Red Like Ruby (Mostly RubyxDyrroth)

A Snake's Vengeance Part 2 (Martis x Ruby Lemon)

On the second week of her stay, strange things began happening around the house. Every day when she wakes up, flowers would be sitting on her bedside table. They looked to be carefully hand-picked as the morning dew can be seen doting their petals indicating their freshness and recentness. If the flowers weren't odd enough, dead animals would frequently turn up on her porch.

At first, Ruby thought that it was just some wild animal leaving their leftover meals in her yard but then why weren't they ravaged and reduced to mere bits of flesh and bones? To further add to her paranoia, Ruby would often feel a presence watching her from the walls and stalking her every move. Strange shadows would also dance in her walls showing the appearance of a man and sometimes a snake. Or is it a snake man? Furthermore, she would sometimes be awakened by gentle caresses and sweet yet cold kisses upon her skin but once she opens her eyes she would be all alone.

Ruby began wondering if the thing that she is sensing the same thing that Roger described in his book or was it merely a creation of her imagination. Nevertheless, Ruby began being more cautious and modest around the house. She became more polite and asked permission to do certain things or indicate what she's going to do to no one in particular so that she won't incur the wrath of whatever it is hiding within the shadows.

Ruby fancied herself insane for believing in such things but what if it's real? What if he's real? The Ormdjur and he's just waiting for the perfect time to do something evil to her.

Soon, Carmilla's promised visit arrived but only for a brief stay. They talked and dined and for the first time since she came to this house, Ruby finally felt at ease to have someone here with her. Of course, her girlfriend noticed her anxiety but Ruby merely played it off as loneliness and study fatigue.

It was the dead of the night and Ruby lie awake in bed while Carmilla softly snores beside her. They've just finished a wonderful round of lovemaking however even the after sex exhaustion cannot lull her to sleep. She couldn't remove the thought of the snake man being behind all the bizarre things happening around the house. He may even be staring at her right now or have watched their intimate activity and the thought made her flush red. Whatever he is and wherever he is, she'll surely find him and maybe drive him away?

Gods! If Roger couldn't kill him, how can a frail-looking girl like her do so? Of course, it would be impossible. But... Maybe they can compromise. If he's sensible enough to talk with.

"Stop turning around so much, darling. Or else I'll have to punish you again." Carmilla mumbled as she wrapped her arms around her waist.

"Sorry, love."

"Can't sleep because you're still thinking about your uncle's weird diary?"

"Mhmm..." Ruby merely hummed as she buried her face in her lover's bosom who softly giggled before stroking her hair.

"Don't worry. I'll always protect you. It doesn't matter if he's a big and strong snake because no one bullies my darling. So you can sleep tight because you're safe." Carmilla smiled as she noticed her girlfriend's somnolent expression. Her sweet and serene voice was enough to deliver the young maiden to the arms of sleep.

"Good night, Carmilla. And thanks. I love you." Ruby mumbled before drifting off into the realm of slumber.

"I love you too, darling." Carmilla cooed to her lover who finally fell asleep beside her. She dozed off so easily with just pats and caresses like a cute little puppy. The pale girl's attention turned towards the doorway which began creaking open.

"She's mine you dastardly snake. I may be in your territory but she's mine and you are just an apparition. You are bound to be imprisoned for the rest of eternity like the rest of your kin. You can't hurt Ruby." she glared at the figure staring at them from the threshold hiding within the shadows of the night.