Chapter 9
Okay guys I know I said I would try to make it a little less I guess detailed but I kinda want to be an author when I leave school (which is quite soon :) ) so yea bear with me and my writing style, I will try for you guys but I hope you bear with me and my style.
Guys I am sooooooooooooo soos ossosoosoosoosoooooooooooooooooooososo soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo so SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY for not updating but during holidays, like I said I would, I just wanted a break (>o<) and then-then-then I'm SLAPPED with prelims which here in good old 'straya, is something that holds a big decision in weather I do ATAR(mark that lets me go uni) or not. So yeah guys bear with me. I'M TRYING. (X_X) (>o<) (T-T).
3rd person P.O.V:
The royals had awoken, and all had one task left; judgement.
They sat on their thrones, and waited for their 'prisoners'. Holographs had been created each with a different offense, and of course based on the severity of the case each would have a different punishment.
However, there was a twist.
Sofia's back ached, it had been an hour and a half of her sitting in the one spot, she looked to her left and could see the same face of annoyance on the other faces. So far they had small crimes, like theft or assault. They even had one arson case. The most brutal they gave out was a life sentence in prison. And now they were about to deal with murder.
When the person who walked in next, Sofia gasped, she looked over at Vivian and could see her visibly pale, she might as well have passed out, but she was stronger than that.
This was the real test.
Hugo grimaced taking a deep breath before commanding ", state your name."
"Prince James, of Enchancia."
When the name came out, voice and posture exactly like his, Vivian passed out. It was not the fact that it looked like him, or the fact that his eyes were dead and dry, a green of nothingness. What made it worse were his clothes, splattered with blood, hair messy with dirt. And, then, there was his... smile; cold, brutal and psychotic.
Hugo tapped Vivian back awake requesting for a glass of water immediately, the holograph of James smiled in victory, it was chilling as to how it felt like it had a brain of its own, sticking to its role. About five minutes had passed before they continued on.
"St...state the crimes,"
"Murder case comes down to a number over twenty, estimated to be at least 37, killing both men, women and children, but no new-borns. Has a total of two cases for starting forest fires. And one attempted treason to the kingdom of the Blue Kingdom. That is all," the steward announced, bowing towards his majesties. Vivian looked like she'd die any minute now, Sofia was about done and almost threw up the contents of this morning's breakfast, Hugo looked away in grimace but held himself, he hardened his eyes and look straight into 'James' ' eyes, and proclaimed ", for such severe crimes, and an attempt of treason, I-I herby place for, execution."
They all held their breaths as the hologram disappeared, a voice over the speakers spoke up announcing ", the prisoner punishments are over, congratulations, you have passed."
They all breathed a sigh of relief and basically trembled out of the exam like room. Vivian wasted no time in going over to James' castle, Sofia and Hugo couldn't blame her though, the poor girl looked like she'd explode.
As they made their way over to their castle Hugo spoke up ", so that was traumatizing, wanna blow off some steam, I know something that will calm us both down, you up for it?"
"Honestly I don't care as long as I can forget the last hour," Sofia grumbled, shivering and sticking her tongue out , Hugo chucked at this.
"Okay, then dress up warmly, 'cause where we're going it'll be quite cold," Hugo said as he parted with her at the stairwell, Sofia could only walk away with confusion and curiosity, already forgetting about this morning's events.
On the other side of camp Vivian ran like her life depended on it, tripping on her dress, she ran in the most cliché way, picking up the ends of her dress. Her legs started aching but she was high on adrenaline. Her blood roared in her ears.
She made her way to the two big front doors and pushed them right open with a loud slam. James, who had been coming out from the meeting room jumped in fright, but his muscles visibly relaxed when he saw who it was.
"Viv- ," but he was suddenly cut off when she jumped on him, enclosing him into a hug, almost making him lose his balance.
Her skin was red from her exhaustion, but that was the only hint anyone would have of her last experience, her entire face read a mix of emotions. Her eyes were wide, her mouth agape, she hugged him tighter afraid that he didn't exist. Her eyes started filling with tears, her eyes and mouth still wide, until the tears started pouring out did she clench her eyes and mouth shut. Her cries filled the empty hallway, echoing around.
Recovering from his shock, James hugged her back, no questions asked. He just did what came naturally, he comforted her until she was ready to talk.
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"Ahh, where are we going? Can't you just tell me already?" Sofia asked, not too long ago had her eyes been blindfolded and her only source of knowing she wouldn't fall off a cliff, were her arms wrapped tightly around Hugo's own arm.
Hugo gave another chorus of laughs before responding ", relax will you? We're almost there, okay?"
She nodded her head meekly, her grip tightening. Once Hugo had informed Sofia that they were almost there her grip loosened quite a bit that she almost didn't notice him leaving her.
"Wait, where are you going?' Her voice timid and worried, she held his hand not willing to be left alone.
He gave her a soft smile - even though she couldn't see it - and slid his hand out of hers "I'll be back, trust me okay."
She nodded her head slowly, also letting go of his hand.
Her worry, however, had gotten the best of her. Not even after 5 minutes she started calling out for him, panic getting more evident in her voice with each new call. She didn't dare take off her blind fold in fear as to what she might see.
Hugo had come back and had heard her calls, being the person he is, he stood in front of her, steady and silent. Finally she decided to steadily remove her mask, when she saw what was in front of her she jumped back only to run back forward and slap him on the arm screaming ", how long have you been standing there?!"
He burst into a fit of laughter, apologising whenever he could breathe. Once Sofia had recovered from her shock she looked around and noticed all the white that was around. It calmed her down. But she didn't have time to stare.
"Come on, let's go and have some fun," Hugo assured Sofia as he dragged her with him. In no time they ran around throwing snow at each other, their laughter rang around, that if all went quiet, then even the teachers could hear them. They ran in the snow as if there was no tomorrow. They skated around, their strokes full of so much grace, that if you were to pass by you would want to watch and stare.
Hugo went and sat down to watch, and not even for a single second did his eyes leave her figure, he was entranced. Her hair flew in the wind, and her arms and legs floated, she was so free that she forgot she was not alone, and he hadn't realised that he was now shunning on a grin. After noticing him she blushed and came to join him.
"You're really good at ice skating, why don't you do it competitively?" Hugo asked, shuffling over so she could also sit down.
"Nah, but I wouldn't mind doing it for fun, like in a club or something, and you're really good too, why don't you do it competitively?" Sofia asked as she wrapped her scarf around her tighter.
"I already do ice-hockey," explained Hugo. He had noticed Sofia shivering and started shovelling around for a blanket or sorts in his bag.
"Well that explains a lot actually."
"Aha, here we go," Hugo exclaimed as he pulled out a violet blanket out from his bag, he placed it around Sofia's shoulders wrapping her up. He leaned back and just stared, anyone in their right minds wouldn't be able to keep their eyes away from this type of beauty.
"What?" Sofia asked, tilting her head, eyes wide, that Hugo's heart did a hundred cartwheels.
He smiled and shook his head.
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The grass danced in the wind, while the flowers sang melody's of joys, and in the midst of all that sat two figures, a slender young man with hair that shines brighter than the sun, and a young woman, hair darker than night itself. Opposites really, both in looks and personality, but they couldn't be more perfect for each other. The settings changed as night started to fall upon them, but that did not mesmerise them one bit as they were preoccupied by the others presence.
Their silhouettes beautifully moulded together as she sat in between his legs, his arms engulfing her. The one thing she needed right now was, healing.
Him.
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(A/N omgs XD what did I just write, lol trying something new I guess?! XD (>~<) anyway back to the story)
Just as quickly as the night had disappeared, up rose the sun.
It was the last day, so after breakfast, everyone was obliged to pack up. Hugo was the first one down, followed by Sofia, about ten minutes after, who had joined him on the couch, finally Vivian had come down.
They packed their luggage in the carriages. Just as they were finishing they heard rushing water behind, as they saw their castle slowly dissolve away in water, their eyes widened and their mouths turned upwards.
The only thing left behind a large thin puddle anyone would mistake as a lake. It was quite a sight to see, getting smaller with each meter travelled, and before they knew it they had made it to the central hall.
They left their luggage and made their way to their seats.
"Unfortunately due to an upcoming snow storm, we must take our leave earlier than expected, so we'd like you all to make sure that each carriage holds the following things, a fruit basket, a snack basket, a box of beverages and lastly a box of blankets. Please allocate two people to take care of this," Miss Flora announced, next to her Miss Fauna was marking the role and Miss Merryweather was ushering the students to their coaches.
"Sofia and I will get the things, Vivian. Can you make sure that none of us forgot anything?" authorised Hugo. Getting a nod of confirmation from Vivian, Sofia and Hugo made their way to Andi, Thomas and Jose. Where they had set up their station.
"I guess this is goodbye, huh?" Sofia
"Oh, come now, just 'cause this trip ends doesn't mean the memories stop, plus you're always welcome to come down and visit." Andi chirped, while packing a fruit basket and handing it off to Hugo.
Thomas nodded his head in agreement before mentioning ", and when you do, we'll be here ready to greet you all."
Jose hummed in agreement, handing off the last box to Sofia. They said their last goodbye's and made their way to their carriage. Their little chitter chatter came to a complete silence when their eyes met the sight before them. James ran after his coach screaming a handful of words at a smug zander waving from the window. The pair looked at each other before bursting out in a fit of laughter.
"Can I ride with you guys because, well for obvious reasons," James pleaded, as he came over pinching the bridge of his nose. Sofia giggled, nodding her head, rushing off to Vivian, who had come to see the commotion.
"Maybe for more than one obvious reason," Hugo whispered slyly, a smirk on his face, and when he saw the flushed expression on his face, his smile widened.
"Sh-shut up! It's not like that," he grumbled.
Hugo and James finished unloading and climbed in.
"Oh, James, I heard what had happened," Vivian laughed, shuffling over for him.
"Yeah, well, now you all get to have a fun experience with me, you know what I'm saying," James exclaimed, his mood changing dramatically.
Laughter erupted from the carriage as it took off. The group joked around, and playfully bickered, eating the snacks that had been prepared for them. Half way into the journey it started getting colder due to the snow storm that was supposed to hit soon. They took out the blankets that they had in the corner, only two however had been packed.
"Huh, I swear there were supposed to be another one or two. I guess we'll have to share," Sofia uttered, she looked at the rest of the group ", so, who's sharing?"
James and Hugo, who were sitting next to each other looked at one another and simultaneously gave a monotone ", no."
Sofia and Vivian giggled. Vivian and Hugo ended up switching seats. Hugo had wrapped the blanket around his and Sofia's shoulders, while James had just placed the blanket on his and Vivian's lap. The group continued on with their chats, slowly falling into tranquillity.
Vivian had somehow made it so that her head was in James lap, but the blanket still covered her up, while Sofia's head rested gently on Hugo's shoulder.
James looked at the pair in front of him, face poker, mirroring Hugo's expression.
James broke the silence ", she's quite something isn't she?"
Hugo broke his stiff expression with a soft smile and nodded.
James continued ", she definitely knows when to stand up for herself and others and once she puts her mind to something it is very hard for you to change her mind isn't, but she's also weak when it comes to matters of the heart." He paused thinking how to phrase his next statement. "I trust you, but I ask that you protect her, no matter what."
Hugo raised his eyebrows in surprise, but another smile graced his lips and assured ", trust me, I wouldn't live with myself, if I were to ever let harm come her way."
"But the same goes for you, Vivian can be quite strong, but she's gone through a lot on her own, so I ask that you always be there for her."
James looked down at Vivian, emotions spluttering everywhere. With determination grating his face, he nodded.
The two looked at each other and laughed. At this moment, the two had never been so close and it was only the beginning of such a strong friendship.
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"Andi are you sure it was a good idea to only pack them two blankets,'' Jose asked wearily.
She gave him a grin and smug eyes, a face that he would admit sacred him. "Trust me, there's nothing more wholesome than assisting and letting young love blossom into something pure and wholesome that sometimes a tragedy is in order for it to be truly spectacular."
"Andi, sometimes you really are too much," Thomas commented, backing away slowly, Andi's response a soft chuckle, slowly turning into a sad grin as she watched the carriage get smaller in the light.
A/N
Omgs guys sooooo sorry again but I just got my exam block timetable and I have 4 EXAMS IN ONE WEEK ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I'M GOING TO DIE SO GUYS after the, like 15th of September I will, you know somehow revive myself or possess someone in my ghost form to finish this book and be free to write as much as I want so please bear with me guys yeah!!!
And just a side note(just in case) this was published on the 20th august, so yea.
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