This will probably be my last update before summer...T^T…that really sucks.

Mystical Authoress: Lol...XD...crossdressing is always amusing...XD

Guest: Yeah...XD...pigtails always makes things cute…^w^...Therius's hair will grow back out...XD...it will just take a long time.

Therius: The hair will grow back..XD...after a long long long time…^^;

Tanzanite: I do tend to be very random at times and adding things for humour or for no reason at all...XD...me and my randomness!
Yeah...sorry about going very OOC...i try not to but it always ends up happening, especially as the story goes on..T^T…sorry...well...but i do need to be a bit OOC to keep the story going...XD...and let's just say they...changed a bit as they opened up to each other...characters develop and change throughout stories...XD
Kawaii means cute...XD...and yes it does sound like Hawaii...but it is not...XD
P.S. to all your P.S's: Thank you! I will study and draw on my study guides...XP...what makes you think I am that i am a 'young' writer...XD...ok..i am...i won't deny that. i am young...and short...XD...and glad to hear...XD

Sachigo: Awesomely cute...XD...I likie cute Yurick...XD

Disclaimer: I do not own The Last Story.

They kept their heads down as they walked among the crowds of people. There were Gurak guards everywhere, keeping a close eye on everyone. Therius and Yurick dared not to look up, fearing eye contact would lead to them being discovered and caught.

Yurick takes Therius's hands, which he realized was wet with sweat just like his. They share a quick moment of knowing as their eyes connect. This was the only chance they had.

Yurick's heart was beating in his chest nonstop, like it had been many times over the past few hours. His mind was racing with every small step he took. What would happen if they got caught? Zangurak would kill one, if not both, of them and he didn't wish to be put into that position yet again...ever. He was just waiting for that moment for a Gurak guard to grab his shoulder, stopping him on his tracks, and recognizing that he was one of the guys they were looking for.

Therius, on the hand, was worrying what they would be doing if they got off the boat. They had nowhere to go. Perhaps they could sneak off to the side when nobody was looking and then hide as they waited for someone to rescue them. He racks his brain for more ideas but finding none other than the crazy idea of jumping into the ocean and swimming back. The humans and Gurak were at a war. Surely the humans and Gurak would meet soon giving the opportunity for them to return.

At last they were off the ship but that didn't mean they could relax yet. There were plenty more Gurak milling about and directing them towards wherever they were going to be held. Yurick looks around, ready to run at any moment. However, Therius kept a firm grip on Yurick's hand and made sure that he didn't run off. He doubt Yurick would anyways but panic can warp the things people think is logical and illogical.

So, they kept on walking. The air was thick and warm. The humans, who were not accustomed to this type of humid environment unlike the Gurak were breathing heavily and sweating. It also smelled terrible here to them. The Gurak were walking briskly and quickly, having adapted to this all, while all the humans were lagging behind, suffering from the heat and smell.

"Move it!" A Gurak soldier calls out harshly, shoving a few innocent civilians.

Therius gritted his teeth. He wanted to draw his sword and decapitate the Gurak right on the spot. However, that would ruin their whole plan so he kept calm and kept walking. He glances at Yurick who was also seemed to be struggling in not lashing out at the Gurak. Therius gives his hand a small squeeze, telling him to keep calm. Yurick takes a deep breathes, his gaze now focused on the ground as he walked.

The knight takes a look around, waiting for any possible openings to run off and hide. It looked heavily guarded, with no possible escape routes. Just like the conversation they had overheard, every possible chance of escape would be blocked off.

Therius watches as the last human leaves the ship. Soon the Gurak would discover that he and Yurick were not on the ship and would start searching among the people for them. They needed to make a run for it quick. But how to make it unnoticed and hidden?

Suddenly, a Gurak guard rushes over to another Gurak, breathing heavily with an air of urgency around him. "The...humans...they're attacking!"

Murmurs of shock and panic fill the area. For the humans, it was hope and a chance to survive.

Zangurak stands near the back of the crowd of Gurak soldiers and human captives. He frowns considering what to do. At last, he speaks in a voice that makes all Guraks listen. "We will not engage the enemy. Retreat to our other base."

"We do not have enough ships to bring all the women and children with us along with the human prisoners!" A Gurak pipes up.

"Leave them here! They can defend themselves! We will take only the prisoners."

A shocked silence fills the area, both from humans and Gurak.

Zangurak glares coldly at everyone. "If anyone objects, I will have them executed. Now let us move!"

Reluctantly, all the Guraks start preparing to leave.

Therius saw this as a chance to escape. Squeezing Yurick's hand, he waits for a moment where no Gurak were watching and sprints off. They continue running until they reach a dark hidden corner of the Gurak base.

Yurick lets out a breath. "We did it...we escaped…"

Therius nods. "Now we just have to wait for people of our kind to find us…."

A/N: This is a bit short...T^T...sorry...rushing to finish this since I also have to study...I needed to finish this chapter before I did studied...XD...but I do hope that I will update soon...XD...I really do hope. Lots of things I wanna get in the next chapter that I don't have time to do so right now. Sorry if I make mistakes in this. I did not take long to edit.

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