Romance Fan Fiction ❯ Leere Stein ❯ Chapter III ( Chapter 3 )

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

Inside the manor the two were scolded by the old cook, and were sent to bed. They each lay in the bed thinking of what all they had witnessed. “Oh Rina, you must have been so jealous of me. I can't believe you had to ride back with that monster.”

“I really didn't mind. He seems very gentle.” Rina replied staring off into the ceiling

“Rina! You like him. I can not believe. You like a monster! I did find Adonis very handsome though. I wish that I could see him again. He seemed so familiar, like I had known him.” She looked over at Rina who was not paying any attention. “I will not let that monster take you from me. I will do whatever I have to.”

“Lets go play in the forest tomorrow. The Masters will not be at home tomorrow.” Rina said still looking off into nowhere.

“Yes lets do.”


The next day Rina and Emmy found themselves near a beautiful creak. They played in the creak holding up their dresses so as not to get them wet. They made themselves a small campfire to get warm. They heard something rustling in the bushes behind them. Three small faces were staring out at them. They came forward and they were nothing more than children. Two of which were goblin and one they guess was elf. Rina held out her hand and offered them to join her. The children looked at each other and ran to join. The elf child was a little girl and she had Emmy braid her hair. The other two were both goblins one girl and one boy. Rina taught them how to play marbles.

“Rina you should sing for them. All kids love to hear you sing. I know I still do. Please” Emmy said with wide eyes almost begging.

“Very well.” Rina started to sing and her voice was far more beautiful than any of the children had heard. It was as if they could see what she was singing, and they could. They could see very clearly the words that came from her mouth and what she described. Though Emmy could not understand a word. It was a song that Rina often sang to her. It was in a language that she had never heard, but the pictures that formed in her head let her know what it was about. It was a woman calling to someone she loved to return to her. She kept waiting for the person she loved to return until the day she died. It caused Emmy to cry each time.

In the distance Gurc was surveying his troupes, and the sound of an angel entered his ears, and the ears of his men. It was powerful enough to enter his kingdom, he knew he must find out where it was coming from. He rode out on his horse in search for this angel. When he was close enough to walk to the voice. He could not believe what he saw. Rina did not even notice his coming closer to them. The children where sleeping, and Emmy joined them. Rina noticing that everyone was sleeping around her stopped her song. Then she sang a song that only for her ears, though she was not the only one to hear it. She was singing to the one who stole her heart. She did not realize this her self. Gurc remained silent to listen to the voice of this sweet girl. This was a voice a voice that could capture the heart of anyone. He moved forward to show himself in the light of the campfire. Rina looked up to see him next to her. He was dressed in casual attire. A black loose shirt, black pants and black boots. Her heart began to beat at an alarming rate, her palms were sweating. He held out his hand again to her and once again she went to reach for it. A noise arose from the distance. It was two of the Bennington boys. Gurc gathered the children in his arms and headed toward the mountain.
“Oye, Tom. There is your blond asleep on the ground, near the dark one.” Jonathan said pointing at her. Thomas made is way to the sleeping Emmy. “So was that you singing little tramp.” Jonathan said pulling Rina's hair.

“Leave her alone!” Rina yelled at Thomas. Emmy woke from her slumber to see Rina slapped by Jonathan, and Thomas moving toward her. “I said leave her alone!” She yelled once again.

“Shut your mouth. I will teach you to talk back to your masters.” He pulled her closer to him. “I'll let you watch your friend be ravaged by my brother.” Rina's eyes widened with rage. “You have a nice face as well. I'll have a go at you when Tom is finished.” Emmy struggled to get away and passed out from fear. “Oh look Tom you made the maid faint. That wont stop you will it?” Thomas started to lift up Emmy's dress.

Rina let out a scream worse than a banshee. The two boys looked at her with blank faces. They did not know what they had just heard. “Get away from her.” Thomas did what he was told. “You two leave this place now!” They ran as fast as they could to the manor. Rina woke Emmy up and helped her up. They too made their way back to the manor.

A soon as they entered the door Mrs. Bennington slapped both the girls. “You two how could you do this to your Masters. We took you in, gave you food and clothing. And this is how you repay our kindness, by bullying my kind boys. Twenty lashes for each of you!”

“No Ma'am, it was only I. Emily had nothing to do with it.” Rina protested.

“Very well you take on her lashes as well. Face the wall!” Rina turned around, and Mrs. Bennington delivered the first blow. Rina made no noise and did not even utter a cry of pain. It made Mrs. Bennington fill with rage and did not even bother to count the lashes going well over forty.

“Misses I think its time for tea.” The old cook stopped her. Feeling Rina may not last much longer.

“Very well.” She said with anger she left the room.

Rina fell to the floor. The blood covered her back, any more and she would have lost too much blood. “Rina you stupid girl. When the Misses strikes you cry out!” The old cook said yelling with concern.

“I would rather not give her the satisfaction.” Rina protested with agony. Emmy and the cook carried her to her room. Emmy watched over her, tending to the wounds.

“I best go fetch a doctor.” The old cook said and left the room. About thirty minutes later the old cook returned. “Rina you are one lucky girl. I ran into a doctor on the way to town otherwise it would have taken at least a day.” Emmy looked at the doctor. It was Adonis! He placed a finger over his lips so that Emmy would not give him away. He looked at the injured Rina and gave out a gasp. “Her own fault for not making a sound as she was receiving her punishment.”

“Thank you for showing me this girl. I will make sure she gets the proper care she needs. I will only need one helper.” He said looking at Emmy.

“You are quite right. Make sure you don't tell the Misses about this.” She said closing the door.

“How did this happen?” He asked as he reached into his satchel, pulling out some powder. “This should stop the bleeding.”

“The Bennington boys said that she was bullying them, but she saved me from them. She took all the punishment herself. I just stood there watching with horror. I should have stopped her.” Emmy began to cry.

“It's not your fault. This punishment was not deserved. He certainly picked a strong girl.” He looked up at Emmy. “I need some clean water to wash the rest of the blood off.” Emmy ran off to get some fresh water. Adonis took out a small needle and thread.

“Thank you.” Rina whispered. He looked at her painfully. “Emmy is not good at handling things like blood, or pain.”

“Don't thank me just yet.” He took off his belt. “Bite down on this.” She did what she was told. He began to stitch up the larger wounds. Rina did not even give out a whimper as he pulled the thread through her skin. He had finished as soon as Emmy returned with the water. “Thank you, my dear.” He said as she handed him the bowl.

“Is she going to be okay?” Emmy asked while he applied cloth to the wounds. He nodded to her. Emmy let out a sigh of relief.

“She is good enough to travel, as long as fever does not set in.” He stood up. “You will need to come too.” He took her hand and led her outside.

“What do you mean travel? Where are we going?” She let his hand go.

“I'm taking you with me, and Rina to Gurc.” He said trying not to be loud.

“I will not let him have her. We are staying here! He needs to stay away from Rina. I'm sorry, but we can not go.” She left him where he was and went to check on her friend.

“I'm afraid neither of you have a choice in the matter.” He walked off into the shadows.