Keeping the promise (BellxArtemis)

Chapter 38

At the same time in the same town... A certain red-headed blacksmith was enjoying a light snack.

"Ahh I'm so glad Lili went on ahead. Does she ever shut up..."

He had been on a quest to gather some equipment and materials from a small village to the east, he didn't mind it too much it was a nice change of pace and given the previous events he needed it. What he didn't need was a whiny as girl moaning that it was boring and that she wanted Bell.

"Seriously how did that girl keep her mouth shut around Artemis... Well doesn't matter now, though I do wonder how Bell is holding up? Poor guys been through a lot..."

He felt bad for not being there to help his friend, while he wanted to, he did still have to follow orders and Hephaestus was clear that he had to go, due to them being worked to the bone. He only brought Lili because she could carry most the gear.

'I guess I should treat Bell to a night out... Maybe a girl or two will take his mind off what happened?'

He kicked back and relaxed in one of the chair's next to one of the stalls, watching the streets. He was about to get another skewer but as he stood up he noticed a certain white haired boy in one of the back alleys.

"Wa-wait no that can't possibly be Bell... I must be seeing things."

He was going to ignore it but something didn't sit right and he had to go check. He sprinted into one of the back streets and realised whoever it was were following tracks. He quickly followed behind and when he finally caught up he couldn't believe his eyes.

"HEY BELL!"

Bell heard someone calling his name.

'Wait that voice... Welf!?'

He stopped for a moment and turned to meet his friend, he was glad that he had followed him but he was worried and wanted to keep it brief.

"Listen Welf I cant talk right now. But please if you don't mind I could really use you help!"

Welf could see the worried look in Bells eyes, he wanted ask what was going on, but he knew better, he just nodded and let Bell lead the way. The two spent a good 5 minutes running around the town following the tracks.

'Damn he's worked up... I hope he's not working himself to the bone, its not healthy!'
He would wait till they had finished before he started consoling him but he could see one thing and it scared him a little.

'What's that look in his eye... Its not Bell!'

"We're back, boys bring some rope. Were just waiting on a couple more guys to show up and then we can get this party started."

Artemis was horrified as she was thrown to the ground and restrained. Two men had gagged her mouth and tied her arms behind her back. She was then dragged to a corner and tied to a pole. She tried everything to resist but it was useless. They were both too strong. She looked around the room and saw at least five or six men and they were all looking at her like she was a piece of meat. Drooling and licking their lips as they eyed her up.

'Gods no what are they planning!'

She was angry but that was nothing compared to how scared she was at that moment. This was even worse then her worst nightmare. All the time she struggled away trying to loosen her restraints even a little.

"Hey boss, what are we waiting for? Come on screw the others if they are late they're late fuck them they can have what's left!"

One of the rowdier men shouted over to the side of the room, they were all sat at tables waiting. Most of them were quite young and those that weren't were very bulky carrying large axes and swords. It was obvious that the room was turning into a powder keg waiting to go off.