░ Chapter 3 ░ (1/2)

Author Note: The story already has more subs than my oneshots usually get. I see you all want to play with Mark ;D ♥ Just kidding but let's meet the rest of the family shall we? Please enjoy this week's Play House m(_ _)m Do you want to play?

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Mark's chest shook with an amused chuckle as Chrysalis' stomach grumbled behind him.

Though she had no control of her body and her eyes were desolate her cheeks still tinted pink in embarassment.

"Hungry Pretty?"

Just a bit Master

"While you lived...out there....how did you acquire food?"

There was a restaurant not too far away that threw their scraps away at the end of the day and.....

"Enough"

Mark's eyes hardened. His mouth set in a firm line as he thought about the hardships his Dolls had endured.Feeding out of the trash, stealing, begging, that is no way for such beautiful creatures to live.

The two walked into the black and white checkered pattern kitchen that held stainless steal appliances left and right.There was an island counter in the center long enough to sit at least 6 people along with black stools that spun.

The huge glass double doors led outside and the smell of the flowers drifted in through the open windows.Chrysalis was curious as to why Mark's room was so dark the first time she entered even though the whole house seemed to revolve around letting in light.

Mark wandered over to the stainless steel fridge and opened the door with a childish grin on his face.He pulled out an Ice Tea bottle marked "Arizona" and twisted the cap off. He drunk it deliciously and smiled over at Chrysalis.

"On your off hours, no matter what time of night, you are welcome to anything in the fridge. If you ever have a request I shall let Mona know and she can fetch it for you"

That's very generous of you Master

"As my Doll I must take care of your health and well being....what's so funny Chrysalis?"

I kinda expected the food to be made of plastic Master

Mark's eyes widened at her remark then the corners of his lips curled into a beautiful smile.

"You're funny Pretty. Next you're going to tell me you saw Barbie and Ken in their dream house next door yes?"

Quite possibly Master

Mark smirked as his eyes lit blue giving her her will back. They soon rounded in alarm, a gasp escaping his mouth as he dashed forward to catch Chrysalis' falling body in his arms.

"Are you alright!?"

Her head bobbed in place and spun, landing on his shoulder.Mark froze as he found himself face to face with her. His heart danced unevenly in his chest.

Her purple eyes were fighting to stay open, her face was pale and her lips were slightly parted.

"Shit shit shit shit shit"

He grumbled angrily as he helped her onto one of the stools and her upper torso sprawled out on the counter top.

"What's...happening to me....."

She managed to whisper with her cheek on the cool marble.

It was the only thing her body had enough energy to do and she felt as though she were made of lead.

Mark rushed around the kitchen with inhuman like speed from cabinet to cabinet and drawer to drawer.The blur of Mark quickly took a seat next to her as he stirred the cereal in the bowl with an abnormally large spoon.

"I apologize this is all I can muster up. Cooking isn't my forte and we don't have the time to summon the help to prepare something...."Mark's voice was apprehensive. His cheeks were fully red with embarassment as he continued to grumble under his breath.

"Why...can't I move?"

"Don't do that, you'll hurt yourself"

Chrysalis tried to pick herself up off the counter but soon found herself crashing back down. Mark scolded her gently.

"Your body is overly exhausted Chrysalis. When I take control of you it eats up some of your energy and in this case you didn't have a lot of it to begin with. I'm sorry I was so careless."

Mark's eyebrows were furrowed as he held out the spoon carefully infront of Chrysalis' lips.

The adorable weak smile on her face was causing him to feel strange.

"What could you possibly find so amusing now?"

He scoffed rolling his eyes.

"May I speak freely Master?"

"If you must"

"You"

His cheeks tinted a light red as she chuckled weakly.

His heart was pounding and he couldn't fathom why he wasn't angry that she was antagonizing him.

He should punish her. Send a jolt of pain through her body and hear her mew in distress but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Well I'm so joyed that you find me amusing Pretty"

"I thought you'd be angry that I'm causing so much trouble......."

"You really think of me as such a monster?"

"You said you are a demon Master so I can only assume things. For example I didn't know demons blushed."

"Eat"

Mark scrunched up his face in annoyance as Chrysalis opened her mouth to eat the sugary oats.

Yes.

Yes he was angry she was causing trouble already.

How dare she talk to him this way!

He is a demon, a wielder of magic and deadly abilities! He will not be ridiculed by a human girl! But...he did give her permission to speak freely.

"How could you break your new toy already Master. After all the trouble I went through...."

"I did not!"

"It looks like you did"

"I DID NOT!"

Mark snapped his head towards the entrance where Mona stood elegantly.

She giggled lightly at the way his lower lip curled outwards giving him the demeanor of a young boy.

"I just...got a bit carried away"

He admitted guiltyly and turned back to Chrysalis to feed her more.

His body tingled as he gazed at her sleeping figure. H

er eyes were peacefully closed and the blood was returning to her cheeks as soft breaths escaped her lips. He fought off the urge to kiss those lips.

"Where are the others?"

"Resting in bed to regain their stamina. Which is where that one should be as well. You can play with her more later"

"Do not talk to me as if I am a child Mona"

"My apologizes Master"

Mark blurred over to the sink one second to place the bowl then the next he was carrying Chrysalis' limp body bridal style.He blurred past Mona and up the stairs to Chrysalis' room as Mona followed after him casually.

Once the door was open he quickly placed her in bed.

Taking off her shoes and headband and pulling the white blanket up to her neck he then smoothed out the creases.He turned towards the window and snapped his fingers making a deep blue curtain appear to block the sunlight.

"She didn't want to change the room?"

"Nope, silly human"

He smiled one last time at his sleeping doll then walked over to Mona by the doorway and kissed her cheek affectionately. They closed the door behind them.

"Why are you smiling Master?"

"Pretty thought the food would be made of plastic."

"Oh dear"

Mona giggled brightly. The two headed towards the living room.As he sat down on the couch with his arm slung gracefully across the back Mona diligently poured him a glass of amber liquid.

He nodded appreciatively and motioned for her to sit next to him.

"Is she to your liking Master?"

"Chrysalis"

"Chrysalis. Is she to your liking?"

"She's very...intriguing"

Mark chuckled as he sipped at his crystal glass and Mona frowned slightly.

"Master..."

"It's just intrigue Mona, nothing more"

"Are you sure?"

Mark shrugged his shoulders cutely. He had nothing to compare his feelings for Chrysalis to so he just classified them as "intrigue."

"Master Tuan, Lady Victoria is here"The maid with maroon hair called out from the doorway.She bowed respectfully as a woman dressed in a green wrapped silk dress and beige trench coat walked in.

She then bowed appreciatively to the Maid then to Mark.

Her hair was dark brown, curled and styled in a beautiful updo. She wore pearl drop earrings and a pearl statement necklace. Her face was spotted with light brown freckles.She radiated class and sophistication, that of an old century European Queen. She smiled endearingly at Mona and Mark.

"Hello Mark. Lady Mona."

The two stood from the couch and walked over to their guest. Mark grabbed her hand and kissed it respectfully as Mona curtsied.

"Must Jaebeom send you everywhere? We have this fascinating human technology now known as "Cellular phones"

Mark laughed brightly as Victoria gave him a smug look that was contrast to her character. He hugged her playfully.

"And what can I do for the Grand Master?"

"He has summoned your presence"

"Again, he couldn't just call?"

"It's of great importance and can only be discussed in person"

"And you had to travel all the way here to tell me that he's calling for me? And I thought Jackson was lazy..."

Victoria glared and Mark apologized for his comment towards her Master.

"I'm coming I'm coming. Mona, the girls. Make sure they play nice with their new sister"

"You've acquired a new doll Mark?"

"Yes I have. Finally a suitable one. I think Mona was getting tired of destroying the ones that bored me"

"Awww you're growing so well Mark. I remember like it was only yesterday when you first received your vessel"

Mark smiled over at Mona fondly before heading out the door with Victoria. Mona smiled beautifully and bowed."She's a bit sickly isn't she?"

"Mari don't be rude!"

"Talia don't yell you'll wake her..."

"Rea aren't you interested?"

"........"

Chrysalis' eyes scrunched weakly as the chatter around her gradually increased in volume.Her eyes fluttered open and she froze as 4 pairs of wide bright eyes were staring at her curiously.

"She's awake!"

Talia squealed in excitement while clapping her hands.

"Cause you were so loud...."

"Was not~ It was Karin!"

"I...didn't say anything....."