Romance Fan Fiction ❯ Leere Stein ❯ Chapter II ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Rina woke to find Emmy shaking with fright. She sat up to look at her surroundings. She could see lights from below and she peered over the ledge of the platform they were on. Buildings, houses, trees of silver and gold, blue lights that seemed to be fire glowed from the lamps. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever witnessed. Rina started to head down to have a closer look. Emmy was not going to budge from that spot. She left her their to fulfill her desire to know more about their new surroundings. She looked into a window of the first house and found creatures she never thought to be real. They were ugly, and frightful to be sure, but Rina sensed nothing to be afraid of. They were beings of different sizes and shapes. They looked part animal, and she knew what she had found. Goblins! She thought to herself, but they were sleeping. The whole town looked deserted. She crept silently as to not wake them. She made her way around looking at the different shops. She found an entrance to what looked like a palace full of sleeping guards. She walked right on past them not one even disturbed by her presence. The palace looked extraordinary. Very elegant and paintings of the most beautiful scenes. She found her self in a ballroom and sleeping dancers. They were not moving, but leaned next to each other sleeping. It must be some sort of sleeping spell. She thought. Making her way around looking at the exquisite clothes they all wore.

In a chair no a throne was the king, she thought. His boots black pants and blue coat were made from the finest fabric. His skin was light gray, the hair that was tied back looked a pale blond. He did not resemble the others. He almost looked human except his face did not look quite right. Rina almost found him handsome, even though no other person she had known would think so. She walked closer feeling drawn the the man. She wanted to see what his hair felt like and skin. She touched the loose bit of hair that fell in font of his face, her hand moved to his cheek it was cold to the touch. She was completely mesmerized by him. She turned around to see what he would have seen. All the dancers would be dancing the large clock in the back wall showed it almost to be night time. She had been wondering around for hours. The clock struck seven with a loud gong that scared her so much she sat in the lap of the goblin she had admired. This time he was not cold, but warm and she could feel his chest start to heave. She turned her head around to face him, and two eyes of green and blue stared at her and before she could jump up his arms were around her holding her in place. She looked back too the room. The dancers were waking looking around as if they knew not where they were. Then all their eyes were on her like a lamb roasting on a spit.

“Welcome to Leere Stein, my dear.” He said with a smile that showed his pointed teeth. “Now we should give thanks to our new savior.” He yelled at the dancers. They bowed like you would see the people bow to royalty. Rina stared out over the crowd then remembered Emmy sitting all alone. She wanted to go look for her, but the arms that were around her were so warm and comforting. She had never felt this kind of affection from anyone other than Emmy. She turned her head and glanced up at the man.

“I need to search for my friend. She maybe very scared and lonely.” Rina said in a voice that was ever so soft and sweet.

“Where and who is this friend of yours?” The man said using a soft but deep voice.

“I left her on the platform under the blue pool.”

“The blue pool?” He said with a look of astonishment. “Just how did you get here my dear? You must tell me all about it, and what clan you and your friend are from.” He waived over what seemed like a guard. His legs were long and thin, his arms looked almost as long as his legs. His body was short and his head was just was big as his body. He had red and yellow eyes, one might mistake him for a large spider. “Wuub tur zunaida daor csa fiiw.” He said to the guard, and without a sound the guard was gone. “Now my dear, lets go somewhere and chat. Your friend will be joining us soon.” He helped Rina to her feet and stood up himself. He looked out over the dancers. “Keznezzak.” They all began to leave. He offered his hand to Rina and without hesitation she took it.

He led her to what looked like a library. Rina had often wandered into the Bennington's library and read there for hours. The room was dimly lit only the fire in the fireplace provided light. “You are not like most human women. Most would be appalled holding the hand of a goblin, and a goblin man at that.” Rina looked down and realized she was holding his hand tightly. She quickly let it go and put her hands behind her back. He began to laugh she found his laugh very soothing.

“So you really are a goblin?” She asked with excitement in her eyes. “I would have never dreamed that goblins really existed. I'm so glad.” She said without thinking and she quickly brought her hand up to her mouth to silence herself.

“Glad, is not really something someone says after meeting me. You really are a strange girl.” He sat in a large green chair. “Please sit” He offered the chair across from him. “Tell me how you got here.”

“Well, Emmy and I were sent out to go get fresh flowers for the Misses, but there were no flowers to be found so we decided to explore the mountain. We followed a little path that led to the cave where we found the blue pool. I couldn't help but look at it was very beautiful. Then it formed into a hand and pulled us under. Are you the King?” She asked catching her breath.

“What you told me is very interesting, and yes I am the King and this is my kingdom throughout these mountains.” He said not taking his eyes off the girl. “How old are you?”

“I'm sixteen, so I think. I can't really remember anything from my life before they found me wandering around the city near the coast. I'm not very sure what my real name is.” Trying to remember as she stared off into the fire.

“Ah, I do apologize for not making an introduction. I am Gurc.”

“My name is”

“Rina! I'm so glad you are safe. Were you hurt? I was so terrified. These evil creatures captured me and brought me to this awful place.” Emmy cried running towards Rina. Rina held Emmy and tried to console her.

“Ah you must be the friend.” Gurc said with a smile as Emmy's face turned even more pale. “Welcome to my kingdom of Leere Stein.” His gaze went back to Rina. “That is a more normal reaction.”

“Rina? Rina we must leave. If we don't return soon we may be scolded!” Emmy said trying to keep her eyes off of Gurc. “Please Rina we must go now.” Her tears of fear poured heavily. Gurc watching with fascination.

“We will be scolded anyways for not bringing back the flowers.” Rina said still trying to console her friend.

“Scolding? Now we would not want two beautiful girls to be scolded. I shall send you back with your flowers.” He said with a smile. “Will see to it you arrive home and safe. You two are very special girls. Come.” He stood up from his chair and offered his hand to Rina once more. Rina ready to reach out for his hand, but was stopped by Emmy. Rina looked at Emmy she was shaking her head no. “A very cautious friend you are. Always nice to have a friend that cares. Follow me.”

They followed him to what looked like a stable with most magnificent horses. Inside the stable was a young man who was very handsome. Emmy was not able to take her eyes off the the young man. His hair was just as blond has hers, eyes were bright blue. He was built like a warrior. Gurc noticed Emmy's infatuation with the young man.

“Elves are wonderful creatures to look at, too bad they can't play chess that well.” Gurc laughed. “Isnt that right Adonis?” He nudged the man.

“Just you wait the next time we play I will win and the stakes will be even higher. I'll have you working in my stable.” Adonis looked over at Emmy. He noticed her staring and him and she quickly hid her face. “Who is that?” He asked Gurc.

“That would be my little Rina's friend, and the one you will be helping me take home.” Gurc whispered in his ear. “Now lets get the horses ready. You girls pick which horse you want to ride.”

Rina looked over the horses very carefully. Some were beautiful but they did not look like they could make a long trip so did not want to trouble them to carry two people. She stopped at a large black horse whose legs looked very stout enough to carrying two. He was not the most beautiful horse, but he looked strong and swift. “I pick him.” Gurc walked close behind her.

“Excellent choice. You picked my horse. He may not be as handsome as the others, but he is the strongest and fastest. You have a good eye. And which horse did your dear friend pick?” Emmy was already saddled with the young elf man holding the reigns sitting behind her. “Haha. A very good choice too my dear. You picked his pretty pony.” Gurc placed a saddle on the horse. Gurc was much taller than Rina, if the two were to stand side by side she would only make it to his chest. He picked Rina up and placed her on the horse with ease and mounted behind her. “Lets be off.”

They rode around a dark cave until they came upon the moon lite exit. Rina leaned back resting herself against Gurc. Emmy did the same with Adonis. Both girls felt very safe in the arms of their riding companion. They made their way to the rear of the manor. Both men dismounted and helped the girls down.

“Thank you for taking us back.” Rina said to the men. “Oh Emmy, we forgot the flowers.”

“Don't worry.” Adonis said. He knelt down to the ground and placed his hand over a small weed. He mumbled some words and a large plant with flowers all over it bloomed before their eyes. He picked off a white lily from the plant and placed it in Emmy's hair. Rina smiled as she watched Emmy's face turn bright red. The girls plucked a beautiful bouquet, and returned to the manor. “Gurc, I think I have found her.”

“As have I.” Gurc replied and the two men rode off.