Loving the Dead

Chapter 29

The past couple days flew by in a blur, everyone hustling around to get ready for the big battle. I trained hard and tried to spend as much time with Jacob. I had to lie to the King about how the little village I claimed to have come here wasn't able to come. When I told him he just told me it was fine because they already had a large enough army.

My stomach turned in knots when he told me this. What if we couldn't fight them off?

The night had finally arrived for me to leave, my two months finally over at staying in Britain. My heart beat faster as I said good-bye to Jacob.

"Please be careful, alright? We're setting off tomorrow and will be arriving in two days time. My Father will be attacking at night, and I don't want him getting hurt but I don't want you getting hurt either. I will try to sneak off and find you." said Jacob, as he held me in tight hug.

"Me being careful? I think I should be telling you that. I'm going to have to break the news to Breccan..." I said, trailing off.

"I know. Don't worry about it. From what you told me, he's understanding. I'll do anything to have you Annora."

Tears stung my eyes, and I held closely to Jacob, not responding. He pulled back, wiping away my tears with his hand.

"Hey, don't cry now love. That isn't the warrior Annora I know." He said, smiling, his blue eyes illuminated in the moonlit sky.

I laughed lightly, loving how he could make any situation a better one. I pulled him close to me again, kissing him on the cheek..

"I love you Jacob."

"I love you Annora."

I pulled out of his embrace, and turned my back on him. The only way to get back fast enough was to create a portal.

I kneeled down, my palm touching the cool sand. I concentrated all my power to my hand, and the purple energy shot into the sand. I stood up to see a circle with my village on the other side.

I turned around to see Jacob still standing there. With a smile wave and heartbreak, I walked through the portal.

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I felt my foot touch grass as I walked through to the other side of the portal. It was night, so my village was silent. I breathed in the scent of the tropical trees and sea.

Oh how I missed this place.

As I tiptoed back to my little straw hut, I heard a sword being drawn behind me. Without think I grabbed my knife out my boot and turned around.

A man who I couldn't see in the dark had a sword drawn at my throat.

"Who are you and why are you here?" asked the man.

Wait, I recognized that voice.

"Breccan?" I asked.

"How do you know my name stranger?" He asked in a cold voice.

"Breccan, it's me, Annora!" I said, smiling.

"Annora?" He asked softly, dropping his sword.

I nodded.

"Why do you look so different?"

"I'll explain that later." I said, as I ran up and hugged him, crushing him as I knocked the breathe out of him.

"I can't believe it's really you. I didn't recognize you at first. Sorry for that." He said, laughing.

"It's fine. I'm just happy to see you again."

"Me too." He said whispering as he pulled away, meeting his lips with me.

His kiss took me by surprise, and it didn't feel right, but not to look suspicious, I leaned into him, letting him kiss me.

"Let's go to your parents. I bet they'll want to see you." He said, grabbing my hand as we ran toward my parents cottage.

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We arrived to the front door of my parents stone cottage. Since they were the leaders of our little pirate village, they had a fancier cottage.

Jacob knocked softly on the wooden door, and we heard some rustling inside and footsteps come towards the door.

"Breccan! What are you doing here? And who is this?" said my Mother as she opened up the door. She wore loose pants and shirt, and was barefoot. Her usually tight bun was done and her light brown hair fell in short waves around her small shoulders. She eyed both of us as he had a hand on her hips.

"Hello ma'am, sorry to disturb you at such an hour, but there is someone here that would like to meet you. She's traveled far so I was wondering if would talk to her.'

I held back a laugh as I caught on to what Breccan was doing.

My Mother sighed, looking slightly annoyed that someone had disturbed her sleep, but she nodded, closing the door softly behind her as not to disturb my Father.

"Now what's your name my dear?" asked my Mother.

"Annora." I spoke.

"Annora huh? That's my daughter's name. I didn't think anyone ever really knew about that name." my Mother said, completely oblivious that it was really me.

Not being able to hold it in anymore, I completely burst out laughing, holding my stomach as I fell onto the ground. I heard Breccan start laughing hysterically too, and I looked up as my mom as she stared as me in confusion and puzzlement.

After letting myself laugh, I slowly got back as I held onto Breccan so I wouldn't fall over again.

'Mother! It's me! Your daughter! I know I was gone for two months and my appearance changed but you should at least be able to recognize my voice or something!" I said, out of breathe.

My moms hands went up to her mouth as she recognized me. She stepped forward, her hands caressing my face.

"Oh my, it is you. You're back." She whispered, tears as the corners of her eyes. She pulled my close as I took in a deep breathe. "I've missed you so much. You're Father too. It hasn't been the same around here without you."

"I've missed you too. I'm so glad to see you all again." I said into her hair.

"May I ask why your hair and eyes have turned that color?"

I laughed, knowing tomorrow was going to be a long day of questions and explaining.

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Well, well, well, we're back into Annora's tiny little village island! How do you think Breccan with react when she breaks the news to him? How with happen in the epic battle of the British vs. Pirates? :D

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