only thing which was literally the only thing that was still intact in the room. My sculpted flower vase.

It was a gift given to me from Gemini. She had made it for me the week I first came here. I won't deny that it held a sentimental place in my heart. I knew how much it meant to Gemini too, I could feel the love she put into making it for me so I valued it truly.

Rubi looked pissed. This insignificant thing was having yet another childish tantrum, I wondered what happened this time but I had no plan in taking a part in any of this. She kept on glaring at me, with her devilish smirk ever growing on her face.

What now? I couldn't help but wonder what happened again. Maybe another trouble in paradise. It seemed she always blamed me whenever she had a fallout with Dimitri.

There was no denying that there was something between Dimitri and her.. But it didn't seem like much since it was clear she was the one practically forcing herself on him. She was so insecure that she was quick to put the blame on me. Like it was my fault he didn't want her anymore. She was a crazy lunatic, that was for sure.

"What? Do you like the new decorations? The previous look was too awful, this suits you much better." She smiled, still holding the vase tight.

"Why are you doing all of this?" I asked tired of all of her bullshit. Why was she doing all this for a man that didn't even love her?

"Maybe this will teach you never to lay your filthy hands on what is mine!" She said menacingly. Her emerald green eyes burned with a wolf and untamed fire. She truly was crazy.

"Why don't you just leave. Just disappear from mine and Dimitri's life. No one wants you here!" She screamed, as she looked at me with so much animosity.

"Yes, you are right, I did want to leave. I still want to leave, if not that Dimitri wouldn't let me." I spoke, I could see Gemini's face shrink in sadness.

"But I have grown fond of this place and its people around so until they are the ones kicking me out then I will remain here!" I declared, watching the anger well up in her green eyes. She was fuming mad with anger, I feared I didn't know what she would do next.

After what seemed like only a few seconds, she finally let the vase go, and let it shatter on the floor. It smashed and broke into tiny ceramic shards, flying into several corners of the floor, one of the tiny shards grazing my cheek.

I stood there frozen, watching Gemini's beautiful gift turn into ruins before my eyes. Crimson red blood flowing from my cheek.

"B-blood! Natalie, you are bleeding!" Gemini pointed out trembling. She was more terrified about the cut than I was.

"It is okay Gem." I said, assuring her that it wasn't that deep.

It got to me but I didn't plan on sinking as low as she did. I kept urging myself to try taking the high road, it was a good day after all... But she was testing my patience and unfortunately for her, she overdid it.

"You are nothing but a gold digging whore! I know you plan on seducing Dimitri so you can get his wealth." Rubi accused me of something so disgusting as being a gold digger. I didn't even care if Dimitri was wealthy or not. I wasn't interested in his money and I certainly would never fuck anyone for it. My mother raised me better.

Infuriated, I threw Rubi a gruesome glare, for her words. There were so many turns this situation could go and all of it ended with violence, but I wasn't planning on going with violence. And with a deep breath I turned around, exiting from the room. For her own good it was better if I just walked away from this or else I couldn't guarantee I will be able to control myself.

"Hey, useless human!" she snapped at me, following me from behind. I heard her calling to me but I kept on walking out into the hallway. I just wanted to be left alone.

I could hear her tapped heel chasing after me. But still I didn't give a damn.

"Please miss Rubi, let's not create a scene." Gemini said pleadingly to her. She was obviously trying to subdue her which I knew she was failing at.

"Move aside you stupid servant!" Rubi roared, pushing Gemini aside. I didn't stop moving, I continued progressing to the stairs.

Just then I felt a hand grip my wrist, forcefully turning me around.

"You don't walk out on me when I'm still talking!" Rubi said.

My eyes widened, but not because of the psycho bitch standing before me. But at the snapping sound and the loose beads which seemed to be escaping, bouncing around as each went their separate way, sprinting for freedom.

'My bracelet!'

It was cut and broken.

Gemini let out a loud gasp, as she ran to my side.

I stood there, frozen. I could feel my elevated breath slowing down. My mind jumped in confusion. That bracelet was my only shield, my protection all these years. It covered me from the entire world that wanted me dead and now it was gone because of that miserable lunatic. I bet Gemini knew the turn in which things were going as she ran besides me, telling me it is okay and not to get upset. She knew to some extent how special it was to me, but no one knew just how much it meant to me. It was a gift to me from my mother, I cherished it so dearly.

Then Ruby added salt to my wounded flesh as she pushed me so hard against the wall.

Suddenly, I became alert of my environment I could feel everything now. It was like my entire senses got heightened with my magic released from my binding bracelet. I could feel the crowd heated gazes on me. I couldn't tell if they were worried of my fate if I chose to go to combat with her or were they afraid of what might happen to her.

Steams literally evaporated from my skull, as I could feel adrenaline rushing through my veins and my magic giving me a push. I became more alive and aware than ever, I could feel the four elements alarming me of their presence. Air, water, fire and earth, I could feel their strength flowing through me.

I had forgotten this feeling. I missed it so much.

Rubi just did something she shouldn't have done and now two can play her games. She felt me. I could feel her warming up, ready for a fight. And maybe I could hear a few of her bones cracking which brought smiles to her hideous lips. Her green eyes glowing into a bright yellow then it was gone quickly.

What was she?

Immediately, she lunged forward at me as I dodged to the other side speedily. Not aware of Gemini who fled out of sight. She came at me as I grabbed hold of a wooden stick laying around. I broke it into two. She was a monster no doubt, but I couldn't tell what she was.

The minute Rubi was in front of me, I hit her with the stake, it pierced hard against her flesh. Then I took the liberty to punch her, especially at the joints of her body, which were like the basic Achilles heel of everyone.

I heard gasps from time to time as our fight raged on. I dropped the stick when she gunned me down with her fist, her nails eating a pinch of my flesh.

She was strong, even for a slender figure like hers. I got a glimpse of my opened flesh on the side of my neck. It didn't hurt me a bit, I had been through worse but it gave me much pleasure seeing my opponent's roughly bloodied face. Her body was becoming swollen due to all my punches and cuts.

My eyes drifted to her lips which I completely thought looked hideous and now it wasn't any better. It was not a sight at all.

Rubi was breathing heavily, trying hard to steady her breath. She wasn't looking pleased.

I guess she wasn't impressed with the little piece of me she got a taste of. I mean this was her first hit since our fight.

She inched closer to me as I lunged across a wall and ricocheted towards her, offloading several hits on her, causing her to lay on the floor and I was on top of her.

I pounced on her, I kept pouncing, losing every control I had. Her blood covered my knuckles. Just like any other time I get into a fight I just couldn't stop.

I look at her and I see the cause of my misery and loneliness. I saw everything responsible for my pain and I just can't stop.

I just couldn't.

I saw the woman who killed my entire family and coven, my aunt. I saw the animal of a foster father who abused me as a child and I didn't know how to stop my rage. And I saw every monster in my story in her. All the monsters that continuously wanted me dead and I felt like destroying them all.

This wasn't about my bracelet anymore, and deep down I knew it. My mind was unruffled, no thoughts or feelings nor even guilt. It was obvious that my inner thought missed it, this feeling of rage, something I banished away with the bracelet on my wrist. It all resurfaced now.

Slowly tears ran down my face, I didn't try suppressing it or pushing them back. I wanted to let it all out. That was when I was jerked away by strong hands that made my body spark with electricity and hunger for more of his touch.

Dimitri.

***Author's note***

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Chapter Soundtrack: Broken by Noelle Johnson ( this song best explains all of Isabella's emotions... please listen)