EPISODE THREE: NOT SO VIOLENT HOMIES.

Dilara was preparing dinner in the kitchen, when she heard a bang at the door. She walked out of the kitchen into the hallway and towards the door, while saying.

" Finally, someone else decided to come home. Where were all of you by the way. Do you have any idea how long I had to sit and listen to Saaru talk continuously about ancient times. My ears were literally on fire. "

Taking a right turn she expected to see

one of the girl but instead saw girl who was unknown her.

" Hello ", Ashley said in pure nervousness. Dilara had a confused expression as she stared at Ashley.

" Yeah. Hi, you're not who I was expecting. " , Dilara tilted her had to the side.

" Excuse me, but who are you? ", as she said this she slowly slipped her right hand behind her, picking up a dagger form the drawer. It was kept there because, in this section, fight happened like a natural event. Her and the girls always fought with some other demons. Especially female demons. Not because they liked it, but because they needed to make others know that they are superior and not to be messed with...at all. Well she couldn't solemnly say that all of them didn't like. There was still Halina. Her hold loosen around the dagger as she gazed into Ashley's silver eyes. Innocence, pure innocence. Was what she saw in those bright silver eyes.

' Silver eyes? How beautiful. Is she an ancient demon? These are very rare. That's, if I'm not mistaken ', Dilara thought inwardly. Her green eyes filled with curiousity.

" I'm Ashley Lace. You new housemate. Miss Isolde asked me here.", Ashley tried to pour happiness into each and every word but failed instead. She wasn't good at lying. She waved her hand and showed a forced smile.

Dilara was so lost in her own thought that she raised her right hand and waved, returning the gesture.

" Huh ", Ashley gasped, still staring at the dagger in Dilara's hand. She didn't know when she had picked up the dagger. Ashley could have sworn that she didn't see it in her hand minutes ago. It took a second for Dilara to notice her own actions.

" Oh! I'm sorry. It's just for emergency. ", She tried to get the information through to her and, make sure she wasn't mistaken.

" Okay. But what kind of emergency? ", Ashley asked in curiousity.

Dilara decided not to answer Ashley's question and instead said.

" Come. Follow me." Dilara excorted her ito the living room and brought a towel for her to dry herself. Ashley had her upper body wet with her lower body slightly drench.

" Aren't you going to put that away. I'm not dangerous at all. ", said sincerely.

' Step. Step. '

Someone came down stairs. As soon as the person set her eyes on Ashley she paused for what seemed like a moment, before resuming.

" Who's this? I heard voices down here and decided to came and check. ", The girl had blue eyes just like Hadassah but lighter, straight golden blonde hair cascading down the shoulders, with not a single strand out of place. She wore a long knee length white night gown.

" We have a new housemate. Her name is...

" What's your name again? ", Dilara asked with a questioning gaze as she turned to Ashley.

" It's Ashley. Ashley Lace ", She reintroduced herself once again the time more nervous.

" Well, hi there. I'm Saaru. ", She noticed the dagger held by Dilara and commented.

" Come on Didi. Put that away. She's harmless. ", she walks towards Dilara and took the seat next to hers.

" You smell like blood. How and why? ", Dilara's question was shot straight at Ashley. Leaving her speechless. Ashley herself hadn't noticed the smell until now.

" Dilara. Come one, don't be rude. ", Saaru was shocked by Dilara's behaviour and it was evident with the shocked expression on her face. " I'm sorry for her behaviour. Em... you said you're our new housemate right? "

" Yeah. I am. "

" That why I found some luggage in the living room earlier. I kept it in your room...but I wasn't sure when you would return so I didn't tidy up the place. But you can use my bathroom if you want to freshen up as I clean you room. ", She suggested with a bright smile plastered across her face.

" Okay. I really need a shower. ", Ashley said as she nodded her head in agreement.

" Go up then. Room four opposite your. I'll get your luggage to your room. ",

" Thanks Saaru ", Ashley appreciated it a lot. Ashley stood up and left, but before leaving her eyes was met with Dilara's narrowed gaze. She quickly headed up took take a shower.

" Do you trust her? If you do. I just want you to know I don't.", Dilara said it what an anger filled voice.

" Why? ", Saaru asked and when Dilara didn't answer immediately she continued. " Don't tell me it's because you think you father sent her as a spy. "

" Exactly. " she replied. Her anger increasing but, not rapidly.

" I know you don't trust your father but you shouldn't take it out on Ash. ", She stood up and sat beside her giving her a side hug.

" Okay but you will help me keep an eye on her. ", She said while with pouted lips.

" Didi! ", Saaru stretch her name.

" What? You do know I don't trust easily. ", Dilara rolled her gorgeous green eyes.

' Says the person who did hesitated to eat the cupcake I offered, when we first met. ", inwardly she thought.

" Hmm, okay. Are you happy now? ", Saaru questioned and slowly pulled away.

" Yeah. ", Dilara replied in a clam tone. Curiousity clouded over her face as a thought crossed her mind.

" Saaru. Don't you think she looks too innocent to be in Raven. I wonder what she did "

" Me too. Maybe we have another Halina in the house. " Saaru giggled while awaiting Dilara's expression.

" Please, don't even joke about it. You know how annoying Halina can be. She's the exact opposite of Nereida. ", Dilara commented.

" True. " Saaru agreed, her mocking giggle coming to an end.

" Well I'll go continue preparing dinning ", she stood up and walked to keep the dagger in it's former place.

" Didi, why don't I watch the food and you go get Ashley's bags from her room to mine. ", She waited for Dilara to walk into the living room. " It will give you a chance to apologise. "

" You're right my behaviour wasn't that good ", Dilara turned and walked away heading up the stairs. Saaaru had her eyes fixed on her back until she was out of sight. She slowly stood up, heading to the kitchen she.

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Ashley was standing in the middle of Saaru's room, when she heard a light knocking sound from the door. She got a bit startled.

" May l come in? It's me, Dilara.", said Dilara in a loud tone.

" Yes, you may. ", Ashley moved away from the bed to the middle of the room.

Dilara slowly opened the door as she allowed herself in, pulling a set of black bags into the room.

" I thought Saaru was bringing them. But thanks anyways.", Ashley smiled.

" You're welcome", She nodded.

"Yeah, she asked me to bring them as she said she would be taking over making dinner. ", Dilara said coming to a halt with the bags and leaving then before Ashley.

" Oh.",she gave a short replied.

They stood there staring at each other as the atmosphere caught nervousness once again.

" Umm... Ash. ", Dilara called out carefully. Her hands fell into her pocket as her shoulders lifted. " I wanted to apologise for my behaviour earlier. I should have judged you just like that was very unreasonable of me.

Dilara had her gaze down then lifted then at the end of her sentence. Ashley could hear the sincerity of Dilara's voice.

" No need to apologise...

" Oh, but I have to. Well not because I'm being forced or anything. ", she hesitated and move to sit at the edge of the bed.

" I thought you were a spy. The thing is my father doesn't trust me since he found out I have been kinda keeping secrets. And he said he'd be keeping an eye on me. And I asked myself since her can't keep an eye on me, way over here. So...I thought he sent you. As a spy. "

" I'm not a spy. I don't even know the first thing about being a spy. It's impossible. ", Ashley giggled.

" I don't even know how that pop into my head. Maybe overthinking. ", Dilara giggled back. " So are we friends? "

" Of course we are. ", Ashley answered a smile forming across her face.

" Well, I'll leave you alone to have your shower ", Dilara made her way to the door, letting herself out when she paused recalling something.

" Ash. ", She called out. " Welcome to Raven. "

Ashley lifted her head.

" Thanks. I'll see you downstairs. "

" Okay. ", Didi slowly closed the door and left.

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