Chapter 2 : Problems
When I arrived at Spirit, I felt a lot magic stirring. I got off the horse, who I named Night, and took her to a nearby tree. For the moment anyways.
"Mother was right. There is a ghost here and a lot of magic," I said looking around. "Who goes there?!" someone yelled at me. I looked where the voice was coming from and saw a guy holding a gun and a little girl hiding behind the man. "Don't shoot. I'm just-"
"Stop right there! I'll-I'll take you in as a prisoner!"
"I promise not to hurt you guys."
"I don't believe you! I should kill you! Even if you're not the one!"
I looked at the little girl and slowly took out a stuffed animal. I got it after I got the horse and I had no idea why I got it. But maybe…
"Here," I said tossing it to the girl. She caught it and smiled at me. "Daddy, she seems nice maybe she can help us find them," she said holding the guy's arm. Her father hesitated then said, " Come on then mystery girl." I nodded and got Night, then followed them.
"Can I ride your horse Miss?," the girl asked me. "Sure." I responded. I got off and put her on the horse. "Whee!," she squealed.
"So what's your name?," her father asked me.
"I'm Shinaku Tamike."
"Strange name. Mine is Mark and that is my daughter Lilly."
"It's nice to meet you two, properly this time."
"Yeah, sorry about that. Our village is sort of on edge since the legend."
"Legend?"
"The legend is about the princess of the castle that's near here, but I think you already know about it."
"Actually, I haven't."
"Well, in the village, there was a castle in which a beautiful princess lived with her family. One day a bird flew to her room and left her a feather that, according to her, would grant her mysterious powers. The princess accepted, afterwards the queen and the king died, leaving her as the only ruler. As if the feather would exert some kind of attraction towards them, the children in the village left for the castle and they were never seen again."
"Seems fake."
"Oh it's real, and the scary thing is that it's happening again. That's why Lilly is always near an adult that I trust at all times, but my days are getting really busy now."
"I can watch her if you want."
"But I've just met you."
"And you seem to trust me if you were willing to talk to me. After all I was just a stranger to you a few minutes ago."
"That's true, but do you have any place to stay?"
"No, I don't."
"Daddy, can she stay at our house?" Lilly asked happily. "I don't know Lilly. It's her decision." he replied. "Can you please stay with us Tamike? Please!" she asked me. I smiled at her and said, "Yes, I'll stay with you guys. I can even teach you how to ride Night."
"Yes! Daddy she said yes!"
I giggled at her reaction while Mark sighed. "I guess it's settled then, but the villagers may not accept you Tamike."
"I know. Is it because of the legend?"
"Yeah and because-"
"Mark!," a tall guy in a dark jacket came and confronted Mark. "Where were you Mark?!" he said angrily. "Well I'm sorry Glosum. I didn't know that you needed me that badly."
"Well I did and the doctor needs to check your daughter," Glosum growled.
"Do you want me to take her instead," I interrupted. Glosum looked at me and said," Who are you?"
"I'm Shinaku Tamike. And your tough tone doesn't scare me."
"You may act tough, but you're overconfident Tamike."
"Am I? Last I checked I was talking to you, who was yelling at someone."
"I'm watching you," he growled at me. " Sure... Anyways I'll be taking Lilly now," I said getting on Night. "Thanks Tamike," Mark said before we left. I nodded and went to the doctor's house.
"Doctor Kyle!," Lilly called when we both arrived to the doctor's house. "Why hello Lilly. Ready for-Who is this?" a guy said walking out of the house. He had the normal clothing as Mark and Glosum and wore glasses, but something was off. Way off.
"That's Tamike and that's her horse Night. She's going to teach me how to ride too," Lilly said. "Well isn't that nice."
"Yeah, but I get a feeling that people won't like me that much," I said. "That maybe true, but I like you already Tamike," Kyle said. "Now about your appointment Lilly."
"Can I have some candy after?"
"Of course. Just like always," he said smiling.
"Something's not right Tamike. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears sharp," a familiar voice said. "Wolf?! Is that really you?" I thought confused. She laughed. "Of course, it's me."
I smiled and heard Lilly say, "Look Doctor Kyle, Tamike is smiling. Doesn't she look pretty when she's smiling?"
"Yes she does. Now I'm almost done. Just relax Lilly."
"Ok," she said happily. I watched them and noticed something odd. Green orbs of magic was faintly coming from Kyle's hands.
"That's odd. He's using magic, but I don't sense anything coming from him"
"Ok Lilly, you're done."
"Yay!"
We all went outside, only to find a crowd of people wanting me dead. When they saw me, they started yelling questions at me. Thanks to Kyle I was able to tell them my reason why I was here and that some people were watching me, incase I did anything suspicious.
"Well, that's one problem down. Just a million left."
"Is it really a million?"
"Yes Wolf. It is."
Lana-chan (ImaginationIsPower): It took me a long time to persuade you.
Demi (Demiwolf017): I already regret this already...
