Hey guys Lauren here! (Lol who else would it be?) Your comments on the last chapter we're so nice! Someone even gave me their thoughts on what was going to happen next!
Arielseager: Somebody kidnapped her!
Very good guess! We'll see. Mwhahaha.
Rhydian's POV
My blood ran cold and my panic level was starting to rise. I shoved my head out the window and looked around. I heard a moan and looked straight down. Maddy was sprawled on the ground, blood spilled here and there. "MADDY!" I bellowed. I knew Mr. & Mrs. Smith heard me, but that didn't matter.
I jumped out the window and landed to her side. I picked up her head in my hands and saw a gash running down her cheek. "Mads, what happened?" Her eyes opened for a second before shutting immediately. Maddy's parents ran out and saw us. "Rhydian? Oh my gosh what happened?" Daniel yelled. "I'll go get the medicine." Emma called, running back to the house.
"I...I don't know. I was in the bathroom and when I came out she was gone. I followed her scent to the window and looked down!" I wailed, caressing her cheek with my blood-stained thumb, I tried not to cry. "She'll be all right lad." Daniel said, scooping her up. I followed him to the house and watched Maddy being placed on the table. As Dan set her down, Emma got straight to work, cleaning the cut on her cheek.
"Come on. Let's not crowd Emma as she works." Daniel said, guiding me to the couch. "When and why exactly did you come back Rhydian?" Dan asked quietly. I took a deep breath and told my story. I explained how much I missed Maddy and how I used Eolas to see how she was doing. I told him and Emma, who was listening as she patched up Maddy, about how Ceri got angry and disowned me and how I came to Maddy's window. I even explained our whole conversation and admitted we slept outside together. (Lol not like thatxD)
When I was done, Emma and Dan shared a look. I didn't get what it meant but I had a feeling they were going to give me some sort of talking-to. "Rhydian, do you love Maddy?" Emma asked. Not needing even a second to think, I shook my head up and down vigorously. "Yes."
Emma gave me a warm smile, came over and sat next to me. She hugged me and said, "You have no idea how much Maddy changed while you were in the wild." I frowned, confused. "How so?"
Emma and Dan shared another parent look before Dan continued. The looks we're getting kind of annoying. "Well Mads cries a lot. Mostly she cries herself to sleep, but sometimes she'll just break down, she's very fragile. She barely eats, sleeps, or even runs anymore. She hasn't been much fun either on the past three full moons. Mads has missed you Rhydian. Everything reminds her of you."
Tears welled up in my eyes and my vision started to cloud up. "I'm so sorry." Emma gave me a hug as I started to cry. "It's okay Pet. You're here and Maddy's okay. Everything's okay." she cooed. Groaning came from the kitchen. Dan got up and walked over. Maddy was coming to. I shot up and ran to the kitchen.
Maddy's POV
My head was pounding and ached. I opened my eyes to the blurry world. I was pretty sure I was on the kitchen table. I moaned and tried to sit up. Rhydian ran in through the doors and knelt at my side. "Mads are you okay? What happened?" I stared at his tear-streaked face. His eyes were full of guilt and sorrow. "Why are you crying?" I croaked, brushing away stray tears.
"I'm...I'm so sorry Maddy. I didn't know I caused you so much pain you weren't yourself. You didn't eat because of me!" He cried, burying his head in my shoulder, sobbing. I combed my fingers through his long, matted hair and cooed, "Shhhh. It's okay Rhydian. I'm here."
Mam and Dad walked in cautiously. "What did you tell him?" I mouthed angrily. Rhydian's arms locked around my waist and pulled me onto his lap. His eyes were puffy and red from crying. I caressed his cheek with my thumbs as he looked at my gashes.
"Madeline, what on Earth happened?" Emma asked quietly.
~Flashback~
"What do ye think you're doing?" I asked, placing my hands on my hips.
"Um. Sitting?" Rhydian laughed.
"Not while I'm changing you're not!"
"Well where do you want me to go?"
I tapped my foot, thinking, Rhydian shot me a nervous look. I smiled evilly. "Mads...?" He asked nervously. I grabbed his wrists and shoved him in the bathroom. "Pleaseee just stay here until I'm done!" "Fine." Rhydian huffed. "Thank you!" I giggled.
I walked over to my dresser and changed into a sweater and jeans. Oh my gosh, I thought. I look like a mess. I brushed my hair vigorously, trying to look good.
I took out my socks and attempted to put them on. Hopping around the room, I shoved them on like an idiot. Thank goodness Rhydian is still in the bathroom, I smirked.
I spotted a loose thread and tried to cut it off. Ah! I winced in pain as I set the scissors down, dripping my blood. I missed the string and cut my finger. Looking for a bandage, I tried to sit on my window seat and tripped. I fell backwards through the open window. Isn't that lucky?
I crashed to the ground, cutting my forehead and other places on the sharp rocks.
~End of Flashback~
Me mam, dad, and Rhydian stared at me in awe. Rhydian engulfed me in another hug, gripping his arms around me tightly. I rested my head on his chest and breathed in his scent.
"Mads, I think you should get some rest. From what Rhydian told us, you've been out all night." Mam smirked. Rhydian and I both blushed. "Let's take you to your room Pet." Mam said quieter.
Rhydian scooped me up bridal style and carried me to my room. Gently, he tucked me under the covers and caressed my hair. I touched his face as he kissed my forehead lightly. "Sweet dreams Mads." I dozed off before I could say or do anything else.
Rhydian's POV
After I tucked Maddy into bed, I took a shower, for the first time in 3 months. Mrs. Smith gave me a t-shirt and a pair of jeans to wear while mine were in the wash. I sat on a kitchen chair as she cut off my long hair, styling my old short, spiky hair. "Ye want some tea Pet?" Emma asked, putting the shears away. "Yeah, that would be great. Thanks." I smiled.
Suddenly, I heard some noise upstairs. I was using my wolfblood hearing of course. Maddy was awake. Emma and Dan heard it too, and looked up. I bolted up the stairs to her room. Standing in the doorway, I watched her sit up. She looked over to me and smiled. "Hey. How are you feeling?" I asked, sitting on the edge of her bed.
She shrugged and rubbed her eyes. "Me head hurts a bit." She whispered huskily. I brushed some hair away from her face and stared into to her beautiful brown eyes. Emma walked in with two mugs and some pills. She handed me one and Maddy the other. Maddy swallowed the pills and doused them in tea. She sighed and placed the mug on the tabletop.
I fluffed her pillow and lightly pushed her down into the bed. Tucking the covers up to her chin, I kissed her forehead and whispered, "Do you need anything?" She sat back up and stared at me quizzically. "I'm not going to bed again. Why don't you lay down too and watch a movie with me?" She said, giving me puppy dog eyes.
"Okay! What movie do you want to watch?" I asked, plopping down next to her. "Mmmm...I dunno. What do you want to watch?" she asked, grabbing my hand. "I have an idea." I said evilly. Maddy looks at me, curious and nervous. I hopped up and placed a DVD into the TV. "The Conjuring!?" Maddy shrieked. I shrugged and laid down next to her again.
"Rhydian..." she moaned.
"What?" I shrugged.
"I don't like horror movies." She protested.
"I'll protect you." I smirked.
She hit me with a pillow and buried her head into the covers. I snaked my arm around her waist and pulled her towards me. I hit play and sat back and enjoyed the movie.
Maddy's POV
I shrieked and hid my face in Rhydian's chest. He chuckled and said, "Mads, it's not that scary." "Easy for you to say... OH MY GOSH." I screamed. Rhydian turned off the TV and said, "Okay, that's enough for tonight." Shivering, I took my hands away from my face. Rhydian looked at me, sympathetically.
"Aw Mads, I'm sorry." He said, stroking my hair. I rested my head against his shoulder and sighed. Today had been awfully traumatizing. But hey, I haven't started crying yet, so that's good. "What are you thinking about?" He asked, cocking his head.
I shrugged and looked up at him. Brushing my hair away from my face, he leaned in. I leaned in too, his lips just were just grazing mine when-"Kids, dinner!" Emma called. I opened my eyes, blushing furiously. Rhydian grinned and ran downstairs. I watched him, curiously. Was he going to kiss me and Mam ruined it?I thought, annoyed.
Not really hungry, I shoved on my boots and jumped out my window. Landing on my feet, I ducked underneath the window that was displaying Mam, Dad, and Rhydian. I bolted through the garden and into the woods.
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