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Warning: Slight OOcness… Consider yourself warned!
Must be Mistaken
--Chapter 1--
The wind gushed while the leaves danced, whirling in the street. The flickering light of the lamp posts could make a person shiver in fear especially now that it was getting dark. Scary thoughts did not matter now in Ednalyn's case. Walking, she shivered not because of her environment's spookiness but because of its coldness.
Her thoughts were filled with determination and fear at the same time. Afraid that they might catch her and was too determined to run away from her despicable fate. Although she was a genius at her school, her brain is not cooperating at the moment so no idea came. Running away was the temporary answer she got and taking risks was her area of expertise.
Without taking notice, she arrived at her destination. Then a loud, painful moan snapped her into reality. Alerted by the sound, she abruptly hid behind the big cargos. She saw a man that was beaten badly by some goons.
"Don't give me that shit, bastard! Where is it?!" The bearded man asked, yelling at the raven-haired man who is also identified as the victim.
"Hold him tight!" The bearded goon commanded at his fellow allies. The raven-haired man kept silent and kept his head low.
Ednalyn found a metal bar at the side of the cargo where she was hiding. She took it silently and went unnoticeably behind them.
The other goon, who was holding the raven-haired man tightly, saw Ednalyn. She was going to smash his master's head but before the goon could yell a warning, Ednalyn abruptly hit the head of the bearded man and he fainted.
The other goon looked at his bleeding master and yelled at her. "You little-" His statement was cut when his groin was hit by the raven-haired man and he groaned in pain but before he could take his payback, the raven-haired man took the metal bar from Ednalyn's hands and smashed it at the crook of his neck and it caused him to faint. The two of them sighed in relief because they're now safe from harm. Few seconds after, the raven-haired man slightly groaned in pain, not noticing that he unconsciously held his bleeding right leg firmly.
"Sire, you need help! You're shot!" She exclaimed as she ran towards his side and extended her arms to help him.
"Thanks lad but stating the obvious was completely unnecessary." She ignored his statement. He grabbed her arm and leaned at her body. She refrained herself from flinching and slipped her arms around his waist, his other arm was above her shoulders.
"I'm taking you to the nearest hospital." She said.
"No lad." He said abruptly. "Take me to my ship. I'll reward you for the trouble I caused you."
"But you're bleeding…" She insisted.
"It's safer in my ship lad. My crew will take care of this." He looked at the injured leg.
"Then I won't argue anymore, Sire." She straightened herself and started to walk.
He smirked despite of the pain he felt at the moment. He looked at the small lad beside him and asked. "Why are you in this place at this hour, lad?" He asked with curious tone heard in his voice.
She looked at the sea near them and replied. "I'm traveling, Sire. I'm finding a ship that could take me to the West." She was proud of herself right now for being such a good liar.
"Which place in the West, young man?" he asked. The cold breeze gushed and some of the leaves whirled around.
She avoided herself to shiver from the cold wind. Assessing his question, she hesitated, wondering if she could trust this man or not. But then, she trusted her instincts. "Brimstone Island." She replied confidently.
His curiosity made him ask more questions. "What business do you have in the Brimstone Island?"
"I... I-I'll be tending my sick Aunt, Sire."
Mysterious and too polite, eh? He thought. "Then I'll take you to the Brimstone Island."
His statement surprised her. "What the-"
"This is a reward, lad." He cut her.
"Uh…" She can not say anything, afraid to reject his offer.
This is a very big problem…
Indeed…
---------- To be continued ----------
Author's Notes:
Thank you Very MUCH for those who alert-ed, favorite-d and especially the people who reviewed in the last chapter! And so sorry for the grammar errors, the short chapter and whatsoever you've found something annoying in the last two chapters… -grins-
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