After Mist, came Frost .
She will fall, as through the haze, comes frozen dark .
Evil is on the loose. The land of fantasy seethes into peril. And Hazel is their only hope. Meanwhile, Cedron must fight his own battles and Red must face demons of...
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Just as Odette pounced on the dog , a shout was heard . "Hold on !"
Hazel saw a tall woman approaching them . She looked like someone out of a Renaissance painting.
She was dressed in a dark violet , floor length gown and wore a tiara of ripe plums and leaves atop her bright orange hair.
Odette growled at her .
"Now aren't you pleasant , dearie !" , the woman said , smiling .
" Pardon me , but may I know who this gorgeous lady might be ?" asked the Huntsman .
The lady gave him a smirk .
" I would appreciate it if your pet be kept away from Pansy and Princess , first . They don't seem to be very comfortable around her ." she said .
Pansy and Princess . Exactly the names for ferocious , man eating ,giant sized dogs .
"Odette , it's all right. Come back." Hazel said.
It took Odette a few seconds to react and step back. She slowly retreated and morphed back to herself .
"You didn't tell us who you are." Ced said to the lady.
"Too eager , are we ? It definitely can't hurt to wait ." she replied , a coy smile forming across her face.
" She is Prunella. The Plum Thief ." Hazel said.
" Is that what you'd prefer to call me ? Well , I shall tell you that I am better known for stealing something other than that ." she said , winking at Ced .
What in heaven and hell !
" I'll be going now . Give me a visit sometime . Preferably, only the young men ." she said.
"That is very kind of you ." Hazel replied.
" Indeed ." the Huntsman agreed .
"Please wait, Prunella. We've traveled all this way to meet you." Amber interrupted.
"Oh really? Well, that's very flattering." Prunella smiled, "How may I help you?"
"We need to enquire someone's whereabouts."
"And who is the one you seek ?"
" The imp." said Hazel.
Prunella almost laughed. "Most interesting."
She began to walk away, hips swaying.
Wow, there goes nothing.
"Follow me. What are you waiting for? You won't make me repeat my invitation will you, now?" she pouted.
Something about her mannerisms irked Hazel a lot.
" Why do we need to accompany her? Can't you help us right here and be done with it already !" Hazel scoffed.
