Thoughts
"Todd?" "Yes Annie?""Why is it so dark here?"
"I don't know kiddo."
"Its kinda scary." Annie hid behind him as an owl flew overhead. Annie's hair was wet and she was wrapped in a towel. Todd sighed and picked up the shivering girl and held her freezing body close to his warm one, just like he had done with the other children. Annie buried her face in the crook of Todd's neck, and closed her eyes. Todd kept walking. This was normal, in a few days… or tomorrow Annie would have to choose to either have buttons sewn into her eyes or… Todd shudder at the other option. The witch would butter up Annie so she would say yes. Shed say it wouldn't hurt, having the buttons sewn in. That was a LIE. Todd didn't remember much about when he choose. Only a faint memory that involved pain, and screaming. No it was better not to think about it. Annie would have the buttons sewn into her pretty blue eyes, she would stay here and then Todd would start acting… weird. He would prObLeY end up hurting her, to which he would un doubtly feel no remorse for. She would become a little brat just like the other children, and would soon become a midnight snack for the witch.
He'd hated those kids. Wanting more then they could chew. That one boy who wanted a little sister… Worst experience of his life!
He looked down at the little girl sleeping in his arms. She was kinda different. Unlike the others. The only thing she seemed to want was Todd himself. Not the food. Not the games… but Todd. She must really miss her brother.
Todd had the sudden odd desire to take her away from this. From everything. It would be easy. Just walk through the door into the real world with her and just leave. Oh right… his button eyes. He sighed and looked down at the black cat that had been following him for a while.
"You know Todd you could just make sure she cant come back."
"Ya. I know but it doesn't work that way does it?" Todd grumbled.
"You could hide the key." The cat said slyly.
"She would find it. now, scat. if SHE sees you your going to be turned into stew." The cat hissed and scampered away. Terrific now the only friend in this world was mad at him.
Todd went into the drawing room and opend the door. He walked through the long narrow corridor,. out the other door, climbed the old creaky stair case, and went into Annie's room. He tucked her into bed and looked up. He'd never looked at himself in this world, although he'd been here many times before. Todd sighed. He couldn't stay here for long. He knew what would happen. If he did.