The Unicorn's Plight

Chapter 5

The mare and stallion galloped with all their speed. Soon, Ashley pulled back on the mare's mane to say whoa. They were at the forest's edge. Ashley dismounted and slowly made her way out of the bushes and to the gates of Xinca.

Her hair was down, her eyes were in slits. Ashley was very pissed off. The guards at the door didn't let her pass. "Sorry sweetie, we have orders to take you to his Majesty," said one of the guards.

"I'm sorry too," said Ashley. "For what?" asked the other guard. Ashley grabbed his sword and sliced his throat and did the same to the other one. "For that," said Ashley as she walked passed the 2 bodies.

"She crossed the line," said Dar as he and Tao watched from the forest. "I'm going in after her," said Dar. Before Tao could retaliate, Dar was out of sight.

Ashley held a bloodstained sword in her hand as she walked to the palace. Every townsfolk saw her and backed off, knowing not to get in her way.

Ashley was full of rage now. She had taken a human life and she didn't even care. She saw another guard with his sword raised aiming for her. "Die girl!" he screamed as he tried cutting her head off.

Ashley ducked the death blow and cut the guard across the stomach. "Whatever," said Ashley as she ran to the palace, now covered with his blood. "ZAD!" she screamed.

King Zad came out looking mad. "Is it true what I've heard? You killed 3 of my guards?" he asked approaching her. Ashley death glared him. "You mean those insects? Yeah I did," said Ashley.

"Hmm...you have skills little one," said Zad looking at her up and down. "Never judge a book by its cover," said Ashley as she smiled.

"I shouldn't have," came a voice from behind Ashley. Ashley rolled her eyes. "Leave Dar. I'm not in the mood," she said not looking behind her.

"The unicorns didn't want you to kill for them. They wanted your help," said Dar trying to calm the girl down. Ashley forgot about that part. Her eyes began to fill with tears. "How am I to repent?" she whispered as she dropped her sword. She turned to look at Dar. "IF I don't succeed, I can't go home," cried Ashley.

Zad saw his opportunity. He grabbed Ashley's fallen sword then grabbed her around the neck. Ashley squealed in fright. "Hey!" screamed Ashley.

"You let your guard down," said Zad in his ear. Ashley couldn't even put up a fight. Zad was too strong for her. "Now Beastmaster, here's the new deal, you bring me the 2 last unicorns alive and you will get your girlfriend back. If not, well remember what happened to Kira," said Zad as he dragged Ashley inside.

Dar, Ashley knew, was pissed. Ashley found herself being thrown onto Zad's bed. "You perverted old man!" screamed Ashley as she got off the bed.

"Now, now, that's no way for a princess of Xinca to speak. "I'd rather die than be your princess!" yelled Ashley. "That can be arranged!" said Zad. Ashley made a break for the door, but a guard caught her in his arms.

"Loose something Zad?" he asked. "Shut up!" yelled Zad as he grabbed Ashley back. Zad led her back to the bed and slapped her repeatedly until she was nothing but a whore on the floor. "Think about my offer," said Zad as he left the room.

Ashley continued to breathe, but it hurt so much. Ashley thoughts went back to the unicorns. She had to help them. She took out her cell phone and looked at the picture she had taken the previous night.

Slowly Ashley got up. She looked around the room. It was definitely fit for a king. Her eyes landed on some small utensils and food. She wasn't hungry, so she let her eyes wander still. A few candles. Something was lying near the candles.

Ashley went over and saw what it was. It was the alicorn. Ashley gasped in total shock. Her hands touched it over an over again. It was so soft.

"I've got it, now how do I get out of here?" she whispered. "Ashley," she heard someone whispering. Ashley followed the whispers. She came to a draft. She looked up and saw DAR. "Perfect timing, I got the alicorn now lets get the hell out of here," said Ashley in a low voice.

Dar helped her out and they quietly made their way to the forest. Dar pulled Ashley aside. "Don't expect me to save you again," said Dar. "I got the alicorn back so don't worry," said Ashley not looking into Dar's face.

"Let's get that alicorn back where it belongs," said Dar. "Sounds good to me," said Ashley.