Part 17: Failed escape

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Henory was really pissed off at me, and he made sure I knew about this

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Henory was really pissed off at me, and he made sure I knew about this. Right now I was locked into a room in his castle in the void. I didn't exactly mind this all too much, this just meant I could think about how to help them find me. Hero managed to break into here somehow, and even if he was heavily inferior to Henory, he now knew what was going on, and what to do. It also most likely calmed down Jay, knowing I'm still roaming this plain.
If Hero managed to break in and escape, can I do that too? I haven't tried up until now, usually the fear of Henory forced me to stay... But it's worth a shot, all that he would and could do is beat me up, right?
Right...?
I made a decision and glanced around the room for something I could use for my escape. Henory was really smart, so he'd immediately notice a decoy, it was to no use planting one.
I let out a soft sigh before glancing at the rope around my neck. Sadly it was too short for anything, so it was useless. But I didn't mind, leaving the room through the window wasn't hard. Especially not for a ghost.
A bit nervous I glanced out of the window. Even just the thought of jumping out was crazy... But considering I literally hung myself, it was a surprisingly tame request. Especially since it wasn't exactly high, just about 6 meters of a drop into a bush of black leafs with pink glowing berries. Nonetheless, it was scary to even think about.
I looked at the door before having an idea, pulling the chair from my desk to it and blocking the doorknob with the backrest. Then I went back to the window.
I pray that me being a ghost grants me immortality...
With a deep breath I got onto the windowsill, opened the windows and jumped before I could change my mind. The fall was over much quicker than expected and I hit the ground harshly. However I didn't get hurt, all that happened was that I was dizzy for a second. It took a few moments until I was able to get up and start my escape towards the exit Hero used.
It was concerning that nothing happened on my way, Henory didn't hunt me down, nor did something else attack me.
I reached the exit with ease, reaching out for the white glowing doorway.
My hand went numb before a heavy pain shot through my form, making me let out a loud screech. I pulled my hand away as quickly as I could, nearly falling over from my speed.
What was that all about??? Was that why Henory wasn't hunting me down? Because my escape was impossible???
I tried once more, but gained the same result with an even harder shock, proving my point much more than I'd appreciate.
Fuck...
I sunk to the ground and hugged my ghostly tail, upset. Escaping was really impossible for me, no wonder Henory didn't even bother chasing after me... He knew that and waited for me to figure this out on my own, either to fully break me or to prove my point.
A small sniff escaped me and tears ran down my cheeks. How am I supposed to ever return home, hug Cody and Jay and everyone else? Was this really the end?
No, no, that had to be a way. I looked back up to the doorway, biting my lip.
I had to try, no matter what. For Jay and the others. I just had to try!
I pushed myself up and took a shaky breath. Either this fails and I'll lose consciousness, or I manage to leave and escape this hell.
Clenching my teeth, I braced myself and rushed into the doorframe with my entire body. Everything went really bright for a moment and I got ecstatic, thinking I was free again.
And then the numbness set in, making my ecstacy turn into pure panic.
Right before I got to feel the agonizing pain tho, someone grabbed me by the collar of my shirt and ripped me out of the light. I lost my balance from surprise and fell over, grunting. The doorframe let out an uncomfortably loud buzzing sound before quieting down again.
I glanced up, pausing when I realized Henory standing above me with an expression on his face I couldn't read. A few moments of silence passed, spent with him staring at me, then the door. His silence worried me, it didn't mean anything good. Henory eyes me before crouching down and checking me for.... Injuries?
I merely watched, confused about his actions. He didn't explain them either when he pulled away with a small grunt, seemingly pleased. "You're lucky I pulled you out in time, moron.", he muttered and got up. "You would've perma-died, rendering your friend's efforts useless. Also it would've given me massive problems with Grim."
I tilted my head surprised, a small grin sneaking onto my lips. "So you desperately want me to stay alive?", I asked smoothly, less scared now. Henory rolled bis eyes and pulled me up by my arm. "Silence, peasant. You don't deserve my answers.", he growled and dragged me back towards the castle. I followed, having a smug grin on my lips. Henory noticed and his mood dropped even more, he seemingly just wanted to wipe it off of my face.
I was amused by this. He seemed like a human just a few minutes ago when he checked for wounds on me, almost worried and scared. It felt like he was almost forcing himself to be incredibly cruel, up until now he has always allowed Hero to leave and hasn't even attempted to find the kids.
Maybe he was a softy on the inside, but something happened that made him change his entire attitude. He might be rough and overall keeps a majority of his personality hidden, but I could feel that he's a good guy.
Maybe we could help him...

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