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Chapter 11: Sophie remember something

"You should have done something Master Howl" Markl said as Howl walked in front of everybody.

"I'm sure he has his own reasons why he didn't save Sophie, thus becoming the coward he still is," Justin said. He had his eyes closed, so he did not see when Howl stopped, making Justin run into him.

"Look Turnip, I…" Howl quickly looked down, at his left hand. It started emitting a line pointing back at the castle they had left. (They could barley see it now)

"Turn it off! People are coming!" Justin said as a caravan made out of luxurious cars and well dressed people passed them.

"Guess he really wants the whole world to witness his wedding," Markl said with such disgust that Howl and Justin stared at Markl. "But unlike Master Howl, I'm not going to give up so easily!"

"Markl, I don't think we have any choice…" Howl said as he walked over to Markl. He stopped when Markl turned around and Howl saw a film of tears in his eyes.

"Ever since Sophie came to us, I felt like I was a part of a family. I am not going to let that creep Sorhab tear that apart!

"Of course not Markl. We are not going to give Sophie to him so easily without a fight for her!

Sophie was nervous and afraid. She had woken early, only to find that the mysterious wizard Howl gone, and many fine lords and ladies arriving in their best finery.

'I wonder if it's too late to call off the wedding' she thought as she watched another caravan arrive. (A/n: probably yes dear Sophie) A knock on her door drew her away from the window.

"Good morning my lady," Soraya said as she entered carrying a tray and a packet. "Stop standing around and get dressed! So many people want to meet you! In addition, those weirdoes have left. Yes, they wanted me to give you this," she said as she handed Sophie a white box. As Soraya left, she paused, "Don't forget to drink your orange juice!"

'Dam, why didn't what's his name take Sophie with him?' Soraya said. She was sick of taking care of Sophie. In addition, to top it all off, all the visitors insisted seeing Sorhab' beautiful bride.

Sophie ate a few bites before drinking the rest of the orange juice, her mind flooded with a thousand thoughts. She quickly dressed and went downstairs to meet the guests. Sorhab was nowhere in sight, as she latter found out, it was bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. Sophie could not quite this. The wedding was to be held this afternoon… why would it bring bad luck if she saw Sorhab? However, Sophie was secretly relieved. It meant not facing Sorhab and sees his love for her in his eyes, even though she could not return them.

Sophie quickly became tiered. There were too many people invited! In addition, each time she meet someone, her fear seemed to grow bigger and bigger. Therefore, when Soraya drew her away, a huge mountain of doubt and fear was inside of her. Wanting time alone, she shooed Soraya away, who gave her a dirty look in exchange. She stared at the beautiful white dress laid out in the bed with a worried face, as if the dress would become alive and eat her. She quickly put it on, hopping that it would take away these regrets. She was about to leave, when she remembered the white box Soraya had brought with her somewhat breakfast many hours ago. Walking over to the bed, she opened the box. Inside the box was a blue pendent on a thing gold chain. The pendent drew Sophie, and as she, picked it up and image flooded her mind. The wizard Howl was standing in a doorway, asking if she liked her new room. Then the image faded.

"Lady Sophie, are you ready? Master Sorhab is waiting for you" Soraya came in; making Sophie hid the necklace in her hand by putting it behind her back.

"Um yeah," although Sophie personally thought that she would do anything to prevent it. All too soon, she was walking down the steps, 'going to my doom' Sophie thought. They stopped in front of a huge set of wooden doors. Slowly the giant doors opened inward revealing the huge crowd inside, all standing up, waiting for her.

'I guess its too late for anyone to rescue me' she thought as she joined Sorhab at the alter.

"You are wrong, never give up hope," a voice said inside her head. Sophie turned around, but everyone was quite.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered her today to join this man and this woman in marriage. If anybody objects speak now, or forever hold your peace. After a couple of minutes, no one spoke. The minstrel was on his way, when somebody said in the audience, "I object!" As he said this, Markl stood up. As he walked towards Sophie, a blast of blue light filled the first half of the room. As a loud explosion blasted the two huge, doors open, showering the lords and ladies with millions of little debris.

"I also object!" Howl said, as he walked forwards and stopped behind Markl. "Sophie, I am not going to give you up so easily!"

"You have the nerve to interrupt my wedding.." Sorhab said. However, he was interrupted as Sophie put a hand on his arm. While the minstrel was talking, memories went through Sophie's head: when she first meet the witch of the waste, when Turnip head lead her to Howl's castle.

"I know you from a long time ago, don't I?" Sophie said as she left Sorhab's side. For some reason, she felt drawn to him.

"Did you really forget me that easily Sophie?" he asked her.

"I remember you, but I'm not quite sure about my feelings for you," Sophie said. She felt guilty, because her heart wanted to remember.

"It's okay if you don't remember, but I will help you remember, even if it takes forever," Howl said as he hugged her.

"Howl, hand her over!" Sorhab said, as he walked down the steps.

"Sophie has been kept a prisoner for too long!" Howl said as he put Sophie behind him.

"That's ironic for you to say Howl! How long did you use Sophie for?" Sorhab said as he threw a magic attack at Howl, who quickly reflected it

" I didn't use Sophie," he said as a huge dragon suddenly attacked Sorhab.

"Run!" Markl said, making both Sophie and Howl jump before running.

"Don't let them get away!" Sophie heard Sorhab say. Guards suddenly appeared before them.

"Sophie, stay back" Howl said as he protectively put Sophie behind him. He was going for a sword as the guards ran towards him, when al four fell at Howl's feet, stunned. Turnip stood over the guards, smiling.

"You didn't think I was going to leave all the fun to you Howl, did you?" Turnip asked

"Turnip," Howl murmured as he reflected an attack from Sorhab without turning around to look at him.

"Sorhab, I can see why Madam Suliman…." But the rest of the words died at his lips when he saw Sophie. She looked pale and seemed to be in pain.

"Sophie!" When Sorhab tried to get closer to Sophie, he found a sword pointed at him, Markl at the other end, while Howl ran towards Sophie.

"Stay away from Sophie! Why are you acting so surprised? Wasn't you who poisoned her?" Turnip said. At the corner of his eye, he saw the maiden from yesterday run towards Sophie, while Howl was arguing with Sorhab. All of a sudden, a silver object flashed in front of Sophie.

"Sophie!" Turnip yelled as he ran towards Sophie. He did not have to worry about Soraya, because Sorhab was striding towards her in a menacingly way. But Turnip stopped in his tracks as soon as he saw what happened. Howl was in the floor, bleeding. He had taken the stabbing for Sophie.

"Howl!" Sophie yelled as she tired to get close to Howl. However, Sorhab pushed her out of the way. Sophie was not going to get so easily pushed around though. Pushing past Sorhab, she kneeled at Howl's side.

"Are you okay?" she asked, feeling tears come from her eyes.

"As long as you're safe, I'm okay" Howl said, smiling weakly at her.

"Why did you do that? Jump in front of the dagger for me?" she asked as she put his head on her lap.

"Because I could never forgive myself if you got hurt before my eyes. And because I love you," he said as he closed his eyes.

"Howl, open your eyes!" She yelled, the tears falling now. All of a sudden, Turnip was standing right besides her. Without saying a word, he picked up Howl, struggling a little bit.

"Let's leave while the maid's being yelled at," he murmured to her. ' I am glad she's okay, but what are we going to do about Howl?' Turnip thought. The minute he looked up, he saw Markl beckoning to them from behind a secret passage. Turnip nudge to Sophie, and they quickly walked over. Luckily, Sorhab was too busy yelling at Soraya to notice their departure. All of a sudden, someone in the audience yelled, "The bride's leaving!"

"Go!" Sophie was pushed again, this time into a dark tunnel. The only light source came from the open door, which was gone the minute Markl shut the door behind Turnip.

"Quicken your step, Sophie and Markl," Turnip gasped. "We can't dawdle in here for long."

"What about Master Howl?" Markl asked.

"Right here. Nevertheless, Markl, you sure this place is safe? I mean, does that idiot Sorhab know about this plac?."

"He doesn't know" Calcifer said. Everyone jumped at hearing him. He had been quiet.

"And besides," he added. "I have magic. Turnip, watch how you carry Howl."

"I want to see you try," Turnip murmured.

"Sophie, are you okay?" Calcifer said. He pretended not to hear Turnip.

"I'm okay," She gasped. She could feel the poison within her body again, bringing pain as well. All of a sudden, the floor gave away.

"Calcifer..how?"

"A long time ago, you gave me something of yours. Only a little is left, but I will carry you until we are out of here. The only one I am worried about is Howl. He would die for you."

"Don't say things like that." Turnip said as they continued to walk into the dark tunnel, Sophie wondering what would happen to all of them.

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