Darker Then The Moon

Chapter 12

Rushing past everything I found the first set of doors a busted through them. Of course with my luck of not knowing the castle every well I end up in the dinning hall. With anger, sadness, and frustration rushing through my body I stand and listen to my own jagged breathing. The heavy sounds on the air filling my lungs then escaping seemed to be soothing and soon the heavy breathing stopped.

As I stood here I thought about how aldra showed me a door way leading straight outside. Looking around.I find the pair of flapping doors that lead to the kitchen. From there I make my way around the tables and through the infurno of a baking area until I find the door and swing it open. A swift cool air brushes against my cheek whispering good morning.

Looking outside I admire the beautiful scenery that surrounds me. Large oaks with leaves the size of my hand, beautiful wild flowers of all colors that dance in the wind. Over the tall oaks lie massive mountains the tips covered with snow. The air smelled fresh and crisp.

As I stepped my bare foot into the green soft grass chills shot throughout my body. It was wet with morning dew. With a shiver I wrap my arms around myself to keep warm. Shutting the door to the kitchen behind me I venture off farther and farther away until I couldn't see the door any longer.

How nice it is to be able to spend time to myself. Just to sit her and enjoy nature. Probably the only thing that I love and will always love. As I walked along the grass I found a dirt path leading up a hill and down aways. What could it hurt to do some exploring here?

Killing onto the dirt path I watch as the sun begins to rise spreading it's warm arms out and wrapping them around me. Up above the rays of sunlight birds cherp and dance around the clear blue sky.

The dirt road led me over a hill and down to a small pond. There I find tree stump that looks old. Sitting down on top of the stump I look around the pond. Its quite and small. Glancing into the water I spot small fish that look like koi swimming around. Smiling at their bright vivid colors I stick my feet into the cool water.

At first the fish scattered but after a little bit they made their way back to my feet and began to rub their smooth bodies against my feet making me giggle.

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After a while of splashing around I look up into the sky. The sun is directly over head. I'm surprised atricus hasn't found me yet. I say with a small smirk. But the smirk wasn't because I wanted him to find me and he hadn't it was because it amused me to see where his priority lies.

"Guess I better head back now guys." I say aloud to the fish with a small smile. As I pulled my wet feet from the water the fish quickly dispersed. Wiping off my backside I turn around to head back down the cost road when I am met by a tall man.

A small scream escaped my lips from being surprised and slightly scared at the same time. The man stood over two feet taller than me. His muscles are massive, so much that I could see them under the cloack and long sleeve shirt he is wearing. But that wasn't the worst part. The mans face was covered in scars varying from small, deep, shallow to large. The biggest scar connected from the top of his right brow to the bottom of his cheek bone. He has a rough stubble of a beard and his eyes we're small, dull, and grey.

Backing away slowly I stare at the man scared out of my wits. As I back up he moves forward. His heavy metal boots make a loud clanking noise with every step. The sword around his hip swayed reflecting the sun light blinding me. Not being able to see I quicken my steps. Losing my balance like the clumbsy ditz I am I fall backwards into the pond.

Now covered in water I panic as I am drifting down. From above the reflection of the sword shines through the ripples. On either side of the glare shining down into the water two dark shadows become closer until two large hands grasp either shoulder yanking me out of the water with great force.

With wet hair covering my face I freak out and kick the person holding me forcing him to drop me onto the ground. I land on my backside rather harshly before I quickly uncover my face. I find the large man glaring down at me more so then before. I took this as my cue to run.

The only problem with that was that as much as I wanted to run my body stayed in place. Run! I told myself. Run!! But all I could manage to do is scoot back. As I did that the man stepped closer. His large feet barley missing my scronny legs. Terrified I flip onto the knees. From on my knees I quickly stand and start to run.

As I ran down the dirt path back to where I came. I could hear the mans heavily foot steps following. The heavy sounds soon filled my head causing me to panic even more. Tears filled my eyes as I run faster. Looking over my shoulder I can see the man slowly fading away.

Just as I thought I lost him I ran into something else as I looked looked forward again. All I saw was the world spin as I fell backwards. But a pair of firm steady hands grabbed my waist to break my fall and held me tight. Looking up I see Atticus staring back at me. "Olivia? Are you okay?" His purple eyes showed the concern that he tried to hold back. "Where have you been? I've been looking all over the castle for you."

At that moment I felt safe and warm. I threw my arms around his neck embracing him in a hug clinging to his neck. "Liv? Are you okay?" He repeats. But all I can do is shake my head and bury my face into the crest of his neck and hold him close to me.