A Bet On Love
Disclaimer: I don't own anyone from the Edge except my own characters.
"Uh…" There was a long pause. Time seemed to slow down and I kept my gaze. "We just met…."
I gave him a light punch. "Any friend of Quint is a friend of mine." I smiled.
"I guess we have time," He said.
"Great." I patted his shoulder. I grabbed his arm and pulled him to the baskets. I gave the others a smile and saw Lullabee stick out her tongue out at me. "We'll be late. Don't wait up."
Wind Jackal eyed his crew who gave him a blank look. They walked back to the ship. As Raff and myself approached the baskets he took off his glasses to clean them. I looked at him and he was bathed in a different light. I felt my heart skip a beat and I turn my head sharply the other way. "You can't love him. You're from different world," I whisper.
"What was that?" He asked and put his glasses back on.
"Nothing." I smiled and stepped into the basket. It swayed a bit and I grabbed onto the edge.
Raff got in beside me and slowly the basket made it's decent to Undertown. I leaned on the rim of the basket and looked at the streets below. As I looked memories began to flood back. Memories I kept locked up in the back of my mind.
"What's your name young one?" Wind Jackal asked in his arms was a sleeping Lullabee.
I stayed silent and backed up against the wall. Windjackal handed Lullabee to Quint who stood next to him. He knelt and reached out his hand. I looked at the ground and shuffled my feet a bit. He lifted my chin and he smiled at me. He took my hand and pulled me into an embrace. I pushed him trying to go free.
"You haven't seen one act of kindness have you?" He said. "It's okay. Come with me and I'll protect you."
I stopped squirming and tears filled my eyes. I put my arms around his chest and allowed the tears to stain his jacket. He stood up with me in his arms.
"Lufwood," I whispered. "My name's Lufwood."
"LUFWOOD!" I felt hands grab my body as I began to fall forward. I snapped back to reality and Raff and myself fell to the bottom of the basket. I looked up with tears in my eyes. I put my face on Raff's chest and once again tears fell.
"Lufwood…" He helped me up. "Let's talk." We made our way slowly to The Bloodoak Tavern. Once inside we got their strongest ale.
"What happened back at the baskets?" Raff asked.
I sighed. "Old memories that haunt my dreams."
Raff gave a long sigh and placed a hand on mine. "Let's try not to remember the past and have fun."
I looked up and smiled. I raised my mug. "To friends?"
"To friends."
Out mugs gave a thunk as we brought then together and we drank up. After a while and a few mugs of ale we began to get drunk. I turned to the other table and joined a band of goblins in a game of cards.
"HA! My hand beats yours. I WIN!" I take the money from the center of the table and stood up. Raff walked over and took my arm. We headed to the door and walked out to the streets. The cool air greeted my flushed face. We stumbled to the baskets. Fortunately for us there was still one down.
"Someone told me two people from Sanctaphrax would be down here. Come on."
We walk on and slowly made our way back up. "That was fun eh Raff?"
Raff nodded and leaned against the basket. "Yes very much so."
We finally made it up and I stumbled out and fell to my knees. I laughed and got up. I swayed a bit and my vision was blurry. As I swayed I made out two outlines walking towards us.
"I'm glad you came back Lufwood," A voice said.
"Wind Jackal. What made you think I wouldn't come back?" I put my hand on his shoulder and leaned against him.
"Because usually when you go to The Bloodoak Tavern you stay the night."
"Well this time I came back."
Wind Jackal sighed and looked at Raff who was swaying as well. "Nail, help Raff back to the academy."
"Yes sir." An aged goblin walked up and took Raff's arm. I always liked Nail. He made me laugh. I watched him walk off with Raff.
I gave a groan and fell forwards. Wind Jackal caught my body and shook his head. We headed back to the ship. Wind Jackal had to practically carry me back. He placed me on my hammock and watched me fall asleep
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AN: There you have it the next chapter of this story. I hope you enjoy this one as much as the last. If you have any ideas or want me to add in your character please feel free to tell me. The next chapter is about the aftermath of her little party with Raff.