Atlas sat down on the floor of the rooftop of the hospital. His back was against the wall with his eyes shut. Scenes of him with Meredith flashed before his eyes and he wanted to stay in those memories forever.
They were so happy just a few hours ago, why-how did things turned out this way?
Funny how things can change in a blink of an eye that's why we had to cherish every second of our life.
"Why are sitting at my hideout? Did my mommy send you?"
He heard a childish voice and he opened his eyes to see girl with soft hazel eyes reminding him of Meredith. She was wearing a cute pink faux fur trapper hat. She looked cute pouting with her small lips.
"Oh! Tears?" She said with a frown.
"I'm Cassie." She said, smiling softly as she sat beside Atlas.
"What's your name?" Cassie asked, her hazel eyes blazing with curiosity.
Atlas really wasn't in the mood to talk to someone but looking at the cute little girl, he couldn't bear to ignore her.
"Atlas." He whispered his voice coarse.
"Such a cool name! Well because I like your name, we are friends now!" She exclaimed with her cute doe eyes, similar to his Angel.
"Hmm."
The little girl beamed to have found a friend in this cold hospital.
Cassie's tiny hands made it's way to Atlas's face and her face morphed into a frown.
"Why are you crying? Did someone steal your toy? Don't worry I will give you mine to play with!"
Atlas's lips curved into a smile at the innocent words. That's what he liked about kids, they are so pure and innocent with no idea how cruel the world is.
"Didn't your parents tell you to not talk with strangers?"
"They did but you're not a stranger. You're my friend!" She said with a big smile.
"How old are you?" Atlas asked.
"Three years." She said proudly.
No wonder her eyes held so much innocence.
"So, what are you doing at the hospital and roaming around during this hour? Where are your parents?"
"Daddy's inside with Mommy." Cassie replied.
"Mommy is giving birth to my little brother. Don't tell anybody but I'm afraid he is going to steal all my parents love."
Atlas lips curled up slightly.
"Do you have a brother?" She asked him, playing with her fingers.
"Yeah I do. A twin."
"Wow, your mom created a copy of you? That's so cool. "
Silence fell between them for a few minutes before she spoke again.
"So why are you crying? Someone in the hospital?"
"YeahI'm afraid I will lose her."
"You won't lose her!" Cassie said confidently.
Atlas raised his head and glanced at the little girl. He envied her innocence so much.
"How are you so sure?"
"Because you love her." Cassie shrugged.
"Mommy says we never lose the people we love. Because love is the most powerful drug. Just give her a kiss like the prince did in sleeping beauty then boomyour princess will wake up."
"Hmm I see." Atlas smiled.
"Yeah! Then you will live happily ever after and have babies."
Atlas stiffened at babies. He suddenly remembered that they had had raw sex throughout their trip. He never thought about having children but now that the little girl had talked about it he couldn't help but envisioned his happily ever after with kids with Meredith.
But that future seems so impossible.
"Why are you crying?" Cassie asked worriedly. Atlas didn't even realize that he was crying.
"Nothing."
"Mommy said liars go to hell. Do you want to go to hell?"
Atlas wanted to tell her he was already living in hell but he didn't want to scare or corrupt her innocence mind.
"She stood up and wrapped her arms around Atlas's neck.
"Daddy said hugs makes everything better. I hope your princess wakes up."
Atlas hug her small frame and he felt so good. He doesn't remember the last time he had had someone apart from his brother comfort him.
He had no idea how long he hug the little girl but he heard people screaming her name.
"Cassie! Cassie!"
"Oopise, I have to go. One day we will meet again. If your princess wake up, don't forget to let her know how much you love her!"
She pulled away and waved at Atlas.
"Byee."
"Bye." Atlas whispered at the silence.
*******
*SOMEWHERE*
A man sat in the darkness swirling his glass which contained alcohol. He couldn't believe he had finally gotten rid of that abomination born out of a forbidden love. No way was he going to let such a thing rule over their lands and become their leader not to mention is a woman! His face morphed into disgust.
His eyes drifted to the figure that entered in through the door.
"Did you finish the task I gave you?"
The figure knelt down on one knee and lowered his head.
"Yes master, I did. I don't think she would survive from the hit. I used the silver bullet infused with wolfsbane."
The man smirked and nodded in satisfaction.
"What if the council finds out we tried killing the heir to the throne? That's treason."
The man trembled on the floor. Treason was such a high crime that could result in his whole family getting killed. He had a little daughter and the thought of losing her scared him.
The man stood up from his chair and strode leisurely towards the figure on the floor kneeling down.
"And how would the council found out?" he murmured close to his ear.
"I-I- I would never betray you!"
"Of course you won't."
The man 's hand plunged into the figure's chest.
The figure's eyes widened in shock and fear. He couldn't believe his master he had been serving since he was a young boy would kill him.
"W-why?"
"Because the dead tells no tale."
The man replied and ripped out the man's heart from his chest.
The figure lifelessly body fell on the floor.
The man watched the beating heart in his hands with blood dripping on the floor and then he let out a menacing laughter.
Power was finally his.