His Heart

Chapter 10

I held Elizabeth in my arms as she settled down and rested against my chest. I grinned really huge, this was the best time in my life. Howl was silently crying in the corner, talking to the doctor. He soon came over to me and I turned to look at him.

"Want to hold her?"

"Sure," he said nervously.

I handed her over to Howl, and he took her and held her gently close to his body. He cradled her like she was a delicate animal he just rescued. He was shaking a little bit as he held her. It was a pleasent experience with Howl.

~1 Year Later~

Elizabth celebrates her first birthday! Howl and I were getting things ready for the party while my father was playing with her. She finally stood on her own, and now my father was helping her walk. Holding her hands and taking a step one by one. It were little baby steps now. Soon she'd be walking on her own, then running, then the future was going to fold out into her hands.

"Honey, you alright?"

"Yeah. Hey, can you go out towards the city to get some more things for her. Looks like we're low on some plates."

"Sure thing, love."

He kissed my forehead and he headed out towards the city.

"Dada?" Elizabeth asked.

I turned towards her and picked her up, holding her close to me.

"Dada will be back soon."

I headed inwards towards the city. It was a busy day today. Today was the end of the war and people were gathering around to greet the men who survived back home. I was stopped a few times in the markets to know where I was going and that I wasn't one of the enemies. After a while, I bumped into an old friend.

"Howl."

I turned and saw it was Madam Suliman.

"Madam Suliman."

"It's so nice to see you again. Why don't you stop by the palace today."

"Right now?"

"Yes."

Soon I felt a burning sensation on the back of my head. I turned and saw one of her henchmen grabbed me by the back of the head. He pounded me into the ground multiple times. The world grew darker and all I could see was Elizabeth and Y/n, disappointed and scared. They were going to go looking for me and end up dying out there.

"I have to get back...tto...tthem," my words were slurred as I blacked out entirely.

I woke back up, in a chair, and in a black room. There were no windows and no sign of life. I struggled to get out, but there were invisible binds that were keeping me to this chair. Great. Not only am I nowhere to be known to man, but also I was going to miss Elizabeth's party. She'd be disappoitned when I get out of this mess. Madam Suliman came in with her henchmen beind her. I glared at her, I kind of knew what she wanted with me. She wants me to continue to be her apprentice to use my magic for her own purposes.

"Good morning, Howl."

"Why do you want me?"

"I need you to tell me about your new life. I heard you're married and have a child. Is she a wizard?"

"We don't know yet."

"This child of yours, bring her to me."

"What? Are you insane? Why the hell would I give my child to you?"

She grinned evilly. I knew she was plotting something evil deep within her. I should know, I was her apprentice for a while until I left her. Deep inside her, I know she wants something to do with Elizabeth. She won't get her hands on my daughter or Y/N.

"Let's discuss a deal."

"And that is?"

"Tell me where your daughter is, as well as your wife, and I'll let you live."

"NEVER!"

"Have it your way."

She lifted up her old hand and waved it right in front of me. It was magical. She knew how to use magic! I soon felt pain sweeping into my veins and legs. My feet turned into talons, my hands extended outwards, claws protruding from my nails. Feathers surrounded my entire body as my appearance completely changed to my demon. I finally turned into my demon. I had a hidden, scaly face underneath the mass of feathers I had. I then ended on the floor, on all fours. My eyes were red as Suliman stood right in front of me. Sweat dripped from my face as I looked up at her.

"I'll ask you again, where is your wife and daughter."

"Like I would ever tell you!"

"Fine."

She made a wiping motion and my eyes turned to a deep black. I shook my head and growled at the floor.

"Find Y/N and Elizabeth, pronto."

I opened up my wings and flew out of the tiny space I was in and headed back towards my castle.

"It's been a long time since Howl left, do you know where he is, Calcifer?"

"Sorry, Y/N. I don't have a clue as to where he is."

Speaking of the demon, he fell right down through the ceiling. His jaws were open wide and fangs were coming out. Spit was dripping onto the floor as his mouth hung open at me and Elizabeth. She crawled behind my legs and I stood in front of her.

"Howl, you scared me."

He said nothing.

"Howl?"

A low growl erupted from him and he tried to grab Elizabeth. I kicked him in the face and his head flung to the side and a loud roar came from deep within.

"Howl, stop it! This isn't you!"

Elizabeth pushed past me and I grabbed her arm. She wrenched it out of my grip and crawled towards her father. I was terrified for my life. I could end up losing both of them. She sat on her legs and pushed a mass of feathers from his body. His face was revealed and I knelt down to his level. Elizabeth placed a hand on his cheek and I did the same with his other cheek. I then kissed his lips and Elizabeth looked at Howl. She waved her hand over his eyes and feathers started to drop like no tomorrow. Soon it revealed Howl lying on the floor. His head lifted in the air and looked at me and Elizabeth.

"Did I miss the party?"

"Just in time, sweetie."

I threw my arms around Howl's neck and kissed him. A thought ran through my head through the rest of the night. Is Elizabeth a wizard like Howl?

~Hey guys! Hope you liked this chapter! I liked it. I think I'll add Madam Suliman in more chapters. Anyway hope you guys like it! And remember 100 views by June 11th, you get the deleted chapter! BAAIII!!!!!