Disclaimer: I own nothing of 10th Kingdom, I just love the movie so much to make a story based on it.
Someone once told me; 'That if there is life, there is hope'. What a load of crap if you ask me. I do have to say, it does make some sense but it does not do a lot for me. It mocks me. There, I said it. I hate how everyone can be so easily cheered up by one sentence. Like; 'There is always love at every corner'. I think I just made that up, anyway...This isn't about phrases and sayings, this..is about my life.
I forgot to introduce myself to you. My name is Fiona Christine Lewis and I live at the edge of the forest. At least for the most part. See, I live in the famous city of New York, and the other famous thing in the city was next to my home, Central Park. I have been living there for the most part of the first twenty years of life. Only recently I have manage to get out and go to college. It's the community college, but a college all the same.
I still live with my family, trying to manage to afford an apartment. My dad keeps saying that I could work at the family restaurant as the assistant manager. But I don't want to take advantage of my mom and dad's efforts. I remember the day they finally got the loan for it. I was about what...ten...eleven? Oh, how I remember the smile on my mom's face, jumping and embracing my dad. Surprising it lead to the birth of my brother, Andy Lewis. I wasn't happy nor angry that they directed their attention to their new child, I always never that would happen. After another sibling is born, the former one gets less attention. But surprising, my parents loved us both just the same and I got along with my kid brother. No matter how much a pain he is. We were happy. At least until that tragic day happen.
I remember if only if it was yesterday. My mom was getting back home from some errands, on a Saturday night, if I remember clearly. It was raining down heavily, the power had just gone out an hour ago. She was driving back home, with a load of flashlights and candles for just today. The stop lights were out and one had to guess when to go. My mom had check for every signs of cars from the other intersections before driving off. Sadly, she didn't see the upcoming car coming head first towards her. Both drivers tried to get out the way, they both did but that didn't stop my mom hitting a light with her car. She was going at full speed and banged her head on the steering wheel and had several pieces of glass embedded in her body. The ambulance came and took her away to the hospital.
I remember sitting in the waiting room, three old month baby Andy, bouncing on my knee as my dad pacing back and forth, nervously bitting at his fingers. In just ten minutes past eleven, my mom was declared dead. She had snapped her neck and lost a lot of blood. My dad was distraught and hurt, like he lost a piece of himself. I never saw him like that and I never want to do again. Andy didn't know about death at the time, which I was thankfully. After a week, we buried my mom. We were the only family she had left, expect my great-grand mother, which I'm surprise she is still running around this day. That day we all change forever, watching as we buried my mom, Virgina Lewis.
I smut stop going on and on now, you came here for a reason. I must not think of the past but now the present...
5482 River Avenue-Apartment 358
Beep.
Beep.
Beep.
Thud!
A hand pushed down the green and blue alarm clock to the carpeted ground. An Invader Zim duvet shifted and it's owner, laying underneath hid themselves from the outside world, pull it over their head. They didn't find much needed rest as the bedroom door open and walked it a small figure. The figure was of a nine year old boy, his dark brown hair had been recently combed and had tried to do his best with hair gel. He crept, his feet made no noise on the plush carpet, as he journey to the bed.
The light from outside illumined the walls of the bedroom. There were various posters decorating the, which by the cracks of the poster had yet to get to, white wall. There were some from old and recent movies, music bands and some of animals, mostly dragons and phoenixes. The boy stepped over several stuffed animals and plush dolls as he walked over to the bed. He climbed on top of the bed, behind the lump of the bed's owner. He bit his lip nervously, fearing to awake the massive lump but it had to be done. He pushed gently on the figure. When that didn't work, he pushed harder.
When that didn't work either, he crossed his arms and pouted. An idea came to him, reaching behind him, he grabbed the nearest object on the bed. A stuff plush doll from an old pirate movie. He hit the figure with the doll.
"Wake up, wake up, wake up!"he chanted, hitting it over again.
In an instant the covers were pulled down and it's owner sitting straight up in the bed, now holding the doll in their hands. The boy shifted and fell down on the bed as a pair of brown eyes glared at him.
"Could you do that harder next time, Andy? I'm sure my arm isn't broken yet."the figure, a young woman, said sarcastically.
Andy frowned, as he watched his older sister brushing out a strand of hair from her face. Seeing that her alarm clock had fallen, she picked up at the cell phone by her night stand, checking the time. It was half an hour past nine in the morning. She was sure she set her alarm to ten. She turn her eyes toward her brother, she crossed her arms.
"Is there a purpose for setting my alarm back?"she asked
Andy rolled his eyes. How could she be so forgetful?"Fi, don't you remember? Dad's opening up another restaurant tonight!"
Fiona, or as her brother called her 'Fi', sighed and rested her back against the backboard of her bed. Her dad had chosen to work behind the scenes, as mom was the head chef, and be the manager. For weeks, he had been out of the house all the time, trying to get their establishment ready. He had chose to take the old and run down restaurant in Central Park, surprisingly where her mom used to work at. What was it called again? Ah, yes, Grill on the Park, silly name really. Now it was going to be called 'Under the Moonlight', now that was a clever name. Fiona never really gotten the name behind it. But it was good one.
Fiona tossed back the covers as she got up from bed, wearing a light blue Cami and black (with blue hearts) shorts. She grabbed a white robe and covered herself. She yawned, as she shifted through the drawers of her dresser, looking for something to wear. She looked over her shoulder at her brother Andy.
"You can wait outside you know. That of course if you want me to call you 'Little Perv' from now on."she said
Andy blushed and ran out of his sister's room, closing the door behind him. Fiona threw some clothes over her shoulder, not caring as they landed on the bed or not. Finally, after nearly ten minutes of searching, she grabbed a pair of pants (blue jeans with a cute diamond printed heart on the back pocket), socks, a pink and white underwear set (panties and a bra), a pink button down shirt and a white under shirt. She left the pink shirt unbutton, showing off her white shirt. She hummed a small tune as she slipped on a pair of tennis shoes. Now, what should she do with her hair? She frown in front of her vanity mirror. Her hair color happen to be honey brown, different from her family's hair color, which was normally dark colors. It so happen that when Fiona was hanging out with one of her friends, they colored her hair be honey brown and to be frank, didn't read the label. It was permanent. She, at first, wanted her old brown color locks but thought against it. It was more of her color then anything else. Fiona sighed and finally pulled her hair back in a braid with a pink hair bow. At least it was something, right?
She splashed on some perfume and cherry lip gloss before grabbing her purse and walked out of her room. She found her brother Andy sitting in front of the television in the living room. He was watching an Saturday morning kid's show. By the scene playing right now, it looked to be a show about super powered teenagers. Great, give young and stupid kid powers, that would solve anything. She sighed inwardly, she had to admit it that she watched the show in the day, mostly from the much earlier works when it was good.
Fiona padded over to the kitchen, placing her purse on the island in the middle of it. Pulling out several boxes of cereal, a box of orange juice, a carton of milk, and several pieces of fruit and bread, she started to make breakfast. Her mom taught her some things about cooking when she was younger, she was the head chef at their family's restaurant. The other dishes she made, were purely on instinct and some help from cook books. Fiona was a wonderful cook, everyone from her dad to her friends told her so. It didn't mean she was going to become a cook as a future career choice. It was just a hobby and something to release stress.
Fiona set the plate of buttered toast, fresh fruit at the side, bowl of sugary cereal, with two glasses of milk and orange in front of her brother and another set for herself. Sitting at the couch next to her brother, she began to munch away. Glancing at the corner of her eye, she sighed. Andy was just picking at his food, his eyes set on the TV in front of him.
Reaching over, she grabbed the remote and turn it off. It did not do well with her brother.
"Hey! Why did you do that for?"he demanded
"You need to eat,"she pointed to the untouched food,"We are not leaving until you finish each bite."
Andy groaned and began to eat every piece of food in front of him. Fiona smiled on triumph. She return to her own breakfast, least it turn cold in front of her.
Under the Moonlight-Central Park-1:00 pm
Fiona and Andy walked towards the center of Central Park. Fiona held in her hand a duffel bag, holding some changing cloths for Andy and herself. It would be rude if the children of the owner, on the grand opening, to wear day-to-day cloths. Because Fiona had a tough time deciding on what to wear, she brought along a few more pair of cloths, you never know when you might want to change to something better. For example if someone had the same dress on. She often wonder why she was born in the fairer sex.
They pushed past several construction workers, currently working on the last minute touches on the place. The old establishment had shut down about ten years ago by someone getting food poisoning. It wasn't hard to spot their father. He and the crew manager were hovering over something on one of the tables on the restaurant's porch. The closer the siblings got, the more they could hear what they were saying.
"I still think we should move the bar over here,"the crew manager, Edwards said, pointing to something on the table,"It will be out of the way!"
"No, no,"their dad said, shaking his head,"If we kept this where it is, we can keep the fish tank next to it and have more light come in."
"Wolf, I believe if we can move them to the side we can make it perfect!" Edwards exclaimed
Wolf was about to speak until he heard foot steps from the behind. Turning his head, his dark eyes beamed in joy and surprise. "Fiona! Andy! What are you doing here?"
Fiona offer a smile and placed the duffel bag on the ground. She hugged her dad and looked down at the blueprint of the table in front of them. She turn her eyes back to Wolf.
"Andy woke me up early and decided to head down here and see if we can help,"she looked back at the blueprints,"Looks like you do."
"That does not mean you have to come down here when the thing starts at eight."Wolf said, trying to get his children out from a boring day.
Fiona shrugged her shoulders,"Hey, there was nothing on TV. Besides, I think the bar should be by the entrance and the fish tank should be near the exit. So, if we keep it near each other, the drinks would smell like fish."she pointed out
Edwards blushed, of course, he would never know about that! He didn't know much about fine dinning, only been snacking on burger and fries nearly his whole life, and it showed. He rolled the blueprint and tucked it under his arm and excused himself. Wolf turn his attention to his son, he was sitting in a chair playing with a rubber ball.
"I think you should take Andy to the park Fiona,"he turn back to her,"I don't think a construction place is good for a little kid."
Fiona sighed in defeat,"I will take him to the park then. But, if anything happens and you need help, you have to call my cell. Alright, dad?"she said sternly.
Wolf open his mouth to protest, only to close it when Fiona stared at him. His daughter inherited some his wife's features and attitude, but made it her own. He sighed and rubbed his temples.
"Yes, yes, just get Andy out of here."
Fiona took Andy's hand and pulled him down from the chair. She pushed pass the construction crew. She stopped in mid stride and turn to face Wolf again. "Remember, you promised!" without waiting for a reply, she continue to walk.
Wolf smiled, watching his children walk off. Once they were out of sight, his smile fell. He leaned his back against the near wall and sighed yet again.
"Oh, my Virgina, where ever you are,"he spoke to himself,"Watch out for your children. They are growing up too fast for me."
Central Park-Children's Park-3:23 pm
Fiona leaned back in the park bench, a smile on her face as she watched Andy running around with other children. By the way they were trying to dodge the girl in the back, they were playing tag. She remember playing that game and many others as a kid. He remembered the finer times of her life. No offense to Andy but it was before he came into the world.
Every Saturday, her and her two parents would spend the whole afternoon in this park or another or just spend it together. In the Spring and Summer, Fiona would play games with her dad or other children, her mother watching from the bench. They would spend the whole day and her dad would have to carry her back home. In the other seasons, they would play board games inside. It felt perfect, peaceful, and like she belong there.
Fiona open her mouth to call to Andy, telling it was time to go when she felt...something. It felt like someone was watching her. Not like the normal feeling of someone glancing at her for a brief second but something different. It felt piercing and cold. She shuddered lightly, not wanting to show whoever was watching to know how tense and scared she was. Fiona didn't like this feeling one bit.
Turning her head, looking over her shoulder, she saw who was responsible for her cold chill. In the shadows, barely seen through the thickness of the trees, stood a man. It was hard to see his facial looks but he stood tall and still, if you could describe it that way. He looked to be dressed in a long black cloak, closed to hide his arms and legs. Who wears a cloak nowadays? On a day like today, it would be hot to wear. He seem to notice her eyes on him, for he turn his head slowly, facing hers.
He only took a step forward when Fiona heard a voice, breaking her glaze on the man. Turning her head, she saw Andy.
"What is it, Andy?"she asked
"I'm a bit tired,"he admitted,"Can we go home now?"
She looked over her shoulder once last time. The man was gone, leaving no evidence he was even there. She turn back to Andy, a smile on her face.
"Sure, kiddo. I'm feeling a bit tired myself,"she offered a fake yawn.
She grabbed her duffel bag from the bench and they walked away from the park.
He ran, that's all he could do. They wouldn't give up on him. It was tiring and annoying. Yet, here he was, running for his life and what he held. He was lost, he knew that. Lost in a strange land with only one purpose in mind. Her. The woman who would help him, somehow. He would get rid of it and be free. He turn his head only for a moment, the ones chasing him were not there. He ran to his left and ducked into patch of a forest. He hid himself in the shadows well, that was he was train for.
He sighed in relief when he saw children in front of him, playing and laughing about. Of course there others but fewer then the children. If he hid here for awhile, they wouldn't find him. They could sense the presence of people but if he hid here, the others were drown out his presence. He would stay here and regain his energy before continuing his journey. He could easily hid here, no one would see him, he made sure of it. If it wasn't for the amulet around his neck, he could easily be spotted and found out and he didn't need that now.
Wait...he felt someone watching him. He bit back a gasp when his eyes landed on a young woman, starring right at him. Impossible! No one was able to see him, unless he wished it. He was invisible to everyone. How could a girl see him? Was she a powerful witch in this world? Or maybe...No, he needed to stop now and try to confront her.
He stopped, seeing one of them walking into this park of some sorts. Shit! No time to waste with the girl, he had to get out there. Turning, he ran deeper into the woods, fearing they would've seen him too. There was a possibility that his amulet was not charge fully and would rather not risk it.
Fiona and Andy were just a few minutes from their apartment, just near the edge of the park itself. They were taking the leisure route home, they couldn't pass on a warm and nice day by quickly going by it. They could see their apartment just between the leaves of the trees. Andy was recalling a story to his sister of what happen to him and his friends last week in school.
"...After Jerry put the glue back, Keith had hid the sticks behind his back, keeping it all to himself. Bad thing was, he forgot that they were already had glue on them and he accidentally put them too close to his shirt and the sticks were glue to his shirt all day! No one dare told him about it, it was too funny!"Andy finished with a laugh
Fiona smiled, imaging how that could've happen. She laughed and shook her head. Kids these days...They are sure are a hand full. One moment they are yelling and arguing and the next moment, if you mention a sugary treat, they would go crazy. Though, try as they might, some adults wished they were younger to have that spirit again. Fiona, herself, would rather stay whatever age she was. She didn't want to be a child again, she had embarrassing moments as a kid. Like, for example, running nude around the apartment, trying to get out of taking a bath. Her dad and mom chased her though the apartment building. Man, that was embarrassing just remembering it.
If she had been paying attention, she would've heard footsteps running towards them in full speed. She stopped, finally hearing footsteps but it was too late. Whoever was running did not look where they were going and knocked in Andy, bringing them both to the ground. Fiona stood, however, looking amazed of the man from before laying on top off her brother.
"Hey!"she yelled,"Get the hell off my brother, you creep!"
He picked his head up, the hood hiding his face. By the way clock dude was acting, he was surprise to have her standing there. He quickly got up and ran away. Fiona huffed, her arms crossed, looking at the guy's retreating form. Typically, a man running away without an apology. Andy was already picking himself up, brushing away some dirt.
"You OK, Andy?"she asked
"Y-yeah, I think so. I may be scratched up by nothing is real danger."he replied
He glance around, looking for someone. He turn his eyes back to his sister."Umm..Fi, who would you talking to?"
Fiona raised an eyebrow, confused. Didn't he see the cloak guy running away after he fell over Andy?
"The guy in the cloak! He was wearing a hood for God sake! He just ran into you. He was about dad's size. How could you not see him?!"she asked
Andy looked at his sister, like she was crazy one here."I guess so...,"he said slowly, he quickly went on a different subject,"Can we keep going home, before another 'cloak guy' runs into me?"
Fiona sighed and rubbed the bridge of her nose, her eyes closed. If she had her eyes open, she would've seen Andy putting something in his pocket. She did, however, open her eyes when Andy took her hand and began to pull her along out of the park.
Apartment 358-Later
Fiona pulled out the First Aid kit, buried under many toiletries under the bathroom sink. Luckily, Andy had only a scrap on his knee and a cut on hand. Knowing her dad, he would go nuts if he saw them and knew they weren't treated right away. Grabbing some band aids and some bacterial wash, she walked into the living room.
Andy put down his video game remote controller and hopped on one of the stools in the kitchen. Fiona washed away his cuts and put on the band-aids, to secure the cuts and keep blood from seeping out. Once she was done, she smiled at her little brother.
"Okay, all done, Andy. You can get down now. You have been a good patient."she complimented
Andy jumped down and raced to the TV to continue his game. She smiled one last time before letting out a sigh. She picked up the hand-held phone and dialed her dad's cell phone number. She waited as it patiently rang, trying to receiver the caller. By the fifth ring, her father finally picked up.
"Hey dad,"she paused,"No, no, everything is alright...mostly,"she let out a sigh,"No, the house is not on fire. I'm calling you to tell you that me and Andy are back home. Andy is a bit tired and wants a nap, nothing more,"she drummed her fingers on the counter as her dad went on and on, she finally interrupted,"Don't worry, we will be there. I will see you soon, okay? Bye, dad. Love you."she pushed the button to end the conversation.
She looked up at Andy, seeing him playing a little driving game. Using the universe controller near by, she clicked off the TV, ignoring the protest of the young gamer.
"Come on, young man, you need your rest. I didn't came back home just for you to play your game."she said, her hands on her hips.
Andy mumbled something under his breath and walked into his room, slamming the door shut.
Fiona sighed,"Kids these days..."
Under the Moonlight-9:15
Late. Only could describe Fiona and Andy know. They were suppose to be there around nine but here they were, running in Central Park, dressed in fine clothing and Fiona not trying to trip over her high heels. It was Fiona's fault for making them late. She couldn't choice a good outfit, having tried on five already. Finally, she chose a simple blue skirt, just ending above her knees and a black and blue corset, pushing up her chest only a tad, showing only some cleavage (she didn't want her dad to complain to her all night).
Finally, after five minute of running, they made it. Both siblings were out of breath and a bit sweaty. They calmly pushed pass the guest who were lingering on the porch. They passed many waiters going back and forth, serving the guest, and a lot and a lot of important guest. Finally, they found their father. He had his black hair gracing along his shoulders, nearly touching his black suit. He was talking to a tall man, with flaming red hair with several streaks of gray hair. He looked to be about fifty or close to it.
Wolf turn his head, seeing his daughter and son, dressed in a handsome tailor suit. He raised an corner of his mouth when they stopped next to him.
"Ah, good to see you finally showed up. What took so long?"he asked his daughter
She smiled apologetic,"Sorry, dad, was trying on some other outfits. Wouldn't happen again."she quickly said
He nodded and turn back to the man before them. "Andy, Fiona, I would like you to meet Dustin Greenlinger. Dustin, these are my children."
Fiona held out her hand,"It's a pleasure to see you, Mr. Greenlinger."
He took her hand, and instead of what shaking her hand, he raised it to his mouth, placing a kiss on her knuckles. He flashed her a bright white smile.
"Please, the pleasure is all mine, Miss Lewis. Call me Dustin, Mr.Greenlinger is my father."
Dustin turn his gaze downwards only for a second before looking back up, looking innocent. Of course, it was notice by Fiona, seeing if her that he was looking at.
'Great. A cheesy pervert, just what I needed tonight.'
"Dustin is going to help promote our restaurant."Wolf explain, oblivious to the unwelcome stares his daughter was getting.
Dustin snapped back to reality, clearing his throat."Yes, I was just going over with your father how we should put on some commercial on TV.I think it would be a good idea if we have Fiona and Andy in the commercial, seeing they are family of the owner. I think Fiona would be the perfect spokeswoman, don't you think?"He turn to Fiona,"Wouldn't you want to be in a commercial? You would be perfect, you are a lovely woman after all."he finished with a grin.
Fiona felt a cold feeling good down her spine. She did not like the look of this guy. An fifty, maybe more, year old guy flirting with a girl just entering the second decade of her life.
"I-I will think about it, Dustin."she offered a weak smile.
She turn to her dad,"I will see you around, alright dad? I'm just to get some food for Andy and me."
Wolf nodded, dismissing her with a way of his hand,"Go on. I don't want to keep you here all night."
"Bye dad,"she kissed him the cheek,"Dustin."she offer a small nod and walked away.
The two man watch as Fiona taking Andy's hand and walking out of sight, getting blocked from the other guest. Dustin had a big grin on his face as he watch as the girl's hips swaying back and forth as she walked off. She was a beautiful girl, all man in the room had to admit. And Dustin wasn't getting younger by the days. She would look good around his arm, that was for sure. Maybe he could...
Wolf glared at him, his arms crossed. He didn't know about the stares from earlier but he could see right through Dustin. He didn't like anyone looking at his daughter like that.
"Cripes, Greenlinger,"he snapped,"Keep your sights off my daughter, or else."
Dustin didn't not seem to be faze by the threat but only turn his grin a bit bigger, if it could. "You wouldn't dare, Wolf, you need me, remember? If it wasn't for my idea you wouldn't have this restaurant. Now, if you excuse me, I need to make a trip to the little boy's room."he excused himself and walked off.
Wolf followed his "business partner" with his dark brown eyes, the gold flecks of his eyes nearly covering his eye for a brief second as he let out a low growl.
"Fairy dwarfer."he cursed
Later
Fiona sighed, brushing away a strand of long hair from her face, she glance around the room. She was looking for two guys. One her brother, who had manage to disappear from her sights and taken off somewhere. He was probably bored like every kid his age. In a room full of grown ups, it was hard to find a kid that his age, or at least half his age. She couldn't blame him, it was pretty boring here.
The other one she was looking for, or in this case, was Dustin Greenlinger. God, he never knew when to give up. He was just a old man trying to score with a young girl before life ended for him. She wasn't, at all, a girl would fall over a guy because he had tons of cash. Bleh. She just need a guy who is capable of falling in love, thank you very much. And a great body, you couldn't forget about that. Dustin had neither.
Fiona sighed in relief once she spotted Andy. He was sitting alone in the bench outside. He looked to be playing with something, he was looking at whatever he had in his hands in awe. She slid next to him. In his hands was something you wouldn't find in many low pricing toy stores. It was round, made out of a light stone material, and had ten round color crystals embedded in them. The crystal went in order; light blue, brown, yellow, green, purple, pink, opal, white, and red. All of these crystals were surrounding a bigger one, this one was pure black. The round object was no bigger then Andy's hand.
"What's that, kiddo?"she asked
He shrugged,"I don't know. Found it after I fell in the park,"he lowered his eyes at her,"Like when the 'cloak guy' ran me over."
She held up her hands,"Hey, I swear I saw him! If you call your sister a liar, I will never forgive you. Got it, buddy?"
Andy huffed and nodded. Fiona plucked the object from his hands and examine it herself. She brushed her thumb over get crystal, looking at it in wonder. Andy raised an eyebrow, studying his sister. Her face was becoming flush, her mouth hanging open slightly, and her breath becoming shallow. She was staring at it like she was a hungry hobo with the biggest meal of his life!
Andy snatched it from her hands. Fiona held up an hand to her forehead, shaking away the weird thoughts in her mind. Andy open his mouth, wanting to ask what was that about when the door behind them open. He quickly put the crystal disk in his jacket's pocket before anyone else saw.
It was Wolf. He took in the scene before him. Question went though his brain in flash.
"You alright, Fiona?"he asked
"Huh?"she looked up,"Oh, yeah. Just...a bit of a headache. That's all."she quickly said
"Well...I'm about to start my speech and I don't want to you guys to miss it."he said before disappearing back inside.
Andy looked at his sister one last time before taking her hand, tugging on it to get her attention. "Come on, Fi, before dad gets angry at us."
"Oh, right."
Fiona let Andy back inside the restaurant. Everyone was gathering out a small stag, big enough for the band that was playing and a few extra people. Wolf was standing on stage, microphone in hand. He tapped the microphone a few times to get everyone's attention. The guest quieted down and had all their attention devoted to him.
"I would like to thank everyone for coming,"he began,"The waiters, the construction crew with John Edwards for rebuilding this place, and of course for Dustin Greenlinger for advertising 'Under the Moonlight', without him we wouldn't be here right now. I would probably just talking to myself on this stage,"everyone laughed,"But anyway. I wouldn't be here at all if it wasn't for my late wife, Virgina. She has been an inspiration to all who met her. She is a wonderful woman and the light at the end of the tunnel, at least for me,"he paused, going into his world for a brief second before returning,"I also like to thank my children, Fiona and Andy. They pushed me along to get this place going. A bit a credit for this place is because of them. Anyways, before I take up your time, I say farewell for now and let you all enjoy your dinners."Everyone clapped as Wolf exited the stage and walked out of sight.
Everyone spread out, going to their selected tables. Fiona sat down next to Andy, who was playing with an ice cube on one of the plates. The only other chair available at their table was empty. She bit her bottom lip, looking for it's owner. There was no signs of him.
"I will be right back, Andy. Stay here."she said, getting up from the table.
She was worry about her father. He was acting sort of strange during his speech, especially when he mention her mom. Whenever someone mentions her, Wolf would always get in a depressed state. He was hit the hardest after she died. Depressed dad, never good for the family. She swore she saw something move outside the window. She was almost there until she collided into something in front of her.
Fiona bit back a startled gasp as who she found that caused her to stop. Dustin Freakin' Greenlinger. He held her shoulders, trying to settle her. If wasn't for the small smile on his face, she wouldn't have guess that this was just purely accidentally.
"Woah, woah, it's OK, I got you. You should watch where you are going, Fiona, or you would've fell right on your face."he said, trying to act innocent.
"Yeah. I will watch where I go next time. Now, excuse me, I have to find my father."she moved past him.
She stiffen when he land an hand on her bare shoulder. Turning her head, she lowered her eyes in a threatening way.
"How after this, we can go get some coffee?"he suggested
"I won't go get coffee with you or anyone activity with each other."she snapped
He stepped closer to her, his voice turn cold and threating."You listen well, girl. If you don't go out with me for coffee, I wouldn't sponsor your father, got it? He would be out of business in no time."he warned
"Well, you listen well, old man,"she grabbed hold of the hand on her shoulder,"My father can get others, you got it? He is a great business man and owner and there is no use stopping my parents dream,"she squeezed his hand in an iron fist,"And I don't take ideal threats easily."she dropped his hand.
Dustin cradle his injured hand to his chest. Fiona had a smirk of triumph, she turn and walked out of the door, leaving him behind. If he didn't know better, he swore he saw her eyes flash yellow. Her threat was real, he could tell by the soreness of his hand. Boy, she was strong her age.
He smirked,"Whatever. I like them feisty."
Fiona sighed in relief, she found her dad. He was leaning against the wall, staring into the trees ahead. Wolf was oblivious to his daughter, too preoccupied in his thoughts to hear her footsteps. Thinking he was alone, he reached into suit's jacket and pulled out two objects from it's depths. One was a carton of cigarettes and a metal lighter. Taking out a single cigarette from the box, he placed it in his mouth and proceed to lit it. At least until it was taken away from him.
"You know these things will kill you, right?"he glanced up to see Fiona throwing away the cigarette and taking away the lighter.
"What are you doing here, Fiona?"he asked
She crossed her arms,"Looking for you, for starters. Dinner is about to start. I think you rather get a delicious meal then smoking one of those things,"she gesture to the carton of cigarettes in her hand,"And Dustin keeps trying to flirt with me."she mumbled
"If you want me to tell him to stop, I could."Wolf suggested
Fiona chuckled, remembering when she almost crushed his hand."No, no, I got it dad. I'm twenty and I should fight my own battles. But thanks for worrying. Now, let's go inside and have some dinner, alright? Don't make me force you."
Wolf smiled, he loved how his own daughter would go to any lengths to take care of someone. Just like her mother. He let her take his hand and pulled him inside.
Apartment 358-11:50 pm
Fiona was sitting comfortable in front of her desk, typing away at her computer. The apartment was quiet at the moment. Her dad had chosen to stay an hour extra at the restaurant, trying to clean up. Andy was fast asleep, or at least he should be, in her bed across the hall. Fiona was trying her hardest to finish up a homework assignment for one of her classes. She had thrown off her corset and matching skirt and slip into a warm pair of blue jeans and a green blouse. Normally, she would be either dressed for bed or in bed at this time of night, if it wasn't for the phone call she had earlier.
Her friend, Jennifer, had invited her over for a small sleepover, but first going to a midnight showing of a few horror and slash movies at the small move theater nearby. She was patiently waiting for her to show up so they could go. She already had her duffel bag full of toiletries and a few extra pairs of clothes. Now, if only she could be patient enough to wait for Jennifer.
Fiona bit her bottom lip as she tried to finish up a report on the physics of nuclear reaction on the environment, trying to finish it before Jennifer came. She was about five hundred words from the finish, two thousand words limit. If she known this was her weekly homework, she won't take up the Advance Science class for college. She yawn, leaning back in her desk chair. She rolled her shoulders, trying to ease the ache between her shoulder blades. What she wouldn't get a massage!
She jumped in her seat as she heard the booming sound of thunder just right outside her bedroom window. It soon followed by the sound of heavy rain splashing against the glass. A storm was coming and it was coming fast. Normally, Fiona would feel relax when it rain but not tonight. It was too loud and booming with a strange energy. Believe it or not, it was almost like it was use to cover up for something. Fiona shook her head, clearing away her thoughts. She need to stop reading science fiction books.
Now, returning back to her essay. She continue to write for the next few minutes, trying to concreted on the laptop in front of her, instead of the storm that seem to get fiercer and louder. She was almost one hundred words finished, a smile on her face, glad to be close to done so soon. The happiness feeling stayed until she got to the last word and suddenly-The power went out.
She let a yell of frustration, letting her head fall towards her chest. Why? Why?! Why didn't she save it?! She hated how things like this can happen. Fiona sighed in defeat, maybe she could copy off of one of friend's papers. At least this wasn't due until Tuesday, that thought help only a little. She closed her laptop with a click. Searching in one of her drawers, she pulled out a small flashlight. Clicking it on, she made her way out of her bedroom, going to check if she could get the landlord to fix the power.
Fiona nearly jumped out of her shoes when she heard a door slowly opening. Spinning on a heel, she held the flashlight in front of her, her only means of a weapon.
"Jesus, Fi, you can blind someone with that!"
Fiona sighed, lowering her flashlight. Andy stepped forward, dressed for bed with a blue bath robe tied around his waist. He looked like he didn't get a ounce of sleep. She mumbled a quick apology.
"The storm woke you up?"she asked
He nodded, yawning and rubbing his eyes. He sat down on the couch, cradling his head in his hands, looking like he was about to fall asleep. Fiona could barely see him through the lighting the was illuminated the living room. With a loud 'pop' the room was bathed in light.
"Thank you technology,"she breathed, clicking her flashlight off.
She looked up when someone began to knock on the door. She smiled, it must be Jennifer already. She grabbed her duffel bag. She bid farewell to her brother and made her way to the door.
She turn the knob,"Jenny, you better have a good explanation why you are so late. Now let's..."her voice died out when she saw who was behind the door. She only sniffled a gasped before a large gush of wind blown her off her feet. She flew in the air briefly, she banged her head hard against the glass table and fell to the ground, limp.
"Fiona!"Andy yelled, rushing to his sister's side
He looked up, scared, when he heard the sound of soft footsteps on the carpet, walking towards them. He could hear his heart pounding in his ears. A dark figure, black as the darkness nights. It wasn't human, no it was made out of shadows if you can understand it. Before Andy could shout out to his sister fast enough when the shadow figure's hand shot out and grabbed his neck. He was lifted off the ground, getting denied any air. He crawled at the hand, trying to get out.
"H-help..s-s-someone...help-p."he manage to get out
The shadow figure screamed when a beam of light shot through where it heart should be. Andy fell to the ground with a 'thud'. He picked his head up, looking where the figure used to be, it was disappearing from view. He flinched when he heard another set of footsteps. This time it wasn't a shadow figure but a young man, no older then twenty-three,dressed in a dark cloak, his hood was pulled down. His flaming red hair barely touching his shoulders, his steel gray eyes searching around until his eyes landed on the two Lewis siblings.
"You two alright?"he said bluntly
Andy looked at himself, sitting up on the floor. He turn to Fiona who had yet to move. "M-my sister...I-I think she is hurt."he said
The red haired man sighed and bend down on his knees next to Fiona's body. He grabbed her chin, tilted it back and forth and up and down. There was no signs of getting hit. Her heart was racing still, but faintly. There was a bump on the back of her head, nothing too serious that would cause caution. No signs of blood. That's not what he was worried about. This girl, the boy's sister, was the same exact girl who first saw him in the park. She looked like a plain old human, no signs of a hooked nose and green skin, like all those tales of witches looked like.
He reached into the inner pocket of his cloak and pulled out a vial with green potion inside."Your sister has been hit by the Gases of Ousias,"he explained, uncorking the vial, he tilted her head back and poured it down her throat,"Nothing deadly just makes you unable to move and feel weak."
After just a minute later, Fiona began to stir awake. She groaned and sat on the floor, holding her head."God, feels like I just drank garbage."
"That's the side effect of the potion."
Fiona turn her head slightly to her left. She let out a scream in surprised. It was the guy in the cloak from Central Park. He was about the same height and wore the same type of cloak.
"You! The cloak guy from before!"she yelled
"Cloak guy...?"he mumbled under his breath, annoyed by the strange name.
"What the hell are you doing in my house! Get out, you creep!"she began to smack him over the head.
He let out a growl and grabbed her wrist, ceasing her hitting for good. He let go of hand, letting it drop to the floor. If he wasn't in such a hurry, he would give her a returning smack.
"Listen,"he began,"My name is Connor, and not 'cloak guy'!"
Andy spoke before Fiona could,"My name is Andy Lewis and this is Fiona, my sister."he said
"Lewis..."Conner whisper,"No, couldn't be."
"Excuse me?"
Connor was shaking his head away from wandering thoughts, growing serious again."May I ask if one of you found a round, stone tablet with ten crystals on them? I need it back."
Andy thought for a moment. It sounded like the thing he found in the park. He felt an sudden urge to run away with it and keep it to himself. There was no way this man was going to see it or hold it. It was his! He found it!
"What do you want with it?"he snapped
"Andy!"Fiona gasped, surprised at his strange behavior.
Connor let out a curse under his breath. He knew this would happen, it happens all the time. He reached again into his cloak and pulled out two more vials, this time with maroon potion inside.
"The thing you found is really dangerous. It will make you feel weird, in specific, you would want to fight for it. Kill someone over it, hurt, and spill bloodshed. It has dangerous magical energy around it."Connor explain
"Magical energy? What kind of place are you from? Hogwarts?"Fiona question
He blew her question off,"Look, you have to drink this stuff,"he handed them each a vial,"Before something terrible happens. This stuff will help you get immune to it's charm, excuse the pun."
Fiona eyed the strange glass object in her hand. Without thinking much of it, she uncorked it and swallowed the whole thing. She felt a shiver going down her spine. The potion left a nice taste in her mouth this time. Strawberry...mixed in with cherries and chocolate? It was pretty good taste. Maybe she could get more of this stuff then it would be paradise.
As if reading her mind, Connor interjected,"Don't get so attached to it, it's highly addicting."
She nodded. She turn her head, seeing Andy drank his yet. He still sat there, looking at the vial in his hands. It looked like he wanted to throw it and let it smash against the well. Fiona was deeply troubled by this, it wasn't like Andy.
"Andy?"she breathed out nervously
"You want it all to yourself, don't you? Well, I found it, so it is mine."he stood up,"It was your fault you drop it, you are unworthy to have this! No one but me can have this. It's mine! Mine! Mine!"he yelled at Connor
Andy turn his eyes to Fiona,"And you, you were foolish to trust him! For all you know you could've drank poison! Your an idiot girl. No wonder you can't a boyfriend. How many boyfriends have you had in the past year? All right, none. Your probably going to die an old maid."he smirked, his eyes flashing red
Fiona stood up from the ground. She looked a bit hurt by her brother's words. For a little kid, he knew how to bring down someone. She had her fists clenching at her sides. Connor stood behind her, looking back and froth between the two siblings.
"Don't listen to him, Fiona, the thing has him possessed. He probably had it longer then you and is greatly affected by it."he tried to warn her
Andy, or what was left of him, scoffed,"Like you would listen to him, Fi. Probably, in the back of your mind, you think he will swipe you off your feet and make you his. Just like you believe every guy is after you. Your just a little slu-"
Before he had a chance to finish his sentence, Fiona had smacked him on the cheek. It was so forceful, 'Andy' fell to the ground, a red mark on his right cheek.
"Just so you know, I'm not into red heads."she said, coldly.
Before Andy had a chance to recover, she snacked the vial from his closed hands and pour it's contents down his throat. He let out a puff of air as his eyes turn back to normal. He sat up and rubbed his eyes.
"Wah...What happen? Why am I on the floor? And why,"he touched his cheek,"Does my cheek hurt?"he asked
"I will explain it to you later."she offer a small smile and helped her brother off the floor.
"I don't think we have any time for that, anyway,"Connor interrupted the small sibling moment
"What do you mean?"Fiona asked confused
"What your brother has is really powerful and others are looking for it and I promise you, neither me or you can survive against them."he pointed out
"What do you suggest we do then? Run?"she suggested
"Exactly,"he nodded,"I suggest you pack up any personal belongings. It's not safe here. I know of a place we can hid, for now."
Andy looked at Fiona with pleading eyes, not knowing if he could trust Connor very well. Fiona nodded, knowing they could trust Connor very well. There was something coming off him that made him trustworthy. The siblings split up and went into their own rooms. Fiona grabbed her duffel bag and placed in some extra clothing in as well. She grabbed a golden locket from her dresser, one with her family's pictures inside. She placed it around her neck and made sure it was secure.
When she walked back into the living room, seeing Andy already done. He clung his favorite stuffed dog, Fleas, to his chest. One part of the Fleas' ears was missing, I suggest that you don't ask. On her brother's back was his school book bag. She glanced over at Connor, who had his arms crossed and his foot tapping impatiently. He stopped, seeing both siblings were ready.
Fiona walked up to him,"I want to ask you some questions before we go anywhere.. I will not ever have my brother in danger. Now, spill it. I want to know what my brother has that made him turn all weird like. Who you are,"she poked his chest,"What kind of creature came into my house and tried to choke my brother to death, yeah I was still awake but unable to move? And where are we going?"she finished
Connor was pretty surprised at her attitude, he hardly meet women like her before. Beautiful and strong willed. She even say she didn't want her brother to get hurt, not herself or both, just HIM. He was getting more interested by this Fiona Lewis by every minute.
He sighed, he had to answer truthfully or else he would get another poke in the chest and that kind of hurt.
"The thing you brother has is a device. A powerful one at that. I don't know much about it expect it's called Eversio and it's really powerful. I can't fully explain it at the moment. As I told you my name is Connor, Connor Demitri. That...creature, as you call it, is known through out the kingdoms as a Shadow Walker. As you can guess, it's made out of shadows. It hit you with Gases of Ousias that made you paralyzes and feeling weak, and I gave you an antidote,"he took a deep breath,"And where we are going is a place call the Nine Kingdoms, where I know you can be safe there. I came from there to give the Eversio to someone, to protect it. It seems, your brother got it first."
Fiona nodded after he was finished. It seem accurate for a story. A bit weird, she had to say, but it sounded like the truth. What struck her as odd was when he mention a place call the 'Nine Kingdoms'. That was a bit different. But, it did seem somewhat...familiar.
"Fine, you got a clear story. But if you do anything out of the ordinary, I swear, I will make sure you will never have any children."she poked his chest one more time, ignoring the paleness of their new companion.
Central Park-Later
Thankfully the rain had stopped, turning into a light rain. Fiona and Andy wore their coats outside. She had her hood up to cover her head and Andy was wearing his ball cap. Connor had his cloak back up and was leading them through the park. Fiona felt uneasy, it wasn't for the fact that she was following an almost complete stranger but it felt that they were being followed.
She quicken her step and was soon walking beside Connor. She cast a glance over her shoulder quickly and seeing nothing there, but the feeling was still there. She turn back to Connor and whisper quickly;"I think we are being followed."
He didn't look at her. He knew what she was talking about, he could sense it too."I know. Just keep walking,"reaching his hand behind him, he gesture Andy to come closer.
"You have it with you, Andy?"he asked
Andy nodded, knowing full well what 'it' mean. He patted his coat's pocket, making sure it was there. Connor pushed Andy forward, keeping him in between his sister and himself. They weren't the others in the park at the time. There were a few couples walking in the rain, under their umbrellas. There were a few other homeless people trying to find shelter for the night.
"Come on, this way."Connor said, leading them off the path and into the woods.
They walked deeper into the woods and more the further they got, the darker it got. Fiona's hand unconsciously grabbed Connor's gloved one, squeezing it when she felt the unknown feeling just right behind her. Connor didn't seem to mind at all, in fact, like that feeling. Not having her scare but the warm feeling her hand brought to his. If they weren't in such danger, maybe he could...He snapped back into reality. Why was thinking of such things! He was sent here to deliver the blaster device, not to fall in love!
He quickly snapped out his wandering thoughts when he heard something loud in front of them. He quickly pulled out a silver dagger from his belt, looking wildly for the source of the sound. He felt the disappearance of the warmth on his hand and now looked for Fiona. She was bending down to help her brother from the ground. He must've tripped over a large root. He let out a sigh of relief and placed his dagger back.
"You alright?"Connor asked
"Y-yeah. Just...tripped."Andy answer, still shaken up by the fall.
"Just stand behind us for now, I will look for any roots that you can easily trip on."he said
Andy nodded and stood behind his sister. If Connor wasn't busy looking somewhere else, he would've notice that Andy had slipped something in his sister's duffel bag before grabbing her hand.
Connor had not seen any signs of them for awhile and it was getting too safe for them. Their destination was just up ahead of them, just a little further now. Once they were there, the two Lewis siblings and himself would be safe, at least have better protection.
He stopped, looking around for their exit out of there. Fiona raised an eyebrow at him, what on earth was he doing now?
"Is there a problem?"
He turn his head sharply to her,"We are almost there. See if you can find a patch of the forest that's out of the ordinary, that's our ticket out of here."he said, alway walking away to find it.
Andy and Fiona looked together. She was chewing on her bottom lip, more out of habit then worry. A patch of that was out of the ordinary? What did that mean? Did Connor mean something like a unicorn popping out of nowhere that would lead them to a different place? She had to stop reading fantasy books! She stopped walking, she swore she saw something strange at the corner of her eye. Backing up, she stood in front of a patch of woods. She knitted her eyebrows together, trying ti figure out what was different. The it move. More like a wave of air then anything else, but it was there. Fiona let out a small gasp. This had to be it!
She was about to open her mouth when Connor was suddenly upon her. How did he get here so fast? She nearly jumped out of sneakers when he showed up.
She lazily pointed to the area next to her,"I..I think I found it."
It looked like Connor was about to kiss her. She quickly turn her head away, feeling the burning sensations on her cheeks.
"Come on, let's go before it closes."
Fiona grabbed her brother's hand, squeezing ti tightly. Connor stepped through the area in front of them. In a moment, he had disappear. She slowly walked towards it, not knowing if this was normal or not. She was a inch away before Connor popped his hand back out, it looked to be floating in mid air. She took a gulp and took his hand and felt herself and Andy being pulled in.
Elsewhere
She let out a groan as she fell to the ground on her knees. She held a shaky hand to her mouth. She felt like she was going to throw up! She could already feel the bile coming up. This was not good, not good at all!
"You will get use to it in time."a voice above her said
She felt a hand on her shoulder, turning her head, her eyes meet ones of deep brown, full of concern. She manage to force a corner of her lips upwards.
"You okay?"asked the owner of the hand
She nodded,"Yeah, a bit whatever-just-happen-sick. I will be alright, Andy."she replied
Fiona stood on shaky legs, dusting away the dirt and leaves off her duffel and pants. She took in her surroundings. Well, they weren't in Central park anymore, or hardly New York at the moment. They were still stuck in some forest, and hey, there wasn't any rain.
She saw Connor further away, looking around wildly. He seem to be nervous about something. He was wringing his hands, his gray eyes look at every direction his eyes would allow. It was like a small child look for their mommy in a store.
"Care to explain where we are, Mr. Demitri? How we came here as well, if you don't mind?she asked
He stopped, forgot that they were there. He placed his hand to his side and face her.
"Well, we are located in the Outer Plains of the Fourth Kingdom, to be plain, we are located in Snow White's Forest,"he explain,"And we came through a magical mirror that contacts this world to yours."
"Uh huh. So, why are you acting like a swarm of bees are coming after you?"she asked
"There were suppose to someone here to take us back to the castle. Out here, we have no chance to the horrors in these woods."Connor admitted
"I wouldn't say horrors really. But, if you keep going on like that, you will offend a lot of creatures, you know. And we don't want that."
Fiona spin on a heel, facing the owner of that cold and smooth voice. Emerged from the shadows of the trees was a man, no older then Connor, maybe a few years old. He had short blond hair, his bangs smoothed back to show his big forehead, ocean blue eyes, and to top it all off, he had a goatee on his chin. He wore a dark green shirt and black leather vest over it, with brown leather pants. A sword rest on his back. He totally screamed creep!
Behind him, emerged more tougher and bigger looking guys. They looked like they didn't bathed in a week, and even smelled like it too.
"You know, Demitri, you take so long to come back, I almost got worried about you."the blond man said, offering a mock pout.
Connor had his hand on one of his daggers, getting ready to attack at any moment,"What are you doing here, Doyle?"he snapped
Doyle looked hurt,"Well, well, I must say, King Wendell does not give his soldiers much teaching in manners, does he? All snappish and stuff. Ah, well, I must get to point before I loose my train of thought. We, me and my men, are here to take the Everiso,"he held out his hand,"if you don't mind."
"Like I ever give it to someone like you!"Connor hissed back
Doyle let out a sigh,"I guess I will take the boy."he gesture towards Andy.
Fiona grabbed her brother's shoulder and kept him at her side. She was not liking where this was going. The cold and uneasy feeling in her stomach was not making it any better.
"What do you want with him?"
He placed his hands on his hips,"Please, Demitri, an idiot can tell when someone has been playing too much with high magic. The boy is practically oozing magical energy from his body! You should count yourself lucky not some troll or ogre who found you first. Unless the boy is a magical being blessing with his presence, he would've have the Eversio for so very long. So, therefore, he must have it, or at least known where it is."Doyle finished
"He does not have it."Connor answer for him.
"For the love of Fairy Dust! Let the boy speak for himself."Doyle snapped
Doyle straighten his vest and walked towards Andy. He bend down, resting his body on his knees. He placed a smile on, looking abnormal on his point face.
"Now, why don't be a good lad and tell me where the Eversio is, hm?"
"He does not need to answer you if he doesn't."
This time it was Fiona who spoke for her brother. Doyle tilted his head upward, seeing Fiona for the first time. He stood up and now face her. He stood over her 5'7" frame by several inches. A wick smirk replaced the mock smile. He let out a low wolf whistle, looking her up and down.
He nodded his head, and turn to Connor,"I must say, you have a good taste in women, Connor. A bit young but enough to be taken up and mold to your will. Tell me, have you use you charm yet?"he asked, a shyly smile on.
Connor let out a growl. He was about to lunged towards the blond haired man when two large men, obviously part of his "gang", grabbed his arms and pulled him back. He was powerless to get free, no matter how hard he tried.
Fiona tried to force on the man before her,"If you are imply that Connor and I are boyfriend and girlfriend, your are so wrong."she said, her arms crossed
His smirk widen,"So, your not taken then? My, my, this is a good day for me. First I find my worst thorn in my side, then find the keeper of the Everiso, and get a pretty girl to wrap it all up."
Fiona took a uneasy step back,"Y-you stay away from me."
Each step he took, she took one backwards. She let out startled gasp when her back hit the bark of a tree. Many strange and unwelcome thoughts went through her head the closer she got. She had abandoned Andy just a further away. All eyes were turn to the helpless Fiona and dangerous Doyle. He finally confronted her, he placed his arms at each side of her head, blocking her escape.
He lean his head forward, his voice was barely a whisper,"What's wrong, pet? Are you afraid of me? I promise,"he reach down and stroke her cheek,"I won't bite...much."
"Leave her alone!"Connor yelled, struggling to get out
"So, yo do have feelings for her, eh Demitri?"Doyle let out a harsh laugh and turn back to the scared girl before him. Oh, how he loved watching them tremble.
Doyle leaned closer to Fiona. He didn't her flinch or breath before he grabbed the back of her head and slammed his lips on hers, in a rough and cold kiss. Fiona tried to fight him off the best she could. The more she struggle, the more he got into the kiss. God, he tasted like bitter lemons! With her only opinion in mind, she did her last resort. She was going to hate herself later for sure.
Inching her hand up, she closed her eyes shut, she wrapped her hand around Doyle's neck. She pushed herself forward, away from the tree and closer to him. She parted her lips and let him enter. Doyle smirk during the kiss. No woman could ever resist him for so long. He could even hear Connor trying harder and harder to break free of his men.
Doyle moved his hand down and pushed her forward towards him, pushing her against the tree. Fiona moved the kiss downwards, kissing his cheek then traveling down towards his neck. Her grip tighten around his neck, by his means, she was really getting into it.
'Now or never!'
Doyle let a scream, his left hand holding that side of his neck, blood seeping from between his fingers. She bit him! She fucking bit him on the neck, hard enough to draw blood. His eyes turn cold, glaring at her with all his hate. Before Fiona could back away, he pulled out a sharp dagger from his back. In one swoop, he slash a cut in her stomach. Fiona cried out in pain, falling to her knees, nursing her deep wound, blood seeping out into her shirt.
"You bitch! No one injures Doyle Darko and gets away with it!"he yelled, holding his dagger, getting ready to end her life for good.
"Stop!"
Andy had ran forward, standing in front of his sister, his arms outstretched out, blocking his sister. Doyle halted his movements, his dagger was so close to the boy, it wasn't funny.
Andy had tears rolling down his cheeks, he was afraid of his sister's life. "Please...don't hurt my sister. I-I will give you the Eversio."
Doyle raised a thin eyebrow, interested,"I'm listening."
Andy gulped,"I will give you the Eversio and myself, exchanged for my sister and Connor's lives."
He ponder over the thought. He did need the Eversio, after all that was why he was hired for. The boy, he could be of some uses, the boss could think of something for the boy. He was young and looked a bit strong.
"Andy! Don't do it!"Connor yelled
"Andy...?"Fiona whisper behind him.
Doyle gesture to his men. They dropped Connor on the ground and walked towards Doyle, standing behind him. He in turn lower and put away his dagger.
"Show it to me."he demanded
Andy reached into his coat's pocket and showed only the top half of it. Doyle's eyes was filled with lust for it. Such a little thing, yet so powerful. Andy put it away, keeping it hidden for now.
"Fine, you have a deal. Bruno,"he nodded to one of his men,"Take the boy!"
Bruno was a large, both height and size, with a hairless head with a black tattoo his head. He grabbed Andy and swung him over his shoulders.
"No! Don't!"Fiona yelled, trying to reach out for her brother.
Doyle slammed his foot on her hand, causing another scream of pain to erupted from her mouth. She injured her hand against her stomach. She probably won't survive the night. Pity, she was a good kisser. Connor raced over to her, gathering her in his arms. He glared at the man before them.
"If you two follow us, I will kill the boy."he warned before walking into the shadows and disappearing from view.
Once they were gone, Fiona broke out in tears, sobbing her eyes out. Connor let out a curse, seeing more and more blood was coming out of her. If they didn't hurry, it wasn't the only Fiona would loose tonight.
"Come on, we need to find us a shelter and treat your wound."
Picking her up from the ground, he raced blindly into the woods. Also, disappearing in the shadows of the forest.
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Author's Note: Nothing to talk about right now so...Please review and tell me what you think.
