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"You think you're clever don't you, human?" She knew what I was? "But
such jokes must come at a price." Her mouth grew wider, the smile
changing into a disturbing parody that literally stretched from ear to ear.
Way to go Harry, you managed to antagonize an unbalanced warlock with
a hostage. Anything else stupid for today?
She wasn't finished though. "Bow before me and apologize, or I will hurt
Twilight's precious little dragon." Twilight gasped and Trixie turned to face
her.
"Oh, don't think I forgot, what I promised you in that letter." The sending
purred. "You chose to break one of my rules, so guess what happens?"
I felt my right hand clutch my blasting rod like a vice. I had never wanted to
blast something as badly as I did the creature before me. But I knew that
would only make things worse. I swallowed my anger, though it burned like
cheap whiskey all the way down. "I'm sorry."
"Beg your pardon?" Trixie asked, her blood colored eyes practically
sparkling.
I tried to shut out all of the pyrokinetic thoughts and gave her a full bow,
putting my head almost level with hers. "I'm sorry."
"Sorry for what? And remember to address me properly."
A fresh wave of hate washed over me, something so strong it was almost a
palpable thing, but I willed my voice to be calm.
"I'm sorry for insulting you, Dark and All-powerful Trixie."
She giggled like a school girl and clapped her hooves together. "Oh, you
were right! This is fun!"
What? Who the hell is she talking to?
"Very well. Apology accepted, but keep in mind who is in control here." She
tossed her mane and turned to regard the rest of the group. Morale had
taken an obvious hit from my apology, but all of them still looked
determined. Nobody had backed down, but Trixie didn't seem impressed.