III - SWORD OF THE BRAVE // Doraemon Fanfic

18 - THE GIRL IN THE MASK

"Yo Nobita! I've come to save you."

But, the cell was empty.

"Eh-?" Doraemon muttered in surprise.
•••

One Hour earlier

Nobita was leaning back against the wall, with his legs stretched out and arms folded, eyes closed.

Christina was on the opposite side of the cell. She sneaked a peek at him, her eyes full of concern and anxiety.

"Your pride as the princess or your beloved friends... Which one are you willing to sacrifice? I wonder..."

Christina wiped away a tear from her eyes. What should I do?

"Help me... Nobita~~" she softly mumbled in her most vulnerable voice, staring at her sleeping friend.

--BANGGGGG--

The noise woke up Nobita from his sleep while Christina covered her eyes and ears.

"What the fuck?! What happened? What was that?" Nobita asked, agitated.

"I don't know."

They both stood up and came closer to each other to stick together just in case.

"Get behind me," Nobita said to her, trying to push her back and shield her.

"NO, YOU GET BEHIND ME!" Christina furiously retorted.

Nobita shot a look at her.

"Didn't I tell you... We protect each other," Christina pointed out sternly.

Nobita was left with no choice. Her stance was determined and it was evident that there was no changing her mind. "Fine."

They both stood beside each other without anyone standing ahead in particular.

They heard approaching footsteps and shared quiet glances with each other. With hearts thrashing against their chests, they waited vigilantly.

When the sound finally came right by their cell door, they prepared themselves for anything thrown at them.

"Hey!"

A swordsman with a slim blind and her face covered by a mask and a hood. She was wearing the gear of a warrior.

Who?

"I'm here to rescue you, your Highness."

Even more bizarre, it was a girl's voice.

Nobita whispered to Christina, "You know her, by any chance?"

Christina shook her head. "Maybe one of Yumirumi's warriors. I'm not sure. I can't be familiar with every single one now, can I?"

"I guess that's fair," Nobita commented.

"I'm sorry to intrude, your Highness but we really shouldn't waste much time. They could be here any moment now. We should get going right away," the girl said.

Nobita and Christina looked at each other.

They tried to non-verbally communicate whether they should trust the girl or not.
Nodding their heads, they followed her.