Fallen

Chapter Twenty // Third Person

   Daffodil ~ A gift of daffodils is said to ensure happiness. The bright petals represent rebirth, chivalry, devotion, or unrequited love. A single daffodil stems represent misfortune.

   Maroon flew at rapid speed, the kingdom slowly disappearing behind him as he cradled Jasmine in his arms. He held onto her body tightly as he landed in a snow-covered forest, his feet crush the snow below him. He began to walk towards his destination to me up with Rose, who will then lead them both back to her place, which stood alone in the woods. It's actually is a very lovely place to visit, and Maroon was sure it would be safe enough for him and Jasmine to stay.

Jasmine laid silently in Maroon's arms as he walked, past out due to the amount of blood she lost. Maroon couldn't help but feel guilt when he looked down at his beloved. Jasmine's ripped wing dragged on the ground, her golden blood dripping from the open wound. He tried his best to lift if up, but Jasmine me would groan in pain in her sleep when he did. The guilt inside him just built up more and more," I-I should have never left you...I never should have flown off that night...I-I should have stayed with you but-" His voice cracked as he spoke, regret lacing his voice as he fought back tears," I ended up listening to your cries and left....God! I was so stupid..."

One of Maroon's tears escaped his eye, landing on Jasmine's pale cheek. And with that, Jasmine awoke from her slumber," M...Maroon...?" she mumbled, her eye barely open," w...why are you crying...?"

Maroon smiled and shook his head," It's nothing princess. I'm glad you're awake, but you should probably get more sleep." Maroon states, giving Jasmine a loving smile. This gave Jasmine comfort, but she was curious as to where she was and tried to sit up in Maroon's arms, only to fall back in pain," Hey, you should be more careful. We haven't taken care of that wing yet."

" W...Where are we going...? W-Where are we?" She asks as a cold breeze blows by, making goosebumps appear on her arm. She shivers and rubs her arms in hopes of warming herself up.

Maroon noticed now cold Jasmine was; she has never left the castle before, and snow isn't something that is common in the kingdom she lived in. Maroon extended his wings from his back and covered Jasmine with them, acting as a blanket to Jasmine," We're on earth. I'm taking us to a friend's place. We'll be safe there." Maroon replies, turning his attention back on the snow-covered road ahead of them.

" O...Okay..." Jasmine says shortly after, snuggling into Maroon's chest more. A small smile graced her lips as she enjoyed the warmth that radiated off her lover. She thought she'd never get to see Maroon again. Be able to hug him, kiss him, talk to him, ever again.

After a half hour of them walking, Maroon came to a clearing in the woods. Jasmine was once again asleep in his arms, snoring softly with her head placed above Maroon's heart. In the middle of the clearing stood a girl with long, midnight black hair, skin as white as the snow around her. She was tall and curvy, and had cat-like green eyes that surveilled the area around her. She had a blood red coat draped around her, it's large hood on as well. Once Maroon was close enough, the girl turned around, then gave a mischievous smile," You're late." Rose states, crossing her arms on her chest as she smirked at Maroon.

" Yeah...kinda had a few set backs." Maroon replies, opening his wings up and gesturing towards the sleeping Jasmine in his arms. Rose eyes went wide before rushing to Maroon's side, examining Jasmine's wing.

" Who knew angels could be so cruel?" Rose says, trying to gently grab a hold of Jasmine's wing. But Jasmine would whimper anytime Rose would come close to grabbing it. Rose sighed and stood up," Well...you're lucky they didn't rip the wing completely off."

" Will she be able to fly again?" Maroon questioned, desperately wanting to know the answer.

Rose sighed and scratched the back of her neck," I think so..? It's kinda hard to tell, since...you know, part of the wing is hanging off like dead skin." Rose replies.