The Boondocks~Medieval Times

7) The Talk / Schemes

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Huey led the girls back through the secret opening in the wall and through Jazmine's window. Ming had already thanked him before retreating to her room. As Jazmine pulls off her cloak, Huey cuts off the rope he made the girls use and folds it, putting it back in his sachel. That was good ass quality rope.

Jazmine unties her hair, letting her curls free and fall down her shoulders to her mid back. She takes off the cloak next, revealing her silk hugging nightgown underneath. She sighs in relief at the goosebumps that form on her skin due to the cool air. It was hot under that cloak.

Huey turns around. "Ok--" Her outfit catches him off guard and he ends up stuttering.

Jazmine frowns. "What is it?" She checks herself for something wrong.

"Nothing, I just thought I saw something. I should go."

"Wait." Jazmine throws her arms around Huey's neck and pulls him into a hug. "Thank you," she whispers into his neck, "I could never repay you for what you did for me." Huey stands there for a moment with her body against his. Slowly, he slips his arms around her curvaceous figure above her waist. He had never seen a finer girl. Or touched one, especially like this.

"It was my pleasure, princess...even though you sort of blackmailed me."

Jazmine laughs softly. "Just Jazmine." She pulls away and their eyes lock. "Oh, I almost forgot." She slips out of his grasp and to her bed where she threw the cloak. She pulls the mask out of the pocket and walks back to Huey. He lets her put it back on, tying the thin string that holds it in place. She pulls away.

"There...Dark Shadow." She smiles.

A corner of Huey's lips lift and Jazmine gasps. He raises an eyebrow. "What?"

"I have never seen you smile. It really works for you," she says quietly.

Huey chuckles as he throws his leg over the window seal. "Goodbye...Jazmine."

"Huey, wait." Jazmine sighs. "I..."

"Yes?"

I don't want you to go. "...will I see you again?"

"You will not see me, but I will always be watching you." He makes a crooked smile. "They call me Shadow for a reason." With that, he pulls out his swords again and jumps.

Once again, Jazmine watches his dark figure disappear into the night. She rests her chin on her palm and stares at the walls that trap her.

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Huey literally barges into the little cottage, kicking the door closed with his foot. You can guess how tired someone can be after all that dancing. He curses, remembering that he should've brought some belongings. Riley walks into the room, dressed in his nightwear.

Huey frowns at him. "You should be asleep."

"Never mind that. Have you heard of Wuncler the Warlock?"

"Yes. Who hasn't?" Huey pulls off his mask and cape.

"I met a girl, Huey. A wizard who invited me to go with her on her journey to find him," Riley tells his brother. Huey looks blankly at him in response. "Think about it, Huey. One wish to make, on anything. He could make your dreams come true."

Cynthia timidly walks into the room. "Move!" Huey shoves Riley out of the way and throws one of his swords. It soars in the air and lands above her head in the wall. Cynthia screams.

Riley facepalms. "You imbecile! That's the girl!"

"I see that." Huey walks to her. "Who are you?"