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The Rules

Saya tugged on her dress before seating herself on the hard and cold floor, leaning against the locked chamber's wooden door. She hugged her knees to her chest, smoothing out her dress as it spread around her.

"Diva," she whispered, afraid she would gain no response from the girl locked inside.

Within, a ruffle and light dragging sounded. Saya could only smile as she felt the door push a bit against her back.

"Saya," a soft voice called back. "I thought you would never come."

Saya looked up to the ceiling where the green vines stretched and burrowed their way within the stone cracks, some of them flowering brilliant buds of blue roses.

"I almost got the key today." Saya replied with a watery smile. She brushed away her unshed tears with the back of her hand lightly. "I'm just sorry that I couldn't get it." Saya said with shame in her voice.

"Ouji-sama, let's play a game." Diva giggled, her mirth echoing off the stone walls. "You will chase me, and I will run. Through the ages this will be, and when you catch me, I'll be yours."

Saya sat for a moment without responding, leaning farther against the wooden door as the warmth from Diva seeped through the wood.

"Alright," Saya agreed with a smile. She turned a bit, placing the palm of her hand against the door beneath the handle, she felt Diva do the same.

"When Ouji-sama sets Hime-chan out, we will begin the game." Diva spoke, her words so soft and lyrical as if she were singing.

"I promise to free you soon Diva." Saya sighed and curled her hand against the wood, her nails lightly raking against the grain. She relaxed as Diva began to sing.

The beginning of the end.

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