TOBUSCUS! Hi guys, new chapter! :D

I have been knocked out for a while, as I have just come to my senses. I had a weird dream: I was in a meadow and I was lying in the dark green grass with all the blue bells, but then it started to get dark. I was surrounded by trees and it was raining. I heard cackling and footsteps, I was helpless. I tried to run, but there was no way out. I pushed against the trees, it was no good. I fell, and the footsteps were getting closer and closer. As I shut my eyes I got grabbed and chains were wrapping me up – I was their dinner.

When I wake up I was in a hut. I'm lying by the fire and a little voice says, "Daddy, is she dead? Please say she isn't! We have lost mother in this hut, I don't want another death." He wraps his arm around his father's neck and I stumble to my feet. The boy gasps in delight when he sees me stand straight, wrapping his tiny arms around my legs.
"I knew you weren't dead! Thank Mara for your safety." He giggles as I poke and tickle his belly. I turn to his father, his eyes filled with comfort.

"We thought you weren't going to make it," he chuckles, patting my shoulder. "My name is Akorn, and this is Jacob." He says, gesturing towards his tiny son.

"You were very brave. You didn't cry at all when we put the ointment on." I feel happy, he is like my brother. I rub my eyes is this reality? "I have one thing to ask, Akorn: have you seen a tall man with a blue tunic brown hair? He was in chains and had been abused by a women and a pale man with yellow eyes?"

"I saw a figure but they were long gone, sorry. Oh, what's your name?"

"Astrid". I walk over to the fire I sat down with my legs crossed Akorn gave me some bread and cheese with a small glass of ale.

I slowly drink the ale and start to pack my things. Jacob asks where I was going. I say, "To find someone who has got kidnapped by vampires."

Akorn says, "He would come and help me kill them, as my wife was killed by those creatures."

Jacob says, "Do I have to stay with grandma again?" His eyes are filled with plead. I feel bad that he couldn't come with us. "Can I come, daddy?"

"I don't see why not." Akorn says.

The young boy grins, letting out a small squeal. "Yay! Thank you, I promise to kill all of those sick vampires. I'm a trained professional!" Jacob hugs my legs again, and I ruffle his spiky mahogany hair.

Though, deep inside, I fear for him. I have no way of knowing what this 'battle' may bring. I only wish for his safety and nothing more.

Meow