Pacing the forest, I kicked the leaves that swirled around my feet. Thoughts of the princess had consumed me and now I was left feeling overwhelmed by a fact that suddenly hit me. She would never love me. I had seen the way she looked at me when I had tried to take her from the carriage. Her eyes had been filled with hatred and, worst of all, fear. She was scared of me. Scared of the big bad boy wearing a black mask that hunted her and tried to steal her away. I felt ashamed, ashamed that I had made something so innocent afraid of me. If Father knew I was thinking these forbidden thoughts he would ring my neck. I heard a rustle in the leaves and turned around sharply. It was Tomas, followed by some other boys from home.
" We came to get you, Robin. Your Father is getting restless and, well, you know how he is. We just need to check the traps." We wandered through the forest but this time all of the traps were empty. As we were nearing the last one, a lucid voice rang out.
"Poor little thing, who did this to you?"
I darted my way through the trees, scrambling over roots that twisted over themselves like gnarled fingers reaching out. The rabbit was there, shaking and wild-eyed with fear. I looked into is brown eyes and was inexplicably reminded of Maria. She was crouched over the trap, trying to lift the rabbit from its confinement. I motioned to the rest of the group to wait behind the trees as I strolled casually into the clearing.
"One trap, two catches!" I said in a gloating voice. She glared at me and I glared back. If she wanted to hate me, well, I would make her hate me.
She stepped back, her eyes widening.
"What do you want!" she demanded, with what you could either call bravery or stupidity, considering her current circumstances.
Tomas led the others out and they circled her, viciously smiling. A thug named Kus grabbed her from behind as she struggled desperately.
"That's girls, catch an animal and they can't resist coming to help." I mocked my voice cold and cruel.
"I know who you are. You're bandits and plunderers!" she spat at me. It stung but I tried my best not to show it.
The group started laughing and oohing at that. Maria finally wrenched herself free of Kus and started slapping him, her punches doing about as much damage as mine would on a mountain. I grabbed her and she began to try to hit me. The smell of vanilla was strong again but I ignored it. She grabbed my hand when she saw the needle mark and her eyes widened. Her hand was so soft and small against my calloused one.
"You!" she exclaimed, her face blank with shock.
"You're coming with us now. My father is just dying to make your acquaintance." I said, my voice contorted in an imitation of her city accent that was so smooth around the edges.
Suddenly the demon dog that belonged to those blasted Merryweathers was leaping on Krus. It knocked him down and the others started to run. I stood my ground, staring at Maria. She looked back at me panting, her eyes full of hatred. I started to run as the midnight black dog chased me out of the clearing. I finally reached a tree and leant against it,my breath coming out in heavy pants. Damn it, I was going to get that Merryweather girl, one way or another.
XxEh,I think Imp okay with not many peeps readin my fic cos its super fun to write! Well I hope you enjoy this one! I swear that I will write at least one chapter every day. I might do some after movie fluff if anyone other than that nice person Gabby actually reads it and reviews! See yaxX
