So finally I got the energy to go ahead to find and post chapter 11. Enjoy.
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(Scruff's POV)
"I knew it... I knew we shouldn't have trusted Lenaia! We've been captured, because of her... She'll be so mad-" I said, running my fingers through my thick blond hair, only to get cut off by Glaine.
"Shut up, Scruff! She'll not be very happy when she finds out what you said!" She sneered. I scowled at her and sat down. We had been caught by the Wolf-Bird hybrids and been tooken back to the jail. And we had to get out, fast. We were in our own dark cell, on the very top story.
Glaine pushed her hair back in frustration, pacing around the cell, cursing quietly under her breath.
"I know, but we shouldn't have split up... We need to stay together next time!" I grumbled, "and stop it with your potty mouth!"
Glaine rolled her eyes and stopped pacing. "There won't be a next time if we don't get out of here! Come on, its lunch time."
As if on cue, I heard a knock on the door and walked over to it. A quard was holding out cuffs, so I turned around and I felt the cold hand cuffs go around my wrists. The guard did the same to Glaine, and I gave him an evil glare. He led us out of the cold, danky cell, and down the 10 flights of stairs.
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"So... What are we gonna do?" I asked, picking at my meatloaf hopelessly. I looked up at Glaine, just to see her glaring at me. I looked back down.
"I... I don't... Know," She said with a frustrated sigh. I gave her a sympathetic look, but she just ignored it. I frowned at her, and opened my mouth to say something, but she put her hand up.
"Look, I'm sorry if I've been acting rude lately, but I don't want to be here. And I know you don't either. I don't know if we can bust out again, but I guess we have to try," She explained. She gave me a half- hearted smile, but it was good enough for me.
"Excuse me," I heard a deep voice, and looked up to see the guy Lenaia called Brute. "Where is the Legend girl and Zeke?" My heart stopped. Legend girl? What the h-
"Uhhhhhm.... Didn't you see them escape?" I said, and quickly covered my mouth, eyes wide. Brute raised his eyebrows at me. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Glaine bury her face in her hands.
"Well then you could maybe tell me where they are?" He asked. I shook my head frantically. "I don't know where they are!" I said, my voice quivering.
He narrowed his eyes and grabbed me by the collar of my shirt. "Where... Are... They!?" He growled, shaking me.
"I don't know, honestly! Now please, put me down!" I yelled, struggling. To my surprise, he actually put me down on my seat.
"Phew, that was close." I heaved a sigh of relief. Glaine had a terrified look on her face. I don't blame her. But now what are we gonna do? The guards are probably going to go searching for them. And why do they keep calling Lenaia a legend? Is she that special?
We have to warn them. Now.
But how?
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(Lenaia's POV)
"I think we're almost there," I said, gazing at our familiar surroundings. Zeke nodded and gave me a small smile. After a few minutes of flying in silence Zeke pointed downward to the clearing where we were supposed to meet.
"There it is! Let's go!" He started soaring downwards, and I quickly followed him. After a clumsy landing, I smiled merrily.
"Hey guys, we're back-" I said, looking around the area, until I realized that they weren't there. I gave Zeke a worried look, and he shrugged.
"Let's split up, search," He suggested. I nodded, and leaped into the sky to get a better view of the land. I flew all around, not seeing anyone. I went back on the ground and looked behind trees. Still nothing. A wave of panic filled my mind as I walked back to the clearing. What if they died of starvation? I sat down in the clearing, and saw Zeke come and sit down beside me.
"Maybe they're not back yet?" He said, his eyes filled with worry. I shook my head.
"No. It's been two days almost. They should be back by now," I said, looking into his bright blue eyes. "Well, I don't know what else it is unless..." He said, pausing in the middle of his sentence.
"Unless... What?" I asked curiously, Elbowing him.
"Unless... They got caught," He finished, running his hands through his brown hair. Could it be possible? Yes. So maybe they were gone. But where would they be?
"Oh nooooo..." I groaned, as I ran my fingers through my hair the same way Zeke did.
"Hey, there's no reason to be stressed. I'm sure we'll find them," Said Zeke, wrapping his arms around me. I hesitated, but hugged him back. We stayed like that for a minute before I said "You're really sure?" I felt him nod and pull back, looking into my eyes. I looked straight back into his eyes for a second before blushing and looking away. What was up with me these days?
"You probably just like me or something like that." He teased, obviously reading my mind.
"Do not!" I yelled, standing up and blushing furiously. He gave me a 'whatever' look and tugged me back down by the hand.
"I think we both know that you do," He said seriously, eyeing me suspiciously. I rolled my eyes.
"Oh really?! What about you? You seem to be acting all flirty!" I retorted. He laughed at me.
"Maybe..." He gave me a shy look and my heart got all fluttery. What? He does? Nahhh... He's probably just messing with me.
"Well, I'm gonna go on a flight, I'll be back soon!" I said, embarrassed, and I jumped into the sky and spread out my wings, becoming a part of the sky.
(Zeke's POV)
I watched her beautiful wings dissapear and sat back down. She definitely likes me. It's so so obvious! The way she blushes whenever I smile at her... Wow, its just funny that she thinks she doesn't. And maybe I do too. But its never gonna happen. I rolled my eyes and laughed aloud. It would too happen.
Finrod
04 Nov 2019 14:44
In reply to Gemini Guardian
That.
Also in the context of the story it kind of shows concern. Cause I mean they could be fidgety and feel the need to do something I guess. I literally do that irl lol