Chapter 6

Bow

He couldn't feel anything.

He was completely and utterly numb as he and Entrapta made their way back home.

Without Adora.

He shook his head. "Bow?"Entrapta asked hesitantly. "W..What are we going to tell the others?" "I don't know Entrapta."Bow answered,wishing that he had an answer for her. Entrapta nodded and they remained silent the rest of the way. What am I going to tell the others Bow thought. I want to get back Adora but not if everyone else has to die.

The black soon faded to the bright glow of morning before they finally reached the village. At long last Bow thought to himself. Exhaustion was weighing down on him and he barely was able to stay on the horse. He heard the cries of "Bow! Entrapta!" and "They're back!" as he headed towards Glimmer's house. It soon appeared into view and he saw both Glimmer and Angella at the front of the house. "Bow! Entrapta!"Glimmer shouted happily as she waved to them. Bow stopped the horse and got off and tried to walked over to them but exhaustion had taken its toll and he collapsed onto the ground. "Bow!"he heard Glimmer and tried to tell her that he was ok but his eyes closed and darkness took him.

"Yes,he is quite alright. I need you all to leave so I can get to work."

The loud voices stirred him awake. His eyes fluttered open. An elderly lady was hunching over a table with a bowl. "Hello?"he called his voice cracking. The lady turned to him. She was elderly with a wrinkled face but her wide smile gave her a youthful energy. "Ah,you're awake."she said,clasping her hands together. "I've been asleep?"Bow asked. "Yes,for quite some time too dear." She drained the water from the towel then walked over to him and lightly dabbed it on his forehead. Bow sighed softly at the cold,damp cloth touched his forehead. "It seemed you and that girl needed a good rest."the lady replied.

At first Bow didn't understand what the lady meant by that girl. Then he remembered Entrapta. "Entrapta! How is she?"he asked. "She is fine. You and her were asleep for three hours now."she answered,walking back to the table. Bow opened his mouth to ask another question but heard hurrying footsteps and saw Glimmer appear at the doorway. "Bow!"she cried,dashing forward and hugging him tightly. "Hey,hey. I'm ok see."he said softly. "I thought I lost you."she whispered. "And we're glad you're back safely." Bow looked up to see Angella enter the room alongside his two dads. "Son!"they cried in unison as they both ran and hugged him tightly.

"Can't breath."Bow choked out. "Sorry,sorry."Goerge said as they untangled their arms from around him. "Are you ok,son?Lance asked him. "He is fine sirs,"the lady answered for him. "He has no physical wounds,just tired." Lance nodded and turned back to him. "We're just glad to have you back safely."he said. "Thanks dad."Bow said. "Bow," He turned his head to see Angella looking at him with a concerned expression.

"Where is Adora? We had asked Entrapta but she told us to ask you." Bow froze as his mind tried to think of something.

I don't want to lie to them but I can't risk them dying either! "Bow?"Angella said anxiousness and concern clearly written on her face. Bow closed his eyes. I'm sorry Adora he said silently as he opened his eyes and looked at them. "Adora...is dead."he said. "D-d-dead?!"Glimmer sputtered. "How?!" Forgive me. "On our way to the science fair,Entrapta and I got lost and took shelter in an old castle. Adora found us about an hour afterward and came to take us back when an...animal attacked her. Entrapta and I managed to escape but Adora didn't make it."

He slowly turned his back to look at them. Both his dads were looking at him in shock as both Glimmer and Angella faces were frozen in horror. "No…"Glimmer said hoarsely,tears falling down her face. "She can't...Bow tell me this is a joke!"she cried.

It's not a joke but it is a lie.

"It's not a joke Glimmer,"Bow told her softly. "I'm sorry." Glimmer was cupping her hands around her head and was shaking slightly. "No,no,no! I won't believe this! I won't!"she yelled then turned and ran out of the room. "Glimmer!"Angella called as she ran after her. The room fell into a somber quietness and Bow knew it was all his fault. I had to do it to keep them safe. I had to do it. Didn't I?

Adora

The loud rumble of her stomach forced her body to wake up. She lifted her head up and let out a loud yawn,stretching her stiff limbs. Rubbing the sleep out her eyes,she looked around in the room. Where am I she thought silently.

For a split second,she thought she was at home but then the memories of Bow and Entrapta in the cell,meeting Catra,the deal she and her made and her new living arrangement rushed at her and her bit of happiness instantly faded. At the very least,Bow and Entrapta are back home and happy she told herself,feeling slightly better. She considered just laying her head down and going back to sleep but her stomach growled loudly,signalling that she needed food.

I guess I should find something to eat.

She got out of the bed and walked out the room. The hallway was quiet almost nerve racking so. Maybe Catra isn't here she thought. Maybe I'll be able to escape. But Catra's threat echoed in her head and her good mood instantly dimmed. No,I can't do that. I need to keep the others safe even if it means I lose my freedom. She sighed heavily and continued making her way to the kitchen. It was when she reached the staircase,she realised that she didn't know where the kitchen was. She mentally kicked herself while facepalming.

Now she was down to two options: Look for Catra to get directions or wander around and hope she found the kitchen. While she didn't want to go to Catra she didn't want to wander around the castle and accidentally end up somewhere she wasn't allowed to be. Before she could make a decision,she heard the deep,rumbling voice of Catra. "Trying to escape already?"

She turned to see Catra slowly appear out the dark hall on the left side of the central staircase. "No,no!"Adora said hastily,not wanting her to get the wrong idea. "I'm just looking for the kitchen." Catra narrowed her eyes at her suspiciously,most likely not believing a word she had said which,Adora admitted,would make sense,before she turned around and said,"Follow me," before walking off. Adora followed after her,keeping a good distance from her just in case,as the two fell into a tense silence.

I'm honestly surprised that she didn't just kill me right from the start Adora thought as she stared at Catra's back. It would have made things easier for her.

"Getting comfy in your new home?"Catra suddenly asked,making her jump in fright. "What?"she asked. "I said,are you getting comfy in your new home?"she repeated,a slight growl accompanying the words. Of course I'm not! You took me away from my real home she thought to herself but didn't dare to say that to her. "Don't worry,your silence speaks for itself. Though I suggest that you get used to it since this is your new home now."she said. I know that but that doesn't mean I'll ever accept this as my home she thought defiantly. "Anyway,we're here."she said,stopping so abruptly that Adora nearly bumped into her,then stepped to the side to show the kitchen.

It was beyond messy.

Broken plates and pieces of glass were scattered across the floor,layers of dust covered every surface and there were even cobwebs. "This...is your kitchen?"Adora asked,trying but failing to keep the disgust out of her voice. "Yeah."Catra said simply. "I didn't think that anyone kept such a dirty kitchen."Adora mumbled under her breath. "What are you,some pampered princess?"Catra asked her. "I am not a pampered princess!"Adora exclaimed,annoyed by her statement. "Then unless you're gonna clean this kitchen up I suggest you get used to it."Catra growled,her tail flicking side to side as she bared her fangs a little. Taking the hint,Adora hurriedly changed the subject. "What are my options for breakfast?"she asked. "Well I got raw meat."Catra replied. Adora's stomach churned violently as she quickly used her hand to cover her mouth. Catra chuckled. "Relax. I know you humans can't eat raw meat. Your options at the moment are porridge,cereal and bread."

Making sure she wasn't going to throw up,she removed her hand from her mouth and said,"I think I'll just take some bread." "Then get it yourself."Catra grumbled before turning around and walking out the kitchen. Rude much Adora thought. She looked through the cabinets,managing to find a plate that wasn't broken,a loaf of bread. She looked back at the dust covered table and decided it was best to just eat in her room.

I don't know how long I can live like this along with being near Catra she thought as she walked back to her room with the plate and bread in her hand. Angella always told me that I often bit more than I could chew and it seems she was right. Since now I am the little more than a mouse that wandered straight into the lion's den.

Author's note: Woah,finally got this chapter out. I know it might be a little dry and uneventful as I was in a semi writer's block while doing this chapter. Also,updates will be slower as of tomorrow since I start school. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and stay safe!