The Outcasts

Chapter 8 -Them-

When Addison heard Rocco's name she immediately froze. She swallowed hard when she saw the glare on the king's face.

"We know you do. You can't lie to us." Poloy said deeply, "We know everything."

Addison took a step backwards. Her heart pounding at a thousand miles an hour. She wanted to scream for help, and so she did.

"Andrew!" Addison screamed, "Someone he-" A strong force shut her mouth shut and she wasn't able to move her mouth nor speak at all.

Ryanee leaped at Addison and tackled her to the dirt. Addison struggled on the ground as Ryanee grabbing her wrist and pulling it behind Addison's head. Addison kicked the ground in pain. She was then forced to her feet again and pushed up to Poloy. Tears filled Addison's eyes as Poloy grabbed her by the wrist and immediately she felt her warm blood drip down her hand. She looked down at noticed Poloy had claws instead of nails!

He dragged Addison through the same path he had came from. Ryanee close behind them.

As they walked along the path Addison began to noticed more and more of the same creatures hanging in the trees watching from down below. Smiles on there fanged faces.

Soon small little huts in trees began to slowly appear. More of the same creatures stood in trees or looking out small square windows of the huts.

Many many thoughts ran through poor Addison's mind. She wanted to scream for help and in pain but something was holding her back.

As the continued to walk the path began to gradually change to stone before they were walking on a stone path and into the center of the mini village in the trees. A large stone fountain stood in the center of the village. Moss and ivy growing around it and dirty water was squirting from the top of a little stone flower at the top.

Poloy tossed Addison to the ground and the other strange creatures cheered.

"Prisoner!" Poloy cried.

The other inhabitants cheered and squealed in a strange language from the tree tops.

"Friends with Rocco Rorcora!" Poloy yelled as he stabbed his staff in the ground.

"She shall pay for her sins!"

Suddenly Addison felt her mouth be opened once again and she could speak. She immediately yelled, "Please! I don't even know what you're talking about!"

"My dear Farcorners!" Poloy exclaimed, "Let this be our revenge. A sacrifice!"

Addison immediately froze. She slowly stood up, her head was spinning and her ears were ringing with all the chatter from the Farcorners.

Poloy turned and faced Addison again a large evil grin on his blue face. He was staring at Addison directly in the eyes. He seemed to be concentrated on something until it hit Addison. This man had telekinesis, it explained why she couldn't move her mouth before and why the vines separated like magic.

Suddenly a big rush of pain entered Addison's brain. She let out a cry and grabbed her head with her hands.

"Stop!!!" She screamed in pain.

Ringing laughter filled her ears. A loud ring filled her ears and her vision fell blurry.

"Stop." She muttered quietly as she stumbled around. Her legs shaking like jello under her.

Her legs gave out and she fell to her knees. Her head spinning and Addison became dizzy. She held her head tight and covered her head. She slowly glanced up and could see a blurry image of King Poloy smiling down at her.

Addison was about to give up when she saw Poloy collapse to the ground as if someone had pushed him from behind. The pain immediately stopped when Poloy fell. A large rush of relief fell upon Addison and she fell face first to the ground.

Another force then helped her up but no one was there. She shook her head to try and get her vision back to normal. She then heard a voice whisper in her ear.

"It's me, Rocco."

Rocco had come and was invisible! The chatter and screeches of the Farcorners grew louder as Addison saw them racing down from trees towards her.

"Run." Addison tried to yell but could only manage a whisper.

She then felt her body be lifted up and swung over invisible Rocco's back. It looked like Addison was floating! Rocco pressed through the bushes, escaping the village. They both ran back down the path Addison had came from.

She could see the wreckage of the ship come into view. Andrew, Danez and Grimm all waiting there. Fear on Andrew and Grimm's faces. Danez just stood there casually with his arms crossed.

As they approached Rocco slowly set Addison down on the ground. Addison stayed on the dirt and laid down. She covered her face with her hands. Rocco then came visible and stood his ground, guarding Addison. His cat ears were perked up and his tail was stiff.

Andrew rushed over to Addison's side, "Are you okay, kid?" He asked his voice trembling.

Addison kept her face hidden and shook her head with a groan in pain. Andrew wrapped his arms around her and picked her up off the ground and carried her inside the wrecked ship. He laid her down on the floor and began rummaging through the medicine cabinet inside the wall.

Addison rolled over to her side, "Why do those guys hate Rocco?" She asked quietly.

Andrew let out a long sigh and turned to face her, "Rocco was the strongest warrior in their enemies army."