The Story Of Us

Madness

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Lucy de Fiore's POV

I walked back to the inn alone silently. My eyes were slightly red as I staggered upon the cobbled path. With the moonlight illuminating this small town, I cannot help but feel slightly lonely.

As I arrived back at the inn, I unlocked my room and lay face down on the pillow.

It was too much for me to see him like that, Sting.

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The sun rose and all thirteen of us continued our journey. We went through many towns, helping those in need on our way through. Although it was none of our business, I just could stand watching the villagers suffer before me.

Because of this, my relationship with the small villages had a immense boost. As I'm currently treating to a young girl's wound, she told me she heard that the Royal army was searching all over for me and they were heading for this village soon. Hearing this, we left the place hastily.

"This is bad." Leo muttered under his breath.

I sighed, "It is."

"What do you think we should do?" Scorpio asked.

"I don't know. All we can do now is to run." I said.

"I guess that's our only choice." Aquarius said with furrowed brows.

I narrowed my eyes and looked at the ground in guilt, "I apologise for pulling all of you in this with me."

"What are you saying Princess? I thought we talked about this already. Like I said, you saved us, now it's our turn to protect you." Leo said with a smile.

I gripped my fists tighter, "But all I did was to take you into the Palace. What you're doing now may cause you to lose your life!" I exclaimed.

"Princess, by taking us in, giving us care, food and shelter is just like giving us a new lease of life. Before you came, we were just a bunch of orphans stranded on the streets waiting for our deaths. All of this changed because you extended your hand out to us. Our lives were given by you, that's why we will use it to protect yours." Capricorn explained as he bowed in respect.

"That's right Princess." Leo nodded his head in agreement.

I just can't outtalk them can I?

"Alright... Then, I'll be in your care." I said in defeat as I bowed to all of them.

They bowed back and said in sync, "And we'll be in yours, Princess."

"Alright now that we're done with this. Let's move quickly before the Royal army finds us." Gemini said on a serious note.

We nodded and moved off quickly.

Although I know running away is not the best solution, but I can't think of any better way to counter the army right now. Until I think of a solution, we will continue to run away.

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We soon arrived at another town. However, this town was draped in darkness. The whole place is deserted and cold wind would breeze through us from time to time.

This place feels eerie.

We moved together as a group slowly into the town.

"G-Guys, can we please make a detour around this town?" Aries said as her voice quivered.