Chapter 1
I am going to say this now; I have rarely ever wrote for Chip, especially as a main character. So if his character isn't at its best, that is why. Anyway, I'm sorry for keeping you from the story. I hope you enjoy it!
Chip rolled over onto his right side. He couldn't sleep and had been tossing and turning since his mother sent him to bed fifteen minutes ago.
All of a sudden, Chip heard the faint clicking of footsteps. He knew that it probably wasn't important and that he should stay in bed, but the curiosity was nagging at his thoughts. Who was in the hallway? Why were they out and about at night? Where were they going? Eventually, the curiosity was such a bother that Chip decided to get some answers. He threw his blanket off of him, slid out of bed, and ran to his door.
After pushing open the door, Chip stepped into the hallway and saw one of the servants further down the hall. The servant was short, and they wore a dark red cape that hid many of their other features. They had not yet noticed that Chip was in the hallway. The servant was about to leave the servants' quarters and enter the castle's main hall.
"Wait," Chip called out in a whisper.
The servant whirled around to face him, their leaf green eyes barely visible in the dim lighting. Between their hooded cape and the darkness of the castle's halls, it was almost impossible for Chip to decide which of the servants was standing in front of him.
"Why aren't you in bed?" Chip recognized the stern voice of Cogsworth.
He chose not to answer Cogsworth's question and asked a question of his own. "Where are you going?"
Cogsworth didn't reply right away. He knew that Chip was one of the special ones. However, he wasn't sure if the boy was ready for the truth. You'll have to tell him at some point. You might as well do it now. Cogsworth told himself in his thoughts.
"I was leaving to see some close friends of mine for the first time since the spell was cast." Cogsworth admitted. "Would you like to come with me?"
Chip was silent. Why did Cogsworth want him to come along? Why did Chip feel like he needed to go with him?
He considered his options. Chip could go back to bed although he was not tired. Then, he would continue to toss and turn for quite some time before he finally managed to fall asleep. Or, he could go with Cogsworth and have a small adventure. When he thought about it, Chip's second option sounded a lot more entertaining.
With a small nod that was barely noticeable in the darkness, Chip bean to follow the Head of Household down the hallway. Now, Chip was left with one question; where were they going?