Plagued Love

13

After they consoled each other they begun to search for anything to help them get outside undetected."Darling? Did you find anything in the dresser?"Zeltron asked as he looked through the old shelves and cupboards. Carnelian nods. "Actually yeah, I did." He walks over towards Zeltron, holding up a pair of clothes. They're old and worn, but should help disguise their appearance. 

"They fit kind of loose but they should do the trick. Plus, I found some money in here too in case we need it." He whispers, offering the clothing and money to Zeltron. Zeltron raised a brow."My father can recognize me from a mile away, I doubt it's work with me but it might for you."He said before opening another cupboard. Zeltron's eyes grew wide, seeing what was there. There on the shelf, sat a female elf's skull, stained in the blue blood of elf and about 16 years old.

"Darling" Zeltron said slowly as he looked at the skull."Y-You might want to see this."Zeltron doesn't dare touch the skull, picking up nearby gloves and then taking it. He shivers as he examines it.

"Judging but how old the blood is I'd say she died 16 years ago so she was most likely 25 when she died. Her teeth are perfectly straight and there's a small crack in the skull, a larger one in the back-"Zeltron looks up to find Carnelian looking ready to burst into tears."Darling? Was she someone you knew?"

Carnelian is a state of shock as he takes in the information Zeltron just gave him. His eyes dart to Zeltron as the realization hits him. The skull is his mother's, and the memories begin to slowly rush back to him. "It's my mother." He whispers, tears building up in his eyes. He looks back at the skull in pure terror. "I...I don't remember..." He whispers in a voice a bit louder but still quiet. He takes a few steps back, his heart racing with fear.

Zeltron went silent, he looked at the skull, then back up at Carnelian."We have to leave and we have to now. Thanks the money in the clothes pockets and anything small enough."Zeltron said before asking another thing."Do you want me to take the skull with us?"Carnelian nods and goes over to the dresser once more. He puts the money and clothing in his pockets as he listens to Zeltron. 

We should leave, yeah. Um...do you think we could bring the skull? It...it doesn't feel right to just leave her here. I mean, I can't imagine what a pain it would be to have it with us as we escape but..." He trails off, his cheeks turning red as he tries to come up with a reason as to why they should take the skull. "Darling you don't have to think of an excuse, we can bring her."Zeltron said as he knotted old clothes together. Carnelian sighs in relief and glances back at Zeltron. 

"Thank you..." He whispers. He looks around the room again and tries to find anything else that would be helpful, something else that shouldn't be left here. All of his thoughts are interrupted by a noise from downstairs. He glances back at Zeltron and points towards the staircase. "Did you hear that?..." His voice is quiet and hushed, filled with fear. Zeltron handed the skull to Carnelian and tossed the makeshift rope out of the window. 

He climbed down after Carnelian and once on the ground they fled into the woods, Zeltron pulling his black overcoat back on as well as his mask and hat. Carnelian takes the skull and follows Zeltron, his own overcoat fluttering behind him. He glances back at the window for a moment before following his boyfriend further into the woods. His eyes dart around in fear of being spotted.

A look of panic remains on his face, his breath shaky as he tries to keep track of Zeltron. "They must've heard us, they're coming!" He whispers, his voice soft but filled with a sense of dread. Zeltron takes a series of turns until reaching the lake they'd met."Ready to jump?"He asked looking down at the water below. Carnelian nods and looks down at the water. His muscles tense up and a tinge of fear grows in his stomach at the thought of jumping in but he doesn't want to waste any time. A look of determination spreads across his face. "Yeah, I'm ready whenever you are." He replies in a whisper, his voice quiet but firm. Zeltron took his hand jumping with him, plunging into the water below.