The Guillotine Survivor

Chapter 5

I'm really, really, really sorry that it took so long for me to write this! I've been so busy, but I won't let it take this long again! I promise! Well here it is, sorry if it isn't as interesting that I wanted it to be. But in a couple chapters it will start to pick up, so hang in there!

Chapter 5

Five minutes passed, then ten. Time ticked by slowly, causing much anxious anticipation. Finally, silence filled the house, and the moon was the only source of light.

"Do you think it's safe to leave now?" Faye asked.

"It's now or never," I murmured, slowly easing open my door.

"This is going to be so much fun!" Faye squealed. "I'm so glad that you agreed to come with me."

"I am too, but we won't get very far unless you keep quiet," I chuckled.

"Sorry," Faye mumbled, her hand covering her mouth.

I shook my head, laughter gleaming in my eyes. Faye smiled, feebly. Slowly, we crept down the stairs, staying alert for any sign of life. My heart raced a thousand miles a minute, making me worry that it would beat right out of my chest. A low growl froze both Faye and I in our tracks. I bit my lip, my eyes squeezed shut. The growling neared us, and I peeked behind me to find one of my dad's hunting dogs.

"What are you doing here?" I hissed to it, regretting my words when it pulled its lip back in a snarl.

"Careful," Faye whimpered.

"Easy boy," I whispered to the dog, carefully taking a step backward only to have the dog stalk nearer to me, his cold black eyes glittering wickedly at me.

"Hold him here, I'll be right back," Faye whispered before disappearing.

"Over here boy!" I exclaimed when the dog's gaze darted to Faye's vanishing shadow. I had no idea what Faye was planning, but I hoped it was good. "Easy now," I stated as the dog once again prowled closer to me, hungrily. "You don't want to hurt me."

The dog seemed to think otherwise. It raised its haunches and lashed its tail, preparing to pounce.

"Hey doggie, want some meat?" Faye piped in at the last second, returning from the kitchen.

The dog's eyes immediately settled on the chunk of raw meat in Faye's hands. It began to wag its tail as drool dripped from its chin. Faye ripped a chunk of the meat off and waved it in front of the dog's nose. The dog lunged and snapped its jaws, inches away from Faye's hand.

"Careful!" I warned.

"Oops," Faye chuckled, nervously while holding the meat further away. "Come and get it," she taunted the dog who crouched, wriggling its rump. "Go fetch!"

Faye chucked the chunk of meat which went sailing across the room. Faye and I then quickly sprinted down the hallway and out the door. We shut it quickly and stood panting on the other side. "Next time we should find a better escape route," I chuckled.

"Definitely."

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After hiding the remaining meat for our expedition back inside the house, Faye and I set off to the marketplace. The moon shone on the narrow roads that we walked down. Off in the distance I could see a twinkling of lights. "This is so exciting!" I exclaimed.

Faye smiled and nodded.

"Where are we meeting your friends?"

"At the fountain. It's the center of town."