I flinch back bringing my hands up expecting Kyle's face, or Meredith's to greet me but I find something that is maybe even worse, a demon I don't recognize.

I assumed that everyone I saw while I was in the cell-like room was a demon. Some of them I could tell they were, but the people that I couldn't tell were demons, I assumed to be the ones that Kyle created. He had a mixture under his control, and the person in front of me now is one of the regular demons. I scream at him as I back away.

"Just leave me the fuck alone! Kyle, just tell me what you want from me already?!" I scream, tears starting to fall. I'm sick and tired of everything he's putting me through. I can feel my whole body shaking as I back away. My mind gets glimpses of me after being electrocuted, jitters from the electricity still running through my body. The image and feeling of myself shaking, makes my shaking intensify. I pick up the closest thing in reach and hold it out on front of me as a weapon, telling him to not come any closer. I quickly glance down at it, seeing a hardback book, before returning my gaze back to the threat. If I needed to use it, it's nice to know that it could deal some damage, more than a paperback.

I'm tired, hungry, and fed up so I don't know how many more times I can try to escape. The different room confuses me, but I guess that Kyle has a different attack method, trying to lull me into a false sense of security. I keep backing up until I walk into the wall. The demon hasn't moved since he opened the door, but he now steps into the room closely followed by two more. The door closes behind them, with a loud slam that seems to echo around the room. The sound makes me feel like it is a period at the end of a sentence, something marking finality.

I slide down the wall, still clutching onto the book, which I see as my only way of getting through this. Books are powerful objects. My mental and physical state is the same: backed into a wall unable to see a way out of this situation. I've probably used more tears in however long I have been on Earth, than I have in my entire lifetime beforehand.

"Please. Someone help!" I sob, but feel like it's not being heard. I feel the most alone I have in my life.

I bring my legs closer, getting flashbacks of when I was trying to find Reid and I first learnt about Kyle's abilities. Where is he? Is he OK? Did Kyle hurt them? I feel my gut wrench when the thought crosses my mind.

Simultaneously the demons open their mouths, and speak.

"Now you saw what happens if you go against me, or don't do as I say. It won't happen again, if you agree to meet me and talk. To show you I truly mean it, I'll even leave you alone for a week. After that week, I will contact you again, and give you the details of the meeting. No messing around, no tricks. Just us both talking." The demons all say in Kyle's voice. "If you don't agree then I promise it will only get worse, ending up in a real death." My brain doesn't register anything he says, other than getting this all to stop. Maybe that period was more a symbol of a new start. My voice quivers as I respond.

"Fine." The demons all nod in a pleased way, and move to the side. I gulp watching them carefully. The door opens again and my dad and Reid come rushing in.

I breathe a sigh of relief, when I realize that we did escape. They were able to get out! Kyle must have got away; he wouldn't dare contact me saying he'll meet me if my dad had him. I wait for them to notice the demons, but I realize that I am the only one who can see them. Reid rushes to me on the floor and gets down in front of me. His hands go to my cheeks, causing my eyes to move to where the demons were but see they have disappeared. I drop the book and let out a sob as I move towards Reid, his strong arms coming around me and pulling me close to his chest.

"What happened?" my dad asks.

"I- uh- I woke up and freaked out. How long did Kyle have me?" I tell them quietly, embarrassed.

"It's OK baby, you're safe. You were there for 22 days." Reid murmurs into my hair. His scent instantly calms me, and I wipe the tears off my face against Reid's shirt.

"Scar, we couldn't catch Kyle, he got away." My dad lets me know. I sigh into Reid's chest.

"You remember everything?" I mumble.

"Yes, I remember everything; however that's all that your dad could do, he couldn't get rid of the other compulsion." Reid explains.

"That doesn't matter. I've wanted this day ever since you died." I tell him holding back the tears that are threatening to spill out again. Reid tilts my head back and captures my lips in a hungry kiss. I let out a moan of content as I run my hands over his chest. A cough has Reid and me pulling apart abruptly.

"I wish I didn't have to, but I have to go Scar. I'll see you at home however in a couple of days, where I can give you more answers." My dad tells me. "Try and enjoy yourself until then, but not too much." He sends a glare in Reid's direction at the last comment. My dad turns back to me with a small smile, as he rubs my head slightly.

"Thank you dad for saving me, I'll be home and I'll talk to you more then." I promise him, trying to convey everything that I am feeling through my eyes. He smiles sympathetically and nods. He clears his throat slightly telling me he's trying to hold back his emotions. I know he would stay with me if he could, but he has a job. He steps back, and disappears.

"I'm still amazed whenever he does that." Reid announces.

Here you go my little devils!

I hope you liked it!

This next thing might be long, and please understand that I don't want any sympathy or for you to treat me differently as a result, I just wanted you to understand more about why  Hades' Daughter and War of Fate are the way they are and more about me. This chapter is very personal to me as this conveys my emotions at the point in my life when I have had problems with Anxiety. Before I was "diagnosed" with it and received help, I felt like Scar - backed into a corner with no hope for escape. My anxiety was so severe on some days I was not even able to leave the house, and it caused problems with my schooling (I was eventually doing all my work from home and teaching myself). I never hurt myself in anyway, but it was physically and emotionally draining.  Writing was my way of escaping, hence the book she's holding. When I started to write Hades' Daughter it was at first for fun, and the escape I needed, and because I wanted to read a book like it, but slowly over time I have started to use it somewhat as a personification of Anxiety and mental illness (however, it is still a fun book, don't let it change your perception of it). Kyle was the main character to do with this. Scar started by trusting him, but then one day he suddenly changed, kind of like mental illness, it just creeps up on you for no apparent reason. The whole idea of the books are fighting demons, both physically and mentally. The way that Scar can only see the demons, as if they were her own personal demons, shows that you don't know what someone is going through and you can't always see what is troubling them.Even the way Scarlett's relationships with Reid and Hunter, the fact that Hunter has to fight for everything whereas Reid has her easily (this does not however affect who she ends up with. I haven't even decided yet, so there are no spoilers. She still could end up with either). I have got better, and finished school getting grades that I was pleased with. It took a while, but I just wanted to say to anyone who is going through something similar or anything, that it does get better. You are not alone! Fight those demons getting you down, like Scar is, and battle through! Like I said before this is in no way to get sympathy, and that is why I have never told you before (I actually rarely tell people but I wanted you guys to know), I never wanted sympathy or for it to affect the way I'm perceived as a writer. I wanted my work to speak for itself, and I didn't want people to give me a vote because they felt bad for me. It was part of my life, and I wanted to let you all know because then you can understand me more, and you all helped through a tough time! I am always here if you want to message me about any problems you are having, or just want to say hi. Please feel free! I am a great listener and I won't even reply if you just want to vent at someone. :) 

Now, onto a lighter subject!

Thank you to everyone who reserved a copy of Hades' Daughter on Inkitt, they all went! I can't believe it! The competition was scheduled to finish on Friday, however on the website the date has changed. I have emailed Inkitt to see if it has been extended, and what's happening! I will let you know when I do, however in the meantime continue to read and leave reviews (it seems to be that you can read it on the app without having a copy :))!

Radish (here we go ;)): Chapter 44 free in 5 hours, Chapter 45 free in 7 days, Chapter 46 free in 14 days, and Chapter 47 free in 21 days!

April fools day was yesterday, did any of you get up to any devilish antics? I know Scar and Hades were conniving to get each other ;) I'll write their antics into the story, but as it's only November in the book we'll have to wait a while. Unfortunately Scar missed Halloween thanks to Kyle, but maybe they'll have a belated party... Would that be fun to see?

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