DAO: Remember Me
This is a very short chapter, but I felt it was important to get out as soon as I could. Again, I'd love some feedback. :)
CH. 3 Friends
The shed's door creaked loudly, causing the elf to stir. For a second she forgot where she was and jumped when she noticed the unfamiliar scenery. She jumped again when a disgruntled, "Hey!" sounded at the doorway. Violet turned her head quickly and saw a little boy standing there. From the moon's light she could see his short golden hair gleaming. Just as quickly, she noticed his flat ears and recoiled nervously.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?" he asked sternly. She brought her knees to her chest and stared at him. "Can you talk?" he continued, steadily coming closer. She blinked. "Do you speak Fereldan?" he asked slower. She blinked and nodded twice.
Suddenly, her stomach gurgled and growled. She wrapped her arms around it, as if trying to quiet it. It was too late though, the little boy heard it. "You're hungry…" he said, looking at her arms clasping her waist. He looked back at the elf's face. It was dirty and her hair slightly matted.
"Where are your parents? Aren't they feeding you?" The girl shook her head and started to cry. The boy frowned. "Wait here," he said, and left the shed.
Violet sat anxiously. She didn't know what the boy would do, but she didn't want to go outside. So, she sat and waited for him to return. When the boy arrived, the shed filled with a familiar aroma and her mouth started watering. He pulled out a hunk of cheese and stretched his arm out to her. "Here," he said. She started to move hesitantly. He wiggled it encouragingly. She finally took it from him and began to munch on it hungrily.
The boy chuckled. "You know, you look like a rabbit when you eat. Especially with those ears," he said, pointing to them. She smiled meekly as she chewed. "You know… if you don't tell me your name, I'm going to call you Rabbit from now on," he jested. Violet frowned and shook her head. "No? Then tell me your name." She looked down shyly. "It's not that hard, you know. My name's Alistair. See? Your turn."
She swallowed. "… Ali-star?" she said, attempting to say his name.
"No, Ali-stair. Er, er!" he corrected.
"Ali…starrr…" she tried again.
He sighed. "Close enough. Now what's yours?"
She bit her lip nervously. "…Violet."
"Violet," he repeated.
"Um… tanks for the cheese. It's yummy…" she said and commenced nibbling.
"It's okay. I'll take care of you now," he told her proudly. "You can sleep here and I'll bring you food."
"…Why?" she asked. She was genuinely curious why a human would want to help her.
"Because you're my pet now," he smiled mischievously. "My pet rabbit."
"I'm not a rabbit!" Violet whined. The boy laughed.
"I'm kidding. You're my friend. That's why."
"You're my… friend?"
"Yep." He nodded.
"…But… I'm an elf," she frowned.
"So? I like elves. I think your ears are fun." He wiggled the tips of his ears with his fingers. "I want ears like you. My ears are boring."
Then, in what seemed like ages, the little girl laughed.