I miss Altair so I'll make this one about him k.
Oh and writing an essay about suicidal giraffes sux!
Previously in Needle in the hay: "This time you won't have to protect us alone. This time I too will protect the ones dearest to us. I will help you support your weight brother, so it's ok to lean on me."
"We most likely will arrive there in a couple of hours Ela so hold on."
I gave a small sigh of relive we've been walking forever now. It was really hot. The wind smelled of dry sand. My feet felt as if they were about to fall off. Zeno offered to carry me but I didn't want to bother him. I turned my head back to see the 5 men lying on the ground unconscious. We ran into them earlier when they tried to take Demon away from us, (the name of Cathy's horse) and my brother ended up fighting with them. That was the 20yth time we ran into this kind of situation. Yesterday when I laid near the fire to rest a snake nearly bit me. When they said it was dangerous here they weren't kidding.
"Um Zeno do you know anything about are father." He turned to look to me.
"Why would you say that?"
"Eh, um well when I told you about it you didn't seem too surprised, so I thought maybe you new something. T-that's all." I gave a nervous laugh at his gaze.
"I see" He then turned his head back around. I want to ask him if he's an assassin too, just like Altair. He dresses like one too. He also is really good at fighting too. He really reminds me of Altair. A small blush creped on my face. What if Zeno knows Altair? I shook my head. Why am I thinking about him right now? I mean it's not like I like him or anything. The sudden image of us kissing popped into my head. By then my face was reader than tomato.
"Ela are you alright your face is red? Do you have a fever or something?"
"Ah n-no I'm fine hehe it's just its kind of hot out here." I felt the heat rush to my head and I felt a little dizzy and fell backwards.
"Hey Ela what's wrong! Ela!"
"Don't worry were almost there." Geez this was horrible. I didn't want to worry Zeno and he ends up carrying me. I feel like a child again.
"Um you can put me down now. I'm fine now really."
". . . If you're really fine I'll put you down."
"Really I'm fine I promise." He gently let me down. My feet hurt even though I was carried some of the way. I still was very tired though. Yet Zeno seems fine. I wonder how he does it.
"Ela?"
"Huh, oh what's wrong?"
"Were here . . ."
I walk forward some and looked around. The buildings were tall and there were a lot of people too. So many smells and sites. "Amazing this place is soo big. All my life I lived in a little town. I've never seen anything like this.
"Ahh this is soo cool."
"Ela focus, once we find father you'll be able to see whatever you want."
"Your right I have to stay focus. Come on we should find him right way." Just when I was about to search every inch of each corner Zeno grabbed my hand and pulled me back.
"I know I said we need to focus but you need to rest Ela it's no us in searching for father if you fall ill." I wanted to argue but my body was so tired that I wasn't going to argue.
"I suppose your right."
"Follow me." I did as I was told. I didn't want to get lost after all. There was a stable nearby so we left Demon there. I was a little exited but a little scared for some reason. We entered the city and Zeno lead me to a bench.
"Stay here I'll order some food for you. Then I'll find a place for us to stay. Wait here and don't move ok."
I watched as he disappeared into the crowed. I wonder how long he'll be. I lowered my head and gave a pout. It's no fair brother can go anywhere he likes yet I have to stay here like a child. It's no fair! Grabbed my head and kicked in frustration. When I stopped having my fit and calmed down I noticed people where staring at me. They were whispering stuff too. I scratch my head in embarrassment. I also had a huge blush across my face. Well this is the bad part about places like this, to many people.
"Excuse me ma'am the food you order is ready."
"Huh, oh thank you." I gently took the plate from her. Then she went back to whatever she was doing. I looked down at the plate of food. I really wasn't hungry but I should eat something. After all I didn't want to get sick or anything. If that happens the whole point of me coming here will be for nothing. I somehow managed to force it all down. Hopefully it won't give me an upset stomach. I stood up and stretched a little. I don't want to stay in this boring bench, but brother said to stay here. I don't want to get lost and cause more trouble for him. I gave a low sigh. I hate being useless.
"Assassin! Run everyone there's an assassin he killed that man." I gasped at the man's comment. Assassin, Zeno what are you doing? You can be doing things like this, not now. I ran towards where the commotion was coming from. I pushed my way through the crowed almost falling in the process. There were cries heard from every direction. Children stumbled to get way, cries from frightened woman, and angry cries from men. All this chaos and this panic caused by a single assassin.
(Every step you take will illuminate a path. When you chose the path that you'll take, you will not be able to go back. So chose carefully girl.)
I stopped dead in my tracks. A cold sweat ran down my face. That voice, it's the same from before. Where is it coming from? I looked around to see if I could find the source of the voice. No one, but then who? Just then a small girl ran into me.
"S-sorry..." She said with a frightened voice. I helped her up and she started to run away again. Brother just what did you do? I stood up and was about to run toward the screams when a white flash appeared in front of me. It took me by surprise and made me fall back on my bottom. I flinched in pain.
"Ela..." My eyes suddenly shot open. I quickly looked up. It was…Altair! Altair, he was standing in front of me. Immediately my heart began to pound. My cheeks flushed and I stood up quickly and wrapped my arms around his neck. He turned tensed when I hugged him. I was so happy to see him. I couldn't contain my joy. When I looked up to see his face I noticed that his face was really lose to mine. My heart was racing now my face was all different shades of red. I could feel his breath on me. Suddenly the image of us kissing came to my mind. I quickly jumped back and backed up.
"I-I'm s-sorry!" I put my hands on my face. I was so embarrassed.
"Ela…" He grabbed my hand a moved them away from my face.
"Follow me." He was holding my hand and leading me away from the crowed.
"Where are we going?"
"Some where were we won't draw any attention to us."
"But i-
"There the assassin is there get him!" Altair kneeled down on the grown.
"Get on" He was going to carry me?
"I ca-
"Hurry!" I quickly did what I was told. He instantly jumped on one of the roof tops. The wind hit my face hard. It hurt so I ducked my head on the back of Altair's back. I hope he doesn't get hurt again because of me. I felt us go down into the grown. He gently paced me down.
"Stay here and don't move."
"Quickly men find that assassin!" The sound of footsteps drew closer. I heard Altair curse under his breath. I have to help somehow. Altair did enough for me already I have to do something for him. I stood up on my tippy toes. Then grave to hood of his robe and pulled him towards me. Heat quickly rushed towards my face. I was kissing him! I shut my eyes closed because I was too embarrassed to his eyes. I felt him relax and loosely wrap a hand around my waist. His lips where soft and warm. The kiss was so genital and carful. He was being so carful it was as if he were afraid I was going to break or something. I felt hot as the kiss deepened. The sound of footsteps passed us. I could hear voices but I couldn't make out what they were saying. I was too lost in his lips. Another minute passed and he pulled away. My eyes were still closed and my lips were slightly parted. I opened my eyes and blinked a couple of times.
"I-I I-I'm ah thought m-maybe that they wouldn't bother use if w-we k-kissed. I-I'm sorry." I couldn't get the sentences out of my mouth. I could stop shaking either. What was he going to think of me now? I panicked and did the only thing I could think of. I could feel tears build up. He lifted his hand and gently stoked my cheek.
"It's ok Ela you did what was best. If it weren't for you we both been in trouble,." He wasn't mad. I began to cry.
"I thought you were going to be mad." He placed his hand on the top of my head.
"…"
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Me: Well I'm sure satisfied with that (puts hand on hips proudly)
Altair: . . .
Me: what?
Ela: D-don't you think that was t-too much. O/O
Me: Ahhhh no, what about you Altair.
Altair: . . .
Me: -_- I'll take that as a no! ^.^
Altair: (walks away)
Me: What's eaten him?
Ela: (blushes) please review and comment.
