Hi all! This is my own plot that I was inspired to write after playing the Shall We Date? games. All these characters are my own, although some of the personalities I got from the games. I've already written the entire story on my computer, so I'll be updating it regularly :)
Chapter 1
First Impressions
Ugh…
As my eyes opened, everything was blurry.
Why does my head hurt so much…?
Finally, my eyes adjusted to the light and I could see my surroundings. An oak towered over me and my head rested on a ground covered with roots and sticks. Holding my palm to my head, I sat up, but a rush of pain made me groan.
Where am I…? I thought helplessly. Then my heartbeat began to quicken and I became frightened. WHO am I? Why can't I remember anything? Without any control, my eyes began to water and teardrops fell off my cheeks. I sniffed and then suddenly I saw a shadow move along the branches of the oak above me.
"H-Hello?" My voice was hoarse and sounded squeaky. I tried to squint to see the shadow in the tree easier, but it was no use. Maybe I'm dreaming, I thought hopefully, if I just lie back down… I did so as I thought it and rested my head back onto the ground. Releasing a sigh, I closed my eyes. Before even a second passed, I heard a thump right near me and, instantly, someone gripped my wrist and pinned me down. My eyes shot open and something shined into my eyes.
"Who are you!?" A voice boomed at me.
"I-I…" I couldn't speak. I drew in a sharp breath when I realized I had a knife at my throat. I let out a shriek, "P-please! Don't hurt me!"
"Answer my question!" The voice growled.
I looked to see who my attacker was, but everything was so confusing I couldn't concentrate. "I-I don't…kn-know…" I managed to say
"What do you mean you don't know?!" Fierce blue eyes locked my gaze, but I had to look away, "How do you not know who you are?!"
I couldn't help it, but my eyes filled with tears again. I sniffed, "I-I can't… I d-don't…." I made eye contact with the man again, which just made my cry more, "P-please… I'm…"
"Get up!" His eyes looked elsewhere and short, black hair flew in front of me.
"Wh-what..?"
His grip tightened around my wrist and his nails shot pain into me. Swiftly, he wrenched my body up and towards his body. My heartbeat quickened but soon his knife was at my throat again.
"Who are you?!" He shouted again.
"P-please… I d-don't know!" I finally managed to form a sentence.
"Do you think I'm stupid?" His knife moved closer to my throat.
I was sobbing too hard now to even form a word. Luna, I remembered. A took a deep breath to try and stop my sobs, "Luna…"
His hold loosened and the knife dropped from my throat. He grunted and I turned to look him in the face. His eyes were narrowed angrily and he had a cold scowl. As cruel as he looked, I couldn't help but be taken aback by the beauty of his features. His skin was flawless, perfectly framed by straggly black hair.
"Luna…" He said in barely a whisper, "Where are you from? Why are you dressed so strange?" His gaze locked mine again and my knees felt weak.
"I…" My head hurt so badly, I couldn't remember. I gazed down at my outfit, which was a white dress that looked like swan feathers. Around the middle was a bronze belt pulled tight. A golden sun pendant with a clear crystal at the center hung around my neck. Then, I maintained his gaze and replied weakly, "I don't… remember."
He rolled his eyes angrily, "You're no use to me." I cried out as he threw me back to the ground. My hands landed in a thorn bush, causing scratches to slice down my wrists. When I looked back, he was already gone.
What a jerk! I thought angrily. I leaned back on my knees and looked at my hands. They were scratched and dirty, and a little blood trickled out.
"She ran into here!" I heard a voice call out, but it wasn't the same as the man who had attacked me.
I stood up, relieved. Maybe these people can help me figure out where I am. "Hey! Over here!" I called out, waving my hands in the air above my head.
"I see her!" Another voice shouted.
The weak smile on my face vanished instantly as an arrow launched passed me, barely missing my arm. Oh my god. They're trying to kill me! I looked around frantically, trying to figure out where to go next.
I felt someone squeeze the back of my dress and I was suddenly lifted into the air.
"Eek!" I cried out.
"Why are they looking for you?" It was him again! He was glaring at me.
"Wh-who?" I blinked, confused.
He sighed irritably, "Come with me if you want to live."
"Excuse me?"
"Hold onto me!" He hissed back, "Or do you not want to live?"
"I-I…." Thoughts raced through my head, but for some reason, my arms found their way around his neck and I latched onto him tightly. One hand lifted me up by the back of my thighs.
Soon, we were flying through the treetops, jumping from branch to branch gracefully. I looked down briefly, but my heart lurched when I saw how far from the ground we were and I quickly closed my eyes. I could feel his heartbeat. It was beating rapidly. Was he scared? I was too afraid to look at his face so I buried my face into his chest.
Eventually, I felt us falling through the air and a thump.
"Let go."
I opened my eyes and looked at the man who saved my life. He was staring down at me like I was some disgusting animal.
I dropped my arms and he let me fall to the ground. I slammed against the hard stone and pain shot through me. "Ouch…" I said, rubbing my backside.
"Stay away from those men." He turned his back to me and began walking away.
Fear spiked in me again, and I called out after him, "W-wait! Who are those people?"
The black haired man stopped in his place and turned around. "What is wrong with you?"
"I-I don't know where I am…"
"Figure out how to read a map."
"Please!" I cried out. Why am I trusting this guy? I thought suddenly, He was going to kill me earlier! … But he did save my life… I think.
The man remained silent. "… Come with me." He said finally, extending his hand. "I'll take you to our camp."
"C-camp?" I placed my hand in his and he pulled me close to him. He pushed back my hair and leaned in towards my neck…