"Oh… I wish to see the outside world, again…" Scarlet said to herself while sitting on her bed.
It had been 100 years since she was able to go outside and see the world and she almost got herself killed because of it. Her father was Pitch Black and didn't want her on the surface unless in was completely necessary. He told her of four people that would take her away and never let her see her father, again. He described one with a white beard and was quite over weight. Another he said looked like a bird with human size. The third was described as a giant oversized bunny. The last was supposed to be made of sand. Her father told her going to the surface would be dangerous because they lived up there and they could see her. Even with this she dreamed to see the trees and the sun. It was so lonely down in the liar. The only other things she could talk to, besides her dad, were the guards and her black cat, Shadow. The guards looked like horses and only followed orders from her father. Luckily, her cat paid no mind to her father and was immortal due to the fact the cat was made of black sand.
"I know you can run free and look around at the surface." Scarlet said to her cat who would not answer. "I mean dad can't say you can't go up there and warn you of dangers up there." Scarlet pet her cat hoping the cat could help her. "It all seems too weird… Those four people haven't found me in the two times I went out and the forest looks harmless and wonderful…"
"Scarlet!" Pitch yelled.
"What do you want?" Scarlet said raising her tone.
"I need to talk to you!"
"I'll be right there!" Scarlet said getting up from her bed and slipping on her black jacket. "If I live to see it…" Scarlet whispered to herself knowing she was immortal due to the fact her dad was, too.
"What?"
"Nothing, dad!" Scarlet said in a half worried and annoyed voice while walking out of her bedroom door towards the command center. It was actually bigger than it sounds. It had these weird cages and a giant golden Earth in the center with little lights. "So what did you need?"
"It's about those four people…"
"Oh no…" Scarlet thought to herself. "Had he heard me?"
"There's a new one."
"Phew…" Scarlet thought. "Who is this new one?"
"A young boy with white hair and carries a staff. He seems innocent, but he would freeze you to death." Her father said hastily.
"Oh no…" Scarlet thought while thinking about her mortal side. She was immortal to dying of natural causes, but could still die to wounds or other mortal things because of her mother.
"There is also another girl who can control fire, ice, and air. Her and Jack can talk to each other in their heads and are usually together like brother and sister." Pitch said making sure his daughter heard him. "I have no other news to tell you."
"Ok, father." Scarlet said turning around and walking back to her depressing and dark room. She of course didn't mind the dark, but there wasn't a whole lot to do. She had read her books a hundred times and didn't like being stuck in there for most of her immortal life. She wanted to go and be free, but her father wanted nothing of this and said it was too dangerous and until the dangerous people were taken care of.
As Scarlet reached her room seem noticed that there was some yellow sand on the floor. This scared her because the guards and her cat were made of black sand, not yellow. "Shadow?" Scarlet said in a soft voice. "Come here, kitty." As she said this Shadow went under the cracks of the door and reformed at her feet. "Good… You're ok, but why is there yellow sand?"
"Neigh…" Some of the guards were coming towards Scarlet's room, so Scarlet quickly went into her room.
After what seemed like an eternity they left. "Finally…" Scarlet said opening the door and peeking out. The guards had gone around the corner and were likely at the command room. "I figure I can go see if I can get out for some air…" Scarlet said slipping out the door and sneaking in the shadows to the command room.
"Meow?" Shadow meowed and Scarlet heard the horses start coming in Scarlet's direction.
"Dang it… I forgot you follow me everywhere and can meow…" Scarlet said almost sprinting back to her room hoping she wouldn't get in trouble. It was too late, though. A guard formed itself in front of Scarlet and blocked her escape. Now she was going to get in trouble. A horse behind her grabbed her by the neck of her jacket and lifted her into the air.
"Put me down!" Scarlet said as she struggled to get out of the horse's grip.
"What is going on?" Scarlet heard her father say as he walked around the corner.
The horse dropped me and I fell to the ground. "I wanted to ask for something to do and they started attacking me." Scarlet lied, while readjusting the collar of her dress.
"What would you like to do?" Her father said paying no mind to the horses or what they had done.
"A new book or something… I would like to know more about the outside world." I said in a cautious voice hoping he wouldn't suspect I wanted to go outside.
"Ok. I'll go get you one, but I will need some time to get it." Pitch said giving his evil smile. "Just stay in your room and I'll be back in no time." He said motioning Scarlet back to her room.
"Yes, father." Scarlet said walking back to her room in defeat. She would need to sneak out to see the desired outside world and Scarlet knew this would be no easy task.
Hello. You may be wondering why I added a girl with the control of ice, fire, and air, but that is because this is the sequel of 'Frost & Found.' The book where Jack loses his staff and a girl finds it. This one is where Pitch's daughter, Scarlet, desires to see the outside world and will need to find a way to do it without getting herself in serious trouble. If anyone has any suggestions on what I should add to Scarlet or do with the book it would be welcomed. I'm still coming up with ideas and would be grateful for any suggestions. Thanks and I hoped you enjoyed the first chapter.