I haven't really got anything to say…so I guess I'll just get on with it.
Disclaimer- I do not own anything except the plot. Oh, and Cam.
Chapter start.
Chapter 6- Escape.
Will POV.
I rushed out of the stone room and hurried down the corridor towards the dungeons. I almost collided with Jem as I rounded the sharp corner to head down the steps.
"Where is she?" Jem demanded, clutching Jessamine tightly by her upper arm. She was bent into him, curving up his side- probably from exhaustion.
My throat constricted slightly as I swallowed past the sudden lump in my throat. "Lets go." I managed to get out, turning sharply and heading back along the corridor but this time I took a turn off in the corridor.
Jem's hands closed round my bicep and he yanked me to a stop. "Will, where is Tessa? She is alright isn't she?" he asked worriedly.
Not wanting to look him in the eye I scanned the passageway, searching for any demonic presence. "She is fine." Liar. She is anything but fine. Her face when I told her that it was all a joke; that it was all a distraction to get the others and myself out of here. "She is staying here_"
Jem interrupted me, spinning me to face him; I saw that his eyes were blazing with a pure anger. "What is going on Will?" he spoke slowly, enunciating each word carefully, as if it was extremely hard to get the words out.
I sighed. "She…is staying…" I broke off, finding it hard to finish my sentence. How was I going to explain it to him? Never mind that how was I going to explain this to Tessa? When I get her out of here of course. "We have to go. Now!" I snapped, twisting out of his grip and starting to sprint down the corridor. I flew round the corner and burst into a fairly large cold stone room. A big oak door was in the middle of the wall facing me.
I threw myself at the heavy door, shoving at it frantically. Jem just stood there, clearly to annoyed to help me.
"F-f-for good-d-dness sa-a-ake Jem." Jessamine hissed out from between her chattering teeth. I glanced at her. She must be freezing, she was only wearing an elaborate ball gown, that was ripped and covered in dirt. "Don't just stand there. H-h-help him! I want to get out of here. N-n-now!" she stopped her heeled foot for emphasis.
"Stop being such a brat Jessamine." I snarled, finally breaking through the door, just enough to squeeze my hand through and flick the bolt across.
The door creaked as I opened it, a terrible scratchy sound that made me cringe in annoyance.
Before I could turn and speak with Jem Jessamine was marching forward, hobbling slightly since she was only wearing one shoe.
I went to follow her, but I stopped abruptly as I realised that Jem wasn't following us. I twisted round and studied him. He looked shocked and extremely disappointed.
"So that's it?" he whispered, glaring at me. "You're just going to leave Tessa here? You're despicable!" the last word became a shout.
I frowned. How could he think that I would do that?
"Jem, we have to go. I'll explain everything to you once we get away from here. Its to risky here- we could be over heard." I rolled my head round casually, indicating a silent signal of the mansion we had just burst out off.
The harsh scowl on his face didn't evaporate but he nodded once, his jaw tight, before following me silently and swiftly into the night.
We found Jessamine standing impatiently by a row of horses. "Come on! I want to get home tonight! Now help me up." she held her arms up haughtily.
Unknown POV.
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" a voice muttered uncertainly.
"Of course. It's the only way?" another voice soothed gently. "How else did you suppose we do this?"
A sigh blew through the small room. "I don't know. It just seems…strange. And dangerous."
"She can handle it. She's strong. And determined."
"She doesn't know the truth about the situation though."
"She will soon enough…"
Will POV.
I swung himself off the black horse I was riding and bent his body down towards the ground, balancing carefully. I cupped a hand and scooped water out of the river and gulped it down.
Jem jumped down off the back of his white horse and stared out over the river with his calm silver eyes. "This is a disaster." He whispered.
I sighed and balled my hand into a fist. I really wish he would stop saying that. It was getting on my nerves. "Look Jem, just trust_" I was quite rudely interrupted by Jessamine huffing loudly.
"Can somebody please get me down off this horse?" she demanded, scowling at me before switching her gaze to Jem.
"Can't you do it yourself?" I snapped, glaring back. I stood up from my crouch and stretched.
She narrowed her tired eyes at me. "A lady does not remove herself from a horse." She sighed dramatically, obviously frustrated with my stupidity.
"There is no point. We are leaving. Now." Jem commanded, swinging himself back up onto his white horse with a delicate ease.
"Fine by me." I agreed, with a small nod of my head. I shoved my matted hair out of my eyes and mounted my horse again.
We didn't stop until we reached the institute at the early hours of the morning. The pale sky hurt my eyes but I forced to keep them open. We guided the horses round the side of the institute and let them loose in the small garden.
Without wasting another second I dived off the horse's back and ran to the backdoor. I threw it open, raced to the study, all the while Jem was close at my heels.
"Charlotte!" Jem and me yelled as I shouldered the heavy oak door open.
She turned and stared at us blankly, but then recognition dawned in her eyes and she smiled broadly. She jumped out of her seat in front of Henry and said, "Will, Jem, you're back!" she clapped her hands. "Tessa? I have such wonderful news for you…" he enthusiasm faded as she failed to spot Tessa. "Where is she?"
Henry slowly rose from his chair, looking worried. "That's what we need to talk to you about. Oh charlotte, Tessa is still there!" Jem explained.
"What?" she gasped, her hand flying to her mouth.
"She isn't at the party. A man named Cam kidnapped us. She is at his mansion. We need to go get her, now." My voice was calm but on the inside I was panicking.
We needed to get to Tessa now. I needed to get to Tessa now. I'd never forgive myself if something happened to her.
Charlotte fell back into her chair, looking pale and stricken. "Oh no. This wasn't supposed to happen." She closed her eyes, looking nauseated.
I stopped from leaving the room. I turned to face her, lashing my body round sharply. "What? What are you talking about?"
Henry swallowed loudly. "Oh dear…what a situation."
I glared, before marching over to the desk and slamming a fist down onto it hard. The objects shock before rolling to the floor with dull thudding sounds.
"What. Is. Going. On?" I growled.
Somebody better tell me fast. Otherwise there will be consequences. That I necessarily won't regret.
End chapter.
So there it is. Sorry for not updating for a while, but things got busy. Lame excuse but that's all I got. Please review :)
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