Skyfall

Chapter 8

   Andrew was swift and smooth with his attack. Before I knew it, I was flailing my arms frantically gasping for air as he choked me. I banged on his hard chest, and I could feel myself getting lightheaded. Maximus' reaction was a bit late, and it wasn't until now that he was trying to pry Andrew off of me.

   "Let go! Andrew stop this now!" Maximus pulled Andrew's left shoulder roughly, making his body jerk backwards. I pushed real hard one last time, and Andrew fell to the ground. I gasped in fear as he hit the forest floor, making leaves and twigs crack. Andrew was about to lunge at me again, but this time Maximus' reflexes kicked in making him tackle his older brother. The two wrestled for a while until Maximus gained control of Andrew.

   "Stop fighting it Andrew! Stop it now, whatever this is stop!" Maximus' face was red and the veins in his neck where strained from screaming. I stood there shaking uncontrollably, eyes wide with terror. I felt Andrew's cold gaze, as he laid there not moving under his brother.

   "If I get up, you can't attack Emma again." Andrew only nodded at Maximus, anger consuming his eyes at the mention of me. "Fine" He huffed, his teeth poking out biting down below his lip by his chin. My legs shook violently as Maximus let Andrew up.

   He pushed himself off the ground, landing smoothly on his feet. He trudged over to me catching his breath. "You..." His lips trembled as he spoke. "You're so evil." His words confused me, but they stung. I shook my head trembling with fear as Andrew leaning into me.

   "You've got some nerve showing yourself here, Florence." He cracked his knuckles making me jump. Maximus was ready for anything as he held his brother's shoulder defensively. I shook my head confused.

"M-my name is Emma." I said nervously.

   "Stop lying would you?!" Andrew balled his fists, his knuckles gleaming white. He was certainly barking up the wrong tree with me. I was in no state to be arguing about some stupid memory he thought he had. I found my voice, it quivering as I spoke.

   "No, you stop lying. I'm telling the truth. I'm Emma. My mother is Florence. I left her because she sold me and Daniel out!" My throat stung and I turned toward Maximus.

   "You know this! I told you. I trusted you Maximus, with my past. Of all things." My eyes became blurry and my knees weak.

   "No,  no Emma you don't understand. I didn't tell him anything, I swear!" Maximus' green eyes look towards me pleadingly and his hands shake softy. I turn away from him, my nostrils burning. I'm going to cry, aren't I.  I turn from him, hurt. My heart's in my throat and I feel dizzy.

   "Really," He is behind me now, "You really expect me to believe you didn't tell him about my mother and brother?" He places his hand gently on my shoulder.

"That's exactly what I think. if you didn't trust me, you wouldn't let me do this."

He lunges forward, his lips pressing to mine.