chapter 6: carries on straight from last chapter.
Jason led Ariadne to the balcony, they sat at the table gazing at the mountains contemplating their lives until one of them spoke.
"Jason what are we going to do?"
"Ariadne i know we are in trouble but we will get through this!"
"Jason we are breaking the rules even now, my father will find out about our secret meeting soon enough!" Ariadne said sadly.
"So there will be more than one meeting." Jason said smirking.
"You know what i meant." beamed Ariadne.
She reached for his hand across the table, he held it never wanting to let go.
"Jason what are we going to do?" I will not see our child grow up without a father!"Ariadne cried.
"And it won't!" He assured her. " its up to you, we can run or stay it is your decision but which ever one you choose we will be together."
"Jason you say that but my father will separate us, he will sacrifice everything to make it happen you know that."
"Ariadne." Jason exclaimed.
"Jason please listen I'm saying we can go. Me , you and our child can run away . We can make a new life for ourselves , buy a house, raise a child and live a happy life together."
" Are you sure Ariadne?" Jason stated.
"i'm sure" said Ariadne
" We must pack , please go to the palace get your belongings and say goodbye to your father."
"I will not say goodbye to him but i will get the rest of my belongings I only brought some I will get more."
"Fine if you really don't want to say bye I will understand."
"Thank you for understanding."
They said bye and agreed to meet at the gate that Ramos took them through to see Therus.
Ariadne went back to the palace and ran through the corridors making sure that no one saw her She was still running and she turned to look back and she bumped into someone.
"Ariadne"
"Father"
"Where have you been you weren't here for the evening meal, "
"I went for a walk near the north gate."
"That is fine i was just worried, you can go to your room its late."
"Thank you, good night"
Ariadne ran to her room and packed what she needed and escaped the palace without being noticed... Again.
She ran to the gate that she was to meet Jason at.
She saw Jason waiting for her standing under an archway .
"Im sorry I took so long." she said out of breath.
Her voice startled him .
"Ariadne don't apologise you were on time, early even.
She walked toward him , he hugged her they were in a tight embrace for only a few seconds but to them it felt like forever.
"We must move fast if we are to get far from the city before dawn." He Whispered
"Then lets not wait any longer." she smiled as she said these words.
They ran through the gate they were free , truly free but for how was one thought among many in the back of his mind, would Minos find them or would they be slaughtered by some thieves . 'No' Jason thought none of that was going to happen he assured himself. He had Ariadne they were happy nothing could ruin that. They walked all night , they were harder to track at night. They would rest in the morning. For now it was just them and a torch to show them the way.
As morning came they neared the mines of pangeon , they had been there once before , 'the people who lived there showed them kindness perhaps they could let us rest for a while in their home' Jason thought. They climbed up to the held his torch out in front of him as he neared the cave entrance he remembered how dark they could be. They walked through the caves for a couple of minutes, until they found shadows.
"Jason." A familiar voice said.
"Tychon." Jason asked
"Jason, what are you doing here?"
Jason reached for Ariadne's hand and moved her closer to him.
"We have run away , we were wondering if you could shelter us while we rest for a couple of hours ."
"Of course you can stay as long as long as you need but why have you run?" Aeson asked.
It was Ariadne that answered.
"My father , he said we couldn't be together, he cancelled our wedding and kicked Jason out of the palace!"
"But why would he do that?" Aeson was very curious as to why his son got kicked out of the palace.
Jason and Ariadne looked a each other they thought he had a right to know as he would shelter them and he was a kind man.
"Well Ariadne and I we are going to have a child, Minos didn't like this news. That is why we are here."
"I see , I'm sorry"Aeson said " But please make yourself at home."
"We are so grateful " Ariadne said happily.
Aeson nodded and smiled. He led them through the caves they came to a clearing within the mine. He gestured for them to sit. they were more than happy to comply.
"Please make yourself comfortable, can i get you any water?" he offered politely.
"if it isn't too much trouble." Jason said.
"Nonsense," Aeson answered " i'll be back soon."
He left to fetch some water. Jason and Ariadne snuggled into each other and rested for 15 minutes or so before Aeson returned with water. He handed them both water they accepted it gratefully.
"thank you." Ariadne said
" yes thank you" Jason said after taking a sip of his drink.
"It was nothing" Aeson answered "Now please get some rest."
They both smiled at him. He left the clearing leaving them to sleep. Jason lay down so he was comfortable, Ariadne rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes they were free to live the simple life they had always wanted.
