BitterMint
Chapter 5
Author Notes: Here we go. I've ignored uploading this series for far too long. I got my excuses, but i'm sure you don't want to hear them lol. So it is time to kick this story into overdrive. I do not own Cinderella Phenomenon.
3rd P.O.V
Another sneeze escapes her mouth as Pepper shivers against Fritz's shoulder. Though he couldn't hear any sound, he certainly felt the movement as he readjusted her. "I knew I should've kept you home. It's too cold out here for you." It most certainly was not.
She was warm enough thank you very much. No, she's sneezing because of the pollen and the fact that he dumped her into a bucket of COLD WATER. No matter how carefully you wash the wounds or dry off a rabbit, putting one in cold water is not only torture, but fatal.
It was a good thing she was simply cursed. "Remind me to have Lucette teach you on how to properly care for animals you dummy." With a silent sigh she nestles more comfortably on his shoulder, feeling absolutely drained.
Even though she hasn't really done anything, she was so tired. Her injuries throbbed, the bandages though were properly tight on her frame, still felt uncomfortable, the damn bath, and...well she's been out here for hours looking for that familiar, striking head full of red and nothing.
It didn't help that people flooded the streets(especially earlier) making it all the harder for Pepper to stay on Fritz's shoulder. He was tall, and in general doing his best to keep her as comfortable as possible, but these people were rude as hell!
Didn't their parents teach them to watch where they're going? Let alone apologize when accidently smacking into someone, causing the victim's temporary furry companion to nearly fall? No? Well just give them five minutes with Pepper...she was ready to teach somebody a lesson!
Hell have no fury like a rabbit scorned, and fury she most certainly had. Ready to take it out on the next irritating mortal that bumped them. "Maybe it's about time we head back." He gently rubbed his fingers against her ears as she slumped further into her boney resting spot.
"We still haven't found her." Where was Lucette? They should've found her by now. Yet she was nowhere to be seen. With the two of them, it should've been much easier to catch sight of the missing princess, yet nothing.
Did Delora lie? Pepper didn't think so. As annoying as the raven haired witch was, she had no real reason to when they fought each other. And there really wasn't anywhere else she could've transported her without using a huge spell. Which she couldn't have done with how quick the spell was cast.
The bigger, more powerful the spell, the longer it took to prepare, basic magic 101...Lucette had to have been transported close by, curse or not. And this is the only other place she could be since Delora said she wasn't in the palace.
Honestly this was very frustrating, especially now that the sun has gone down. It's been literally hours of them walking. Though Fritz hasn't complained or anything, his feet had to be killing him. Knights may be tough but having to run around looking for one girl in a large town full of constantly moving people...
Well it'd be a challenge for anyone. But then Just as he was about turn around, shifting directions back towards his home, Pepper saw something. From the corner of her eye there was movement. "?" Turning her head she sees three silhouettes running towards the more emptier streets.
If she were in her normal form, it would be a bit harder to see in the dim lighting, but her vision in general was good so long as there was some form of light. "No..." Sure enough, there was a flash of red.
"Lucette!" Two men were chasing her...oh hell no. "Pepp-ack!" She couldn't afford to wait for Fritz, if she had any hope of catching up she had to move now. "Come on...please work." The moment her little paws touched the ground she casted a speed spell on herself.
Thankfully it fell under the small list of weaker spells, meaning it was fast to cast and get the results she wanted without passing out right then and there. "Whoa!" It was a shame that Pepper couldn't afford to turn around and see the look on Fritz's face right now.
Watching a mummified bunny rabbit rushing down the streets like lightning probably made him have the funniest of facial expressions. But no matter how amused that potentially could be...Pepper couldn't afford to lose focus.
Dressed in rags and running for her life, her sister needed her. So she raced ahead, ignoring the pains that coursed through her body. Just in time to catch the two bastards corner the young princess into a wall with a little boy trying to protect her.
Attacking girls AND children? No sir, these two were going to pay. "Get the hell away from them!" She dug her paws into the ground before taking a huge leap. "W-what the!?" Her target being the raven haired male with the knife. "Ahh!" He was the closest one. So it sucked to be him.
Pepper showed no mercy, all of her aggravations were unleashed in full force as she bit and clawed wherever she could reach. "Get it off! Get it off!" These weren't little nibbles or scratches, no. She was drawing blood and taking great satisfaction in it.
"Hold still man!" Oh they could try and pry her off. But it wouldn't get them far because the moment hands tried reaching she leaped, going for a different area. "Gahhh!" And they could try stabbing her, but again it didn't work.
If anything they stabbed her victim. "Oww! Little rat!" She was a rabbit thank you. But if it meant getting these ruffians away from Lucette she'll let them call her what they wished. Of course that meant she just had to bite harder. "GraahhHHH!"
With how hard the guy was screaming there would no doubt be people coming. They would see them attacking a defenseless girl and come to their aid, regardless if they recognize her at the crown princess.
"What's going on-Princess!" Like the knight in shining(ok maybe not shining considering his uniform had no metal) he is, Fritz arrived. "My my aren't you naughty boys out passed your bedtime." And apparently some crimson haired noble?
At this point she didn't care so long as they get rid of these thugs. "Get-off you pest!" Much to Pepper's shock and dismay, her target was able to finally throw her off. "Oof!" And it was Not a graceful landing as she smashed into the ground. "Pepper!"
A silent groan escapes her as she could feel her fur soak with her blood. "There goes the closed wounds..." Her entire body hurt, and the exhaustion she felt multiplied tenfold from her little stunt just now.
"Oh Pepper." But that didn't matter as soft hands cradled her. "Thank goodness you're safe Lucette." She finally found her. "What were you thinking doing something so dangerous?" Tears dribbled from those already puffy, red-rimmed golden eyes.
It's been a nightmare of a day for both of them. "I really wasn't. All I saw was a bunch of bastards that needed a good biting." Lucette manages a smile as she stands up, gently rubbing the top of Pepper's head.
The only spot that wasn't red or hurting. "Princess, are you alright?" Lucette found herself startled as Fritz arrives. "Fritz? You-you recognize me?" Pepper was so tempted to sleep, she was so tired.
Yet she felt the girl tremble...she couldn't afford to rest yet...not yet "He found and cared for me Lucette. He's been looking for you since you vanished." Those gold eyes glance between her and the soldier.
"Pepper?" She was trying her hardest to stay awake. But it was too much. "Oh no. No stay awake Pepper!" Without even meaning to, her eyes closed. Bringing her to the depths of darkness.
Peppermint: We're almost there! Just a little more Cocua.
?: There they are! After the witches!
Cocua: Oh no...
Peppermint: How did they find us so quickly!? Keep running Cocua!
Cocua: Mint? What are you-
Peppermint: Don't worry about me. Get your ass to the border.
Cocua: I'm not leaving you here!
Peppermint: And I'm not letting you get burned to death by these bastards. Stop wasting time and just go! Ahh!
Cocua: Mint!
?: Well what do we have here? Two little witches thinking they can run from us? Get them boys.
to be continued
Author Notes: Did I mention I love torturing characters? Personally speaking, playing this game really ripped my heart out, and made me want to take out my heartbreak on my stories lol. Sorry Pepper~
But next time we will see Pepper wake up and...well, she'll be with Lucette and the others so chaos will ensue. Again, that's next time. Guys thank you all so much for reading. If you like it, please feel free to fav/follow/review as it would mean a crap ton to me. Tchao for now
