Little Red
Chapter 4
Although the journey itself was long, May and Drew had not run into too many troubles. The main reason for this could have been that the young boy always insisted they not camp anywhere near civilization, and whenever they reached a town only May would go in to restock on their supplies. The brunette had noticed that the emerald haired boy would often keep his cloak up, especially when other people were around. The only person who had so far seen his face was May.
"Hey, Drew, why do you always cover your face from people?" May asked curiously as they walked along the path. Drew ignored the girl and continued walking, which annoyed the girl. However, May kept her cool and simply repeated the question. Yet again, the green eyed boy ignored her, this time May did not keep her temper in check.
"Why do you keep ignoring me? It's not that surprising I would ask something like that, you haven't shown anyone your face except to me." May huffed at the boy who kept his back to her.
"It's none of your concerns. How about we worry about more important matters, such as how we would get into the castle once we reach there?" Drew said in a cold manner. May just couldn't understand this boy, they would be traveling together for some time, the least he could do was be kind to her. The continued the rest of the walk in silence.
Drew had raised up a good point, how were they to get into the castle once they reached it? She was a commoner from a small village and he…well, she wasn't sure what his status was, all she knew was that he was a cursed boy, either way things weren't in their favor.
Meanwhile, back at the abandoned castle in the Dark Forest, a tall, lanky figure appeared at the entrance. The sorcerer had felt a strange tingle down his spine and felt he must check upon his 'servant'. As he entered the room the sorcerer was quite surprised, and angry to find his slave not chained up as he had left him.
"Curses! Where did that blasted boy run off to? This is not possible, I had made sure those shackles were secure since the last time he tried to escape." The sorcerer hissed as he paced the room. Then a wicked grin spread across his face, "Stupid boy, I know exactly where you have run off too." He laughed manically tossing wavy purple hair behind his shoulder.
"Well, if you wish to play a game of cat and mouse, I suppose I shall entertain you for a bit. I really don't have much else to do while I wait for the full moon." He said as he waved his hand in front of him. Suddenly a figure appeared in the spot.
"My lord, you summoned me?" the figure asked in a deep voice. The wicked grin on the sorcerer never left.
"Yes, I have. A certain rodent has ran off, I need you to capture him for me. " the sorcerer proceeded to take out a green strand of hair and gave it to the shadowy figure in front of him. "Seek him, and bring him back to me this instance!" he shouted his teal eyes full of vile. Just as quickly as the figure appeared in front of the sorcerer, it had disappeared, tracking the scent of the green strand.
May and Drew continued their pace, unaware that the sorcerer has known of Drew's escape and of his intentions.
"Hey Drew, I have been thinking…" May began.
The green eyed lad smirked at this, "You're telling me that you can actually think?" May's blue eyes shot daggers at Drew's back but held her temper in, ignoring his comment, she continued her train of thought.
"Well, see you're right," she tried to continue.
"Wait, say that again," Drew said smugly.
"Oh, shut up." May said still trying to keep her temper in, "Anyways, what exactly are we supposed to do once we have reached the castle. I keep trying to figure out a solution, but I cannot think of anything." She sighed.
"Well, May, just leave the thinking part to me. All you need to do is follow my instructions." Drew said laughing.
May glared at the boy and quickened her pace to match his, turning to him, "Hey, I have other uses besides following your instructions!" she reprimanded the boy.
"Like what?" he asked with mischief in his eyes. May was flustered, she couldn't think of any special talents she held. She had always been pretty common as far as talents were concerned. All her life she had to look out for her little brother and help around the village with whatever tasks were handed her way to make some extra money. She had never stood out much in her village, she didn't have any special skills, and she wasn't the most beautiful girl in her village either.
"It's a secret!" May exclaimed as she stomped away from the boy who chuckled and quickened to keep up with her. As the two walked on, some distance behind them was a swift shadow racing in their direction. There was an evil in the figure's eyes, cold and dark, void of emotions, the figure only cared for fulfilling his assignment, nothing more, and nothing less. He was the perfect soldier, one who did as he was told without hesitation, and those who got in the way of his mission were simply cut down.