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Meanwhile Howl was left speechless on the hill, Sophie had been snatched out of his protection by none other than Justin, The witch of the waste's personal assistant. What do they want with her anyway? Howl had no idea what to do so he just stood there for a full 5 minutes staring at the spot where Sophie had been before turning and sprinting back to the castle his brain finally kicking into gear. He had to get Sophie back no matter the cost, she could not be left to Justin and his mistress.
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"Come on sweetheart sheath your claws and don't give me that look! My mistress just wants to meet you and have a chat."
Sophie gave him an I don't believe you look as she couldn't speak her lips were still sealed.
"If you promise not to scream I will remove the sealing spell. Do you agree?"
Sophie nodded and the sealing spell was removed.
"What the hell do you need me for? How do you even know who I am?" Sophie fumed.
"Come on darling calm down, I haven't hurt you and obviously you were running away from Howl can I not be your knight in shining armour that swoops down and saves you from the big bad wizard Howl?"
"You arrogant son of a bi…ziippp."
"Now, now sweetheart none of that language!" Justin smirked placing the sealing spell back on her. "I never thought a lady of such beauty and breeding would know such language."
Sophie scowled at him again and tried to hit him but with no luck. Justin just sat there chuckling to himself while he steered the ship towards his mistress's house. He had the feeling that this assignment that his mistress had sent him on was going to turn out to be some fun and also pleasant to look at. She was a fiery tomcat which could be doing with some taming and seemed to be very odd for a girl her age. He would have fun finding out all about her. He hoped that his mistress would let him have her once she was finished with her. He also hoped that his mistress wouldn't damage her too much, at the moment he would have to do what his mistress wished but after she was done she usually just tossed things aside.
"My mistress has specifically asked that I bring you too her, I have no idea what she want with you but I advise you to be on your best behaviour as she does not take well to people who don't respect her standing and power. I advise that you don't stare or speak when she hasn't asked you anything. It will be best for you if you stay silent and just do what she asks of you. My mistress is a very powerful witch and could easily destroy you with on flick of her wrist. Now we both don't want that so I suggest you just follow my lead and advice when you meet her."
Everything that had happened within the last few hours was finally beginning to catch up with Sophie; she was now scared for her life and couldn't hold back the tears.
"Aww come on sweetheart, you don't have to cry I'm sure its not going to be that bad. She probably just wants to use you to make Howl jealous and so she can get his heart."
Sophie's eyes widened and the tears poured out even more, Justin was not helping he was making her even more scared. Justin turned around and noticed the giant tears that were now streaming down Sophie's face. She was trying to move and get off the ship, it wasn't too far off the ground she might be able to jump off and survive the fall with only a few cuts and bruises. It would be better than going to Justin's mistress.
Justin put a homing spell on his craft and he turned to Sophie to try and get her to calm down. He didn't want to scare her off too much; if he had any chance with her after his mistress was finished.
"Please calm down Sophie, I will protect you don't you worry your pretty head over that it will all be over soon and we can get to know each other better wont that be nice?"
This didn't comfort Sophie at all and she was not overly enamoured with the idea of being Justin's pet after his mistress was finished.
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Meanwhile Howl was pacing inside the castle with Calcifer in front of him.
"We have to go after them, what could they possibly want with her? Calcifer what could they want with her?"
"I have no idea but I think we should get her back to, but we need a plan we cant just rush in there all guns blazing. The witch of the waste wants your heart and that means we have to stay apart encase she pick up on the connection. It will also be safer for Sophie if we have a plan, but this all rests on just how much you want her back. Are you willing to risk your life for a girl you have only just met?"
"I..Uh….yes I think I am Calcifer I really am."
"Woooo I'm back sorry its been so long. Hopefully I will be able to get a few more chapters up in the next few days. Please leave your comments."