Septimus Heap: Castle Couples {Discontinued}

Chapter 17: Leave

Chapter 17: Leave

Milo was talking to Sep in a friendly tone. Marcia regained her breath then decided she couldn't leave Milo with her Sep, or anyone! She threw open her bedroom door and marched into the room. "Get. Out." Her tone was nasty and mean, but she didn't care, Milo didn't deserve any decency.

"Marcia. Would you like to go on a walk with me?" Marcia made a face that reflected disgust and repulsion. "Absolutely not. Now GET OUT!" Sep was confused. Marcia used to try to suppress a blush whenever Milo came, now she was screaming her head off. Unless it was related to what happened last night that she wouldn't talk about....

Marcia was beginning to get red in the face. "GET OUT! GET OUT! GET OUT!" She started to pick up nearby furnishings and throw them at Milo. Milo dodged a pillow, several books, but failed to dodge a super heavy dictionary. "Oof. Ok! Ok! I'm leaving! I'm sorry Marcia I truly am. I was going to come ba-" "OUT!!!"

As soon as Milo was out the door Marcia slammed the purple door closed and leaned against it for support. Septimus' mouth was left slightly open. "What are you gawking at?!" Sep got out of his stunned faze and was able to reply, "What happened... between you and Milo?"

Marcia drew in a sharp breath as if she was about to yell at Sep but then slide down the door and began to cry. Sep slowly walked over to her and crouched down beside her. He just sat there for a second and slid his hand in hers. Her hand was clammy. "Marcia, vent."

Marcia went through the story using delicate words to describe the affair. Sep was stunned, "You're not..." "No"

"Marcia, I could've saved you from this scene. If you had told me I wouldn't have let Milo in. I'm sorry." Marcia was touched but all she could manage was "I know.... I want to go on a walk." "Ok is there anything you want me to do?" "No just clean up around here and study for your upcoming exam. Also if anybody asks for me say that I'm not feeling well, and don't tell anyone about this." Marcia pulled on a winter cloak and left silently.

"Ok" Sep watched her cloak swirl behind her as she left. "I won't."

Marcia was walking through the courtyard,a cool nighttime breeze was ruffling Marcia's hair. Her head was down, and she was muffling her crying beneath her hood. From the corner of her eye she saw Marcellus. He can't see me like this! she thought. She began to curve her path around him but it was too late, she was spotted.

Marcellus saw Marcia, and by her body language she was upset. Marcellus walked over to Marcia. "Marcia are you alright?" Marcia didn't trust herself to look up in his eyes, instead she just nodded and was about to push past him. Marcellus knew that she was not alright. He reached out and gently held Marcia's arms in his own. "Is it the incident?"

Marcia couldn't bear it any longer her weeping became more audible, her body started to shuddered with every wave of tears. Marcellus pulled her into a hug. "It's cold and dark out here would you like me to walk you to my house?" Marcia pulled back, eyes wide, she didn't want the same thing that happened between her and Milo to happen again. Marcellus instantly knew he chose the wrong words, "Or I could walk you to your place?" Marcia was ok with this, "Thank you" Together they walked arm and arm to the warm Wizard Tower.

A/N: I ship Marcia/Marcellus, Jenna/Beetle, Septimus/Rose, Nicko/Snorri, and personally both Milo and Marissa are players and deserve each other. Characters belong to Angie Sage