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Chapter 9: Onto the next one.

We stood there until a pixie approached us.

"We didn't attack first" Edward lied through his teeth. "Princess Elizabeth here had to flee her kingdom as it's under attack, we were just passing by."

"Why don't you rest a while in our kingdom?" said another pixie who seemed to be the head of this particular army. Menace was written all over his face.

"I don't think that's such a good idea." Said Edward.

I didn't think it was a bad idea had we not killed 10 pixies not too long ago.

"Alright but we will escort you till our border, full protection and food."

Edward nodded but I could see how reluctant he was.

He grabbed my elbow and we were on the move.

Edward seemed to be dragging his feet. "You need to rest, you look exhausted."

"I know." Is all he said.

"Why don't we take a break then?" I asked.

He pulled me close to him and whispered "Not on their land. I don't trust them." Then louder he mocked the pixies by saying "Can we move faster than this?"

"But the princess-"

"Will be in my arms."

"What are we waiting for then?"

"You tell me." Edward replied easily.

And a minute later I was in his arms and he told me to close my eyes if I didn't want to feel disoriented and another minute later my feet were on the ground.

"I suggest we camp here for the night and you should cross over to the Centurion land in daylight. You know how dangerous they are." The leader winked.

The leader of this pixie army was no less dangerous than the Centurions I suppose.

And Edward said exactly what I was thinking "Better to be with the devil you know than the devil you don't."

The pixie smiled and before it could say anything Edward interrupted "But of course you know you would have to give me a blood promise not to harm either one of us right?"

The smile was whipped off of the pixie and was now on Edwards lips.

I took a sharp breath.

Everyone knew what a blood promise was.

A promise that was very specific and if broken would kill the one who broke it. It was actually black magic and one of the very powerful ones, in fact, most had been banned in some lands. This being the exception.

"What would I get in return?"

"Firstly this has nothing to do with you. It's just insurance for me that you won't harm us. But, I'm a generous man. What do you want?"

The pixie thought about it for a minute and said "Female Vampires. Now that would be a treat for us boys no?" his army roared in delight.

When it settled down Edward said calmly. "I don't know how you all treat your women, but where I come from they have a thing called respect."

"How about-"

Louder than the pixie Edward said "How about we leave? As you have no intentions of keeping us safe."

The pixie signed. "My king will be delighted as it is. So I believe I need nothing more except your promise not to kill any pixies if you ever return."

Edward brought his hand forward.

So did the pixie.

In one swift movement both plunged their teeth in their hands and grabbed the others hand.

"Estibanta sparsticasia" they both said it thrice and a black smoke formed around their hands like a rope binding them together.

"I, Dominick Crown, promise not to kill anyone on this land if I ever travel to this land again unless they attack me first. In return, full protection should be given to me and Elizabeth Carl Simon Mason while we remain on this land."

"I, Uzimaki Uchiha, promise to give full protection to Dominick Crown and Elizabeth Carl Simon Mason as long as they remain on this land. In return, I be given the promise by Dominick not to kill any pixies unless they attack him first."

"Pixies on this land only." Edward said with a force in his voice I didn't know existed.

"Pixies on this land only." Added the pixie.

And so the promise was sealed.

I'm sure both men felt.. Odd or weird.

It was a strong magic.

Soon, with the perfect setting sun, a beautiful fire had blazed to life. That's when I thought. Dominick Crown? That name sounded familiar. But why did Edward Stephan Salvatore use the name Dominick Crown? I will have to ask him that. Why did every nerve in my body screamed that something was wrong? So very wrong.

I was hungry and just as my stomach growled I saw a line of pixies holding sticks that had fire lying on top of them.

"Ah if it isn't my favorite princess!" the pixie king billowed followed by the pixie prince.

Edward stiffened beside me.

"King Estelle! Prince Gordric! It's so nice to see familiar faces!"

I knew them. Obviously, since they were my neighbors.

Good friends with my father too. Rumors had it that I was to get married to this pixie. But God knows I don't like pixies.

"Yes yes," the king started "I am deeply sorry, I came as soon as I heard."

Before I could say anything the prince said "I shall send an army as soon as you say the words."

"No thank you. It's not my land they are after. I would like to believe nothing would happen to my people. As it is I who they want."

I wouldn't want to take help, especially from the pixies who had their hopes up that I would marry one day into the pixie land.

Dream on. For my father had never mentioned a word to me about this.

"Well, I am sure you are hungry. Eat up. We brought you food." Said the king.

And I noticed those pixies with the wooden lights carried bowls of food.

"Why don't you come to the castle? We shall arrange a room for you. The best of the best."

Being silent for most of the part Edward spoke up and said "That won't be necessary as we plan to leave your land on first light."

"And who are you?" said the prince taking a threatening step forward which would intimidate anyone but Edward and I knew that so I couldn't help as a small smile formed on my lips.

A person who was so sweet to me was so rude to the others. That's also why I didn't like him or pixies. They say something else on your face and something else behind your back.

They are two faced creatures.

Before Edward could say anything I said "He's my guard."

"And where exactly are you taking her?" he again directed the question towards Edward.

This time instead of standing his ground Edward took a very intimidating step forward.

"It doesn't concern you, however, my aim is to take her as far away from her land as possible."

His voice; strong and deadly, his stance; shoulders straight, back straight, standing tall with his chest puffed out all screamed power and danger. How I had not noticed everything before amazes me.

He didn't look like an ordinary body guard. I wonder where Sam actually found him.

Prince Gordric seemed a bit taken aback.

"Some body guard you have there" he said.

Ignoring it I said "Thank you for the offer Gordric but Edward is right, we need to leave in a few hours and since we have your protection I would like to sleep tonight peacefully as I wouldn't know when I will get it next." I smiled a fake smile but they wouldn't know it.

"I suppose we should head back to the castle then son."

"I suppose" he mumbled.

When they left I ate the food they brought with them.

I could tell how tired Edward was for he couldn't even sit with his head up as he ate a little.

Vampires indeed did eat, it helped to keep their thirst in check.

Soon, in fact, too soon, leaving his food, he got up without a word and looked around.

"I'm going to go rest."

"Okay."

And he walked to a tree and made himself comfortable.

As his breathing became steady I realized he had fallen asleep in a half sitting position against a tree.

I sat next to the warm fire in this cold weather.

I looked around and saw a pixie staring at me.

I looked away.

It was creepy.

Finally sleepy I looked around for an empty tree.

It was near the fire but not close to my guard who looked so peaceful.

For a moment I was simply mesmerized by his face, it was so.. serene.

He never looked like this when he was awake.

He looked as if the whole world depended on him, as if he had the burden of the whole world on his shoulders.

I went to a tree and settled in.

Although I was very sleepy I couldn't bring myself to sleep.

I was scared someone would attack me when I close my eyes.

When I got over that I felt like I could hear the entire forest full of life and evil things.

It was 10 pm, I had tried since 8 to fall asleep but I couldn't bring myself to sleep.

I sighed and looked up towards Edward. Looking away I saw the same pixie still staring at me. that really freaked me out.

I got up and walked towards Edward.

"Edward…" I whispered. I didn't want to wake him but I didn't know what to do.

To my surprise he opened his eyes slowly and sighed.

He blinked, his eyes still were droopy, he ran his hand through his hair and I felt horrible for waking him up. He hadn't slept in days and now I was disturbing his sleep.

"What…" He cleared his throat "What is it?"

He said it so softly that I couldn't believe this was the same man who had intimidated Prince Gordric.

"I.. I cant sleep." Then I whispered really low, not wanting to admit it out loud "I'm scared."

He sighed again and reached out to grab my hand and pulled me down saying "Come here."

He pulled me down, put his arms around me as his head rested on my shoulder and I pretty much resided on top of his lap.

He was so warm and fell asleep in seconds. I don't know when but very soon I fell asleep too in his arms knowing I would be safe.

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The blinding morning light woke me and to block it out I buried my face somewhere where light wouldn't come. I felt my bed moving unevenly. Weird.

I was warm and comfortable.

I wrapped my arms around my cushion.

This was sure a big pillow.

I moved my hand on the soft bed sheet and made myself even more comfortable but suddenly I felt a sharp intake of breath followed by a rough voice say "Elizabeth? Elizabeth you might want to get up now."

"Go away" I mumbled and gripped my bed sheet harder.

"Elizabeth, really." A strained voice said. When I didn't say anything a serious tone said "For the love of- Elizabeth I mean it."

I slowly opened my eyes to be blinded by the light. Blinking I saw my head rested in the crook of Edwards neck. "Edward?" I asked dumbly.

He smiled weakly. "That would be correct, madam. It is most definitely I. And it's a damn good thing I know you well or I'd think you to be a decidedly forward female."

I looked down confused just to see where my hand was resting.

"Oh my God." I pushed myself off of him and heard an ouff.

He remained on the ground breathless with his face in his hand. And I realized that I had used the resting place of my hand a.k.a the most delicate part of his lower anatomy as a push off point for my quick departure. Which was even more embarrassing.

If there was a mirror I was sure I was as red as a tomato.

He got up slowly and looked down at me saying "Did you have a good nights sleep?"

"Yes- No- I mean I never meant to-"

He laughed a little and said "Don't sweat it princess."

This was highly inappropriate. If anyone in my home town would have seen this they would consider me a minx.

"Thank you for your hospitality" Said Edward sarcastically to the pixie leader as he grabbed my hand and we crossed the boarder, onto the next land. Into the Centurion land which looked if not spooky then dangerous.

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