Forbidden Love
Chapter 1
Jason smiled as he dreamed of Ariadne. They were by the coast somewhere foreign and beautiful. Nothing mattered because he was with her. He lifted his hand to caress her cheek; the breeze felt gentle and cool against her skin. He entwined his fingers with hers and looked into her eyes. He started to say something but was interrupted by a soft knocking. He stopped and frowned. The knocking gradually became more noticeable. Jason felt Ariadne's hand slip away. His eyes widened, "Wai-"
"HELLO!" The door shook.
Jason's eyes flew open in realisation. He fumbled with his blanket. "I'm coming!" He stumbled as he tried to put his pants on but fell onto the floor. "Oof!"
"What's happened?!"
Jason looked up to see Medusa rushing in to his room, her voice filled with panic.
"Erm...nothing." He stood up, feeling quite embarrassed with himself.
Medusa glanced at Jason, then averted her gaze. "I think you've forgotten something."
"Huh?" He looked to where Medusa was pointing and suddenly became embarrassingly aware that he was standing without his pants on. "Oh". No words could express how mortified he was. He grabbed his pants and slipped them on. "Sorry."
"It's alright, it happens. Where's Hercules and Pythagoras?" Medusa walked towards the table, unwrapping her scarf from her neck. Jason looked in Pythagoras' room then Hercules'. "It appears they've gone out. Did you want to speak with them?"
"Well actually Jason, it was you I was hoping to speak with." She turned to face him.
"Oh, okay." Jason gestured for her to take a seat. He then grabbed a chair and sat beside her.
"Is something the matter? Is Ariadne okay?" His eyes filled with concern and his mind with worry. He couldn't bear the thought of harm coming to her.
Medusa sensed this; she smiled reassuringly and placed her hand on his. "Ariadne is perfectly well Jason. The reason I needed to speak with you..is because...I need your help with a personal matter. I will perfectly understand if you wish to decline as what I'm about to ask of you is something great." Medusa spoke in a manner too nervous Jason noticed. He placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Medusa, you are my friend. I will do anything to help. What is this personal matter?"
Medusa's eyes focused on the table before she began to explain.
...
Jason listened intently to every word and waited for her to finish before he spoke."There's a reason they call it the 'Forbidden Land' Medusa. It is a great risk. How do you know this Doctor exists?"
Medusa looked at Jason, her expression grave. "I know that it is a great risk Jason but I MUST go. Demetrius' life is in danger; this curse is of ancient magic. People from far and near have heard of this Doctor and his powers. He does exist...he NEEDS to."
Jason could clearly see how distressed she was. He felt deeply concerned for her and her well-being.
"I will go Medusa but you must stay."
She stood up, angered.
"No Jason! I will not let you go this alone and endanger yourself for me. I am going and only ask you assist me through the Forest."
"Medusa -"
She hushed him as she took her seat. Her eyes pleaded deeply with his. "Please Jason. I will not back down".
He sighed running his fingers through his hair. He lowered his head, his mind racing.
He came to a decision before looking Medusa straight in the eyes.
"Fair enough however no buts - I will assist you THROUGHOUT your journey."
***Please let me know your thoughts and opinions - so that I can improve! :) (I stopped writing years ago so I'm definitely rusty!)***
