Party Fouls (Part 2 of Gone Wrong)

¨ Ok, so you are telling me that you think that I am some sort of...what?...spartan or assassin? ¨

¨ Something like that.¨

I stare up at Arsenio, dumbfounded.

¨ I know this is a lot to take in but-¨

I cut him off before he could continue.

¨ No, I am just learning that I have some superhuman abilities and I just survived falling out of a freaking plane just to end up in some hideout where people like me live. Oh and I still have no idea where in the hell my sister is.¨

Both of the men stare at me, grinning.

¨ Are you actually smiling? Is this funny to you?¨

¨ No, no, it´ s just...I think Velora is going to love you, or hate you. ¨

¨ Who is Velora? And who the hell are you?¨

I point my last question to the only other man in the room, who's name I still don't know.

He chuckles softly.

¨ I am Cyrus. And Velora is..well, I guess you could say she is the leader of the girls here.¨

¨ She will be having a tough time if she thinks she is going to be leading me.¨

I say before I could stop myself.

Arsenio gives me curious glance and then grins-again. For the billionth time.

¨ Could you stop grinning? Plus, no one has told me where my sister is. Tell. Me. Where. My. Sister. Is. Or else.¨

¨ Feisty.¨

Says Cyrus. I shoot him a glare.

¨ Right?¨

My attention goes back to Arsenio and I decide that I just can't hold it in anymore.

I punch him as hard as I can muster, using all the anger in me-from not knowing where my sister is, from falling out of a plane and surviving. From not knowing where I am and who or what I am. I use all that anger in me and give him one of the biggest punches I have ever given in my life.

¨ Shit.¨

He quickly moves away from me. The whole situation making Cyrus laugh.

¨ My sister.¨

¨ Yeah, ok. Your sister is sleeping in another room. You can see her tomorrow.¨

¨ Tomorrow? Yeah, no thanks. I am going to see my sister right now.¨

¨ I understand but your sister needs to sleep. Trust me. You won't do your sister any good by tiring her even more. She needs some rest.¨

After a few moments, I agree.

¨ Fine.¨

¨ Do you want to have some fun tonight?¨

Cyrus asks.

¨ Please elaborate.¨

¨ Well, you could either sit here in this boring room for the night, or you could attend tonight's party.¨

¨ No. We don't know if she is fully well. We need to make sure she is one hundred percent ok. She needs to rest.¨

¨ Actually, I am quite intrigued. I will be attending this party because I have nothing better to do. Arsenio, you cannot convince me otherwise.¨

He gives me a quick, concerned glance.

¨ Ok, but just be careful.¨

I roll my eyes.

¨ I will be fine.¨

¨ I suppose the lady needs a dress then.¨

I look down at my dirty outfit, and nod.

¨ I suppose I do.¨

¨ We will send you one in later. For now though, get some rest.¨

¨ Ok.¨

My thoughts lulled me into a heavy sleep.

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When I wake back up, I am greeted with a dress sitting on end of my bed. I grab it and study it´ s features. It is an extravagant red dress with beautiful specks of gold. It is the finest dress I have ever seen.

¨ Do you like it? I thought you might like the extra specks on the dress. No one else has that.¨

I was startled by the voice that I practically jumped out of the bed.

¨ Sorry! I didn't mean to scare you.¨

¨ It´ s, it´ s ok. Who are you?¨

¨ Oh. Right. Sorry, how rude of me. I am Scarlett. And you are Nala right? Beautiful name by the way.¨

¨ Thanks, you too.¨

She smiled at me then seemed to have remembered something.

¨ Oh! I almost forgot. I came in here to see if I could do you hair, makeup, give you some jewelry, you know for the party tonight. I am so glad your coming.¨

I almost forgot about the party.

¨ Oh, yeah. Thank you. Let me just put on this dress.¨

¨ Sure, take your time.¨

I nod then rush into the bathroom. I undress then slip the lovely gown on. I walk out into the room.

Scarlett's jaw practically drops.

¨ Oh my god! You look absolutely stunning!¨

My cheeks heat as I finally look over her. She is wearing a gorgeous blue gown and has orange hair. The dress compliments her brown skin and blue eyes. She looks over me as well, probably taking in my tan skin, brown hair, and violet colored eyes.

¨ Thanks, you too.¨

She pats a chair in front of a mirror and I reluctantly sit. She starts doing my hair, making a crown out of my braids and leaving some of my hair down. She then proceeds to do my makeup and gives me some jewelry to top it all off. I look...pretty. It feels good too.

¨ Thank you.¨

¨ No problem. Are you ready to go?¨

¨ Yeah, I think I'm ready.¨

¨ You sure?¨

I nod and she leads me through the hallway, then turns and ends in front of a door.

¨ The parties we have are outdoors. But there is a dance floor and there is no mud. There might be some mean girls but don't pay them any mind. Oh and you might be the center of attention for a little while but I will be right next to you so don't worry.¨

¨ Ok. I am ready as I will ever be.¨

She nods then opens the door. I am immediately greeted with fresh air, music, and lights. There is a DJ as well! And there are butterflies flying all around us, they look...luminescent. The dance floor changes colors as does the trees. Wow. There are star-shaped lights hanging from tree to tree. It looks magnificent. Only then do I notice all the faces staring at me.

¨ You look ravishing Nala.¨

I jump at the sound of Arsenio's voice and meet his stare.

¨ I would say as do you but I don't want to lie to your face.¨

He grins and then puts his hands to his chest, signaling that I wounded him.

¨ That hurt.¨

I smile at him and turn back around to find Scarlett staring at us and giggling with two of her friends.

¨ Who is this?¨

A man asks, coming to stand beside Arsenio.

¨ This is Nala. Nala, this is Raiden.¨

He smiles as I wave.

Scarlett comes back and hands me a drink.

¨ Water.¨

She says and I take a huge sip.

¨ She's hot.¨

Raiden says, making me spit out all of my water.

Arsenio and Raiden laugh like it was the funniest thing they have seen.

¨ Excuse me?¨

¨ What? It was a compliment. You should be thanking me.¨

¨ Thank you? For saying that I'm hot? Yeah sure.¨

¨ Or you could just return the favor.¨

¨ Like I told Arsenio, I don't lie. So, that choice is off the table.¨

¨ Did you just call us both ugly? Ouch.¨

¨ Well, I suppose when you put it like that, yes.¨

I grab Scarlett's arm and walk away with her.

¨ Hey wait! Come back! We were having fun.¨

I ignore Raiden and continue on with Scarlett. But in my rush to get away, I bump into someone.

¨ Hey! Watch where your going.!

¨ Sorry I-¨

¨ Your that new girl aren't you?¨

¨ I mean I guess-¨

She glares at me like I am her worst enemy. Perhaps I am. That would be record timing. I have only spoke to this girl for two seconds and she already hates me. Everyone is staring now.

¨ Listen, I am the leader here. I am the one everyone watches. Not you. Is that clear?¨

¨ Crystal.¨

She starts to walk away but I stop her mid-step.

¨ I do have one question though.¨

¨ And that is?¨

¨ Well, when you say leader, what exactly do you mean by that?¨

¨ Are you an idiot. I mean exactly what I said. I am the one in charge here.¨

¨ Oh yeah, you see that doesn't work for me because I don't listen to self-entitled bitches.¨

I hear people laughing in the background.

¨ What did you just say to me you ugly-¨

¨ Oh and maybe you should save some of that makeup you wear on your face so you can eat it later. Maybe then you will be pretty on the inside as well.¨

She looks so angry that I am half afraid she will blow up right here and now.

¨ How dare you say that to me you-¨

¨ You know, you would sound much better with your mouth closed.¨

She looks like I just slapped her across the face.

¨ Oh it is on.¨

¨ What is? Your big ego?¨

I barely had a moment before I realized she was going to punch me. I quickly grabbed ahold of her arm before she got the chance and kicked up into her stomach. She stared up at me, surprised.

¨ You bitch!¨

¨ The trash gets taken out tomorrow, I would get ready if I were you.¨

And with that, I walk away.

¨ Oh. My. God. You just back talked Velora!¨

So that was Velora.

¨ She deserved it.¨

¨ I know she did. But now, she is going to be out for your blood.¨

¨ And I will be ready for her. I am not scared of her Scarlett. It's ok.¨

¨ I know but...I am worried for you.¨

¨ Don't be. I'll be fine.¨

¨ Promise?¨

¨ Promise.¨

She nods and I suddenly feel arms around my waist, picking me up.

I swing around and kick my leg back-right into their...

I am dropped from their arms as I look back.

¨ Damn! That hurt.¨

¨ Who the hell are you?¨

¨ Tyson. And you are?¨

¨ That information is none of your business.¨

¨ Nala. That is your name right? Raiden told me.¨

Of course he did. Why am I not surprised and I just met that man.

¨ Maybe. Maybe not.¨

¨ Well, may I show you around?¨

¨ Nope, I'm good.¨

¨ You sure?¨

He inches closer and I back away, right into another-ugh-man.

He grabs me and picks me up off the floor. Another grabs my legs.

¨ Assholes! Get off me!¨

¨ Aww but we are having such a great time.¨

I punch one of them in the face and try to kick my legs out but their grip is steady. Tyson comes around and grabs my hands.

¨ Get off her!¨

I hear Scarlett yell from a couple feet away.

Raiden comes over and I let out a sigh of relief.

¨ Thank god. Raiden, can you tell these idiots to let me go?¨

Instead of doing just that, he grabs me by the chin and lifts my head up to his. His mouth is so close to mine, I can feel his breath. He starts coming in closer but I spit in his face. He backs away and starts wiping off the spit. I headbutt Tyson and he lets go of my hands, clasping his head. I back my elbow into the one holding my upper body. He lets go and I fall back, only to be caught by Arsenio. He kicks the one holding my legs off me and pushes me out of the way. I start running towards Scarlett but Raiden grabs my waist and pushes me against him.

¨ Don't fight me.¨

¨ Not going to happen. I will always fight.¨

I twist in his arms and sweep his legs, he falls face forward into the ground. His nose is bleeding.

¨ Bitch.¨

He grunts, only angering me more. But before I could any real damage, Scarlett pulls me back.

¨ Come on. Let's go. Now. Before-¨

Tyson suddenly appears before us, startling me.

¨ God, you guys just appear out of nowhere.¨

He smirks then jumps on top of me, bringing me to the ground.

¨ I am very comfortable right now.¨

¨ Is that so?¨

Arsenio grabs Tyson off me and pulls me up.

¨ Nala, go. Now. Scarlett, take her back to her room, but don't leave her alone.¨

Scarlett nods and grabs my arm, pulling me away from the huge mess of tonight. I realized then that I didn't even get to dance. Those assholes ruined my whole night.

¨ Not everyone here is like that. There are just some jerks that need to be taught a lesson. But I will show you the people you will like. Tomorrow. Ok?¨

¨ Ok.¨

We finally make it inside and into my room.

I immediately sit down on the bed. Enjoying it's comfort.

¨ Thank you Scarlett.¨

¨ Of course.¨

Someone bursts through the room and I expected it to be Arsenio. But I wasn't that lucky.

¨ Raiden.¨

Scarlett warns, trying to make him leave.

¨ You know, I though about it, and I like your feisty side.¨

My shoulders tense as I freeze in place.

¨ Go away.¨

He doesn't listen, and instead, walks over to me. I start to stand up so I can move back but he grabs my shoulders and kneels before me. I try to shake him off but he won't let go.

¨ Scarlett, I would suggest that you leave.¨

Scarlett looks horrified and rushes out of the room. It hurts that she would just leave me here, alone, with him. Raiden stares at me and bites his bottom lip.

¨ We never finished that conversation we started earlier.¨

¨ I am quite certain that that conversation has most definitely ended.¨

He grins, making me tense even more.

¨ What do you want Raiden?¨

¨ There are plenty of things I want. One of those things though? Is you.¨

¨ Well you can't have me. Besides, we just met.¨

¨ That does't matter.¨

¨ Actually, that matters a lot.¨

¨ I think not.¨

¨ And since when did I give a fuck about what you think?¨

He laughs and then comes over me.

¨ Raiden. Get off. Now.¨

¨ I am quite comfortable right where I am.¨

¨ Good for you, but I am actually super uncomfortable so I am going to say this one more time. Get o-¨

Raiden presses his lips to mine in a hungry kiss. I push him off and jump off the bed but that doesn't stop him long enough for me to make it out the door. He grabs my waist, and all but throws me down on the bed. Then he climbed on top of me. I try to punch him but he holds my hands. So I kick up, but he presses his legs down on top of mine, holding me down.

¨ Stop! Let me go!¨

He presses his lips back down on my mine for a harder, more aggressive kiss. Someone pulls him off me and I sit up, gasping for breath. I look up to see Arsenio punching Raiden-everywhere.

Then he takes Raiden and leaves.

¨ Oh my god, I am so sorry Nala.¨

Startled, I find Scarlett sitting next to me.

When did she get here?

She must have went to get Arsenio when she ran out of the room.

¨ Nala? Are you ok? Did he do anything else to you besides kiss you?¨

I shake my head no and lay down.

¨ I think I am just going to go to sleep. There is another bed beside mine-can you...can you sleep in here tonight?¨

I am too scared to sleep by myself so I can only hope Scarlett agrees.

¨ Of course.¨

¨ Thank you.¨

She gives me a small smile then stares at me, expectant.

¨ Yes?¨

¨ You have to change. And shower.¨

¨ Right.¨

I get up and take a bath and change into my pajamas, then I get back into bed.

¨ Good night Nala.¨

¨ Good night Scarlett.¨

That night, I fall into a deep sleep.