SCARLET’S POV We went back to the pack house and every step I took closer to the pack house, bore thoughts of how positive or negative things were going to turn out when I spoke to Elias about the journey that lie ahead of us on behalf of Ashley. “But shouldn’t we have asked of any other way around this, just in case Elias doesn’t accept to this?” I asked Ralph as we headed towards the living room. “Well, the elder physician would have told us if there was another way. In fac, she would list all options for us. So, right now, it’s either Ashley is left to her fate or we go on the journey for her and when I mean we, I’m referring to you and Elias, going on behalf of us all.” Ralph said, and I sighed. I wasn’t ready to think about the first option he laid out. I just wanted to be there for Ashley and ensure she gets back to a condition. It would even better if she got better quickly so we could know what exactly happened to her and her husband. On getting to the living room, we didn
SCARLET’S POVWhat I feared most was what he had just said. He looked so serious about it, and it looked like he was never going to change his mind. But then, I still had to try. After all, the only person who could get to him better than the others was none other than me. “Elias…” “And until I do what I have in mind to do, you won’t be stepping out of this palace.” Elias said, with seriousness. “Elias. Please don’t do this.” Ralph spoke, pleading on my behalf. “Ralph, I don’t want you to support her on this one. We can’t deal with this emotionally. It has to be a decision, made rationally. “Elias, you can’t do this to me. You can’t…” “Guards!” Elias called out, interrupting me. At this point, it seemed as if he was a different man. I understood how he was trying to protect me, but this was getting too much. How would he shut down the emotional part of him and leave Ashley to die, just like that?I took a few steps backwards as I could already understand what he was trying to do
ELIAS’ POVI quickly left the study room and both Ralph and I rushed to the room to check on her. My mind wasn’t at rest as we both ran towards the room. I knew how crazy Scarlet could be whenever she wanted something to go her way. On getting to the room, i saw her holding a knife, and glaring at me. She sliced her arm a bit more, and blood dripped down. “Scarlet, stop this!” I yelled at her, feeling angry and anxious that if she kept losing more blood, she was going drop down to the floor and risk her health. “If losing me is what you’re so scared of, then I have to put it to you that if you do not try out the journey to the world beyond, then you will lose me easily.” She threatened, with a glare. Ralph tapped my arm and I looked back at him. He made an expression that showed he was trying to tell me to agree with Scarlet. “We both know how headstrong she is when it comes to things like this.” He whispered to me and I looked back at Scarlet. Truly, her stubbornness was k
SCARLET'S POV “I know, and I feel quite bad for going down that lane, but you know we’ve got to do all it takes to ensure Ashley is back to good health. Who knows? She might be able to help us with an information. You know she was captured by Estelle. She must have seen a lot which would be very helpful for us.” “I understand. Just look for better ways to convince him regarding something than hurting yourself. Well, let me leave you to go over to meet him. I’m sure he’s so annoyed with both you, and himself. You’ve got to make him feel he isn’t making the wrong decision.” “Alright! I’m on it.” “He’s in the garden, by the way.” Ralph informed me, and I smiled lightly. “Thanks.” I appreciated him, then I stepped out of the room and walked towards the garden. On getting to the garden, I saw him standing and gazing at the sky with both hands in his pockets. I knew he was going through a lot, and had a lot of responsibilities burdening him. So, all he needed was things to go a bit eas
SCARLET’S POV It was dawn already, and was time for us to set out for her journey. If it was an outing, I would have been so excited about it, but then, it was a dangerous journey which we are just going on for the sake of a friend which we have taken as a family. Even from the name, the world beyond, one would have known that it isn’t a place one can take lightly. For Elias to have been so adamant on us not going there, it was evident that it wasn’t like other dangerous places that we have gotten ourselves into. “Are you certain you are ready?” Elias asked me as we headed towards the woods. “I am more than ready.” I responded to him, not wanting to sound discouraging. Even if I wanted to sound discouraging, it shouldn’t be from here when he could easily turn back and by then, whatever I do, might not make him change his mind, anymore. We didn’t have to walk too much before we got to the woods, and that only made me feel a little anxious. But then, I had to stop myself from getti
Scarlet and Elias couldn’t help but admit within themselves that they were overwhelmed by fear. Elias knew how dangerous the journey was, and this made him even more scared. “Well, hello.” The man spoke, in an eerie tone. “Who the hell are you?” Elias managed to question him, as they were both wary of him. “A question which actually isn’t the major concern. But I’ll tell you one thing. If you dare try to escape, because it’s only expected of you to want to run from me, you won’t be able to get to the world beyond.” “Uhn!” Elias exclaimed softly, not knowing whether to believe the man or not. “Yeah. To make things more understandable for you, I am the passage to the world beyond, which only means without me, you can’t go into the world beyond. So, now, I hope you know that it is only unwise of you to run from me. And if you have enough time to waste, you can actually run from me, and when you realize you’ve been wasting your time, you’ll come back, and definitely meet me here.” Bo
ELIAS’ POVI couldn't understand the fear and anxiety filling me up. It wasn't the first time Scarlet and I had been on a journey, or been faced with dangerous creatures, and people, but still there was that nervousness. That whispering voice that told me my fears were not twisting lies in my head, but trying to bore the truth into me. Something really awful could happen, and I might be unable to escape it with Scarlet by my side. Either way, I hated the feeling. The whole place spoke, and gave an aura of power, dark power, and it boasted too easily of how we could get killed. It was the main reason for my fears. The man looked at us, and even without the features on his face, I was somehow able to tell that he had a smile on. Then, I looked at Scarlet. She also seemed lost in thoughts, and it would be the best time to try to convince her, but she would despise me for it. It was better I carried out her wish, than to let my fear get the best of me. “We are willing to try. After
THIRD PERSONIt wasn't just Elias who felt the tendrils of fear squeezing his heart. Scarlet felt it too, and it felt like her chest was on fire, just from wondering what would happen. The mere terror that the clanging sound generated made her heart beat faster at every clang. It was too much for her to handle. She looked around repeatedly, and the soft wind whipped her hair into her face, which she brushed back with both hands. Already, her palms were cold and sweaty, and the anxiety was just too much. She needed the suspense to be over. “What do you think that is?” She asked Elias, still looking around, trying to guess what could be the reason for the weird sound. “I have no idea.” Elias replied, as the sound grew louder. “We should… I think we should move on.” Scarlet suggested, wanting to make a move. It was so obvious that whatever was approaching them with the weird sound wasn't single. It wasn't two, nor was it three. It was definitely a lot.“I say we wait.” Elias replied,