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"This is my room?"

"I'm sorry if it's a bit small for you, Marth."

"Small? Mist, are you serious?! This room is amazing!"

"Well, I'm glad you like it."

"I suggest that you get comfortable in here," Soren sighed, hopping onto the bed. "...Since you'll be staying for a while."

"Oh…I suppose so." Marth looked out the window, watching the snow fall.

Mist, in reply to Soren's comment, smacked in on the back of his face. "Nice going, Soren! You've upset him!"

"Now, now, Mist. Is that anyway a lady should act?" Marth jumped at the voice. "Forgive me for startling you, Child. My name is Titania."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Marth." He looked at the wardrobe for a few more moments. "If you don't mind me asking, how did you all end up this way?" The three exchanged glances. Marth bit his lip. "I'm sorry if you don't want to talk about it-"

"Soren!"

"Oh, no."

"Oh, no?" Marth asked, picking up the clock. "What's that for?"

"It's Ike…and he sounds mad."

A loud pounding was heard on the door a few moments later. "I know that that boy is in there! Open the door, Soren!"

"You…you see, Ike, I don't have hands to open the-"

"Open up, Soren."

Marth sighed. "Fine. I'll just open it myself." He marched up to the door, opening it wide.

In the doorway stood Ike, who was breathing heavily with a snarl on his face. "What are you doing out of your cell?"

"I gave him a room, Ike. If you're going to be mad at someone, be mad at me."

The beast sighed, but it was easy to see that his face relaxed. "Mist…you're too kind for your own good. And you know that I could never be mad at you. Just tell me why."

"I know that your cells are big but that's no place for someone like him. He's just a boy, Ike. He's a boy just like you."

"...How old are you, Blueberry?"

"Blueberry? For starters, my name is Marth and I'm sixteen."

There was a brief pause as Ike simply stared at the other male. "I see. You are young…and foolish to throw your life away like that.

"Call it foolish if you please, Ike. But anything for my sister isn't foolish in my book. I love her and I'd do anything for her." He retreated to his bed, his back to the beast. "I wouldn't expect you to understand."

Ike stood in silence once more before he scoffed, smirking. "You are one strange prisoner, Marth."

Marth turned to him with a smile. "I'm not a prisoner if I'm here on my own free will."

His smile dropped. He was already upset that this boy saw through his façade, but he couldn't help it. He mentally scolded himself. He's here in place of a thief. His sister is no good. Who's to say that he is. "Whatever. Dinner will be served soon."

"I'm not all that hungry-"

"Your chances to eat are now or tomorrow. You eat with me and that's the only time you get to eat. Otherwise, you're in here." With that, he closed the door.

Marth sighed. "Great. Just when I was starting to think that he was a nice guy."

"I promise you that he is," Mist countered, getting ready to leave. "It just may take some time to see that."

The pair had left, leaving Marth and Titania, who was minding her own business, knowing the boy needed space. Before Marth knew it, he had dozed off.

The ride back was much quicker for Elice than going to the castle. She blinked, trying to clear her tears, but before she knew it, she was trotting to the village entrance. She wasn't surprised when a certain green-haired boy greeted him.

She got off her horse and Merric instantly wrapped her in a hug. "I'm so glad that you're safe! Marth and I were so worried about you." He paused. "Speaking of…where is Marth." He looked at his girlfriend and sighed. "Please don't tell me…That idiot."

"He said that you'd call him that, so he apologized in advance."

"Still I…I'm sorry, Elice. I warned him about going but, he always was quite stubborn." He gave a soft laugh as he felt Elice's grip on his shirt tighten. "What should we do?"

"I don't know. That beast is going to keep him there forever now-"

"Wait, beast?"

"Yes. He's a very brutal and terrifying thing. And now…Marth is stuck there." Her shoulders started to shake and Merric tightened his hug.

"It's okay, Elice. We'll think of something. For now, let's go to the bar. You look like you could use something to eat.

"Well, well…if it isn't the sister of my husband-to-be."

The two young adults looked up, meeting the gaze of Jiol and Oliver. Elice removed herself from Merric's arms. "Husband-to-be?"

"Yes," Jiol replied, walking over to the couple. "I was simply waiting for you to get back so you may give me and your baby brother your blessing."

"You want to marry Marth?"

"Of course!"

"And what did he say?"

"Well, he…"

"He said no," Merric interrupted, his hand on his hip. "You called him weird, Jiol. Why would he even want to marry someone like you?"

"And even if he were here," Elice chimed in. "My answer would be no."

"Marth's not here? Well then, where is he?"

Elice sighed, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. "He…He was taken by a beast."

"A beast?! What fowl, horrid thing would want to take a sweet boy like him?"

"A large terrifying beast with fangs and cold blue eyes."

"Are you implying that an actual beast took Marth?"

"I am!" Elice insisted. "I saw it with my own eyes." She swallowed, regretting the fact that the question even popped into her head. "You're adept with many weapons, are you not? Your work with a sword, lance, and bow are quite well-known."

Merric's brows shot up. "Are you sure about this, Elice? Out of all the people to ask-"

"Jiol…will you rescue my brother?"

"You want me to rescue your brother...from a beast?!" Jiol chuckled before Oliver grabbed his arm, whispering in his ear.

"Think about it, Jiol. You save the boy and his sister will forever be in your debt. That way, she'll have to let him marry you. Accept her offer."

"Oliver, where would I be without you?" He turned to Elice. "Lead the way, my dear. Your brother will be safe in a matter of time."

I know that it's been forever and a year but online school is keeping me from writing. I hope I can upload more often and let me know if you enjoy the story so far.

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