Another day, another chapter. I'm home sick, and I finished all my makeup work, so I'm going to work on these stories, and maybe a new one� I've got a list of story ideas that I really want to write, but I promised myself that I won't start a new story until I finish this one -_- Anyway, this chapter is dedicated to marlieparson. Thanks to greekmythgirl, readerpossed, and thorniko for reviewing! Individual review responses can be found at the end of the chapter. And so, without further ado, I present the next chapter!
Disclaimer: If I owned Ella Enchanted, I would be forced to drink tonic and eat unicorn-hair-soup. *Shudders* Actually, right now I'm glad I don't own Ella Enchanted. I don't wanna drink hair.
Char POV
I felt like ripping out my hair, like laughing, like crying. I didn't know what to do. The person that Ella had been riding with stole her from me. Sir Stephan tried to grab her horse, to perhaps find out where they were headed, but the mare had raced after her mistress. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I turned to see Stephan smiling gently at me. "We should regroup with the others, Sire." I nodded numbly, and mounted my horse. She was gone. She had run from me again.
But I had almost caught her.
I urged my horse forward, Stephan falling in behind me. Fiery determination rose up within me.
I will find her.
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"It's the prince!"
"We've found him!" I looked up to see the rest of my men riding towards us. They looked bedraggled and grim, their clothes ripped and dirty.
"What happened? Was it ogres?" Sir Aubrey shook his head.
"T'was the creature that rides with the lady. My prince, that is no human. His ears are pointed, his skin is a waxy green, and he knows magic. We tried to apprehend him, but he beat us soundly with the power of the elements." Aubrey dropped to one knee and bowed his head. "Forgive our failure, Highness." I massaged my temples, digesting this new information.
"You are forgiven. It sounds as though you were overpowered by this creature. He caught us by surprise as well, and took Ella with him. For now, let's make camp, and we will continue on in the morning."
I spent the rest of the evening doing whatever task was available, driving my thoughts away with manual labor, until I was told by Sir Bertram to go to bed before I worked myself to death. I found myself lying on my mat staring up through the canopy of leaves above me at the stars, ideas and memories running through my mind. My gaze lingered on a patch of stars above my head, and a small smile worked its way onto my face as I realized it was Saraclya, the griffin constellation, Ella's favorite. I rolled over onto my side. She was definitely heading for Ayortha. If we rode fast, we could catch her. I rolled onto my back again, staring at the stars, and imagining that she was here watching them with me. And so, sleep found me with my eyes closed and a gentle smile on my face, the light from the stars shining softly from above.
It looks like this is going to be another short chapter. Anyway, the question for this chapter: Which constellation is your favorite? Remember, if you review with an answer you could have a chapter dedicated to you! Also, I have another, more general question: should I have Char catch Ella? I have the story planned out two different ways, but I can't decide, so I'm leaving the matter up to you!
Thanks for reading this chapter! Please review!
readerpossed- I know what you mean :/ Does it annoy you when they don't say anything at all when they aren't ok? It annoys me ;) Anyway, thank you for reviewing!
Marlie Parson- (1) Thanks! You're the only one that mentioned the picture, and it made me really happy. (2) The other day, I read this book where the antagonist's name randomly changed 3 times! It drove me insane! I definitely understand what you're talking about. Thanks for reviewing again ;)
Thorniko- You're welcome It makes me sooo happy that you like my story! I'm also really glad that I helped make your day a good one. It made me all fuzzy inside when I read your review :3 Also, eeeeeeew! *Shudders* That sounds awful! And thank you for continuing to review on my story! It means a lot to me.
Bjrit92- Thanks I also want to thank you for reviewing my story again. People like you, who just leave a quick note to tell me that you like my story really help inspire me to keep writing.
greekmythgirl- First off, I love your pen name! I've been obsessed with Greek mythology since I was really little, and I've read a ton of myths. And *groans* I hate homework too! I understand that it's given to help us learn, but come on! We go to school for about 6 hours a day! I (personally) don't want to spend the rest of my day doing homework!
