The Forbidden Mountains

Chapter 12 - Danger in Strangers -

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When the man came walking in, we new we were done for. "What?" Alexa said, trying her hardest to sound bewildered. "I mean, we both have the letters of our name beginning with 'A' like the royals, but that's where the similarities stop." I contributed. "Your just drunk Herman. Get out of here. But first, how did you find us?" Olivia said. "You's just hasn't been seen, ya think. I've been seen you all over! You be in a big trouble you Missy." the man, Herman, said. His voice was slurred, so it was difficult to understand. It didn't help that his speaking skills were, sub par, to say the least. "Them be watching you. Them eyes in the tree, findin' all thing. I'm so very terrible." he finished. "What are you talking about?" Quinn asked. "I be so very bad. NOW!" he shouted, catching us off guard. We stumbled to gather our things, and ran for the hills. We ran for about an hour. We saw the lights of a village nearby, and debated on whether we should go there. We ended up entering it, and were about to sleep in the well lit square, when we were approached by a lady. She seemed to be middle aged, and was heading towards her home when she spotted us. "Oh my, no this won't do." she said. "It's alright, we're fine." Quinn said. We all were secretly hoping that she wouldn't be discouraged by a few self assuring kids. "No, no, no, you must come with me. And don't be afraid, I have kids of my own. They are probably about your age. Lovely children. Now, come with me." she said, extending her hand. We all got up, careful not to be too hasty, and followed the strange lady. We reached her house and walked in. Her house wasn't the kind a noble had, but it wasn't too far away from it. It was big, beautiful and nothing shy of luxurious. "DRAKEN, VALORY! WE HAVE VISITORS!" she yelled up the stairs. There was a flurry of footsteps, and then two kids that seemed no more than our age appeared. "These are my kids, Valory and Draken." she said gesturing to the boy and girl. "My husband will be back shortly, but we can discuss sleeping arrangements." she said. "I'll go with Olivia." I said quickly. "Only if you want, and your-" " No, it's fine. ME and you, Quinn and Abby. It's settled." Olivia said. Inside, I was beaming. But I tried to look casual. "Great. See you all in the morning. I'm going to bed." Only the thing is, we wouldn't see her again. Neither would anyone else in a four mile radius.