The Fall (On Hiatus until otherwise stated)

The Fall: Chapter 19 - Serena

A quick note, this will be the last part for a little while. There is a lot going on in my life at the moment and I don't ave time to write this particular story (as I have many little projects going on all the time) I will finish this piece, I imagine it won't be until the end of June before I get a chance to start writing this again. Sorry to anyone who really likes this, but please be patient and thanks for being so supportive and sticking with it :)

Sid

Isaac grabbed my wrists and pulled me up so I was standing. He dragged my around the tarpaulin and I tried not to look behind me to where I had seen Hambell, in case he decided to see what or who I was looking at. As we rounded the tarpaulin I took my first look at Finn's uncle, Titus.

He was tall, taller than Finn. He looked like he was in his late forty's. Salt and pepper hair that reminded me of my own fathers and a strong jaw like Finn. His eyes were the same purple, though not as bright, they had dulled with age. He took a towering stance over myself and Isaac as he thrust me in front of Titus to find out my fate.

"So you're the girl my nephew has taken a liking to." he spoke so calmly, his voice was softer close up and I found it hard to believe he was anything but human. His whole presence oozed human, his mannerisms, his stance. He was nothing like what Finn had been like when he first arrived. I tried not to get caught up in his easy presence. 

"He can't be that fond of me. He isn't here yet." I said, hoping that it wasn't just Hambell here and that Finn was indeed here. Titus started at me, as if he was thinking what to do with me next.

Kill me or keep me.

I could tell the decision was tough by the way his eyes crinkled up on the sides as he thought over all possibility's of what he could use me for. Isaac suddenly hit me across the back of my head and I instantly felt a sharp pain followed by a warm wetness that could only mean he had drawn blood.

"What was that for?" I shouted, angry at Isaac for hitting me for no apparent reason.

"For talking back to one of the council members of Skeron." he spat, sounding genuinely annoyed. Titus held his hand up to Isaac.

"Enough, we are not barbarians. Do not hit the girl again Isaac." his voice was still, calm, but there was a tone to it that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. I did not want to get on his wrong side. "Time to move out, we have a base two miles from here. The other council members are here and waiting for further instruction. You need to tell them all you know Isaac." he paused and then looked at me, his eyes seemed to look right through me and at me all at the same time. "You will stay quiet and assist when asked. Do you understand?" My head ached and I found myself not being able to speak, so I nodded my head in answer and Titus took the lead and started walking off. Isaac grabbed the top of my right arm and pushed me forward, making me walk.

As we exited the camp I couldn't help but wonder when my friends would show up to help me. I glanced to my right, then left. Trying to spot anything through the tree lines, but I couldn't see anything, yet.

Isaac continued to push me forward as we marched silently through the woods, further and further away from the camp and the walking trail. I just hoped they had a plan, and that they instigated it soon. I wasn't sure how much longer I could go without some paracetamol and seeing a medical professional. I could feel the blood from the back of my head trickle down my neck slowly, which only made me feel anxious about the damage Isaac had actually done to me.

We walked for what seemed like forever, when Titus held his hand up for us to stop. Isaac dragged me back just before I walked into the back of Titus. Saving me from more abuse no doubt, even though the sudden movement and jerk made my head throb more as the blood rushed around inside me.