Chapter 6:
Rose Red, Diaval, Tanya and Fievel kept riding on Siven who was starting to feel a bit tired by carrying all of them on his back.
''You are exhausted with walking aren't you Siven'' said Rose Red as he nodded letting her off his back.
Diaval followed after her taking his leave as she stood in the bare wasteland that they had arrived in outside of the forest.
''Where exactly are we'' Rose Red asked out loud at this.
''Who knows another part of goodness and beauty that Pitch had stolen from this world you see it was a different one'' said Diaval as Fievel and Tanya slide off Siven's neck and back onto the ground.
''Then why is Pitch chasing me I have no power or threat to him'' said Rose Red staring up into his eyes with hers.
Diaval sighed as he couldn't help staring into those lost hopeful eyes as he knew the truth was once spoken would ruined her life forever.
'''It is a long story Rose that will be told once we feel fit to tell you but now be patient alright'' said Diaval trying to smile the best he could at her.
Rose Red could sense that he was hiding something as she stared strangely at him.
''You know Rose Red you need to rest we can't go on running forever'' said Tanya staring up at her.
''You are right Tanya sooner or later Pitch will catch up to us'' said Diaval as this caused Rose Red to stare in fright.
''Don't worry Rose that big bully has to get through us first to get to you'' said Fievel staring proudly at her.
''That is really sweet of you Fievel'' said Rose Red beginning to trail off as her thoughts seemed elsewhere.
It was Tom as she wondered where he was or that he was alright after the frightful attack on him as she stood a few inches beside the tree as she placed a hand on the bark.
''You know I think some rest will do us some good Siven be on watch in case any of Pitch's followers come after us'' said Diaval as he helped Rose Red up into the branches of the tree.
They watched as Rose Red began to glow a golden glow around the outline of her body as they had become smaller as they rested among the branches.
Diaval stared downward in his shrunken size among the foot of the tree in case any danger did come to them.
''You know Rose you seem sad as if a part of you had been taken from you'' said Fievel staring at her.
''It feels it has Fievel for I meet another of my human kind today and I fear I might not ever see him again'' said Rose Red sadly from where she laid on her branch.
''Oh Rose Red don't cry as long there is somewhere out there for you are never alone'' said Tanya trying to comfort her as she stared at the two mice.
''Tanya is right as long you keep your hope Rose Red then Pitch or nothing can destroy you'' said Fievel.
Rose Red began to turn away as she was about to close her eyes for the evening as she couldn't see laying on her back staring at the two mice knowing that she needed their kind advice.
Fievel: Somewhere out there
Beneath the pale moonlight
Someone's thinking of me
And loving me tonight
As Rose Red felt this brought hope as she stared up at the bright night sky as the air had calmed down around them.
Tanya: Somewhere out there
Someone's singing a prayer
That we'll find one another
In that big somewhere out there
And even though I know how very
Far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishing
On the same bright star
Rose Red thought this as she thought for the first time in this murky wasteland of a place the moon had finally shone done upon them.
Rose Red couldn't help as her two friends sang as the images of her and Tom appeared in the white moonlight dancing together in flowing motion.
Fievel: And when the wind starts to sing
A lonesome lullaby
It helps to think that we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky
As that moment the image of Tom had vanished with Rose Red standing by herself as he had returned as they continued to dance.
Fievel and Tanya: Somewhere out there
If love can see us through
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams
Come true
As that same moment as they had stopped singing as the dancing of the two images had come to a slow halt as Rose Red had fallen asleep on her branch.
Diaval watched from where he laid that how beautiful and strong that Rose Red had become during her time growing up.
''She sure is special to you besides in friend terms'' said Tanya standing below his feet.
''Tanya not so loud you will wake Rose Red up and besides don't scare someone like that''' said Diaval in a grumpy mood at her.
''Oh come on Diaval you really like her don't you'' said Fievel staring at where Diaval's glance fell on Rose Red.
''Only in the sense of friendship look she is in serious danger with Pitch after her I feel it best we keep our emotions in tact'' said Diaval as both Tanya and Fievel stared at him unsure about that.
Diaval sighed at this as he lay onto his back rolling onto his side as the four of them began to fall straight to sleep.
While in the domain area of the fortress Pitch had lashed out in anger at the defeat of Maleficent and those that were willing to protect Rose Red as he had paced about the room.
Ratisuis stood staring at his master's odd behaviour as Botticelli had appeared from nowhere.
''About time where have you been'' said Ratisuis snapped at him.
''Temper Ratisuis I have been how should I put here and there as I see how strong that little mouse pest has become on us'' said Botticelli as each single one of them were confused by this.
''I mean the girl honestly I am only adding a little humour to lighten the mood'' said Botticelli as Pitch was still deep in thought.
''Well we don't need any humour this evening and if you –'' said LadyDevimon flying towards him about to hit him as Ratigan had blocked her from moving forward.
''How can the last Essence of Hope survive in the body of this mere child as I can see why Maleficent in your reasoning in taking the child in great care'' said Pitch speaking mostly to himself.
Each of them wondered what their strong powerful leader was thinking as he snapped out of his thoughts.
''Valtor go with Myotismon, LadyDevimon, Icy, Stormy and Darcy search the skies for any sign of her'' said Pitch as he knew those would do anything in their power to see her safe.
''Of course we will search any piece of land till she is found with our many spells and attacks'' said Icy.
''That is all I ask as Cat R Waul, Warren, Chula I want you to search the grounds with Ratigan and Fidget'' said Pitch as Cat R Waul and Warren had bumped in a clumsy manner into each other upon hearing this.
.Ratigan rolled his eyes at this as they took their leave as well as he turned to the others.
''Merlock take your grovelling servant with you shape shift into any animal you choose as I want you as well Ansem, Demyx, Axel and Hans to hunt her down till she is found and brought back alive'' said Pitch as they obeyed the command.
''Shall I go with them too as I should join the hunt'' said Ratisuis once they had left.
''You well my pet as I got a personal mission for you to hunt and rid of that raven pet of hers without him that girl can't handle to fend herself out in the open or by herself'' said Pitch as Ratisuis made happy rat noises upon hearing this.
He had loved to tear his teeth into Diaval to watch Rose Red scream in pain and fear upon seeing her close dearest friend taken from her by him.
''Now leave me as I must think my next plan of action'' said Pitch as Ratisuis had left him in the cold dark silence.
''And soon I will gain the last Essence of Hope and with it gone I can cause nightmares and fears wherever I go'' said Pitch to himself.
As that moment the sound of a loud low organ was heard playing in the background.
Pitch: In the dark of night I was tossing and turning
And the nightmare I had was bad as can be
It's scared me out of my wits
A corpse falling into bits
Then I opened my eyes and the nightmare was me
As Pitch flew about wildly as he faded and reformed himself among the walls as an orb appeared before his face.
Pitch: I was the mystical in all of the world
When the royals betrayed me, they made a mistake
My curse made each of them pay
As the orb showed images of the past of the shadow nightmare like creatures before him.
Pitch: But one little girl got away
Little Rose Red beware
Pitch has been awaken
He banged his fist upon the image of Rose Red in the orb. In his anger he swiped it away as it vanished from view.
That moment many groans and moans were heard of many spirits had appeared him.
Various spirits: In the dark of the night people will find her
In the dark of the night before dawn
Pitch had formed among the wall as he slipped through it like a black shadow as he had vanished from sight.
Pitch: The revenge will be sweet
Various spirits: When the curse is completed
Pitch: She'll be gone
I can feel my powers returning
Tie my robe and a dash of cologue
As he hissed the words appeared words in anger emerged from nowhere in the room.
Pitch: For the smell the pieces are falling into place
I'll see her crawl into place
Dasvidanya Rose Red your grace, farewell
As a full rectangle length mirror appeared before him with Rose Red's image within it as he had swiped it away into nothing.
Various spirits: In the dark of the night terror will strike her
Pitch: Terror is the least thing I will do
Various spirits: In the dark of the night will brew
Pitch: Soon she will feel that her nightmares are real
Various spirits: In the dark of the night
Pitch: She will be through
Various spirits: In the dark of the night people will find her
Oohs
In the dark of the night terror comes true doom her
Pitch: My dear there's a sign
As he created a dark bronze bowl as he slipped a long worm into his mouth as his raised it.
Pitch, various spirits: It's the end of the line
Various spirits: In the dark of the night
In the dark of the night
As Pitch began to summon dark monster shadow type figures that appeared by his single command floating around wildly in the room as an invisible wind began to pick up.
Pitch: Come my minions rise for your master
Let your evil shine
Find her now
Yes fly ever fast
The monster shadow like figures began to fly faster and fast above the ceiling of the room. It had glowed in a dark black from Pitch's body engulfing the whole room.
Various spirits: In the dark of the night
In the dark of the night
In the dark of the night
In the dark of the night
As the unknown wind became faster as the glow flew more wildly from Pitch's body with his anger summoning them around him.
Pitch: She'll be mine
The monster shadow figures had vanished from sight as the room had calmed down including his whole body as Pitch began to breathe easily smirking at his work.
He knew they would find Rose Red as he thought the last Essenceof Hope wouldn't bother him now.
Morning had come as Rose Red had awoken as she stared up at the dark grey sky as she saw it never shone once.
''It seems no light still is fearful to come'' said Rose Red speaking to herself as Diaval had sat beside her.
''That is the way Pitch keeps it hungry I found some apples in these branches'' said Diaval smiling at her.
Rose Red stared at the rosy red apple in his hand that he was handing out to her. Rose Red thought it triggered a part of her past memories as she shook it away.
''No I am not that hungry'' said Rose Red sliding down the branches onto the ground.
She came over to Siven who awaited her as she led him to a stream nearby to give him some water to drink.
Rose Red stared down at her own reflection in the water.
''Your heart is so good it shoes the true beauty of yourself'' said Ariel's voice as Rose Red saw as the mermaid dove to the surface splashing through the water to greet her.
''Ariel I am so glad you are here I am so confused'' said Rose Red sighing softly.
''I can see why being in Pitch's domain I was on my way to meet you for your birthday when I discover all of you under attack' said Ariel though she wished she was there to help.
''You could do nothing anyway Ariel you haven't seen any humans like me on your travels haven't you'' said Rose Red hoping that she had seen Tom.
''Actually I have I found him upstream poor thing lucky I took him to shore come on'' said Ariel as Rose Red knew that Ariel had given her the power to swim underwater.
Diaval watched from a safe distance as Rose Red dipped her feet into the water as the golden glow appeared around her as she was changing into another form.
She dove into the water as Diaval tried to rush over to stop her. Rose Red had transformed herself into a mermaid.
Her long hair was tied in a ponytail as she wore a white slender vest top with long pieces of material down the both sides of it down her arms that were attached to two gold wristbands on her wrists with a gleaming white fish tail.
Rose Red swam alongside Ariel as they swam in silence till they had reached the area that Ariel had left Tom.
Rose Red had slowly emerged from the water in the same golden glow transforming back into her human form stepping on dry land.
Suddenly that moment she was forced onto her chest as she turned round staring up into the sky to see a black monster shadow figure standing before her.
It looked female but the whole body which was the arms, face and hands were black with a long pointed nose and dark hollow eyes staring straight at her.
The long black hair of the shadow figure was long in a tangled mass down the back with a black torn ragged tattered dress with long sleeves that were also in tatters.
Rose Red took to her feet preparing to fight taking out the dagger that she had brought with her about to fight.
As both their eyes stared into each other's Rose Red saw the monster shadow like figure stared in sorrow at her.
It seemed it had knew her from somewhere before but she couldn't think where as he raised a hand forward to lightly touch her.
''Rose Red'' said Tom's voice calling out to her as this had cause the shadow to react fearfully flying away as Rose Red stared thoughtfully wondering either to follow it or not.
