the 5 children left their stone walled home on horse back, following Rimi into the thick, snowy trails in the country side, trying to avoid the main roads so no more trouble aroused. The journey was long and tiring, and to make matters worse Rimi wouldn't shut up. He went on and on with one speech after another. It wasn't long before Anna rode up to him with her horse trotting beside his.
"Do shut that infernal mouth of yours!" she hissed bitterly, interrupting his present dialog.
Rimi side looked at her, even while she was horse back next to him he still towered over her. His eyes scanned her scowling expression, starting with her big yet narrowed eyes, with natural long lashes that flickered every time she blinked. He then lowered his gaze to her lips, full and lush, so plump and inviting. He continued down until the rim of her dress, a very low cut one at that. Anna caught his line of sight and was truly insulted. "You pig!" she growled as she raised her hand to strike him. However he caught her wrist inches from contact and seemed to lift her just off her saddle onto his lap. "you seem to have trouble silencing your own mouth just as much as mine...perhaps together, we can help each other" he toyed before forcing his lips upon hers. Instantly his bit down on his lip and his seeking tongue, only to have him bite back on her lips. He released her mouth but painfully gripped onto her chin while his other hand was clasped on her waist. His thumb ran over her bleeding lips, appealing a layer of red to them as if it was lipstick.
"Anna!" her brothers called from behind, kicking their horses into gear to race ahead.
Rimi growled slightly and leaned in next to Anna's ear "you won't always have your brothers around my lil ann. one by one they'll fade away. soon you'll be all alone, without one to protect you...to teach you....to love you....fear not though, you'll always...ALWAYS have me" with that he released her and let her slip back onto her saddle as she spat his taste out of her mouth while glaring at him. The twins rode up to comfort her while Mihail and Valeriu confront Rimi riding on both sides of him. "Don't touch our sister!"Snarled Mihail. But Rimi merely glanced at him amused. "Where are you leading us? We have been riding for hours; it seems we've been riding around for hours!" Valeriu stated going ahead and blocking Rimi's way.
But he just flashed a grin. "You whining little brats... what next? Going to start complaining about being cold? Hungry maybe? Bah, as long as you are my warriors, you will brave all those mortal weaknesses and will do so without petty complaints. As for where we're going, over that next hill-side will be our new home"
the 5 looked at each other and had to abit, they were... 'Eager', to see it. So they rode ahead and upon reaching the hill-top found an old, very ancient castle fortress settled in the high mountains. Rimi caught up with them and looked out at the wasteland around the castle, seemingly happy at the sight.
"Home sweet home...welcome children, to my castle. come along" he said spurring his horse forward, going down the hill reaching in a very misty, soggy earthed wasteland that surronded the castle. Very brittle dead trees were dotted around the place, with not a leaf in sight. the ground seemed as grey as the rocky mountains around them with sudden water puddles in random settings. under the hoves of the horses a crackle of something dry and frail. Dragos and Dragom dared them-selves in silence and looked down, narrowing their eyes to try and get a better look through the thick mist. there, in the swamp like earth, were sunken remains of bones being further trampelled into the ground by their horses. Be they human or animal, they didn't know. they gulped and stared forward at Rimi leading on a barely seen trail. they wanted to ask about the remains but remained silent. there were just some things you don't ever, ever ask.

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Rimi had led the 5 through the ruined castle, giving them an assigned room for the night. It figured he would lead Anna to the farthest of rooms, away from her brothers and closest to Rimi's.
"Do forgive me, lil Ann, but the others rooms simply won't do for one so fragile and ... weak... like you" he grinned. He was pushing her. But she didn't want him to win; she just held her tongue and kept quiet. Rimi saw this and decided to bump up the level of annoying-ness. He closed in on her, arms on either side of her as her back was against the wall. He leaned in with an 'innocent' smile on his pale lips.
"You could always bunk with me, I have a king sized bed for two. Just incase you get cold and need someone there for warmth." his grin into place, but Anna stayed silent and impassive. He leaned further down, burring his face into the mound of hair and neck, inhaling deeply. "If ever, you need me, just come in.... if the wind makes scary noises or if there's a spider or mouse within your sights. just come in, and I'll look after you, lil girl..." he grumbled getting lost in her intoxicating aroma and the thumping of her heart, pumping the boiling hot rush of blood in her young veins. he lost him-self in thought of it and groaned, losing control slightly and taking hold of her, one cupping the nap of her neck while the other slithered it's self around her thin waist, and pulled her into him. Like a well designed cog in a clock, she fit perfectly in him, every curve had its place and every nook was filled.
"You are so beautiful girl, Anna..." he breathed, eyeing her faced as his hand moved from her neck up to her face, cupping her soft cheek. He then blinked and moved away, composing him-self. "I would hate to see it all scarred up in battle...or worse...... goodnight..." with that he disappeared down the hall, leaving Anna utterly confused. Quickly she entered the room and locked the door.
(He's mad...insane....senile....nuts!!) She thought.
And yet, at this moment, he was their only help in these dark times.
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