Oi everyone! It's taken a bit of time I know, and I'm sorry about that. I've been writing a bit outside the computer and surfing the internet for good creepypastas (while avoiding the one known as Jeff the Killer at the same time T.T), so I choose to blame that lol.I hope you all enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 7

Oh God, I'm going to die! The Brute thought to himself. How could I let something like this go unnoticed! Master Alexander is going to have my head! He searched franticly in the cell that the escaped prisoner was in, hoping to find something to show him were they would be. It was just a nap, a small insignificant nap. Apparently a nap was a lot more significant than he thought, at least according to Alexander, who had decided to blame him for the prisoners escape.

Dear God I'm going to die…

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Patronus walked slowly down the hall, Lily following closely behind him. She was clinging to his hand, which has begun to sweat against his. She had been acting funny since last night and he didn't know why. Lily hadn't said anything about what had made her upset and he didn't ask either, not like he could have even if he wanted to though. He looked around, trying to figure out where they needed to head to next. He knew they needed to escape and that meant getting to the front door (which was the easiest way out, though also the most obvious and most heavily guarded) and he knew that they didn't need to get caught either.

They continued down the hallway, jumping and darting into a hiding spot every time they heard a noise. After a while he couldn't help but start to think of how much this reminded him of some sort of romantic adventure. He knew he shouldn't have been thinking like that with them both being in such horrible circumstances but he couldn't help himself. He had fallen in love with this girl immediately after seeing her, was risking his very existence by helping her, and in return she seemed to have also fallen in love with him. It seemed almost too good to be true.

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"What are you looking at newcomer?" The older mercenary said, laughing.

The much younger man just smiled a bit, before turning back to his knife and answering; "Nothing, just trying to entertain myself."

"Haha! Well good luck with that kid. We haven't had any excitement since we got here, and believe you me kid, that has been a very loooong time, haha!"

"I'll try to manage. Guess I should call you 'Sir' from now on though hm?" He replied, brushing a strand of his platinum blonde hair out of his eyes.

The old man laughed again and continued, "Naw boy. Just call me Cornelius…but, uh, I don't think I caught your name?"

"You can call me Matthew. That's what me mum called me." He said with a smile.

Cornelius laughed. "I like you kid. I think you might just make it."

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They continued down the icy, stone hallway. Lily wondered how much longer it would be till they finally got to the front door that they were supposed to be heading too this whole time. "Patronus, is it much longer till we get out of here?"

He shook his head as if to say 'no' and continued to lead her down the hallway. A door came up and he reached for the handle and tugged on it. The heavy wooden door didn't budge. He pulled on it again but harder. It didn't move. He let go of the handle and stared at the door curiously.

Is it locked? It's the only way the door wouldn't be opening…but then that means…damn! He thought to himself and let out a small moan of disappointment.

"What? What's wrong?" Lily asked him quietly. He turned to her and let out a small moan that sounded almost sounded scared. "Is it locked?" She questioned and received a nod from the monster. Sighing she ran a scarred hand through her hair, scratching her scalp with her nails. She didn't know what to do, she didn't know the layout of the castle at all and Patronus would know where to keep a key…would he? No, he wouldn't have looked so sad if he did. What if Alexander has already found out about the betrayal and this is a trap! Oh God I hope not, they could be coming at any second! They could-

She paused in her thoughts when she heard a clicking sound and looked over to Patronus, who was crouched down in front of the door, sticking one of his knife fingers into the lock. She gave him a funny look and let out a small laugh.

"Is it working?" She asked him receiving a shrug in response. He continued to play with the lock until a loud clunk was heard and the Flop Jaw stood up, opened the door, and stepped aside to allow Lily through with a slight bow as she passed. She laughed again, a sound that was like music to his ears and made him smile, his heart beating just a little faster. "How chivalrous of you, kind sir." Lily said and returned his bow. Patronus smiled at the girl and walked through the door, closing it behind him. "So if you can unlock all the doors yourself, we can basically just go anywhere right?"

He shrugged and then nodded and she took that as a 'maybe'. He caught up to her and she slipped her hand into his cold right one, leaning against him slightly as they walked.

God, she's so warm. I would have her lean against me forever if I could. He thought to himself, holding her hand a little tighter. He would protect her, no matter whatever that meant for him.

Sorry that it took so long. I'll try to get the next chapter out sooner. Review and whatnot