The Bird's Heart Shatters in Eternities Wake
Chapter Two
Robin drove up the mountain, glancing out the side window, looking at the snow fall steadily. A small smile came to his face, when he saw snow lying on the trees, and the snow sparkle perfectly in the fading sun light.
"I'm glad your not mad anymore." Star Fire stated, as she sat bored in her car seat.
Robin did not reply, fore he did not care for her anymore. He was tired of her constant complaining and whining about what he did or didn't do.
"You know I feel so honored to be your girlfriend." She stated to him.
Robin glanced out the window again, and wondered if she could feel the tension in the care. Does having sex two times merit for the title of boyfriend/girlfriend? He felt nothing when he was with her, felt no pleasure. She was just there.
The remainder of the drive was silent, when Robin did not reply to her words. Robin pulled into the driveway and got out, letting Star Fire let her own self out.
"I'll go check us in." He said and walked away, thankful for the moments peace. Robin came back moments later with keys and a white envelope.
"What's in the envelope?"
"Information about the resort." Robin replied curtly.
"Sounds nice."
"I just hope no one comes, I want to be left alone."
"Oh of course, left alone to our solitude and…romance." She stated and slapped him on the rear end before they both got into the SUV again and drove up the road, to their "home."
"Did anyone say anything about all of this snow?" Star Fire asked.
"It should stop sometime tomorrow. All the snow will be good for the skiing."
"That'll be so nice." Star Fire murmured.
Robin hoped that the snow would actually stop, he did not like the idea of being snowed in with HER.
Five minutes later they arrived. The cabin was medium sized and fit Robins needs perfectly. It was made entirely of dark wood. There was a porch with a light that was lit. A fire place was also included.
"Oh! It's so cute!" Star Fire squealed.
Robin ignored her and grabbed the bags leading the way to the front door.
Robin looked around once in side. It was very homey. The walls had a light color of beige which blended nicely with the dark blue furniture. There was a small kitchen, with tiled counters and a white fridge. Robin placed the bags in the one room. There was a large bed, with red silky sheets on top. Dark wood furniture lie in several places.
"How nice, a very big bed. Perfect." Star Fire murmured. "I love it."
"I just want my book." Robin said, rummaging through the suitcases. "And too relax in front of a fire."
"That'll be nice." Star Fire said and smiled. "I'll think I'll get some dinner served." She said and excited from the room.
Robin walked to the window and looked out. The snow and wind had picked up. It blew too and fro. Robin loved the weather and his eyes smiled, behind the dark glasses. Robin watched as he faintly saw a grey rabbit run across the snow and dart into a hole in the snowy ground.
Robin went to the living room and lit a fire. He sat down and watched it come alive. After about ten minutes the cabin had heated up. Soon the scent of tomato sauce filled the cabin and Robin leaned back in the sofa and breathed a sigh of relief. He watched the flames lick and tease the wood, causing small sparks to emit.
Robin awoke twenty minutes later to a light shaking, "Dinner is ready, handsome." Star Fire said.
"Oh, how long was I out?"
"Just twenty minutes. Come on I made your favorite dinner. You know, you look so perfect when you are asleep, I almost didn't wake you."
"…Well I'm glad that you did." Robin muttered.
At the table, Robin excused himself for a moment and went back to his room. He rubbed his eyes for a moment and again went to the window. A light flashed in the woods. Robin blinked several times and looked again, but whatever it was, was no gone.
"Must have been my imagination." He whispered to himself and left the room.
The masked man watched the smoke rise from the cabin. He had seen the curtain move aside to reveal Robin. A small smile came to his face when his noticed the glasses covering and hiding his eyes.
The night was very dark, and the wind blew harshly. It was also cold out. The man did not mind though, it was nothing new to him. He watched twice as the boy came to the window, the second time, he stayed there for a moment longer.
The man had flashed a light, seeing the boys reaction. He was tense for a moment when he thought Robin was looking straight at him, but relaxed when he moved away and closed the curtains.
The man looked down at his tracks but paid no heed, with the blowing wind they would easily disappear.
Excitement burned through him, at what was soon to come. He had never found someone so perfect for his needs before, until now. The man fixed his metal mask, only one eyes showed through. He continued to stand in the shadow and the storm----and he waited.
"That was very good." Robin stated aloud, as he wiped his mouth with the hand size silk towel.
"There is plenty more, if you want some." Star Fire stated and stood motioning at the bowl of spaghetti, meatballs and sauce.
"No thank you, I'm full." Robin said, and sipped the glass of wine, looking over at Star Fire. She had not taken her eyes off of him since they had begun the meal.
"I think I'm ready for some desert." Star Fire said seductively.
Robin merely stood and poured himself another glass of wine, gestured the bottle at her and she nodded her head. So he poured her some. As of the moment Robin had no intention of being intimate with her.
"What's the matter Robbie? You seem very uptight. Maybe you need some help to relax." She purred in his ear.
"I'm not ready Star." Robin replied bluntly.
She pouted, "Of course I won't do anything you don't want me to do," she said. "I was truly hoping that with this atmosphere and also the fact that we are alone, would put you in a romantic mood. Are you telling me I was wrong?"
"I do admit this place is nice, but I just don't want to do anything right now. I'm tired. We still have a week, lets not rush into things, is that okay?"
"It's not like we're being chased or watched, so just relax baby. Yes we should let things just happen."
"Glad you understand. I think it would be nice to sit in front of the fire."
"Sounds nice, I need to take a shower first though. I'll join you shortly." She kissed him on the lips and walked away, swaying her hips lightly.
Robin sighed loudly and poured himself some more wine. He went into the living room, and shut the curtains, hoping that no one was out there. Damn press, Robin thought.
Soon after, the two were sitting on the sofa, Star Fire lying on Robin's lap, comfortably. Robin looked down at her and ran his hands through her hair and cringed. She eventually fell asleep, and Robin smirked down at her. He carefully removed himself from her and put a blanket on top of her.
Robin went over to the fire and stoked the fire. He frowned when he saw the wood was out. He had forgotten to bring some in from earlier. He sighed again and walked to the back of the cabin. He put his snow boots on and his black winter jacket. He turned a light on for outside and opened the door, letting a cold gust of wind rush in.
The snow outside had accumulated by the door to about five inches now. Robin looked out over the snow and smiled softly. Perfect time of year. He thought to himself. It was all perfect to him. The wind had calmed down sufficiently, and the snow was still lightly falling from the sky. Robin gazed up at the sky, the stars had decided to come out and shone perfectly with the crystal white snow.
Robin laughed lightly when he caught a snow flake in his hand. After that he proceed to move out side and started to walk across the yard, out to the shed.
The man's head rose, and he looked at the back door slowly open. He watched as the boy walked out and heard him laugh when a snow flake landed in his hand.
He prepared a rag of chloroform in case he needed to use it on the boy. He hoped the boy wouldn't fight to much. He saw the boy smile as walked to the shed. He prepared and made his move.
Robin was stunned when an arms wrapped around his waist and he was pulled into a rock hard chest. A hand came around his mouth.
"Don't make a sound." A voice said.
Robin stiffened and began to struggle with the attacker. The man nearly smiled at the attempt, which made it all the more fun.
"If you fight me, I will hurt you." This only made the boy fight harder. He tried to hit his elbow into the man, but this proved futile.
The masked man sighed and covered Robin's mouth with the rag. He tried to twist his head away, but he held to him firmly and soon she lost consciousness.
The man watched as the boy slowly stopped fighting and his body go lax. He picked him up and walked out of the light from the cabin.
He bound his hands and feet and walked back into the forest.
By morning, the man came to a stop at his "home." It was an old large ware house. The man walked in, punching in the code, to the large doors. After entering, he moved things around and came to an elevator hidden in the walls. There was a code there as well.
He carried Robin into the elevator, and it went down. It led down into a large cavern. Smooth stone lined the walls. Three separate passages led to different places. The man went through one and entered a good size room.
It held a large bed, dresser and desk. Everything was black. He put Robin down on the bed and watched his eyes slowly flutter open.
Robin turned his head, but winced. A man's face came into his view. He could make nothing out of his face, except for one of his eyes. But even that was shadowed in the dark room.
"Relax Robin, I won't hurt you unless you force my hand." The man stated to him.
Robin did not reply, just merely lay there on the bed, stunned at what was happening to him.
"That's a good boy," the man said. "There is no where for you to go, so there is no point in trying to run."
Robin wouldn't admit to being scared, but some part of him was. He wasn't about to give up just yet.
"I have to use the bathroom." Robin stated firmly.
"Now that's a lie. You can't fool me, boy. I would say nice try, but that wasn't. I'll be back soon." The man said and walked out, shutting the door behind him.
Robin waited for five seconds, before starting to work on the ropes that bound him. He slowly loosened the knots and had to admit that whoever this man was, knew how to tie a knot. He managed to undo his wrists and went to work on his ankles.
It seemed to take an eternity, but they finally fell off.
The door suddenly opened without warning and Robin turned sharply to see the masked man again standing before him.
"It is just like you too untie yourself." The man stated, and before Robin had time to react, he grabbed his wrists.
"Don't touch me!" Robin yelled and started to struggle, landing a kick to the man's stomach. But this only resulted in the grip on his wrists tightening to painful levels.
"Keep fighting and I'll hurt you even more." The man said softly.
Robin froze for an instant as he looked into his one eye. Ice, was all he could see. He blinked and again tried to struggle, but the man had already pulled him down and hand cuffed him to the bars on the front of the bed.
Robin managed to get a kick in to the man's metal chin. His head sprung back for an instant, but came back down like nothing had happened.
"If I'd known you would be deaf and dumb, I wouldn't have taken you." The man said, and it felt like he was smirking at Robin, or that's what he felt like.
Robin wondered what this man wanted, and how long he would be here?
The man left the room, and Robin heard several locks clang together.
"Just great." He said aloud.