An Autumn Night

Chapter 4

"Matthew, are you wearing a hat?" a James was stood at the top of the institute steps.

"It is raining, I cannot risk the damage to my hair. " Matthew replied speeding up as he climbed the stairs.

James sighed and closed the door behind his Parabatia. "Math, where are you taking my sister?"

"We have important business to attend to, no, its not the Hell Ruelle, if that's what your asking. " Matthew took off his hat and left it on a hook by the door.

"I would like to know where you are going in case anything goes wrong. " answered James. He had a stern look on his face which gave him a seriousness he could only achieve when protecting his family.

"All will be well dear Jamie, we will be back before midnight. You need not worry," Matthew stopped as he saw Lucie enter the corridor.

She looked beautiful in her pink dress it made a change from the usual blue and grey dresses she wore, which of course also looked amazing on her. Matthew had always had a soft spot for Lucie ever since meeting her after his expulsion from the academy. She must have only been twelve then but was already protective of her older brother being wary of the new comer who had got her brother kicked out of the academy. But they had quickly became friends. Matthew admired her ability to write stories. The easy she could put beauty into the world.
In those days Matthew could almost see a return of his affections.

"Lucie, you look wonderful," Matthew greeted her "are you ready to leave?"

" Of course, this is the time you said you would be here, " Lucie replied. She was carrying a coat ready to shelter herself from the harsh weather.

"Well then we shall set off? Time is fleeting. "

"Look after her, Math" called James as they reached the door

"I think you will find I am rather capable of looking after myself" replied Lucie her tone was friendly.

Of course she is thought Matthew.

Note: Hey thanks for reading my awful writing I appreciate it. The fifth chapter is coming soon.