Chains

Chapter twelve

I hid behind a wall as I glanced across the hall. People leaked in through the doors none stop, the women wearing flowing exotic ball gowns, none as beautiful as the dress in my room. I thought about how this would be helping my sister that was the only thing keeping me going. I saw drake he guided a man through to a room, the sight I saw was sickening. A girl, hardly dressed the only thing covering her body was a stained cloth which clung to her skin. A chain wrapped round her neck and around her wrists, He pulled her. The small frame of hers couldn't keep up, I shivered at the view. I couldn't see her face just her body broken from constant torture.The only good thing was everyones attention was brought to her weeps giving me a chance to slip towards a door shutting it behind me softly.

This was the way to the servants quarters, i saw a maid girl disappear into it once. The stairs were made from a worn stone as well as the walls. This part of the house was filled with cold air, the stone harboring the chills. Every breath I took echoed around me. My mind was only based on that girl who resembled my little sister, both having small frames and not being able to hide the fear. I prayed for her, hoping she would escape or be put out of her misery.

As I came to the bottom a dark corridor stood in front of me. No doors, just a small empty route. It was was so dark I couldn't see the end, just a shade of nothingness. It felt like hours until I came to something worth looking into. A cracked and worn wooden door, hardly hanging onto its hinges. Light slightly beamed through giving me hope, i peaked round to see a empty kitchen. I checked around till my eye caught a bag full of bread. Newly baked the smell sent shivers through me, I threw the bag over my shoulder. Then grabbed whatever ever I saw, a few bottles and wrapped cheese. I had to take my time looking for an exit hoping not to make any noise. I followed a Draft to a arch way leading to a alley.

A cold sweat took over me, freedom like the old days. I ran down, the bag bouncing on my back and the wind piercing the edges on my cheeks. I came to a halt when I saw 2 men with dogs, well armed. They stood in front of my only way out. I reached into my bag grabbing a large piece of bread. I ripped it in two then threw it into the brushes. The dogs pulled on there leashes , the men following the sound as they walked into darkness. Mist masked me as I jogged through into the woods, my shoes squeaking in the mud. "Its almost to easy" i giggled as I hid myself behind bushes, checking for anymore guards. Completely clear. I mostly jogged until i saw street lights, pulling the material on my clothes to hide as much skin as possible. I was out in the open now, I had to be careful.

Signs guided me towards the hospital, it wasn't as far as I thought. I passed few fields and small shops. I came up to the hospital gates, their was no sign of Robin. I didn't like this. The only light came from a lamp planted on the gate to the hospital. I held the strap on my bag, my hair was slightly damp from the sweat dripping down my body. It was too out in the open. I heard an engine making me jump out of my skin, it came closer as water droplets fell from the sky. ' Just a car ' I repeated. I didn't move hopping it would pass by, wishing it would go away. I watched as leaves blew away with the wind, i wish I could fly away like that. A car stopped on the edge of the pathway, "Lucy". It was Robins voice, though it sounded strained, hurt. "Robin? "The door fell open, Robin stood out tumbling to the ground, a chain wrapped round her neck. Her skin burnt and cut. The girl I saw before was her, I didn't recognize her out of her uniform. A man I had never seen before stepped out "Seems you told the truth" He took the chain from her neck and wrists, it sparked at his touch. Robin begged for air, her chest raised and fell at incredible speed. I fell to my knees, into a puddle the water splashing over me waking me up. If only I knew sooner.Another car door shut, the dark covered the figure faced till it stepped in the light. Drake.

I fell into a trap, that's why it was so easy. "Don't be so hard on her " He went to help Robin up. I slapped his hand, he couldn't touch her. He did this. I hugged Robin tight and whispered "I'm sorry". Before she could reply she was dragged to the car. I ran for her, my hand grazing hers when the door shut tight. The wheels started, kicking up dirt in my face as they drove away."She's not normally treated like that, her diary was found. Her master just didn't want you to get hurt that's all". My bones stiffened, i sat there with my head in-between my knees. My voice barely noticeable "I should of got tortured, it was me. Drake stop him please". Drake raised his hand next to my face, i closed my eyes waiting for a slap. He just lowered his hand unable to, he sat next to me with his legs crossed." I thought you had a plan mistress lucy? Why are you sitting here when your only chance is leaving you?". I looked back in the direction of the car, it had gone. Did he plan this?. "Though, lucy.You can only go on one condition, i have to come with you"