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At first when I opened my eyes I couldn't see anything. Even my hand in front of my face was invisible until my eyes adjusted to the darkness.
I was in a hallway lined with numerous prison cells. A far off torch lit the corridor eerily as I examined myself.
Tied around my nose and mouth was a scarlet scarf, it was tight but not uncomfortable. Hung over my shoulders, and tied with a clasp at my neck, was a long cape. I drew it aside and saw the clothing of a seasoned warrior covering my arms torso and legs.
While I was distracted I failed to notice an approaching light from further down the way; that is, until it revealed a rat scurrying along the floor.
I jumped back and bit back a squeak, then noticed the three male figures walking down the corridor. Well, two were walking while the third was limping between his escorts.
The rat forgotten, I backed into the shadows and observed them. The two were a frightening sight, with their unfeeling expressions, and their imposing weaponry and armor.
The man in the middle looked broken down, but somehow not beaten. As they turned towards a cell, I saw his face, and I was shocked to realize this was once again Estel. A slightly older version of him that is. He looked a lot worse for wear this time though. His eye was black and his lip was swollen and bleeding.
They suddenly stopped at the cell door, the two 'guards' opened it, and promptly threw Estel in; slamming the door behind him.
One of the guards locked the door and slipped the key into his pocket. They said a few jeering words at Estel then left; laughing at their own jokes.
I don't know why Estel was in there but I do know he needed to get out. But first, I needed to get that key. So I waited until the guards were far enough away, and then started to follow them.
I stalked them for a long time, turning this way and that in a seemingly endless maze of passages, not all of which were prison cells. Most of them were storage rooms.
On and on I walked behind until the guards turned into a sort of guards room. (I assume)
I came up on the door and quietly slipped inside, hiding behind some barrels for cover.
I chanced a look to see where they were, and found they had started a drinking game. A few minutes later another guard came in and joined them.
Pretty soon they had all passed out from the alcohol and I emerged from my hiding spot. I tiptoed over to the 'key guard' (for lack of a better word) and silently slipped the keys from his pocket.
Feeling pretty good I hurried over to the door opened it and ran face first into another guard. His back to be precise.
He turned around and probably would have slapped me if he wasn't carrying a tray of moldy food, "What do you think you're doing, wench?"
"I... i... i..."
He rolled his eyes as I stumbled over my words, "Never mind! Just take this to the spy down the way. All you have to do is slide it under the door. But be quick about it!"
He thrust the tray into my hands and marched on muttering about why they even bother to feed prisoners when the 'master' is going to kill them anyway.
I stood in the same spot for a while just out of plain shock. But knowing I didn't have much time left; I finally took a deep breath, and started down the corridor to Estel's cell.
Having learned my lesson I peeked around corners to see if all was clear. I had an alibi now, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
When I reached Estel's door I set the inedible food down on the floor, and drew out the key.
There was silence from inside as I unlocked the door and pushed it open.
Estel was nowhere to be seen. I stepped inside only to be almost clobbered in the head by a table leg which was currently in Estel's hands.
He halted mid swing when he saw I wasn't a guard. I flinched, and he drew back as he realized who he was about to hit.
I looked at the open door then at him. His eyes slowly narrowed in suspicion as he lowered the table leg.
I decided to break the silence, "Do you want to get out of here or not?" I gestured to the door.
He looked a me in mild surprise as I walked out of the cell, "You know, If I didn't know any better I'd assume you wanted to stay in here."
He pointed his stick at me, "Is this some sort of trap? How can I trust you, an easterling?"
I sighed, "Listen, I didn't walk all over this place looking for the key to this door, just so you could pretend to be smart and try to evaluate the situation. Ok?"
"Who are you? Your voice sounds familiar." He wondered aloud.
"There's no time for that!" I ran in and grabbed his wrist and pulled him out into the hallway. He pulled away from me but kept walking behind.
This is where the memory laps of dreams comes into effect.
The next thing I remember is sneaking through the front gate of a really big fortress then running into a forest.
When we had walked a safe distance from the fortress, Estel turned to me, "Miss, how could I thank you enough. Please, tell me your name so that I may remember your service to me."
His eyes widen in surprise and wonder, as I say one word.
"Holly."
"How..." He barely got out the word when an alarm went out from the fortress.
He immediately took hold of my hand and started to run, dragging me along with him.
My sight began to fade; shadows became darker, and the moon, dimmer.
I soon felt myself fall to my knees in exhaustion.
Then, I felt nothing at all.
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