Cursed One

Chapter 2

AN. Hello! Not too sure if anyone other than RebelCinder is going to read this but i wrote it anyway. The picture is of Kelly.

To RebelCinder : I wrote this chapter just for you as i dont think anyone has ever wanted an update from me so bad. Ive never had so many "Please" 's in one comment before haha. Thank you so much for that :) THIS CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO YOU! :) :D :) \(^-^)/

So here it goes! ENJOY! :D

Kelly's POV

The beast glides down towards me gracefully as i scream. I struggle against my restraints once more but its no use. The giant steamy nosed creatures lands on the edge of the cliff, half its huge body hangs off the edge of the cliff. It's razor sharp talons grind the ground to stay on the cliff. Its long scaly tail whips around every which way. Its head leans towards me and sniffs me. As it breaths out steam puffs into my face and blows my head and hair back like a strong gush of wind.

One arm reaches out and with a quick flick of a sharp talon my restraints fall to the ground. Before i can tun that very claw is wrapped around me. The beast grunts as it jumps into the air and flies off with me screaming and kicking in its claws.

I'm unsure of how long we've been flying. After a while of kicking and scream i got tired and realized it was pointless so i stopped. I just let the beast fly me away.

We soon reach the mountains and the dragon flies us up to a cave. It lands on the edge of the cliff at the caves entrance and sets me down. I stumble away from it in fear and all it does is roll its eyes and nudges me with its snouts to make me go further inside. For the beast, the long narrow and dark cave is a tight squeeze but eventually we arrive into a part of the cave that is much bigger. Almost like a caves version of a ball room. In it, at the far side, is an elegant king sized bed with blue satin sheets and a mountain of pristine pillows and wardrobe bursting with fine dresses and a screen for changing behind. On the other side of the bed is a stone fire place made of just a hole in the wall and a hole going up through the mountain and out through the top make a chimney. Near the end of the bed in that half of the cave is a small, round table and two chairs. On this side of the room or clearing (still i am unsure what it should be called), is a series of tunnels leading to more rooms i can only assume. Along the walls are lit torches in their holders.

The dragon nudges me over to the table and chairs. I sit down assuming that's what it wants. It moves over towards the bed and goes to the fire where a chicken is cooking. With its claw it plucks the chicken off and comes over to me and places the chicken in front of me. On the table already was a lit candle and a knife and fork. The beast looks at the chicken and then to me ans then nods at the chicken.

It wasn't until now that i realize how hungry i was. I cut into the chicken and take a bite. There's an explosion of flavors in my mouth. Someone had seasoned this with herbs and spices. It's amazing. Its juicy and tender.

There's too much for me to eat it all. I only have about a quarter of it when i sit back full. I completely forgot where i was. I turn to the dragon gesturing to the chicken, "Do you want some? I'm full," i say unsure if it understand me or not. With its claw it plucks up the chicken and in one bite it's gone.

When the dragon swallows the chicken it nudges me towards one of the tunnels. I go in and the beast follows but it can only fit its head and neck in. The tunnel leads to another room/cave. In it is many pools. Some are cold, others warm and others boiling hot. The dragon gesture to the closest warm pool with its head. I stand there in confusion and the beast reaches into the corner and picks up an average sized satchel with its teeth and puts it in front of me. I open it and in it is soap and things to put in your hair while washing. I understand now. Its telling me i can have a bath. It leaves after nodding encouragingly. I strip slowly and slide into the water. A small relaxed sigh slips from my lips. The warm water un-knots my muscles and i wash my hair and body. Soon the dragons head pokes in, its eyes closed and it drops a dress on the floor. It leaves and returns with a towel and leaves once more. I get out drying off and tying my hair up in my ribbon after brushing my hair (there was also a brush in the satchel) and get into the white silk night dress with thin straps. There's a light translucent night gown to match it and slippers. I've never worn such nice clothes before. Whoever bought this must be rich.

When i walk out i see its night out through the cave entrance. I gasp. I hadn't realized how long i was in there. The dragon is no where to be seen. I look around confused. I don't bother to try and leave. I know ill never get away.

I walk towards the far end of the main room (as I've now decided to call it) and as i pass the many tunnels on my way i notice a faint glow if light in one of them. The dragon couldn't be in there because the tunnel is too small. So who's in there?

I walk through the tunnel slowly and i arrive in a small cave light by candles and candle lanterns. Its filled with books and comfortable chairs to read in. In one of the chairs by another lit fire is a stunning girl reading. Her long, dark, straight hair frames her tanned and beautiful face. Her bright green eyes scan the pages of the book she reads. Her plump red lips are slightly parted. I clear my throat and she looks up. "Hello" i say quietly.

She smiles, "Hello." She stands "I'm Maya." Its hard for me not to look at her shapely body in her night dress similar to mine but hers is pink.

"I'm Kelly," i smile shyly.

"It's wonderful to meet you Kelly. How are you settling in?"

"Fine thank you. Umm... where is the dragon? Were you kidnapped by it too?"

She hesitates, "That's a topic for another night. For now just relax and enjoy yourself. Do you read?"

I blush ans look down. My family and i are poor. I've never been taught how to read. "N-N-No... i-i cant read."

"Oh. Well no matter. I could always teach you if you'd like?"

"Really?" i then shake my head, "No i couldn't ask that of you."

"It's no problem, really," she smiles and i smile back.

That smile made everything that happened today better and i start to think perhaps it wont be so bad here.

AN. So there we are! I hope you liked it! I enjoyed writing it :) Please Vote and Comment and take care :) Until next time! :)