Laurmau; A Love Like No Other (Book 1)

Part 16- Packing Up

The Hi guys! I'm just warning you, if you didn't notice part 15 came out, read it before now, otherwise the starting POV will make no sense. Hope you guys like! And keep an eye out for that 1k view surprise! I'm still working on it, I think you'll all like it. Enjoy!! ~Lauren

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Haylee's POV
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BANG!
BANG!
BANG!
"HAYLEE GET YOUR BUTT UP!"
"Nngh.. What?"
"We're going back today!"
"Wait, what!?"
"Yep! Now get up! *BANG!*"

I open my eyes to the sight of Aphmau banging some pots and pans together. Apparently the ruckus woke Laurence up, because he yells, "KNOCK IT OFF!" scaring us both. "Where's Lauren?" I ask, looking around the room. "She went to Cadenza's house. Sisters, ya know?" She giggles. "Ah, okay." I say and go downstairs. Laurence is walking somewhat steadily around, feeling the walls. "What're you doing..?" I ask. "Uh... I wanted to try to find Lucinda?" he says, smiling awkwardly. "Don't be dumb, Laurence. You couldn't if you tried." I say, crossing my arms. "Ugh... I know... It's just.. Tsk." He says. "I can help you find her, though." I offer. He nods and he grabs my hand. I blush but I lead him outside. Thank Irene he can't see me blush.. I spot Lucinda at the blacksmith. He gives her a brewing stand and a cauldron. She thanks him and turns to walk off. She sees us and runs up. "Hey! I wanted to tell you, that, I figured out a potion to cure your blindness! I went out and got the ingredients. Bigglesworth! C'mere please!" she says. Suddenly a little white owl flutters down and hovers by Lucinda. He has a little bag in his grasp and drops it into Lucinda's hand. She opens it and pulls out some glass bottles. They're filled with water. "Let's go to the infirmary and I can set this up." she commands. "Can I wait outside? I need some fresh air." Laurence asks. "Sure." I let go of Laurence's hand and he cautiously reaches out for the wall, then leans up against it. We head inside and Lucinda sets up her brewing stuff and puts out a candle. "Smells like-" I begin. "Cinnamon." she finishes. She pulls out the glass bottles again and puts them on her stand. She gets the cauldron and stirs the ingredients in some hot water.  Then we get to work on the potion.

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Laurence's POV
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I can't help but think, it's a beautiful day... and I can't see it.  I hear some quiet footsteps approaching. "Lauren?" I ask. No reply. Suddenly a hand covers my mouth and scares the living nether out of me. "MRPH!!" a muffled scream barely escapes my mouth. "Shut up, and there won't be any problems." a man's voice mutters. He pulls me off somewhere and removes his hand. "HELP! SOMEO-" I begin. The guy sighs and pulls out a thick cloth. He gags me and then he binds my arms and ankles together. I make muffled screaming sounds and shake violently. I fall down and huff. "I'll go easy on you, since you're blind." the man says. I raise a brow and try to push thoughts out of my mind. "Mrf?" I say. He unties the gag and I flood him with questions. "Who are you?! Where am I?! Why are you kidnapping me!?" he rolls his eyes and doesn't answer. "I swear, when I get my hands free, you'll be sorry!" I threaten. "You're weak and defenseless. I doubt you can see me to hurt me." he taunts. "Yeah!? TRY ME!" I yell and somehow manage to stand up. I thrust my fists out in the direction I think he's in and apparently he moved. Smart move, Laurence. I tried to punch so hard that I threw myself onto the ground, again... "Nnghh..." I groan. The man smirks and for some reason picks me up bridal-style. "C'mon man, we just met, but I'm taken." I say, smirking. "Seriously, dude?" the guy says. "AHA!" I catch him off guard and he drops me and I fall to the ground with a painful thud and try to roll off somewhere. "HELPPPPP!" I scream. THWANG! *Thud!* Someone falls to the ground beside me, breathing softly. "Laurence!" a female voice I recognize to be Haylee's says. She kneels and cuts the ropes binding my wrists and ankles. "What happened?" she asks, helping me up. "I... I don't know.." I mutter. "Well, we're going back today, so c'mon." she says, pulling me along. I hear a door open and suddenly a wave of cool air hits me. "Hey Haylee! Oh my Irene! Laurence, what happened to you?! You're filthy!" Lucinda says. "Nice to see you too, Lucinda. I fell a bunch of times. THAT's what happened." I say. "Oh! Be right back." Haylee says, and walks out.

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Garroth's POV
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"Garroth! Where are ya?" someone yells. I turn around from the baker I was talking to and see Haylee looking around. "Uh.. I'm right here. Whaddya need?" I called out to her. "Oh! There you are!" she says and runs up. "I need your help real quick." Haylee says, grabbing my arm. "I'll be right back!" I say, taking another glance at the cupcakes on the bakery's shelf. Haylee leads me to a... person who passed out? He has a black jacket and a red bandana- my eyes go wide. "Th-that's the guy who attacked the three of us!" I say, stepping back. "Help me get 'im to the dungeon thingy." she says, attempting to drag him by wrapping her arms around his chest and pulling. "Little help here!" she says. I grab his ankles and we slowly get him to the dungeons, where my devilish brother is sitting in his cell, staring at us, completely silent. "You aren't intimidating, baby brother." I say. He shifts and rolls his eye. I can't help but notice this insane look in his eye. Haylee lets go of his legs and unlocks a cell door, directly in front of Zane's cell. We set him down on the bed and leave him. As we leave I take a glance at Zane and see a small smirk indent in his mask. I frown but look ahead. Poor Zane... he had to be there when father changed.. Now all he cares about is killing and power... I don't know why, but just seeing him after about twenty years... It just hurts. "Damn you, Garte.." I mutter. "Huh?" Haylee asks. "U-Uh.. Nothing, let's just get back to that bakery! I want a cupcake." I say, smiling weekly. She shrugs and we walk to the bakery again. "Um.. a dozen cupcakes please.." I say, pulling out some gold. "Thank you! Have a good day!" the baker says as I hand her the gold, and she hands me a box of them. I nod and we walk off. "So, you're not gonna eat those all by yourself, are you?" Haylee asks, looking over my shoulder at the box. "Of course not! I got them for all of us." he says. We head into the infirmary and see Laurence, Lucinda, Aphmau, Lauren and Cadenza scattered around the room. "I smell cupcakes.." Laurence says, sniffing the air. "Yep." I say, opening the lid, then shutting it. I put the box on the table and the girls drift over to it, looking at the cupcakes in the box. "Vanilla or chocolate Laurence?" I ask. "Uh... Vanilla." He replies, shifting against the wall. I pick one out of the box and hand it to him. Soon everyone in the room has a cupcake so we eat ours. We save the rest for some other friends. I think I may just give one to... Nevermind. But I might... "Okay. Laurence, you, Cadenza and I will go round up our half of Phoenix Drop. Lucinda, finish up that potion, and we'll be back in half an hour." Aphmau commands. They head outside and I head out as Haylee and Lauren go upstairs to pack their things up. I head to the halfway destroyed tavern and take one last chance to find what I lost a few days ago. After a few minutes of searching, I spot a necklace dangling from a pole and grab it. It was a black cross necklace my mother gave me when I was ten.. I put it back on and head off to pack up. Everyone's getting ready to head back to Phoenix Drop. It feels like ages since we've been back.. But only days. I sigh and keep walking...

I don't even know if that's considered a cliffhanger, but I did it. Sorry for the short chapter but I needed to finish so I could post a certain thing right after this, so keep a look out! Love you guys, and again, thanks for 1k~! ~Lauren