Robin's Blood

Page 10, Ch. III

Robin slowed her strides, and after about 10 minutes of running, she finally felt far enough to stop and rest. She huffed as she slowed her pace to a stop, Then trudged to the nearest tree, leaned against it, and slid her back down the side until she was seated on the ground. She closed her eyes, placed her hand on her chest, and focused on breathing.

"You seem a little freaked out." Faye's voice stung Robin's ears. Robin screamed as her eyes flashed open. Faye jumped back, landing on her bottom. "Jeez! That was not the reaction I was expecting". Robin stood up in a panic. "How did you find me?!" She huffed. Faye sat and stared at Robin for a moment before saying, "as much as I hate to admit it, you're kinda- you know... slow, and honestly not as sneaky as you probably think," she shrugged and stood up, dusting off her pants. Robin scoffed "well, excuse me for not growing up to be a giant, my bad," crossing her arms. "Where were you going?" Faye questioned, placing her hands on her sides. "Im a...traveler! Yes, so im traveling," Robin stated, beginning to walk away. Faye followed her "Im coming with you," she announced. Robin froze and turned her whole body to look at Faye. "Aha... no, you are not," she assured, grabbing Faye's shoulders. "You..." Robin twisted Faye to face back towards the village. "...Are going home" she let go of Faye's shoulders and gestured for her to walk forward. Robin then turned around and continued on her way. Faye came up behind Robin again and began to beg, "I have never left this village! I want to see the world, please!" She clasped her hands together and stood in front of Robin. "No." Robin asserted then she walked around Faye. "I'll just keep following you then until we inevitably become best friends and travel the world together and-" Robin covered Faye's mouth with her hand. "You will go home, and I will continue my own way, got it?" She glared at Faye, then removed her hand. Robin rushed away, tripped on a tree branch, and fell face-first in the dirt. She lifted her head. "Why can't I just look cool for one minute" she whined quietly, then plopped her head back on the ground, cheek down. "Oh my gosh! Are you okay?" Faye rushed over to Robin and helped her. "You fall a lot," Faye giggled. "Wait! I just had the best idea!" Faye exclaimed, jumping back from Robin. "I can be your helper upper!" Faye said, overjoyed with her idea, her arms spread out at her sides. "My... helper upper...?" Robin groaned and rolled her eyes, still in pain from her fall. "Exactly! When you fall, ill be there to help!" Faye continued to marvel at her idea. Robin sighed. "I give up, fine, come with me if you'd like. But, please! Be quiet..." Robin groaned and began to walk in a fatigued manner. "Woohoo! We are going to become best frien-" Robin cut her off with a loud "Shush!" Faye kept quiet and walked beside Robin.