I Pledge My Love (Revising)

The Disappearance

"Rain," I woke up in the forest with Lukkas gently shaking me. "We should go back. We slept through Friday."

"Huh? Yeah, okay." I rubbed my eyes and propped myself up. "Where's Rinbo?"

"He must have left while we were asleep." He replied, helping me up.

"Alright. Do you know what time it is?" I yawned as we started to walk back.

"No. Time seems to fly when I'm with you." Lukkas wiggled his eyebrows and grabbed my hand.

"Awww." I teased as we swung our arms.

"Shut up." He laughed, looking down.

We were almost back when Lila came bursting out of the building.

"Have to talk to Rain." She said hurridly.

"Okay?" I said as she tugged me with her towards the range.

"What's wrong?" I asked, concerned as we sat.

"A lot. Like, a lot a lot." She panted, looking around.

"Is this about Corwin?" I asked.

"Yes and no, well yes. Corwin and Gib."

"What does Gib have to do..." I trailed off, realization hitting. "Are you..?"

"Yes. For about a month. I know I should have said something but I just met all of you and thats not a good conversation starter."

"True." I agreed. "I get how this is problematic, but what can I do about it?"

"Well, that's not exactly everything." she muttered, rolling a sleeve up.

On her arm where Gib's name should've been imprinted was Corwin's.

"Impossible. That's... when did this happen?" I stuttered.

"Last night. When Corwin kissed my cheek."

"What did you get yourself into. Um... well let's see. Does Corwin know you're pregnant?"

"No." She said, shaking her head slightly.

"You might want to tell him. No way you'll survive a war when you're having a baby."

"War?" Lila asked, startled.

"Yes. You might want to hid it out with Corwin." I explained.

"Alright. And Rain?"

"Yeah?" I asked, nervous there was more bad news.

"I'm sorry I was so defensive when I tolf you how there were no such things as soul mates. I shouldn't have -"

"I would have learned sooner or later." I interupted. "Not your fault."

She nodded before standing and heading inside.

I was frustrated that I hadn't noticed that Lila was pregnant. How could I be so stupid?

I picked up a bow and notched it, pulling back farther than I should've. when I released my arrow stuck almost halfway into the target.

I heard a quiet noise behind me, but I didn't turn around. I pulled back another arrow, letting in fly. It hit almost exactly in the center.

"Nice hit."

"Shut up Huddson." I muttered, pulling another arrow out of the rusty barrel. 

"You remembered my voice?" He asked, chuckle ramming into my brain, echoing in my memories.

I felt the arrow slip when I grasped it. Sweaty palms meant someone was getting to me. I tried to steady the bow and keep calm but my fingers were robbed of their nimble composure.