“Did you get enough sleep?” Raziel asked from beside her, analyzing her move quietly.
“Me? Oh..yeah…” She replied, staring right into his eyes to read his expression.
“Good. We might sleep on the road the next few days as the next town will be dangerous from now on. We have to stay on guard every minute there.” He warned and Viena nodded. Why is he acting as if nothing happened?
“Master, everything is already loaded. You can get inside now.” Fedel said and Raziel nodded, offering his hands to let Vienna get in the carriage.
Vienna accepted his hands and entered the carriage. Raziel got in too after her and like yesterday, he refused to sit beside her.
Just then, a loud sound of the trumpet came, and loud steps came in. Lady Vienna was all tied up and she struggled to get out. She managed to loosen the rope from her hands and she removed the sack from her face as she was about to pull the cloth from her mouth, a slick and wet tongue licked her from her foot to her hair. She froze. The smoke slowly cleared up and the loud sound of footsteps was near her. She removed the cloth from her mouth and saw something big. A beast. No, it was a big dog, almost like a wolf with sharp fangs and dark red eyes. He had some blood from his cheeks and whiskers and gray fur all over. But what caught Vienna’s attention was the three eyes on his face.&n
FEDEL’S POV Every day felt like hell. The duchess and her newfound pet are all over the place. What did she even see in that ugly huge beast? Whenever I complain, she always makes her pet chase me. She has gone nuts! I would wake up feeling scared with Valen sleeping by our side. He would lick me to wake me up, knowing I hate that I would smell like a dog’s saliva. Eww. Even my master the duke is also feeling irritated too but somehow is trying to remain calm in the situation for the Duchess’ sake. Never in my life did I see my master put up with someone like this. And what’s worse, he feels jealous of th
Lady Vienna woke up normally. She had Valen sitting on the ground beside her, still asleep. She looked at the little hammock made for Duke Raziel who was nowhere in sight. Wiping her face from any snot or saliva from sleeping, she stood up and went outside the tent. Titus and Fedel were already up and surrounding a girl which they made sit on a huge rock. From the side, Raziel was the first one to notice her, “Vienna.” “Oh..you’re finally up.” The girl said her face in a grin. Her face was all dirty but those same silver hair and blue eyes…Lady Vienna’s eyes widened realizing who it was. “It has been a long time….Lady Vienna...I mean Duchess Vienna…”
The carriage was now passing over a rocky road so it shook a bit. Raziel waited for a few moments for the carriage to stabilize. “After the king died, and Prince Griffith was still adjusting to control the country…a witch suddenly took over.” He spoke up. Vienna motioned for him to go on, feeling somehow betrayed. “You didn’t tell me about this.” “It was not a big matter at the moment and I figured it would all turn back to normal…” He simply replied. Vienna looked at him “What? Not a big matter? Raziel, you just kept something like that from me.” “I know, I apologize, Vienna.”
Vienna smiled at them, wanting nothing but to squish their adorable fatty cheeks. “Wait, you were the scary woman earlier!” Exclaimed the little child that ran from her earlier and they looked at him confused. Vienna grinned at them, “I am not a witch, children, but I can be scary if I want to.” Suddenly the kids gulped and looked at her frighteningly. Raziel gave her a look, “Vienna…” “Oops, I apologize, just want to mess a little hehe.” Duke Raziel then pointed at Fedel, “and your playmate Fedel is here.” At this, the children’s attention instantly turned to the green haired tall man behind the duke who gulped, as if bracing for the worst. “We missed you, Fedel!” They all swarmed up on Fedel’s knees and one jumped on his back for a piggy back ride. “Hello…kids.” He said nervously. “Yey! I have grown up now. Can you teach me how to use a sword now?” Said another little furball. Fedel shook his head, “Nope, still not big enough, kid.” “When I grow old, I want to
“I know…but let’s just enjoy each other’s company for a while…” Her cheeks reddened saying this. “Are you just saying that because you’re afraid that our future children might steal my attention from you?” She almost choked at the word “Future children.” Geez, what did Raziel eat to be so brazen like this? She thought of a powerful retort to fight back but then Raziel changed the topic as he leaned on the door. “We’ll stay here for a while if you’d like.” She nodded, somehow feeling tired from riding the carriage all day. “You can sleep first, I need to deal with something.” Raziel said before leaving their room. She was left alone now. Too exhausted, Vienna slumped on the soft mattress and let her eyes rest for a while. She didn’t know that she fell aslept as she heard the floor creaking. Half-asleep, she put her feet on the floor and stood up, somehow wanting to drink some water in the kitchen. There was a glowing light from a far, and curious Vienna, she didn’t hes
Muttering a curse under her breath, Vienna immediately ran to the stables to check her beloved pet. Valen was never weak during their whole trip. Why would he lose energy now? As she opened the door, the horses were strangely quiet. From afar, she could only see her huge pet laying on the ground with eyes closed, his mouth open and his fangs bare. “Valen!” She yelled to catch it’s attention but he wasn’t moving. She checked his heart if it was beating and it was confirmed. There wasn’t any heart beat, Valen, her pet, is dead. The whole of the stables were filled with Vienna’s yells as she grived for her lovely pet. Titus and Fedel helped her make the funeral. Duke Raziel returned, hearing her broken heart. Vienna watched as her pet was being buried by the hill. She couldn’t help but let the tears escape her. Avelina came to pat her back and she breathed deeply. Raziel came to her side to comfort her but she pushed him away. “Don’t get near me.” “I’ll investigate this,
“Fedel?” Avelina’s head tilted, “But that man clearly hates me.” Vienna shook her head, “Tsk tsk, ignorance is a bliss….I mean you need to open your eyes.” Vienna then stood up, “Then I’ll have to leave you to get some rest. Goodnight.” “Goodnight, your grace.” Vienna then prepared for bed, her heart heavy thiking about her pet’s passing. It’s alright. Everything’s going to be alright. But it doesn’t help that Raziel is not by her side. Her heart sank on the bottom even more. ***** The next day, she was woken up with Duke Raziel hovering over her. She gasped, sitting upright instantly that made her bump her head with him. “Ow! Why were you even doing there on top of me?” She irratedly said. “I was waiting for you to wake up,” Raziel replied, “I apologize.” “Where were you even? You didn’t sleep here last night.” She said. “I just took on some matters.” He replied simply. “Now I’m awake, what’s the matter?” She asked, as he seemed to be in a hurry. He pointed at he