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~* Chapter 4 *~
Lord Adam stood there astonished, not knowing what to do or say next. Lady Emma stood with her father and Sir Jesse in tears at the loss of her sister. Sir Jesse's heart broke to see her cry. Gently he took her into a comforting hug and let her cry into his shoulder.
Sir Brennan stepped up to Lord Adam and placed a strong hand on his shoulder. "My Lord, I shall lead the knights in search of Lady Shalimar if it be your will."
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Jesse sat next to Shalimar holding her hand. "So, tonight it's my turn to keep you company. Adam said that you might be able to hear us. Well, I guess I'll do the talking. We're all really worried about you, Shal. Adam spends his whole day checking on you and running tests. He's trying to be strong, but I have seen him when he thinks no one is around. He sits here holding your hand and cries."
Jesse reached up and brushed a piece of golden hair to the side of her face. "Brennan, wow, what a mess he is. It seems like he's in here every five minutes asking if there's any change. I've also seen him sneaking a kiss to your forehead when he thinks everyone has their backs turned. I don't know when he will get around to admitting it, so I'll give ya the heads up. Brennan really loves you. He's different than I've ever seen him before."
He gave her hand a tight squeeze and rubbed it as tears started to form in his eyes. "I really miss you, Shal. You're the sister I never had. I know you're always looking out for me and I'll always be here for you, too."
Just as he finished Emma walked in. Seeing him crying, she walked over and put her arms around his shoulders. Starting to cry too, she sat down on his lap. "Jesse, please tell me she's gonna be ok." She pleaded. "I miss her so much."
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Lord Adam sat gazing blankly, still in shock. Lady Emma sobbed quietly as Sir Jesse was trying to comfort her. Between sobs Lady Emma pleaded, "Please tell me that you can bring her back, that she'll be alright."
Sir Jesse looked at Sir Brennan and answered, "Yes, my lady, we will surely find her and bring her back safely."
Sir Brennan strengthened his hold on Lord Adam trying to bring him out of his daze. "Lord Adam! Lord Adam, but give us the word and bid us leave to rescue your fair daughter. We should make haste."
Lord Adam, realizing himself, stood and grabbed Sir Brennan by both shoulders. "Find my daughter! Bring her back to me and I will grant you any desire. Take anything you need and may God speed!"
Sir Brennan bowed to Lord Adam, glanced at Sir Jesse, who immediately released Lady Emma, kissed her hand and bid her farewell. The two knights walked out of the great hall with a company of ten knights following.
As Sir Brennan rode with the knights, his mind was filled with thoughts of the Lady Shalimar. *'Tis a two day journey to that dark castle, but for a sorcerer it takes only a moment. Lord God in heaven, keep her safe.* He prayed silently.
~*~* In the Castle *~*~
It took but a moment for Ashlocke to magically teleport Lady Shalimar from her home to his. She stood shocked for a moment at the instant change of scenery. She trembled as she realized that she was now alone, with him.
He stepped toward her, reaching for her hand to welcome her to her new home. She immediately stepped back in fear.
"You need not be afraid of me. As I told your father, I desire your willing hand." Just then three gruesome creatures entered the room and approached their master. Her gaze fell to the horrid creatures and she retreated to a corner in the room.
"Do not fear them. They will attend you and follow your every command." Turning to them he said, "Our marriage will take place in two days, prepare everything as we discussed." Nodding, the creatures quickly turned, leaving Shalimar alone again with Ashlocke.
Lady Shalimar spent the next two days praying and thinking about her father and sister. Ashlocke had kept his promise not to harm her. He had given her a comfortable room and had only visited her twice. He sat and spoke to her of his plans for them as she listened in silence and waited for him to leave.
She cried as she thought of Sir Brennan. Secretly, she wished it was he who would be taking her hand.
~~~*~~~ The journey was long and hard. The knights traveled for two long days over treacherous terrain. The narrow cliffs, deep valleys and dark forests made them all weary.
A great fear spread over them when they reached the dark sorcerer's castle. It was just before sunrise and in the darkness they could see strange creatures, roaming as if guarding the castle. As the rays of the sun began to appear over the horizon, Sir Brennan watched in shock. The creatures at the drawbridge suddenly stood still and turned to stone.
Carefully the knights made their approach and entered the fortress.
~~~*~~~ Lady Shalimar sat crying on her bed, she knew that at any moment the sorcerer would come to get her. A moment later, just as she had predicted there was a knock on the door and Ashlocke entered. "My dear, why do you still weep? Did I not give you everything you asked for?"
"Everything, but my freedom."
"Don't worry, soon you won't even dream of leaving my side." He waved his hands over her and watched as her dress changed from a purple evening gown to a white wedding dress. Ashlocke reached down and gently pulled out the ribbon that was holding her hair. Her blonde curls fell gracefully over her shoulders. With another wave of his hand tiny white flowers appeared scattered through her hair.
He stepped back and held out his hand for her to take. "Come, my lady. The time of our wedding approaches."
Feeling lost and completely without hope Lady Shalimar resigned herself to her fate and with tears in her eyes took the extended hand.
~*~* hehehe I like being evil. It's fun. Hope you are enjoying it so far. There are only 2 more chapters to go.*~*~
~* Chapter 4 *~
Lord Adam stood there astonished, not knowing what to do or say next. Lady Emma stood with her father and Sir Jesse in tears at the loss of her sister. Sir Jesse's heart broke to see her cry. Gently he took her into a comforting hug and let her cry into his shoulder.
Sir Brennan stepped up to Lord Adam and placed a strong hand on his shoulder. "My Lord, I shall lead the knights in search of Lady Shalimar if it be your will."
~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
Jesse sat next to Shalimar holding her hand. "So, tonight it's my turn to keep you company. Adam said that you might be able to hear us. Well, I guess I'll do the talking. We're all really worried about you, Shal. Adam spends his whole day checking on you and running tests. He's trying to be strong, but I have seen him when he thinks no one is around. He sits here holding your hand and cries."
Jesse reached up and brushed a piece of golden hair to the side of her face. "Brennan, wow, what a mess he is. It seems like he's in here every five minutes asking if there's any change. I've also seen him sneaking a kiss to your forehead when he thinks everyone has their backs turned. I don't know when he will get around to admitting it, so I'll give ya the heads up. Brennan really loves you. He's different than I've ever seen him before."
He gave her hand a tight squeeze and rubbed it as tears started to form in his eyes. "I really miss you, Shal. You're the sister I never had. I know you're always looking out for me and I'll always be here for you, too."
Just as he finished Emma walked in. Seeing him crying, she walked over and put her arms around his shoulders. Starting to cry too, she sat down on his lap. "Jesse, please tell me she's gonna be ok." She pleaded. "I miss her so much."
~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
Lord Adam sat gazing blankly, still in shock. Lady Emma sobbed quietly as Sir Jesse was trying to comfort her. Between sobs Lady Emma pleaded, "Please tell me that you can bring her back, that she'll be alright."
Sir Jesse looked at Sir Brennan and answered, "Yes, my lady, we will surely find her and bring her back safely."
Sir Brennan strengthened his hold on Lord Adam trying to bring him out of his daze. "Lord Adam! Lord Adam, but give us the word and bid us leave to rescue your fair daughter. We should make haste."
Lord Adam, realizing himself, stood and grabbed Sir Brennan by both shoulders. "Find my daughter! Bring her back to me and I will grant you any desire. Take anything you need and may God speed!"
Sir Brennan bowed to Lord Adam, glanced at Sir Jesse, who immediately released Lady Emma, kissed her hand and bid her farewell. The two knights walked out of the great hall with a company of ten knights following.
As Sir Brennan rode with the knights, his mind was filled with thoughts of the Lady Shalimar. *'Tis a two day journey to that dark castle, but for a sorcerer it takes only a moment. Lord God in heaven, keep her safe.* He prayed silently.
~*~* In the Castle *~*~
It took but a moment for Ashlocke to magically teleport Lady Shalimar from her home to his. She stood shocked for a moment at the instant change of scenery. She trembled as she realized that she was now alone, with him.
He stepped toward her, reaching for her hand to welcome her to her new home. She immediately stepped back in fear.
"You need not be afraid of me. As I told your father, I desire your willing hand." Just then three gruesome creatures entered the room and approached their master. Her gaze fell to the horrid creatures and she retreated to a corner in the room.
"Do not fear them. They will attend you and follow your every command." Turning to them he said, "Our marriage will take place in two days, prepare everything as we discussed." Nodding, the creatures quickly turned, leaving Shalimar alone again with Ashlocke.
Lady Shalimar spent the next two days praying and thinking about her father and sister. Ashlocke had kept his promise not to harm her. He had given her a comfortable room and had only visited her twice. He sat and spoke to her of his plans for them as she listened in silence and waited for him to leave.
She cried as she thought of Sir Brennan. Secretly, she wished it was he who would be taking her hand.
~~~*~~~ The journey was long and hard. The knights traveled for two long days over treacherous terrain. The narrow cliffs, deep valleys and dark forests made them all weary.
A great fear spread over them when they reached the dark sorcerer's castle. It was just before sunrise and in the darkness they could see strange creatures, roaming as if guarding the castle. As the rays of the sun began to appear over the horizon, Sir Brennan watched in shock. The creatures at the drawbridge suddenly stood still and turned to stone.
Carefully the knights made their approach and entered the fortress.
~~~*~~~ Lady Shalimar sat crying on her bed, she knew that at any moment the sorcerer would come to get her. A moment later, just as she had predicted there was a knock on the door and Ashlocke entered. "My dear, why do you still weep? Did I not give you everything you asked for?"
"Everything, but my freedom."
"Don't worry, soon you won't even dream of leaving my side." He waved his hands over her and watched as her dress changed from a purple evening gown to a white wedding dress. Ashlocke reached down and gently pulled out the ribbon that was holding her hair. Her blonde curls fell gracefully over her shoulders. With another wave of his hand tiny white flowers appeared scattered through her hair.
He stepped back and held out his hand for her to take. "Come, my lady. The time of our wedding approaches."
Feeling lost and completely without hope Lady Shalimar resigned herself to her fate and with tears in her eyes took the extended hand.
~*~* hehehe I like being evil. It's fun. Hope you are enjoying it so far. There are only 2 more chapters to go.*~*~