The Meeting.
Artemis laid Iwan in a small bed made from sheepfur and straw.She carefully wrapped up his ribs and pulled a blanket half way over him.She then turned and walked out the room.Artemis looked up and saw the boy in her living room.He looked around slowly then realised he was being watched .The boy looked up and saw the black-haired girl glaring at him."I-I'm sorry"He muttered bowing.
"What is your name"Artemis snapped speaking slowly thinking the boy would be empty-headed and slow.
"Oh..my name is..Darren"He replied standing up straight.
Artemis nodded."Why did you follow me here?"She asked speaking normal again.
"I-I didnt know where else to go"He muttered looking down.
Artemis looked at Darren."Where is your home?"She said.
"I was supposed to deliver a message to the mayor of the town.My home is half a day away from here if i take the short cut which is dangerous."He replied honestly.
Artemis sighed."Ok.Rest here till the morning then you will leave"She said turning and walking into the kitchen.
Darren looked at Artemis and smiled slightly."W-Wait! you never told me your name"He said walking after her.
Darren stopped quickly when he looked around in the kitchen.Roses hung everywhere in the kitchen.A vine had grown on the wall near the back door and had purple buds blooming on it.The sunlight shone through the kitchen and made the flowers bloom near the sink.The buds opened up and bloomed a vibrant yellow.Artemis moved gracefully to the sink and filled up a glass.She turned and poured the water into the plant pot.Artemis move her now blonde hair and looked at Darren with purple eyes."What is the matter?"She asked amused as she watched a venus fly trap snatch at a fly that flew too near it open mouth.Darren looked at Artemis."Oh..nothing its just..i've never seen this many plants alive in one room before"He said.Artemis laughed softly,the plants swayed at the laughter and made a slight bell sound.The sound echoed through the kitchen.
"It seemed you have made my plants happy"Artemis said.
Darren smiled lightly at the sound and looked at the floor embarrassed.
Artemis smiled and continued to feed the plants.After she finished she walked to the stove and checked on the meat.
Darren stood still and watched Artemis."You...uhh...never told me your name"He said shyly.
Artemis closed the stove door and stood up straight.She looked at Darren."It seems I havent.I'm Artemis"She said.
Darren nodded and bowed."Nice to meet you Artemis"He said.
Artemis curstied."Likewise it wasnt the best time to meet you though early"She said.
Darren nodded again."Yeah"He agreed.
Artemis smiled and turned around.She pulled out some boar meat out of the fridge and placed it on a plate.She looked at Darren's curious stare."For Iwan"She said walking into the tiny room where the wolf laid.
"Iwan?...who's Iwan?"Darren asked turning around and following her.
"The wolf..now shh"She whispered placing the plate near Iwan's bed.
"Oh.."Darren whispered standing at the doorway.
Artemis unwrapped the old bandages and wrapped his cracked ribs in new ones.She turned away from Iwan sadly and walked through the doorway.Darren froze when her arm brushed against his as she moved past him.
Artemis was too sad to notice,she walked outside and sat down on the steps.