Adelyn said goodbye to Evalynn and her mother then she began walking home. She decided to take the forest path today because it took longer and she had a lot on her mind.
"Why do I feel this way? I've only met him twice. Though he does seem quite chivalrous, he did save me" Adelyn thought, "He does seem nice as well"
Adelyn was so deep in thought that she didn't realise where she was going and she walked a bit to close to the edge of the path. She started to fall but a hand reached out and grabbed her waist. The hand pulled her back on the path. She turned and saw Bryce standing there.
"Glad I caught you again" Bryce said
"Oh, uh thank you Bryce" Adelyn said stepping back.
"Hey no problem. But you do seem to have a habit of getting into trouble" Bryce said teasingly
"Yeah I do don't I" Adelyn said smiling
"What were you doing down this path anyway? It's not safe" Bryce asked
Adelyn looked around and realised that she had taken a wrong turn. She had been so destructed that she had wandered down the path to the giant's cave.
"Oh no, thank you for stopping me, I don't know what would have happened if I had gotten to the cave" Adelyn said shuddering at the thought
"It was no problem I had to come here to get something for my father and then I saw you" Bryce explained
Adelyn was about to say something but just then a terrible sound rang out through the forest. Bryce and Adelyn turned towards the cave mouth just as the giant slowly stumbled out. Adelyn cried out and took a step back, Giants were known to attack young girls and eat them.
"You woke me up!" The giant said in a loud angry voice, "Ah, and this young gentleman has brought me some lunch it seems"
He lunged towards them and they ducked. Bryce pushed Adelyn forward and they started running. The giant was close behind him and when he was close enough he grabbed Adelyn.
"Now I've got you" the giant said
"Help!" Adelyn screamed, "Someone help me please"
Adelyn's voice reached the ears of the prince and his Knights who were currently hunting in the forest. They rushed to where the sound came from and saw the giant with Adelyn in his hand.
"Quickly form a line, we will charge the giant" the prince said to his Knights
They formed a line and on the princes command they charged at the giant. Their spears stuck the giant in the legs and he started to fall. Adelyn was sent flying from his hand. The prince jumped off his horse and ran to catch her. She landed in his arms and they crashed to the ground.
"Are you alright miss?" The prince asked
"Uh, yes thank you your highness" Adelyn said standing up and curtseying
"Please call me Ryan" the prince said
Adelyn noticed that he had an affectionate look in his eyes. She looked around and saw Bryce running up to her.
"Are you ok Adelyn?" Bryce asked a little out of breath
"Yeah I'm fine" Adelyn said shakily
"Adelyn, hmm that's a pretty name. A name fit for one as beautiful as you" Ryan said
"Uh thank you your highness" Adelyn said looking confused
Bryce looked hurt and stepped back. He didn't like the way the prince was acting towards Adelyn. But he did not speak for it was bad to argue with royalty.
"Thank you again your highness, but I best be going" Adelyn said
She curtseyed again and started to walk away. She got no further than a few steps before she felt dizzy. She blacked out and started to fall. Ryan jumped forward and caught her. He turned to his Knights and gave them a few orders. Then he placed Adelyn into the saddle and jumped in behind her. They rode away leaving Bryce standing there.