addictive. thats what he was. he was obsessed.He wanted something so bad he locked himself in his own Pretentious reality. And then there was Ava, selfless, she would help people even though she had nothing of her own. Her brown hair flowed to her back and she was more then scared right now, she was petrified. After she realised that his soul was consumed it was too late. He couldn't be saved....but that wouldn't stop her from trying. She sat alone, hanging like a rag doll from the dimly lit attic. All out of tears, there was nothing to cry for anymore. She had a goal to bring out the good in him, he was flawed but maybe she could bring him back.The locks made three *CLUNK* noises to indicate the door was unlocked. Artemis walked in, quietly. She carried a tray of food, Ava was famished. Artemis made no eye contact, she set the tray down on the ground and pulled out a glass of water. Ava's throat felt scratchy and sore, paining her every time she spoke. Artemis carefully cupped her cheeks and opened Ava's jaw. Ava guzzled the water down, quickly but Artemis stopped her from going too fast and choking. After the water Arty set the cup down and Ava groaned, the wires hat burned her wrist and they bled. Arty got a forkful of some premium chicken and held it close to Ava's mouth, patiently waiting for Ava to open, but Ava grunted, too exhausted to speak, Artemis sighed.

"Ava... please.... eat dont punish yourself for him... you will die...please....please!" she went from to a muffled cry to a full out sob. Ava couldn't take it and her heart shattered a little.

"fine.....for you...." Ava sighed. she took a bite, and soon enough it was all gone. Artemis was still sad, as if she was broken or dead inside. "I think i can change him, i really do... " Artemis' eyes widened.

"A-Ava!" she gasped, startled. "His soul was consumed, but by that logic he can be pulled out, he can be saved... i think so... i just need to break his walls...somehow" Ava pondered looking out the window. Artemis picked up the tray and dishes and walked towards the door. "See you later Ava," she forced a smile and walked out. leaving Ava alone once again.

Artemis' POV
After the door closed i sighed and leaned against it, my body slid against the rough door. i collected my thoughts and walked down to the kitchen, Where Rose was waiting and cleaning. I dropped the tray and dishes in the sink and ran the water. Rose sighed and leaned on the counter.

"I can't do this anymore......i can't take it anymore...." Rose mumbled. I sighed and walked over to her, and hugged her. I placed my hands firmly on her shoulders. " Ava has a plan. i know it" She smiled. "She doesn't know she's THAT kind of Rose huh?" I nodded no. I grabbed the second tray and brought it Zack's room. I knocked lightly and opened the door, He sat in his chair with that Cheshire smile playing with puppets.
Artemis sighed and walked towards him. "Master, lunch." She bowed and set the tray on the desk. He grabbed her wrist and cupped her chin. "Lets play the game i like, huh?" He narrowed his eyes. Artemis gulped. She knew she had to say yes. She was frozen. She just nodded yes. "Perfect~" he cooed and got the puppet strings. He tied it to her arms and yanked the strings. Her body flowed as he turned on the music. Her body was yanked but each step careful and graceful. She despised this heck hole. She might not make it but Rose has so much to live for. She was going to save her. No matter what.
Ava's POV
as my arms draped from the ceiling i heard classical music bursting from the walls, each note came smoothly after another. I was scared, for my life, and for theirs. They were just girls trapped in a mad man's world. She knew she could change him, it would require work, and getting free from this puppet trap. Her only option was to play by his rules, for now. She heard pounds echoing through the house, indicating someone was coming. The door clunked open and There stood Zachary ,smiling like a child.
"Oh Ava~" he purred. "Are you ready to behave?" He cooed locking eyes.
Nows the time. "Yes zack i realise i was wrong and why not obey my puppet master? Im sorry~" she said in her most childish pouty voice.
"Good girl!"he said as if he were talking to a dog or baby.
He untied the wire ropes and Ava stumbled. He caught her, a flash of concern glimpsing off his hazel eyes. He gently took Ava to the wash room and cleaned the cuts, ava cringed at each one. Once he finished he got a new outfit for her. No gloves, high stockings and white laced up on top, black on bottom.
She slipped into the dress, and slipped the stockings on.
She was determined to help him.
He may need it more than ever.
Maybe he always had, he's just a man who encased himself in a childs mind.
Escaping a cruel reality.
After she finished she stepped out and saw him in a tuxedo, dressed up, just like a puppet master.
"Today Ava we learn to sync as puppet and master, to follow my lead. Today we learn to dance!" He exclaimed happily, a small blush crept across his pale face, had he grown a liking towards Ava? Was it more than fame he seeked? Was he falling in love or was it a phase his mind used to convince him what he was doing was right?