Lo Siento (Hiatus)

Chapter 13: Eyes

It seemed like an endless journey as they walked to their destination. They didn't even know where they were but they followed to road, hoping it would lead them back to Cielo Brillante.

Violette couldn't help but shiver. The night was rather chilly. They could barely see what's in front of them. The moon was the only illumination they have. Lucián, on the other hand, seemed unfazed. He was determined to get back home.

"Can't we just rest? We've been walking for hours! I can barely see what's in front me of me," she said while looking at him for a reply. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "Hmm. No. I wouldn't want to sleep on the ground."

"Oh, come on! You're scared of getting your clothes dirty?" He stayed silent and continued walking. "Lucy, don't be such a drama queen. Nobody's going to shame you about it for looking like a dirty hobo."

"That's not the only thing I'm worried about. I don't want people to see me with someone who looked like a dirty servant."

"Dirty servant? Excuse me. I don't-"

"Let's be honest, Lady Violin. You look more like my servant than my lover." She couldn't help but feel irritated with these ridiculous statements. She stopped walking and crossed her arms, glaring at him.

"So? I don't care. Ya know what? I can take care of myself. You're on your own." Lucián stopped and turned his head to see her fuming. He let out a chuckle before saying, "Oh, Violin. I never asked you to follow me. I figured that I needed to help you since you are not from this time."

"Lucy, You have my dog. I didn't tag along because I wanted to spend time with you. You're so delusional."

"I am not delusional. You are just stubborn to admit-" Lucián stopped talking upon setting his eyes upon a small light in the distance. He squinted his eyes, trying to see what it was.

Violette followed his gaze and froze upon seeing it. Her mind suddenly told her to start running. She tapped his shoulder and said, "It's a...ghost?"

He shook his head and stared at her with a worried look. "No, Violette. It seemed like civil guards. We should probably ask them for help." His suggested didn't set well with her. She had a bad feeling in her stomach. She knew that something bad was about to happen.

Violette followed close behind as Lucian approached them. As they got closer, they noticed the familiar metallic smell that might be blood. One of the guards stopped walking upon noticing them. The other one seemed preoccupied as he carried a big sack.

Lucián decided to talk to them with caution upon noticing their blood stained uniforms. "Buenas tardes caballeros. Lo siento por perder su tiempo. Necesitamos ayuda." (Good evening, gentlemen. I'm sorry for wasting your time. We are in need of help.)

The men stared at them with doubts. One of them looked at Violette up and down as if examining her. A smirk went up to the guard's face. The one carrying a sack narrowed his eyes at them in suspicion before saying, "Parece familiar, señor." (You look familiar, Sir.)

The one who keep staring at Violette blurted out, "Él se ve familiar. ¿Eres el desaparecido señor Sánchez." (He does look familiar. Are you the missing Mr. Travieso?)

Lucián nodded his head and replied, "Sí. Estamos en nuestro camino a casa. ¿Nos acompañaría amablemente a Cielo Brillante?" (Yes. Yes. We are on our way home. Would you kindly escort us back to Cielo Brillante?)

The guards laughed at his statement, catching Lucián off guard. "Lucián, I don't think this is a good idea," Violette whispered as she tugged his coat. It was loud enough for the guards to hear. The one who kept staring at her nudged his companion.