Hiding in the trees to watch the princess seemed to becoming a theme these days, I thought wryly to myself as I sat high up in the towering oak tree. I was to pounce on the carriage that ferried Maria and her governess to Moonacre. This time I was determined to not fail. Father would not be forgiving at all if I did not return with my hands stained with Maria's blood.
I slowly inched down the tree,motioning to my friend Tomas who sat under the bushes below. At the sight of the gilded carriage rattling along, I stretched and prepared myself for a quick stab of a blade. The carriage stopped as the dim-witted servant clambered out and made to unlock the gates and I climbed quietly on to the roof.
A petulant voice rose from the window. "Whats happening? Have we arrived?"
Maria Merryweather leaned out of the window,her red hair flapping in the wind. Suddenly I was overwhelmed by the scent of vanilla and the ocean. I leaned forward to get closer to the intoxicating smell but then shook my head, clearing away the thoughts of the princess. I grabbed her and started trying to haul her up. I was getting increasingly distracted by how warm she was in my arms and how her hair shone in the sun. I was very soon awakened from my day-dreams when a sharp, stabbing pain erupted in my hand. She stabbed me with a needle, that little witch! I grimaced in pain and was suddenly thrown off the carriage when Digweed started to move it forward. He grasped the iron circle that closed the gates and pulled down. I ran towards them but it was too late. Rattling the gate I let out a shout of rage. Tomas and I started to return back home. I stroked the cut and tried to hate Maria Merryweather. I tried, honestly. Unfortunately, the smell of vanilla was still lingering in the air.
Xx Well,one person reviewed and that's good enough for me! Hope you enjoyed,but be warned,its about to get angsty. But not for long,I promise. There is nothing I love more than a smidgen of unrequited love! See you later!xX