Mimi's POV
As we walked out the city gates I knew there was no turning back now. As I trailed behind I looked back to see the people of the city watching us take out leave maybe forever. I knew they were hoping, praying that we would make it in time, in one piece, that we would be safe from Aslan and the darkness. I gave them a tiny reassuring wave. And caught up with the others. I rode by Sora's side in silence the only sound of the steady pounds of the horses hooves hitting the ground. We were soon out of sight of Rivendel, out of sight from our friends and family.
I looked down to the light and picked it up. The light was dimming. The forces of the darkness were getting stronger. Aslan's army was getting bigger.
We then came across a forest with two paths.
"We go right." Told Jared.
"Be on your guard who knows what's hiding in these trees." Told Justin.
They all rode on into the dark eerie forest.
"This place gives me the creeps." I said.
"I know what you mean." Replied Sora.
We rode on for a couple of minutes in silence just looking at nothing in particular.
"Sora do you think we'll ever go to war?" I asked.
"I really don't know. But we might. Aslan does know the last piece of light has been found. He already sent his army out looking for it. He won't rest till he finds it and destroys it. But we wont let him do that. We'll do what ever it takes to not let that happen." Told Sora. I nodded my head in agreement.
"The only thing is." Continued Sora. "The one person we need the most to guide us has run away from his responsibilities… the king. I just can believe he would just run away like that! The nerve of him. If he really cared for Amethyst he would be here right now protecting his kingdom. But instead he goes off into hiding, some king." Said Sora disgustedly. I looked down in sadness.
"He must have had a good reason to run away from us." I told standing up for our king even though I know Sora was right.
"No Mimi. He's a traitor to his own kingdom a traitor to his people." Spat Sora.
No time in my life have I ever seen Sora speak with so much hate, and sound so mean. I've always known her as a gentle, sweet, caring, non-judging person. It really took me by surprise.
"I guess your right Sora." I said quietly.
Another wave of silence washed over the group. As we walked deeper into the forest it got darker with each step.
We then came to a halt. I looked up to the others to see what was going on. "I heard something." Told Justin quietly. Then the light started to glow brightly, shining uncontrollably. Just then an arrow soared right through Justin's shirt shoulder causing him to fall off his horse. "It's an ambush, get out of here now!" called Justin. Everyone got their horses to run away. Justin quickly pulled the arrow from his shirt, jumped on his horse and rode off to catch up with the others. He looked behind him to see no one there. He started to turn his head back around but something caught his attention something jumped out of the trees just a few feet from him. He kicked his horse to make it go faster.
He could see the rest of the group not that far from him now. He looked behind him to see a huge bear/wolf like animal, with a little ugly person riding it that looked like no human. Then Justin saw a lot more right behind him. At lest 11 all together.
Justin quickly caught up with the others he raced past everyone and got in the front to lead them. "Everyone follow me!" he called. He ran off the path into the forest that could lead us god knows where. I was the last one to follow everyone. We swerved past trees and dogged branches. I looked behind to see the army of Aslan right behind us. I turned back around and I could see Sora in front of me fading away. I'm falling behind! I thought nervously. I looked back behind me to see nothing chasing us anymore. When I turned back around my eyes went huge. I cried out as I got hit right above my chest falling to the ground with a loud thump. That really knocked the air out of me.
I laid there gasping for air. Squirming in pain. I finally got my breath back. I took in a big gulp of air. I stood up painfully. My chest felt like it was on fire. There was probably going to be a big nasty bruise there now. I then heard a snap around me. I looked around… but nothing. I started running. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I looked behind me to see them. I knew there was no way I could out run them, but I had to try after all I did have the light with me. I looked back again but this time I didn't see them. Where did they go! I thought.
I stopped to catch my breath I turned around but I still didn't see anything. Then I felt a hand wrap it's self around my tiny waist and put the other hand across my mouth. I tried to scream and pull it's hands off of me but it was too strong. It pulled me into the trees and pulled me to the ground. I struggled under its grip. I finally got a good glimpse of him. He was a handsome young man about my age from what I could tell. He had sun blond hair and sapphire blue eyes.
He looked at me and shushed me. I frowned at him. No one shushes Mimi Tachikawa. He took his hand from my mouth. Immediately I started yelling at him. "How dare you touch me and shush me! do you…" Mimi was cut off from his hand going on her mouth again. I gave him the best glare I could give. I think I saw him flinch. Just then we heard running. Aslan's little army ran right past us without seeing us. I heard him sigh in relief. He then let go of me. "You really need to know when to keep your mouth shut. You could have gave away our cover." He said.
"I was doing just fine with out you! I can handle myself." I snapped as I stood up and started walking away. "Hey where are you going?" he asked as he grabbed my wrist. "And don't touch me!" I exclaimed as I yanked my hand away.
"Hey! I just saved your life, the least you could do is say thank you." He said with a frown.
"I never asked for your help! So leave me alone!"
I started to walk away but he grabbed me again.
"Leave me alone!" I yelled.
"Keep your voice down! They're still out there. They could come back anytime." He warned.
"Well you know what? I have to go find my horse now and I have to find my group that might still be in danger. So if you excuse me!" I told rudely.
"I understand that but could I at least know your name?" he asked calmly.
"No." I replied flatly.
He pressed his lips together in frustration, but calmed himself down.
"Well then I'll tell you my name. I am Yamato Ishida. But you can just call me Matt"
"Don't care." I said dully.
"Why are you being so rude? I just saved your life." Yamato cried with a frown.
"Fine Matt if I tell you my name will you leave me alone?" I asked impatiently.
When I looked at him I saw he wasn't even paying attention. He was staring at something. I followed his gaze to see him staring at my chest! Man did I get pissed!
"Keep your eyes to yourself you little pervert!" I screamed. And I cover myself.
Matt realizing what she meant. "No. No. No. It's not what you think. Your dress isn't revealing. It practically covers you up." Matt said. I dropped my jaw.
"So you were looking!" I cried. "You better run be for I beat you to a bloody pulp!" I yelled.
"NO! I was looking at your necklace It's the last piece of the light. I swear I wasn't looking at anything else! I was only looking at the light!" Matt cried.
I narrowed my eyes and eyed him suspiciously. I guess he was only looking at the light, after all it was by chest I can't blame him.
"Fine. Sorry I accused your of looking at my… well you know what I mean." I began to blush I hope he didn't see. But I have to admit he was handsome. "And thank you for saving me. My name is Mimi Tachikawa."
Matt had a tiny smile on his face.
"Well it's nice to meet you Mimi."
"Yeah don't flatter yourself. Now I just told you my name so you have to leave me alone now." I said as I started to walk away. Matt looked amused. That girl was really. Different. Matt ran up to her and gently grabbed her wrist again. "How about I help you look for your horse and group."
"You said you would leave me alone if I told you my name. And I did, now be gone." I said clearly annoyed as I pulled my hand back.
"But I can help you I'll…" Matt was cut off from an arrow flying threw his shoulder sleeve and soaring into a tree. Mimi looked alarmed thinking it was Aslan's army again. She looked behind her to see Sora, she had shot the arrow. The others coming up behind her. Justin rode up to the front, got off his horse and walked up to Matt. Sora got off her horse to and ran up to Mimi. They embraced each other.
"Are you alright!" Sora asked frantically.
"Yes, Sora. I'm fine." I replied.
"You scared me Mimi. I thought I'd never see you again!"
"Sora, really I'm fine."
"OK. I'm just so glad your alright!" she exclaimed.
Robby then walked up to Sora and I. He hugged me too.
"Are you OK?" he asked.
"Yes. I'm fine."
"Good. Now who is this person?" asked Robby as he eyes Matt.
Justin walked up to us. "Mimi this person claims to know you." Asked Justin.
"Well, I just met him. He saved my life and the light." I said.
Everyone looked at him suspiciously. Justin pulled the arrow out of the tree and walked back to his horse and got on. "Now that we have found you we must be moving on. We can't waist a minute longer." He said.
Everyone got on their horses. Except for Me.
"Mimi where's Lilly?" asked Sora. I shrugged.
Just then Lilly appeared from the trees. I patted her neck and got on. I looked over to Matt. He just stared at me. I broke our stare, turned Lilly around and started to ride away. Until some certain person came up to my side. I looked down with a frustrated face.
"What do you want now?"
"I was wondering if I could go with you guys?"
"No. For one it's not up to me. Second there aren't anymore horses." I said. Sora then rode up to us. "What's going on we need to go now?" She said to me. I was about to say something but Matt beat me to it.
"I was wondering if I could join you in returning the light to the Vale." He said to Sora.
"Well I don't know. I'll go ask Justin." Replied Sora. I looked alarmed. I was about to say something but it was to late. I sighed in frustration. Why couldn't this guy just leave me alone? I looked over to Sora and Justin. Justin looked at Matt and nodded his head yes that he could tag along.
"Wait we don't have anymore horses!" I cried.
"Maybe your could ride with Robby or Sora and he can ride on your horse." Suggested Justin.
"Fine with me." Added Robby and Sora.
"It's ok I'll ride with Mimi." Told Matt as he jumped in the back with me. I sighed. I saw Robby look at Matt suspiciously. Unsure if he should be riding with me. He then grabbed the reins from my hands.
"Hey!" I cried.
"What I need to hold something so I don't fall off. And if you fall off you'll just fall into my arms." He said.
"Fine what ever!" I growled.
"Ok know that we have that settled that we can be leaving now." Said Justin. Adrian walked over to Matt and me.
"So… Matt… right?" he asked. "Yeah Matt."
"Do you have and special abilities." Adrian asked.
"Uh yeah I'm good with a sword. I'm the best in my city."
"And what city did you come from?"
"I'm from Blue fountain." Told Matt.
"Interesting. I've never head of it."
Matt looked nerves. He was about to say something when Justin called to them that it was time to go now. Matt sighed in relief Adrian eyed Matt then rode off to the front with Justin. I could tell everyone was unsure of Matt. I really didn't know if I trusted also. But he did save me so he couldn't be all bad. We all walked in a single file line with Justin in the front leading us. Then Jerad, Robby, Sora then me and Matt then last Adrian. I looked up at him. God he was handsome. I looked back down as he looked at me. I hope I'll be able to control my feelings.
