like moth to flame

The young Empress still wasn’t sure if she could get herself out of the muck but as soon as Chimera came flying over her head she scrambled harder. The only time she exerted more effort was when she had fought against Sirius. She had wanted so badly to win that day. Now she was fighting for her life and for her freedom. Venom continued to struggle as Chimera swiveled and brought the cat away from her.

Back and forth she rocked until she was finally able to free her good back leg. With a heavy grunt and one last heave Venom was freed from the mud hole. Breathing hard from the exertion and adrenaline Venom turned about to make sure that Chimera was done and she could return to Ashen. She wasn’t sure she’d ever wanted to see the palace so badly, and how much she’d need to apologize to Hattori for leaving.

She wouldn’t forget her debt to Chimera and her sister. They would be repaid as soon as possible, and she’d keep her toes crossed that this time their relationship would turn into a productive one. If not she could be confident in calling herself a fool.