Dragoon

Part IV

"…don't do that…"

"…c'mon it's just…"

"…no…"

"…but…"

Whispers…

"For the thousandth time no!"

Voices…

"Look he's coming to."

Where am I?

Am I dead?

I shut my eyes as light hits them. I tried to shield them with my hand but I couldn't.

No…I'm restrained.

Oh god no! No! I struggled to get them off. I didn't think of my situation at all. All I knew was I had to get out; I had to get out of there.

"Hold him still!"

No…

"Do it now! After what you guys did to him I'm surprised he's still moving."

What?

I tried to remember what happened. All I remember is running then falling. Then I heard footsteps after a while. Then I felt…oh no. I struggled even more. I don't want to know what else they want to do with me.

"Wait, let go."

I pulled at my restraints but I couldn't break them. I was too weak. I gasped as I felt a hand caress my thigh. I froze. It wasn't him; I know it. I lied completely still, afraid of what might happen if I don't. I can't yell out, no one would hear me. I wish I never ran in the first place. Someone help me…please…

Then the hand stopped. Screams echoed through my ears. Someone's there? I reached out blindly for whoever it is. A cool hand grasped mine.

Finally, I can sleep now.

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I released his restraints. I surveyed the corpses I created. A quick death wasn't a fitting punishment but it had to do. They probably would've killed my elf. Something I will not permit. If only I had come sooner they would've been avoided being dead. But then again where's the fun in that? I wrapped him up the thin sheet that was graciously provided and took him back with me. I caressed his face as I waited for him to wake up. Even until now his skin is so soft. At times I wish he would give himself to me willingly. He stirred. I took the glass from the stand and held it. He would be thirsty after all that running he did. As he sat up I held it in front of him.

"Drink," I said. He hesitantly took the glass and drank. I waited till he finished and stood up.

"There's a bath prepared for you and some clothes." I told him and left.

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When I woke up I was surprised at my surroundings. I didn't think he'd bring me here, especially when he didn't take advantage of it. Not like I wanted him to. It's so quiet just standing out here on the balcony with the full moon overhead. I heard the door open and close but I didn't pay it any mind.

I tensed as I felt arms encircle me from behind. He placed a soft kiss on my shoulder and slid up the robe over it again. I knew that it was hanging off my arm but I was tired of placing it back up and the other one stayed. It's cold but his embrace is so warm. I can't push him away. I keep telling myself that I'm supposed to but I can never do it.

"It's cold out here. Why don't you come inside?" he said. I had no choice but to follow because I didn't want to get hurt. He still had his arm around me, which was making me nervous. Soon we were on the bed with him on top. I looked at him. He looked different. I don't know. Maybe just this once I can forgive and forget for just one night.

He sighed and lied down next to me, facing away.

"Sleep, tomorrow I'll bring you back," he said before it became silent again. I couldn't tell if he was sleeping or not. I thought he would… do…something. The weird thing is, I want him to do something. No I'm thinking wrong again. I turned away from him and curled up. God I feel so scared. I'm crying again. I can't help it. It's not like he'll care. Right now I feel very cold. Maybe it's because of the window open and the cold breeze flowing in. I shivered. It really is cold in here.

I felt him move around and placed an arm around my waist with my back against his chest. Is he doing this unconsciously? I turned in his grip and saw that he was still awake just looking somewhere else. I sighed in relief and curled up to him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and buried my head under his neck. I didn't care at the moment what I was doing. Rath must be right. I am crazy for doing this.

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Kinshin: Well this chapter is so short and I'm sorry once again for the late updates. There's like no time for me at all. I hope no one's tired of this yet!

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