Saved - Chapter : 3

"Since, Keith Vanburen wasn't the one committing the crime, he won't receive the ultimate punishment which was death. However, since he agreed to take all the responsibility his punishment will be..." I took a deep breath as the Prince seemed to hesitate. "His wings, our pride, freedom, and status. That'll be all." finished the Prince.

My wings... My beautiful wings... I wouldn't be able to fly again, to do acrobatics in the air. I started to cry not able to keep my tears anymore.

"Prince, may I ask for a favor?" said Angela pretty angry.

"I'm listening."

"May my brother keep his wings for the day since he wouldn't be able to fly anymore and everyone knows how much he liked it. Plus, he wasn't the one killing our King, please show mercy?" requested my sister and that made me cry harder.

"Request accepted. However, tomorrow at dawn, Keith Vanburen punishment will be held." he turned his back to us, returning to his father's side.

Members of the elite escorted us outside of the house and one of them would be following me around to watch on me if I tried to escape or anything. At our house, without warning, I received a slap on my cheek. Confused and shocked I look at the one that hit me.

"Mom, why?" my voice trembled.

"You silly! Why did you do something so stupid?!" mom shouted for the first time angry. "We could have figured out something together! Now, look what will happen to you! As soon as you'll lose your wings, you will be considered no more than scum!" this time, it was mom turn to cry and my sister tried to calm her.

"I'm sorry... But, I didn't want anything to happen to you two! At least, sister has a good future in the clan and you, mom... I couldn't even bear the thought of something happening to you!" I said my feeling exploding. I didn't know how to feel anymore, all at the same time, I was angry, sad and somehow relieved. "And Angela... Thank you for what you did."

"Keith... To be honest, I didn't expect you to do that at all, since I knew how much you loved your wings. That was the least I could do, but remember, with or without wings, you'll always be my daydreaming and cute little brother. Mother and I always had and will always love you." Angela confessed her feelings, which was really rare.

"We will talk about this tonight, go enjoy your day..." said my mother with a sad smile.

I nodded and ran outside and as soon as I could, I flew in the air. This feeling of freedom, this breathtaking view, this speed... They all would be the last time feeling it. For the first time, I felt sadness while flying in the pure blue sky.

I decided to visit my best friend, Sebastian. I supposed that the King's being attacked and my punishment were still a secret. I looked at the window of his room and saw him there, laying on his bed. I gently knocked trying to get his attention. He looked up, got on his feet and opened the window.

"Hey, you want to do a race with me?" I said out of nowhere.

"Now? Why so suddenly?" he asked confused.

"I just feel like it, so you're up?"

"Yeah, let's go. To the usual place right?" he agreed as I nodded.

I started to fly toward the forest. I didn't fly as fast as possible, just at a comfortable speed, enjoying every single moment of it. I did some flip here and there, at a moment I went faster and at other time, slower. Without forgetting that I was flying with my best friend! I laughed as Sebastian started to do acrobatics too. When we arrived at my refuge, the biggest tree, I gently landed on my branch. I looked around, it'll be the last time I would be coming here. Even if I knew how to climb trees, I wouldn't able to reach where I actually was. I sighed and looked far away.

For now, I tried to push Father... No, the traitor stupid action in the back of my mind. I tried to enjoy this moment. If only I could stop time, so tomorrow would never come.

"You're acting weird today. What's wrong?" asked Sebastian out of blue with a frown.

"Nothing... I guess I'm not thrilled with the chores waiting for me at your house." I lied hoping he wouldn't see through me. "And... How am I weird?"

"Your face, you never made this pained expression here and you act as if you..." he stopped.

"I?" I tried to encourage him to continue.

"Nah, nothing. I guess I'm starting to see things." he waved his hand side to side. "Let's go back, it's starting to get late." he looked at the sun.

"Can we stay a little longer?" I begged not wanting to go yet.

Fortunately, he nodded and we contemplated the view in a comfortable silence. My mind was going everywhere. Like what if Sebastian would stop being my friend tomorrow? What if mom and Angela lied? Would I survive without wings? Would my mate still want me after tomorrow? Would I live the rest of my life alone with no one to talk to?

At the time we went back, everyone already finished to eat. So, I proposed to go to Sebastian house and I would cook something for us. He agreed without hesitation and even threatened me to put me on his shoulder because of how slow I was flying.

We ate and talked about everything. I laughed and smiled as usual, but inside of me, I was still hoping, he wouldn't change because I would be a hybrid without wings, a human...

I said goodbye and hugged my best friend that may not be my friend tomorrow because I saw how he... All the others acted to humans. I wouldn't different tomorrow, I'll become a low life, a nobody and even if I died nobody would care.

Home, mom and Angela were both here waiting for me. They had this sadness and pity in their eyes and that made me felt bad, so I looked away and directly went to my room, without saying anything. Why couldn't they act normally and stop looking at me like that?? I was trying to forget about tomorrow!!

I took a cold shower and went outside by my window. I flew on my house rooftop and sat there all night long because...

Tomorrow would be the beginning of the end of my life in HELL.