Runaway Love
Quiz answer: Mandy:D
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I haven't gotten very many reviews yet, but you can't expect that after my story being up for one day. Well anyway I'm writing again because it seems I have nothing else in my life to live on... Sniffle, sniffle.
Disclaimer: Don't own the characters. You wouldn't even be reading this if Gail Carson Levine hadn't written the book (probably).
Chapter 2: To Be Or Not To Be
Char was outside? How could he track me that fast? I quickly put my magic book in the bag again, and took it with me as I bolted to the kitchen where Eric was still eating his fill. As I entered the kitchen, I thought Char had left because I heard no noise outside. Too bad it was too good to be true. I heard a knock on the door.
"Eric!" My voice was barely above a whisper in fear. "Please... Do you have a back door? I can't see the person outside the door. He made trouble for me once, and I do not wish to see him again." I looked to the floor as a blush began to creep up the back of my neck.
"We don't have a back door, but we do have a window. You're slim enough to fit through it. With some help from me of course." He gave a sly grin to me.
"Okay, that will work!" I gestured for him to lead the way and he did. We walked down the short, yellowed hallway to the tin bath. Of course! I happened to look out that window yesterday while I was bathing!
"Hurry! Ma will be opening the door any second!" Eric quickly flipped the tin bath over, with no difficulty. He helped me step on top of it, placing his hand on my elbow, carefully pushing me out the window. To my surprise, he jumped out of the window, shutting it as tightly as he could behind him.
In a whispered tone, I angrily said," What do you think you're doing? Maria will notice you're missing!" I turned away, walking into the woods. Eric followed me, like a long-lost puppy.
"The lady, shall not wonder the wilderness alone. I know where the next town is, and can help you through the forest. Before we left I grabbed my fairy trifle, which has some blankets, money, and some food. The food will get us through to the next town." He looked at me, and then looked away.
I questioned myself how he could have gotten his fairy trifle when I had been following him the whole time in the house. I didn't have too long to ponder though, because I heard voices coming out of the forest. Eric pushed me forward, trying to hurry me up, while pulling out an insanely small bag. Out of the bag he pulled a cloak out, and then said," Cold?" He threw the cloak over me.
In the distance behind us we heard a knight saying," Did you hear that? I heard a voice in the woods!" Shuffling feet came up behind us, quickly over-taking us. Char stood there with his three knights, Sir Bertram, Aubrey, and Stephan. All of them would recognize me.
"Sir? Have you seen a young maiden around here? I heard she was staying at the house behind us, but disappeared this morning." Char had worry lines all along his face, making him look older. A piece of curly hair fell down across his forehead...
Wait... They didn't even acknowledge me? How could they not see me? I was right in front of them!
"No, she escaped from our house this morning. As of right now, I'm going searching for her. She sure was a beauty. Too obedient for my liking though." Eric smiled as he saw Char blush, then his face change into an angry expression.
"Ella isn't too obedient! She's perfect..." Char turned the other way to conceal his anger. To his guards he said," Move out. We will search for her without this young man's help." He turned back to Eric. "Thank you, for no useful information."
Char stalked off, back towards the start of the woods, his guards closely behind him.
Once they were out of earshot, Eric said," The Prince of Kyrria needs some counseling. Too many anger problems." I couldn't help but laughing at this statement. He continued on," Can you tell me one thing though? Why did you tell my mother and me your name was Asha?"
I diverted the question with another one," How did Char not see me?"
"My question was first. You've got to answer it first." His smirk told me he wouldn't let this question go, so I decided to answer.
"I was afraid if Char did track me, if I told a fake name, by the time he found out it was really me, I would be in Ayorthya. As Char said, my name is Ella. Ella of Frell." I looked at him, letting him answer my question.
"The Prince didn't see you because the cloak I put on you is magical. It is invisible. If you are also wondering why I have it, my best friend was a sorcerer. He gave me this cloak in case I was ever in trouble. I haven't had to use it until now." He looked at me to see if I believed him. He had the most sincere expression. I did believe him.
"I believe you, don't worry. Thank you for telling me. I thought I had gone crazy." I giggled at this and looked at him. "Well, if you're coming with me, we better get a move on." He nodded.
We walked the forest for hours talking about a thousand different things. He was just so easy to talk to. It was as if he knew what I was going to say before I said.
We soon stopped to eat lunch. Eric pulled a blanket out of the fairy trifle, along with a bag of food. He set the things out. The food he had looked delicious- roast pheasant, a round loaf, and a blueberry tart. It was all so lovely!
"I'm glad you came with me now!" I joked to Eric.
"I bet." He chuckled softly then started to pick up after we finished eating. I was surprised how everything just went back to the fairy trifle.
"How long is it to the next town, Eric?"
"About a day's walk. It won't take too long if we get moving. Also, how do feel about moving during nightfall? We'll cover more ground."
I thought about the proposal for this. "Yes, I would like to get out of here as fast as we can."
We did exactly as I said, and quickened our steps. It was surprising, but we made it out of the edge of the forest by nightfall.
We stopped to make camp for a few hours of sleep.
When I woke up, Eric was gone. I panicked. I pulled my boots on, and ran to and fro, searching for him. I finally ran into a clearing where I saw Eric making circular swirls in the air with a baton. What was he doing? I walked closer and the realization hit me like a ton of bricks.
So how did you like it?
Quiz: What kind of magical creature is Eric? (You will know if you've read GCL's Two Princesses of Bamarre) Good luck!
I actually thought this chapter was better than the first, so…. Maybe you agree?
I've also got another question for you. I'm terrible with town names, so what should I name the town they're getting ready to come to? In my time of need I hope you answer….
Thanks wolfgirl1935 for the review you gave me. I hope this chapter is to your liking.=)
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