Destiny's Marked: Chosen (Book 1)

The Sky: Too Weak

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       "What is going on?!" Ven pulled at the bars that surrounded the two. Aria was sitting in the back, leaning against the curved bars, shaking her head, "It's no use, Ven. If a spell couldn't cut it, I doubt you pulling on it would."

       He looked back at her, "How did we get so small?!" Aria rubbed her forehead, "I don't know, Ven, but if you could keep your voice down, that would be fantastic!" She glanced around uneasily, "I wouldn't want to find out who or what lived in this big of a place." The male blonde then took in the rest of his surroundings and remained quiet. However, that didn't stop him from pacing back and forth.

       Very soon, a loud creak was heard and the cage in which the two were in jerked as it was lifted. Ven and Aria yelled in alarm as Ven immediately fell backwards against Aria's back, smashing her face into a bar.

      "Don't be afraid! Oh!" A female voice exclaimed, "How interesting... I've never seen mice like you before."

       Ven tilted his head, trying to sit up, "Mice?"

       "Oh dear," The blonde giant woman straightened the trap, "Are you ok?" When the trap lurched forward Ven fell forwards releasing Aria from her spot underneath him. She groaned in relief and nodded with an arm around her midsection and a hand rubbing her cheek.

       "Jaq, you better explain things to them." The woman kindly and gently put the trap back on the floor with the door open. Another small being, this time covered in brown fur with a orange vest and red floppy cap on his head, strolled right into the trap and instantly rambled, "Now, now, now. Look, little guy, little lady. Take it easy, nothing to worry about. We like you; Cinderella likes you, too." He tried to convince, "She's nice, very nice. Come on now! Zuk-zuk!"

       Ven glanced back at Aria and she returned the odd look with a shrug before walking out of the trap. He followed her out when the mouse introduced himself, "My name is Jaq!" Aria grinned, "Hi Jaq, my name is Aria and this is Ven." She gestured behind her to the other blonde who waved with his own smile.

       "Ok, Aira, Ven!" Jaq cheered, "Need anything, just ask Jaq!"

       A loud voice screamed further down the stairs where they were at, "Cinderella!"
The female sighed and stood, "Time to get to my chores. I'll see you both in a little while, Aria and Ven." Jaq stared after sadly as she stepped down the stairs gracefully, "Work, work, work Stepmother keeps Cinderella busy all day!"

       Aria followed her light as it disappeared around the corner, still faintly glowing through the wall. She had a feeling that something about Cinderella getting called was off. Of course, that's exactly how the script was to go; Cinderella was to be called, Jaq would sadly remark on how busy she was, Ven would comment on how she "didn't seem to mind it," and Jaq praising her for her hard work which would lead to fond memories of people we know who have a remarkable dream that they will work as hard as they need to to obtain them. Wait a second, Aria stopped her thoughts when she noticed that it had been quiet after Ven commented on her strength. Why wasn't Jaq saying anything?

       "She must have an amazing reason for such strength." Aria narrowed her gaze slightly as she tried to lead the conversation further.

       "Yeah!" Jaq hopped to face them, "She's got a dream- a big dream. And the dream's going to come true!"

       Ven looked at Aria with a fond smile who returned it, "That sounds like someone we know." He perked up when he realized, "Hey! Maybe you can help us find him. His name is Terra, you seen him?"