Hey guys! Thanks for the reviews and advice on my story, it's really helping a lot. As you have probably notice I'm working at it bit by bit; that's just the way I like to do it. So thanks and keep reviewing, also I'd like you to give me some ideas for my next story. T-h-a-n-k y-o-u!
P.S Yelena and Valek will eventually go on a date or kiss, I just need to figure which is the best place to put it in my story.
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The lights hit me as fast as I opened my eyes, I must have dozed off. An incredible sweetish smell aroused my senses; I could smell sweet cakes from a mile away. My mother and I used to bake a lot and sweet cakes were our favourite. Feeling hungry now, I leapt out of bed and left the room and followed the smell to the kitchen. Arriving just outside the kitchen I heard voice.
"…bet she lives..."
"…but for how long..."
I crept in the room quietly to see fat Marge and Rand the head chef placing bets on something, or rather someone. I paced myself over to the large table behind them and watch quietly, I leaned forward to hear better but I leant in towards the plate of sweet cakes that were on the table; the plate fell to the floor leaving a loud noise behind and the sweet cakes went everywhere. Just then Marge and Rand turned around to look at me, embarrassed at this I quickly duct under the table before they saw me.
"Hey who's there?" marge said. I turned and ran out the door before they'd investigate what had happened. I kept running for a while not knowing where I was going, too scared to look back my curiosity took over me; as I glanced behind me, I hit something and I feel to the floor, Sitting up to see valek's black eyes looking at me.
"Valek…" I hesitated "What happened to your eyes?" I said.
"Excuse me miss, I need to be somewhere." Valek said flatly. Something defiantly wasn't right here, he's acting completely strange and what's with his eyes? Valek was not himself. He strolled right past me as if I was nothing, he didn't even catch me like he used to. Valek turned round the corner and I made a decision to follow him and see what the banana's is going on. I crept silently behind him copying his every move, about an hour of turning corners and climbing stairs, Valek stopped in front of a large heavy grey door with numerous locks. I didn't even know which part of the castle we were in, but it was very dark almost like the dungeons.
Looking at him carefully I saw him pull out an odd shaped key, I noticed something red flashing from Valek's direction and assuming it was the key; I followed him into the room when he unlocked the door. He was walking almost dead like, as if possessed.
The room's atmosphere dull and crude, the sight crept up through my veins; I shivered. This room had two chairs, a desk and some sort of shelf with wheels? With another door opposite the one we entered. grey rocks and debris cluttered the floor, worse than his office. Unusually scare of the fact that Valek would have noticed me and probably killed me by now trembled through me like and an earthquake erupting the ground. I couldn't fathom the courage to tell him I was here, something about this didn't seem right. Hiding behind the chair I can see Valek nearing towards the other door, pausing when the sound of a gasp escaped my lips. With no time to escape. I picked up a rock and threw it at his head, Valek hit the floor; knocked out cold.
"What have I done?" I whispered. Joy from the accurate throw left my body and guilt filled its place. I stayed put just a few seconds to make sure he was out and not about to surprise me with a knife to the throat. Feeling numb but certain that he was unconscious, I rushed to Valek. Phew! He's still breathing which is a good sign. The red flashing I noticed earlier was not from the key. But from his head? Fast flashes beated from the side of Valek's skull. I jumped back in horror.
The only thing I could think right now was 'get Valek to the infirmary'. I sprinted to the door we came in, to see if anyone was in the corridor; no one. I thought about dragging him there but guilt still hit me. I looked around, considering my options until I noticed the shelf with wheels; a trolley. Good news: it's big enough for Valek to fit in. bad news: I wasn't sure how to push him to the infirmary without being noticed or the fact that I have no idea where we are. Wasting too much time thinking instead of doing could be life threatening for him. I lifted him up to the trolley, his heavy but slim body rest in my arms and I managed to get him in.
I ran with the trolley through dark corridors, Valek swayed in the cart as I pulled it up and down stairs. Finally in a place I know; he was still unconscious. We reached the infirmary sooner than I thought.
"My my, Yelena what's going on? Why is valek in this trolley? And why are you sweating so much? You look exhausted!" she gave me explain-yourself look. I explained about following valek to a room in the castle I had never been to and how his behaviour was off and how he ended up in the trolley at the infirmary, I also explained about the red light in his head. She gasped quietly and rushed him to a bed.
Chapter 12
I sat inside the waiting room most of the day, it's been two days and Valek still hasn't gained consciousness. He had surgery; the nurse said she had taken the red light out. There appeared to be a microchip planted in his head, whether valek was aware of it, I have no idea. Hope latched itself to me; I wanted valek to be okay. This situation reminded me of how I hit Joni on the head and killed him. Repulsion grabbed at me and I felt the need to run, but I had to see valek. Upset over awful memories, I ran into the room where he was. Just an empty bed No sheets. No pillows. No Valek.
My heart literally stopped. I couldn't breathe. It was as if someone had been standing on my throat, crushing my wind wipe. I collapsed to the floor, hot tears fled my face. I killed valek. "Ahhhhahhhh" I screamed. I was hysterical over this. Other patients looked my way but I took no notice, staff and servants also stared a few times but I brushed it off. Before I could scream again someone picked me up and placed me on the bed, with my eyes shut I didn't know who it was; my guess one of the staff. Sobs escaped my mouth and new tears streaked down my face and I buried my head in my hands.
"Why are you crying?" a cold but an amused voice asked. I turned in the direction of the person, and slowly opened my eyes…
Valek stood just inside the door, his arms crossed over his chest; looking casual who is demeaning considering I thought he had died and he thought that was funny? His face turned serious when he noticed my anger flaring up. "I thought you were dead! I... I thought…I" I couldn't speak. I didn't understand what this meant… do I love valek? The thought of being without him ran through my mind, more tears. I guess it is official. I'm in love with the assassin and he doesn't love me back.
"I'm not dead, Yelena"
"I can see that, valek"
"The nurse told me what you said had happened. Thank you for bringing me here, although this seems almost like a dream. a microchip planted in my head, its clever. I just can't seem to remember anyone unusual the last few months. We need to find out when it was planted and who is responsible. Will you help me?"
"You want my help? I'm sure you can figure it out on your own Valek… sorry… I mean sir" more sarcasm. I have no idea what possessed me to behave like this but the feeling of rejection hit me hard in the gut.
"What's the matter with you?" confusion wound itself deep into Valek's eyes. The sapphire blue eyes are back, I missed them… for pity's sake Yelena, pull yourself together. We haven't even been on a real date and I was falling for him already? I need help.
"Nothing, I'll help you." At least I get to be with him longer.
Valek stared at me for a while before nodding. "I appreciate it." He then left leaving me in the infirmary room with my thoughts. I was glad the real Valek were back but I would have much rather the weird one to witness what had just been happening, so embarrassing.
With the rest of the day to myself I decided to jog for an hour, I needed to exercise my limbs. The cool air caressed my face as I ran, Finding myself in a peaceful state of mind. Jogging past the stables I heard one of the horses cry, slowly walking towards the horse I noticed a man probably in his early twenties; crouched down by the black and white horse. The man's long black hair pulled back into a ponytail, shined. Hazel coloured eyes glanced at me then back at the horse. His trimmed small square beard lined under his lips. The man held a first aid kit and I figured he was helping the horse. "What happened to her?" I asked.
"him." He gave a small smile. His crisp voice gave me Goosebumps. "I don't know; looks like a stab wound. It's not too deep so I should be able to patch it up" the man bandaged the animal's limb and then stood facing me. "I'm Chasq" Chasq offered his hand and I shook it.
"Yelena, it's nice to meet you." I said. By the look on Chasq's face I guessed he's heard my name before. "Who do think hurt the horse? Was it deliberate?" I questioned.
"Ah I was warned about all the questions you'd ask" a big grin descended on his oval shaped face. "That's of course if I ever got the chance to meet you."
He noticed the confusion on my face and an even bigger grin formed. "Who warned you?" I tried.
"Another question?" chasq laughed, I was beginning to freak out in my mind. I don't ask too many questions. This guy was acting like he knew me, we just met. "You didn't answer my question."
"I'm a good friend of Jamie's, he's mentioned you a few times." Chasq said. Jamie? Pain shot through me, I remember my old best friends. I didn't think they'd talk about me again. This means they still care.
"Chasq, when was the last time they mentioned me?"
"They?"
"Yes, I mean Jamie and tiara. You see we were inseparable… well… before I was locked up an all." His expression indicated he had no idea whom tiara was. "Tiara? Blue eyes… blonde hair, She's mostly likely to be with Jamie a lot of the time." I tried, it probably didn't help.
"Of course, the blond. Nah she's with the head chef now, yep; about five months ago today." Chasq said.
