Okay heres chapter 2, it is now a three shot. Sorry. I know I have other stories to write as well but this wouldn't leave me alone, so Enjoy! ^-^
Chapter 2
Loki's POV
"I knew there were witches."
My eyes went wide as I heard the gravely voice behind me. Turning my head I looked at the man who was crouched behind the bush. His usually silver armor was dusty and scratched covered in a thin layer of flour.
It was the guard from the street, he followed us.
I exchanged a worried glance with Sardonis and was met with only fear filled eyes. I looked back at the guard who stands up to his full height and motions with his shiny gloved hands to come to him. I hold up my hand to keep Sardonis from moving. I stand barely daring to breath as the two illusions I just conjured walked from where we were standing to just out of reach of the guard. Slowly I make my way back to Sardonis and we back away through the forest.
SNAP!
I looked down and saw a small branch that had been covered by the soggy autumn leaves broken in half by Sardonis's foot. My concentration slipped as I started to panic, the illusions wavered for only a second, the invisibility faltered for just as long. With a cry of out rage the guard leapt to his feet and charged the spot where we both stood, barreling through the illusions to do so.
Turing and shoving Sardonis to the right we ran for the creak. I waved my hands and spoke in languages I didn't remember, watching in amazement as sparks shot from my palms and set the forest ablaze. I could hear the guard's footsteps rapidly closing in. I waved my hand as we passed an overhang with boulders balanced precariously on the edge. There was a cry of outrage behind us at the sound of seven loud, earth shuddering thumps. I smirked at the thought of the guard stuck on the other side of the cliff. My hopes were dashed as I heard more shouts from the river rushing towards us. I reached for the magic inside to figure out a way out of this but gasped when I realized there was nothing there. I couldn't access my magic. Sardonis looks at me with fear filled eyes and I shake my head.
"It's gone. I don't know what to do." I whispered.
She surprised me by pulling me into a hug and whispering back the words, 'We'll make it.'
As she pulled away I saw guards running at us, bringing ropes and chains with them. I look back at Sardonis who refused to look at anything other than me. I smiled reassuringly back at her.
I wont let you die.
Then we were seized by unforgiving hands. People who cared not what pain they inflicted upon us. Chains and ropes were rapidly used to bind us to large stones that weighed twice as much as we did. I looked around and saw the guard who had found and chased us right into a trap. I wanted to wipe that malicious smirk right off his face. Power welled up inside me, churning like the river we were about to be thrown into. I reached inside and found a small portion of my magic had regenerated. I smiled and braced for impact as I felt my body fly through the air. The cold temperature of the water had me gasping and my air left my lungs. There was another splash and the water grew murky and clouded. I slowly dragged the boulder over to were I knew Sardonis would be. She sat there struggling against her bindings, bubbles of valuable air escaping. I grabbed her shoulders and she stopped her futile efforts to get free. I waved my hands and conjured a small bubble of air for us to breath. When we stuck our heads in both of us were gasping in relief.
"I thought you said your magic was gone?" Sardonis asked with betrayal entering her gaze.
"It was, I reached and I couldn't find any. Then when I checked again I had just enough to conjure two items. This bubble of unlimited air, and this." I told her holing up a small dagger.
Sardonis's eyes widen in shock then relief. She smiles at me and I smirk back.
"Wait here." I said, diving back in to the water and using the knife to slice through my and her bindings.
All that was left were the chains. I fiddled with Sardonis's till they untangled and she was no longer tied down. She swam over to me and as I took a gulp of air she untangled my chains. When we were both free, we swam down the stream till our bodies were numb and fatigue weighed us down. Slowly I dragged myself up the bank and turning to help Sardonis out of the river, I saw the guards rushing over to us. Sardonis drags her body up the bank. When she catches sight of the men running towards us she lets out a small sigh and falls limp on the bank. I rush over to her. She wasn't breathing and I couldn't feel a pulse. My eyes widened and I could feel the tears threatening to spill. I was viciously grabbed from behind and I cried out as I lost my hold on Sardonis. I watched as they dragged her body up from the bank and checked for a pulse. I felt my heart skip a beat as they shook their heads and dropped her on the ground. I couldn't move and let them start to drag me away. One of the guards walked over to the unmoving body and kicked her. Anger flared up and I wrenched myself free of the guards. I ran towards the man who had picked up Sardonis. I flung myself at him as he let the body of my friend fly. I barreled into him sending his bulk into the river. I ran to the edge of the river and grabbed Sardonis's body before it could sink farther into the dark depths. I pulled her into my lap and hold her limp form, finally letting the tears fall. I cradled her unmoving body trying to warm her and wake her up.
Come on. You can't be dead. You promised me we would make it. Together. You can't die. Please.
I couldn't see, my body shook with pain and sorrow.
This isn't real. It's all another bad dream. I'll wake up and find that she never existed, that it was all a figment of my imagination. I'll go to mother and father and tell them of how brave she was. I'll tell Thor about her strength and agility. They'll all be precious memories. Even if it wasn't real. She was real to me.
I tried to hold back the sobs and didn't open my eyes. A cold hand touched my face, wiping the tears and water that dripped from my hair.
"Lucas." A hollow voice broke through my thoughts and I opened my eyes to see a green and a blue pair of eyes staring at me with confusion and concern. My eyes widened and my heart sped up.
"Your alive." Was all I could say.
"Yes. But not for long." She said with a frown.
"What?" I looked at her shocked.
Sardonis pointed out towards the guards that were closing in.
"That's what I meant. They're going to burn us at the stake now. We survived the river, but not the fire." I nod and smile at her.
"We'll make it. We won't die. I promise you." I told her.
"Don't. Don't make promises that you might not be able to keep, for they'll become lies." Then we were ripped apart and dragged to the wooden cart.
"Then I won't let it become a lie." Was all I said.
I know, sad. But I hope you liked it. Sorry it was so short but I will try to update again soon. PLEASE REVEIW! ^-^
