You've gone to far Red.

Ruby's POV

It's been hours since Red ran out behind the paramedics. I began worrying, thinking the worse thoughts. Although Chloe hates me I didn't want her to die, I knew Red would be broken. I see the way she looks at her and the way she treats her, it's  different from what I've seen. The sight of Chloe stumbling in and collapsing in Reds arms was definitely..something. I knew it was Kai, Red and I both new. I knew the moment Chloe collapsed Red was going to do something crazy, she can be as nice as she wants but when it comes to someone she really cares about she takes a step closer into being a clone of mom. I don't judge her, I don't blame her either, I mean if my girlfriend or- whatever they are came back with a wound that's  sever I would take that step as well. I texted Red and asked her how Chloe was doing but I got no response which makes me worry a lot more. First minutes went by, then hours, still no reply from Red, no update on Chloe. My phone was dead silent. I was laying there staring up at the ceiling before my phone got a text, I shot up immediately grabbing my phone only to see a text from mom

Mom: "why isn't your sister answering her phone."

R: she's in the hospital

Mom: WHAT? What happened!! Do I need to come down there??

R: my bad, Chloe's in the hospital Red is with Chloe. She got hurt real bad.

Mom: Oh I see, let me know when she messages you dear.

R: Alright

I closed my phone and sat in silence once more. Thoughts over flowing my head, I was cut short my Red slowly waking in. She looked beat. "How's Chloe?." I said quietly not wanting to annoy her. "She'll be in for a few more days then she can come back. Maybe Saturday." "Are you okay?" She looked like she was perfectly fine, a bit tired but that's all, but I also knew Red, more than she thought. She was holding it in, pushing her feelings down trying not to break, she thinks it makes her look weak. "I'm fine." She sat her self

On the bed, staring off into nothingness. "It's okay to be upset Red.." i Assured her. "I know, but I'm fine.. Because I know Chloe will be fine." She let out a sigh while speaking "are you overwhelmed?" I kept asking her questions but I didn't want her to keep her feelings to her self, she says it's okay to open up but she never does. "Only a little." "How much is a little?" I asked hoping this would finally break her, not like I want her to be upset but if she got it off her chest she would feel better. " a lot." Her voice cracked "talk to me Red." "Well, just.. Kai.. he's to much now, he's so obsessed with Chloe it's menacing. Seeing Chloe in the hospital because of Kai scares me more than it seems, I know what I'm going to do and I know it's a horrible idea. I'm doing it out of irritation." She vented "What do you plan on doing?" "It doesn't matter right now." I wonder why she wouldn't tell me, and why mother texted me? I didn't wanna question her any further because I knew she was tired and couldn't handle anymore stress. "You should get some sleep Red, you need it." She nodded her head, laying down on Chloe's bed, relaxing her body. She laid still having me believe that she was sleeping, I laid myself down on her bed and rested my eyes until falling asleep.

Chloe's POV

My side hurts so bad, it throbbed and burned. Kai has a weird way of showing "love." I tried to sit up but I could barley move with out being in extreme discomfort, I wanted to ball but I saw Red right beside me, although we've been through some weird shit I still couldn't catch myself crying in front of her, only a few uncontrollable moments when I let myself break. "How are you doing  Chloe.?" She said softly smiling, I couldn't bring myself to answer. I turned my head away not wanting to face her, I felt so many things in that moment i couldn't bring myself to look at her gorgeous eyes. I was overwhelmed and in pain, my wound throbbing with discomfort, it stung as if I was being stabbed all over again. Kids at Auradon really like piercing skin, I'd never been stabbed until I came to Auradon, not even at swords and shields. I heard Red get up and felt her warm hands interlock with one of mine, I laid still as if I was still limp but still not looking her way. "You'll be alright Bluey." She stroked the mini strands of curls out my face making me flinch a little. I don't know why i flinched, I'm not scared of Red at all and I know she wouldn't hurt me the way Kai did, I'm just going through it I guess. She gently let go of my hand and walked out cutting off the light behind her. once she was gone a tear fell from my eyes running down my face, staining the hospital pillowcase.

I woke up the next morning to various doctors around me, my side still burning with pain. They surrounded the bed trying to ask me 100 questions at once, I squinted my eyes after the brightness basically blinded me. I covered my face with the pillows and the doctors went silent for a moment as the door opened "is she dying?" I heard a familiar voice call. "Well, no.." one doctor replied "then why are you guys in here?" She snapped sharply. The doctors were silent from shock that this girl was talking to them with such disrespect. "Get the fuck out? If she isn't dying then y'all are just bothering her. Leave her be." The doctors walked out passing behind Red, she shut the door behind her and pulled up a chair closer to the bed side. I removed the covers from my face and actually found the courage to look at her.. face to face. "How are you feeling bluey?" I may have found the courage to look at her but I still can't speak, I don't know what's stopping me. It's like if I open my mouth to say one thing a storm with spew out, Reds been hurt worse than I have so many times before so why am I acting like this? I turned my head away once more out of shame and guilt, not talking to the one person who's been here each day I've been in this place. Unsure on where my mother is at this point, but I'm not sure if I wanted her to know either, she might try and take me out of Auradon or something. "You hungry? You haven't been eating." She asked softly, i shook me head gently. Red tried to leave since she thought I needed space but I think space is the last thing I needed right now. I grabbed her hand tugging her gently back down, she sat on the chair and stayed with me, talking to me even though I didn't answer. "Even when your in a hospital your still so pretty chlo, I can't get over it." I blushed at her compliment, I'm not sure how I got so lucky with her. A smile was plastered on my face again and I knew that made Red happy, seeing me smile once again. "How's your side feel?" She asked holding my hand softly. "Hurts." I said with a rasp and grumble in my throat, it shocked her to see Im talking again. "You haven't been taking pain medicine, I'll get you some okay?" Although I didn't want her to leave me she got up and walked out for a while. Since she had to go to the first floor to get some medicine.

Reds POV

Hearing Chloe speak again brightens my soul, she's been so sad ever since she woke up and it breaks me to see her like this. I'm so used to her being all happy and smiling so it's just weird seeing her like this. I don't blame her though, being hurt that bad takes a toll on your mental state. "Can I get some Tylenol or Advil for room 203 please?" I said to the nurse, she nodded and pulled out a capsule from a drawer under her. Handing me the bottle I thanked her and walked back up to Chloe's room, I didn't really care for missing school but Uma told me she'll make sure I'm getting half credit for some of the assignments we're doing, And Chloe's getting full credit since she can't control being in the hospital. It's also Friday so I believe Chloe could come home Saturday, I'll be glad to take her home. Shit, I never told Chloe's parents what happened. Walking back into her room I got her some water as she sat up slowing grunting in pain. I gave her two pills and her water and she took them way better than I would, I would be kicking and screaming. I placed the water down next to the stand near her bed and sat down in the chair holding her hand. "Hey Chlo, you'll be getting released soon, want me to tell ur mom-" "no." She said bluntly "she'll worry to much.. maybe we can go to yours?." She questioned, her voice still soft with a little rasp. "Of course" suddenly I got a text message from Ruby asking me when I'd be home.

RD: I'm not sure, Chloe will be getting released soon. We'll stay at the castle for a while.

Ruby: I'll be here alone?

RD: I can come get you, I will come get you. With Kai running around your not staying by yourself, it's the weekend so it'll be fine.

Ruby: Can I see Chloe today?

RD:yea I'll check in with her

"Hey chlo, wanna see Ruby today? She wanted to see how you're doing." She hesitated a little before nodding slowing "we don't have to.." she didn't look like she wanted to see ruby, I'm not sure why. "It's alright, I just kinda wanted it to be you and me for a bit but she can come." "No no it's fine, it'll just be you and I for a little. I smiled to her.

RD:sorry rubs, she's not really wanting visitors rn, it's not you her mom hasn't even been here yet.

Ruby: okay!!! See you later Red

RD: byeeee Rubyyy

I closed my phone and sat with Chloe as we talked again, like how we used to.

Chloe's POV

Red sat and talked with me for hours, not leaving me alone in this poorly designed room. I don't know how I got so lucky, I'm sure I say that a lot but I feel like I don't say it enough, at least not to her. "Red I know your planning something." I said cutting her off guard "what are you talking about?" She said as her facial expression changed quickly to confusion "I know you're planing on doing something insane to Kai. I know you, Red." Our eyes not breaking contact. Red was silent for a moment, that's how I knew she was up to something. "Tell me." "It's nothing toooo crazy.." she pointing her eyes to the floor "your literally the definition of crazy." "I was just going to take him back to wonderland, and we were gonna go to an event." "A beheading?! Red no!" Her eyes widened after my accusation, shaking her head immediately. "Not that crazy! You'll see when we go home tomorrow." She smiled softly, I did as well knowing I was going to stay at Red's place for a little. As the sun started to slowly set, golden hour peeping through the curtains making Red glow. I admired her, not taking my eyes off her, memorizing ever detail on her beautiful face, her golden brown eyes, pure Red lips, her black hair with Red streaks. She smiled, her smile. The way it made golden hour seem bland. Soon the nurse came in, informing us visitors have to leave now. Red kissed my forehead and left me to sleep. After she left and the lights went out another tear ran down my face. Not being in the same room with Red is a lot, I hate being alone or away from the people I really to care about, my family doesn't really count anymore. I laid still for a while, staying up on my phone going through recent memories or pictures. Finally falling asleep, being able to pass the time and waking up in a few hours to see red taking me home.

-Time skip-

My eyes slowly blinked open, my vision slightly blurry. Once again getting blinded from the light I throw my forearm over my eyes keeping them closed shut. "Good morning charming" I heard Red say. Just like the morning yesterday multiple doctors and nurses filled my room, checking my currently healing wound taking me in and out of X-ray rooms. After a while of painful walking and x-rays I was discharged from the hospital, red rolling me out the front doors and to the red and black wonderland jeep her mom was in. Red helped me up in the car and took the wheel chair back inside and getting in the car soon after. "Mom did the guards find Kai yet?" She questioned as she strapped in her seat belt and mine as well, since moving or twisting was still pretty painful. "Yes, he's in solitary confinement, but are you sure you want to do this? I thought we finished all of this." Her mother asked worriedly, I'm shocked she isn't proud. "Yes yes. I don't second question these type of things." She mentioned strictly, she almost sounded like her mother while saying that, it frightened me a little. "Red you still haven't told me what we're doing?" I asked, not trying to tick her off in some way. " you'll see." She said looking out the window, not Making eye contact with anyone in the jeep. Her mother soon pulled out of the hospital patient pickup lot, revealing the sunlight that I realized I haven't seen in a while. I squinted my eyes as soon as we were outside, letting my dilate and adjust to the beaming light. It was a silent car ride, Red said she doesn't second question these things but I believe she is right now, her face says it all. 30 minutes later we arrived at the rabbit hole, going through the twisting portal of illusions and futuristic predictions. Once getting to the other end I recognized all the deadly roses and white rabbits, having a tea party with a kid in a crazy hat. I didn't know what Red was planning, but I knew it wasn't good. Even though Kai is crazy he is still a kid and I have to much of a heart to see someone be hurt, I know he's bad and he hurt me first but I couldn't bare it. We got out the car and headed to the castle, red cradled me to the house knowing just a few steps takes a toll on me, I feel bad. I buried my head in her neck, closing my eyes listening to her heart beat faster. "Red ruby didn't want to come over today, so you'll see her at school Monday." Her mother said locking the car door "alright." Red walked up to her room, making sure I was alright before reaching the steps. We got up to her room and she placed me down on her bed handing me some of my clothes to change in "I got them from ur mom, I told her you needed a few more outfits." I smiled gently, my eyes warmed and softened at her action. "You got it or do you need help?" She asked nervously, It made me laugh a little "I'll let you know if I need help" I said as I walked into the bathroom, showering and brushing my teeth. I got on my under-clothes and looked at the variety of outfits she brought me, there was just so much to chose from! After a minute or two I picked out my favorite plaid blue skirt with the print of plaid being a dark navy blue and a compression white crop top with my signature crown and diamond on it. I slipped on my skirt with ease but the shirt was more difficult for me, I attempted three more times before groaning in pain and frustration. "Red..." I said pathetically she peeked her head in the bathroom with her eyes closed, it made me smile how respectful she was of my boundaries. "Yes princess?" "Can you help me get this shirt on please.. it still hurts." I whined, I've never felt so low and pathetic in my life. "Of course!" She walked in the bathroom as her eyes were still closed, she held her hands out trying to navigate her self to me, her hands finding their way to my waste she immediately pulls away "oops, sorry.." she laughed a little as I flicked her forehead, "open ur eyes so you can help me!" I said as she rubbed her forehead gently. Her eyes locked on mine and she immediately turned a bright pink "cmon red it's getting cold in here!" I said holding my arms "oh yea sorry!"She picked up the shirt that was sitting on the countertop behind me. "lift your arms!" She rushed "okay okay gosh!" I rolled my eyes playfully. She adjusted my shirt so it didn't look sloppy and helped me walk over to her bed, sitting me down while she showered.

Reds POV

I stood in the shower, letting the warm water hit my skin. I question if what I was doing was really a good idea, I mean.. wait. What am I thinking. Immediately something just snapped in me, I was set on this. I mean it's not like he's going to die, unless he's weaker than I thought. Chloe might not like it but I'm doing it for her. I got out the shower and wrapped myself in a towel, walking out and into my closet picking out some black cargo jeans with the stitches being red and a baggy T shirt that was grey and had pictures and kiss marks on the front. I went to go change in the bathroom and came out soon after still seeing Chloe in bed "red, you have 5 minutes. I'm preparing everything for you." My mother called up the stairs "thank you" I said, I haven't thanked her in a long time. "Ready to go down chlo?" She nodded her head slowly moving, repositioning her self so it was easier for me to pick her up. I walked downstairs and out to the plaza where I used to watch the beheadings or experienced a branding, it felt weird not being the one pinned down anymore. Just a viewer. I sat Chloe down in a chair I placed outside for her and watched as the towns people of wonderland flooded out their homes and circled around the plaza. "Today my daughter will be hosting.. a branding."

The crowd gasped when my mother said that, they weren't expecting me to turn out like her I bet. "Red this is too far.. don't you think?" She said worried for Kai. That's weird of her, she almost died. "No." I brushed her off. From a distance I heard the guards brush through the crowd of townsfolk, hearing Kai grunt and struggle. He was blindfolded so I doubt he knew where he was. They tied him down, dropped him to his knees and tied his arms high above him, the rope behind held by tall wooden beams. I walked away from Chloe and over to Kai once the guards were finished. "Where am I!" He yelled struggling and squirming. As I stood above the struggled boy I felt different, no longer did I feel remorse for him. Or guilt, I had no emotion. I didn't feel bad or feel like this was wrong, I didn't care how anyone saw me in that moment. "If you don't let me go I'll get my dad involved!" He threatened, god he's nothing without his dad. I stood above him as he still squirmed at my feet, removing his mask revealing all his surroundings and the two girls he despises. The first thing he saw was me as I stood over him. "You father can't use his voodoo magic in wonderland. "Bring out the iron with the blade mold." I request one of the guards as they rushed to grab one. "Normally a branding would be for every mistake you've Made, today's is different, you'll get 13 burns in your side hip, the blade will resemble where u stabbed Chloe, the burn wound will forever be apart of you to remind you of you mistakes." His facial expression went blank, regretting the night Chloe came home ruined. I walked away from the boy and over to my mother and Chloe who watched it all unfold. "Red this isn't right." Chloe said "I like it." My mother said smiling "Chloe you realized you literally almost died right." I said snapping at her. It's like she doesn't realize if I wasn't there to take her to the hospital she would be gone. "Yea but.. I didn't, Isn't that enough?" She tried to convince me. "It's more than enough chlo." "You're starting to sound like me a few months ago Red." My mother said, I knew deep down I was making her proud. Finally. The guard came out with the piping hot iron walking over to the boy that was silent, not moving nor yelling or threatening me. "Red can we talk about this please." Kai begged "what is there to talk about?" He was silent. "13 burns there." I pointed to his side speaking to the guard . He nodded his head and another guard lifted up his shirt, clipping it up so it wouldn't fall. As I was about to order the guard to start a felt a warm soft hand grab my forearm, pulling me back a few. "Red! This is to much!" I looked her dead in her eyes, emotionless and cold, shoving the blue girl off me and demanding the guard to start. Kai let out a shriveled yell, the crowed watched in shock. Chloe covered her ears and held her head low. "Red please!" Kai pleaded. "She almost died, I can't get over that,Kai." I see why my mom found this pleasing. After the 6th burn Chloe ran over, grabbing the metal rod forcing it out the guards hand. "Chloe what the fuck are you doing!" I yelled at her, as she threw the iron in a near by pond we had. I grabbed both of Chloe's wrists, pulling her close to me as her arms were clenched on her chest, her first clenched and nearly under her jawline on each side. "what are you doing! Don't you realize I'm doing this for you!" I yelled. She was silent she exhaled once rapidly, then again. "You really feel bad for him?!after he's hurt you various times! Why can't you see that!" My grip tightened. She exhaled sharply again, almost as if she's holding her breath or something. Her eyes were widened in shock as her eyes locked on mine. "What is wrong with you.." she said her breathing rocky and heavy. "Me? What's wrong with you! Don't tell me your catching feelings for him or something!" My grip on her was a little tighter than before. "Dammit Red..! your hurting me! Let go!" She shouted at me, I did even realize. I let go of one wrist but not the other. " how can you look at someone and do that to them.." she said, her voice cracking. I almost felt bad for her but for once she was actually getting on my nerves. "Your starting to act like your old mom.." she said as a tear rushed down her face. I shoved her to the floor looking down at her. "Take her to my room and just leave her there." I ordered one of the guards as the nodded and grabbed Chloe, taking her inside. I stood above the nearly unconscious boy, as his head was hung low. At the corner of my eye I saw a familiar face, it was Ruby. She stood there shocked, she witnessed the whole thing. "Take him home." I said as guards immediately started to follow in my order. After seeing Ruby i realized I did go to far, I was supposed to be a role model for her but I'm just as bad as my mother. Chloe is never going to talk to me..ever. I looked to the crowd and they looked horrified, they looked at me like I was a tyrant. I looked back over to Ruby who had a single tear running down her face. It broke me, I made the two people I actually cared about see me as.. shit, Chloe's anxiety.

Chloe's POV

I sat on the bed in reds room clenching onto my chest as I tried to catch my breath, I didn't have my medicine on me so I had to fix this on my own. I looked at my wrist and they were bruising from reds grip. She bursted in the room scaring the life out of me. She looked worried. She tried to calm me down but I just couldn't be around her right now, for once she was making my attack worse. I backed away from her mid breath, sobbing endlessly worried that she was going to do something worse. She noticed my reaction and stood up backing away from me. Her face was blank, but a tear managed to escape her eyes. She walked over to her closet and grabbed a black backpack and a black jacket. Walking to the door she turned around and smiled at me before leaving, shutting the door behind her. After a few minutes I was able to mellow out, I texted Red and asked her where she was but she didn't answer I thought she may have gone back to Auradon. I left her room and went downstairs leaving her castle without even saying anything. I walked through the woods avoiding the flowers and making my way to the rabbit whole. Jumping in and making it to the other side I made my way up to the school.