Medieval Times Add-on Story!!!

[Boy Wonder]

It's fine... I was hoping you'd post before tomorrow though...

 

[Blessed-one]

Halfway to their destination, they heard hurried footsteps running their ways accompanied suddenly with a bright light flooding the sewer.
"Jack, take the lead!" Carwain urged, turning to stay at the back with Ivan alongside him.
Without further comments, Jack ran on ahead with the others close behind, "This way."

"Carwain!" Oridea shouted.
"We'll be fine, keep up with the others," Carwain said quickly, gesturing for her to go on.
"Well?" Ivan raised an eyebrow.
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Diamond stopped to haul Emily up by the arm when the girl went down in a heap. "You ok?" she asked.
Emily's face was flush, "Yeah, just a slip." She quickly regained her balance. Oridea appeared behind them, and the three of them ran on, trying not to lost sight of Jack.

 

[oncewaslost]

Diamond felt her heart beating wildly in her chest. She was at the back of the group behind Emily with Jack leading the way. All this stress was making her forget to build the wall around her emotions.

The dimly lit tunnels echoed with their brisk pace and they breathed through their mouths so they would get as little of the stench in their noses as possible.

"You still back there, Diamond?"

I'm keeping up the rear, Jack "Yeah."

 

[called]

Fern watched as Lady deWinslette opened a wardrobe and pulled out a pale blue dress. She held it up to Fern judging the effect. She nodded satisfactory then turned to pack the dress, "I don't know why I have this. I just bought it because I thought it might come in handy. Have your father take it in if it needs to be taken in."

Fern accepted the carefully wrapped bundle speechless. She looked at the bundle in her hands as she followed Lady deWinslette back to the parlor. They entered the parlor and Alex stood. Fern brightened when she saw him and smiled.

"Did your father change his mind?"

Alex nodded, "Yes."

Lady deWinslette looked relieved, "Take Fern home, Alex. See that she returns safely and then I want you to come straight home. You've gotten yourself in enough trouble for one night."

Alex nodded, "Yes mother."

Fern followed Alex out the door, thanking Lady deWinslette for the dress. She smiled and gave Fern a little hug, "I'll see you around, dear."

"Good day, Lady deWinslette."

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that's all i have time for.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

I had this long post, and it got deleted!

 

[called]

awwwwwwwwwww! poor boy wonder

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Ivan looked at Carwain, "Well? What's your plan?"

Carwain mused a moment, "You don't have a plan?"

"No, I thought you had one."

Carwain sighed, "How well do you know these tunnels?"

"Not very well. It's only my second time down here. I don't like the place too much."

Carwain frowned muttering, "I don't either. Well, how are you armed?"

Ivan held up his empty hands, "They took everything I had."

Carwain watched Ivan look back in the direction the others had gone, "That's a bummer. Don't worry about them, John. They're with Jack, he'll keep them safe."

Ivan figdeted But... "Are you sure?"

Carwain chuckled silently dropping his voice to a low whisper listening as the footsteps got closer, "Positive. He may be cold, but he's not heartless. Besides, Diamond's at the back of the group. John, this might just be a group of bandits."

What does he mean about Diamond being at the back? Is he implying that Jack might actually have feelings for someone? What about Diamond? What does she think? How am I going to tell Emily what my real name is? She'll think me a murderer just like everybody else. But it wasn't my fault... We were ambushed... Roads are dangerous... "If they're just bandits then why didn't we just let Diamond and Jack take care of them?"

Carwain motioned for Ivan to follow him, "You know Diamond far betten than I know her. I doubt she was emotionally stable enough to negotiate anything."

True, Diamond looked like she wasn't even able to negotiate her own feelings. Ivan ran a hand through his black hair and followed Carwain quietly. The footsteps were getting closer. They were also slowing to a walk evidentally listening for the sound of footsteps. Ivan leaned close to Carwain, "Have a plan yet?"

Carwain shook his head, "No, but first we're going to get a good look at these people then go from there."

They pressed their backs close to the wall and peered around the corner.

 

[Blessed-one]

The light came closer with snatches of conversation drifting through the tunnel. Carwain and Ivan strained a little to catch the words.
"Swear I heard something this way," one of the men said in a low voice, as if fearing someone might be lurking in one of the those dark corners.
"There was quite a disturbance in this area. Apparently some prisoners had escaped from Gerad's dungeon." a deep voice confirmed.

Carwain narrowed his eyes as the voice registered. The footsteps pounded closer yet and the light now reached their hiding corner.
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Jack stopped at the foot of a wet ladder, calling back for the others, he gripped the rung and started to climb upwards.

 

[Grimr]

Ladies and others first Jack said politley. As the other went up the ladder Jack kept watch in case any guards might be following them. finally Rebekah was the only one left besides Ivan and Carwain. Jack looked around to make sure no one was close enough to hear this. He said Rebekah becareful when we get back home we've got to talk ok?

 

[oncewaslost]

hmm... a little behind? hope you don't mind, but i have something, grimr. do you mind if i use it?

 

[oncewaslost]

due to the sad fact that my mouse (computer wise) has died i will not be able to post much for a few days.

i hope you don't mind if i use this, grimr.
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Jack pushed a loose grate up, peering around before moving the grate aside and climbing out. Let's hope no one decides to come by this way. Shesh, looks like this place hasn't been used in ages. Jack looked down into the tunnel calling softly, "Coast is clear. Come on up."

Oridea and Emily were the first ones up. They stood looking around nervously, shivering. Diamond was the last one up the ladder. Jack frowned when he noticed how shaken she was. She must've been really frightened. It takes a lot for her to lose control of her emotions. She's still nervous, I see. Trying hard to hide it though. Jack offered her a hand up and she took it gladly. Diamond moved away from the grate and Jack bent to place it back in its hole. Suddenly, there was a loud clattering on the stones and Diamond gave a terrified, choked scream. Jack jumped spinning around looking for the cause of danger. There was no danger. Loose stones from the walls had given away toppling from the walls. Diamond cowered on the ground sobbing, no doubt embarrassed from her outburst. Oridea and Emily watched her uncertainly, not sure what they should do. Jack approached her quickly, kneeling beside her. She hid her face in her hands sobbing. He reached out his hand touching her arm. She pulled away, retreating slightly.

"Diamond..." You've been through far too much to hide your feelings now. Jack followed her retreat.

I'm such a fool. A weak minded fool. I deserve to go back to the dungeons...

Jack took Diamond by the wrists forcing her hands from her face. She looked away trying to hide her tears from him. "Look at me, Diamond." Don't retreat from me now.

Diamond refused to meet his eyes. Since when did a stone falling scare me out of my wits? I want to find a hole and curl up and die... I'm too scared to do anything else.

Jack took her by the chin forcing her to meet his eyes. He had never seen someone with different colored eyes, nor had he ever seen someone who had so much fear in them. Is she afraid of me? Or is she afraid of something else? "You are no fool, Diamond. Don't think yourself one."

He saw her eyes flicker slightly and recognized that his guess was right. Diamond looked into his green eyes, his red hair was tossled and in his eyes. She managed a weak whipser, "Jack, I'm..." I'm scared...

Jack pulled her into his arms holding her to his chest. She had stopped sobbing but tears still leaked from her eyes. Aware of the others he lowered his voice for her ears alone, "The dungeon didn't kill you, don't let fear kill your spirit." For that is what I love about you.

Diamond felt safe. It felt like it had been so long since she last felt safe.

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yeah, if this is no good tell me and i'll get rid of it.

 

[Grimr]

Sure my apologies for not posting in a while school is getting hetic with us getting ready for summer so you can understand so i've only been able to write on one site.

 

[oncewaslost]

no prob. just wondering where you got to. i understand completely. i hardly have time to do this either, but hey, i procrastinate like nobody's business :o so i don't do most of my homework until the class before it's due. bad habit. i need to break that.

 

[called]

hey, i'm ready for the ball. ivan can just arrive fashionably late.

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Alex offered Fern his arm and she took it smiling up at him. Alex smiled back and guided her down the streets at an easy stroll.

"So, what did my mother give you?"

Fern shifted the package under her arm smiling secretively, "Nothing. Just something to take back to my father."

Alex raised an eyebrow, "Really?"

She laughed, "You'll see."

They walked down the street talking about anything that came to mind. When they got back to the tailor shop, Fern opened the door and stepped inside. The candels were still and without warning, Father scooped Fern into his arms exclaiming, "Fern! Where have you been? I've been worried sick."

Fern struggled out of her father's arms embarrassed by his display, "Sir deWinslette found us when some guards tried to arrest us for some reason."

Father frowned looking down at Alex, "You'd better return home, Alex, before your parents get worried."

Alex bowed, "Yes sir. Good evening, Fern."

"Good day."

Alex left and Fern turned to her father, "Father! What has you so uptight? You're not normally this worried."

Father rubbed his chin worriedly, "Ivan's gone. He's been missing all day. Everyone I've talked to hasn't seen him since this morning. Something isn't right. I also recieved word that the thief has escaped."

"Oh..." Should I be happy or angry that the thief escaped? I don't even know who the thief is. But what about Ivan? Is he really missing?

***

Ivan nudged Carwain, "Do you know them?"

Carwain looked at Ivan solemnly, "Sadly, yes. They're turncoats."

Turncoats? Traitors? "How so?"

Carwain turned back to watch the strangers, "Now is not the time for that."

Ivan recognized the ending of that conversation, "How are they going to be dealt with?"

"The way they ought to be dealt with."

"How's that?"

Carwain gave a sly smile, "Confuse them."

 

[Blessed-one]

Rummaging through the medium sized black bag slung over his shoulder, Carwain produced a round looking device and a bottle of something. He handed the bottle to Ivan and came up with a round stone.
"Just spray this on the ground when i throw this," he instructed.
Ivan nodded in understanding.
As the group drew near, the two stepped out of their corner quickly. With an accurate aim, Carwain threw the smoke bomb and the stone at once. The stone knocked the torch off a man's hand, which went off instantly as it hit the water while a heavy screen of smoke issued from among the group. Ivan didn't hesitate to spray the stuff on the ground and then Carwain touched his arm,
"Let's go!" he said and the two of them ran off into the darkness.

The men left behind gave chase but fell heavy back onto each other as their feet slipped on the oily ground.

 

[Apelila]

This story is going great! Do not know what to post yet though

 

[oncewaslost]

i'm stuck as of right now as well.

 

[Boy Wonder]

Alex was walking along when he heard a scream.
'What was that?' Alex wondered, and as he rushed down the street he bumped into Oridea and Emily.
"Huh?" Emily turned, "Oh, its Alex!"
Oridea turned also, Jack looked up and so did Diamond.
Alex gave a nervous wave and chuckled.
"Uh, what are you guys doing here?" Alex asked.

[Posted while at school... (Ofcorse some of you know that that’s not a big deal for me )]

 

[called]

Carwain led the way and Ivan followed, "Do you always carry that kind of stuff with you?"

Carwain grinned, "I always come prepared for every situation. I've learned my lesson many times when I don't bring everything I think I need."

Ivan frowned, "I've learned the hard way as well."

The ran past a ladder and Carwain stopped short, "Whoa! Almost missed our exit."

Ivan skidded just avoided slamming into Carwain, "There's no rule that says you can't trace your route back if you passed it."

Carwain laughed, "True, but then it's a waste of time. Jack should be waiting at the top."

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lol, sorry boy wonder. can't think of a way to put you in.

 

[oncewaslost]

Jack looked up. Diamond recognized the voice and looked away. Jack rose and turned to face Alex (for that was who it was), "What do you want?"

Diamond flinched at the cold tone, but then wasn't he part of the reason she did what she did? She wiped the tears from her eyes summoning the strength the build the walls around her emotions again. She stood and felt Alex look at her. Jack turned slightly to look at her.

"Hey, isn't that Diamond?"

Jack moved protectively in front of Diamond, "What's it to you?"

Diamond saw Alex blink, taken aback, "I... Did you break her out of the dungeons?"

Jack's back stiffened and he reached behind him taking Diamond's in an almost possessive manner but then again, almost as if he was trying to reassure himself she was still there. Diamond squeezed his hand gently looking over his shoulder at Alex. Emily spoke, "How is it that everyone here knows everyone else?"

 

[Grimr]

Yeah so what? Jack said a bit angry Nothing I was just wondering. How do you know her anyway Jack said growing suspicious. Well I... I.. Alex stutered. Your the one that got Dimond arrested didn't you? Uh... Alex continued to stammer. Your lucky i'm to tired or elese I'd kill you come on dimond we've got work to do.