Previously...
"Tomorrow Mr. Zuber is going to see a new Kyrah," she thought gleefully.
"I have to run. But, where do I go? I'm not sure where my wobbly feet are taking me. I can't let it kill me."
Exhaustion and fear were made my body go numb. Every ounce of my energy dwindled with each movement. I couldn't run anymore.
Catching my breath I looked behind, seeing nothing except darkness. Wiping the sweat from my brow, I sat down, unable to go further.
"Baby?"
"Where are you, my princess?"
"Mother! Father! You are here!"
I yelled, running with a new found energy. Happiness flowed through me, my heart thumping with my swift movements.
Finally, I saw them, their smiles seemed to illuminate the dark atmosphere. Rushing to hug them, I stumbled upon something. My legs gave way and I fell to the ground with a thud, scratching my arm.
I couldn't get up. I felt someone tightening their hold on my body. Fear crept in my heart, I realized what had happened.
"No! Not again please," I begged, sobbing vehemently.
"Kyrah, we meet again," a silky and smooth female voice hissed. Power radiated off her. Her hold was an iron grip, but soothing at the same time. Her eyes were visible now, bright green orbs shining dangerously, boring into my blue ones.
Unaware of my fate, I trembled and struggled to get free. Fear completely overtook me, my cries piercing the dull, silent night.
"Leave me! What do you want? Let me go!" I shrieked, panic evident in my voice.
"Mother, father why don't you help me?" I screamed, looking at them.
Their smiles were constant, without flinching. I couldn't discern their behavior. My cries remained unheard as their image was evanescent. They had vanished, without a word, without any warning.
"No, no, no, don't go!"
Tears poured down my face, blurring my vision. My eyes stung and heaviness gripped my head.
My breathing grew erratic, darkness surrounding my eyes. The snake hissed something in my ears, but I couldn't grab what she said.
The tears dried, leaving my face tightened. I couldn't handle it anymore, all my efforts to escape seemed worthless. I felt dizzy and without any notice, I slipped into oblivion.
A scream cut through, breaking the silence of the night. Zuber woke up, getting startled.
"I must be dreaming," he said, blinking his sleepy eyes. He was going back to sleep, but he heard Kyrah sobbing. Rushing out of bed, he unbolted his door quickly and reached the living room.
"Mother, father, come back, don't leave me, please! No!" Kyrah sobbed, her hand outstretched, calling her parents.
"Kyrah, relax... it's must be a dream... I-I am here for you. Please don't cry," Zuber consoled her, his face woebegone.
YOU ARE READING
The Serpent Within
Fantasy"Why did you kidnap me?" she asked straight away. "You will be safer here than anywhere else," was his curt reply. "Why?" her voice hinted fear. "Do I count this as your second question?" he asked raising an eyebrow. "I don't mind telling, but you...
