Snippet from a wip I created for an assignment
Millie continued down the hallway and noticed an archway at the very end, leading to a winding staircase. She rushed for the archway only to be confronted by a tall man in a robe. She crashed into his chest but he barely moved. He gripped her wrists, pulling her to her feet.
āAleida, there you are!ā The man seemed to be addressing Millie, as he pulled her down the stairwell, heading towards a huddle of soldiers.
Millie barely had a moment to speak before soldiers confronted her and the robed man.
āMage Peter, I see you have your daughter.ā A soldier glared in Millieās direction as he spoke to the man.
āYes, I have. I was going to bring her to John. What is the situation with Vinskapr?ā
The soldier and Mage Peter continued to speak but all Millie could do was stand in awe.
Squads of soldiers rushed from what Millie now realised was a castle, charging for the open door, swords unsheathed and shields by their sides. Mage Peter and the solider continued conversing when Millie felt a tap on her shoulder.
āLady Aleida, you should come with me.ā A young boy had approached her, a lot younger than Mage Peter or any of the soldiers. He seemed to be Millieās age, dressed in a chain mail shirt and woven pants.
Even though Mage Peter was no more of a stranger than this young boy, Millie found herself clenching his hands for protection. Mage Peter looked down at his hands then up at the young boy and laughed softly.
āJohn! I was looking for you, please, take Aleida somewhere safe.ā Mage Peter let go of Millieās hand, pushing her lightly into the young boy she now knew as John.
John reached for Millieās hand, pulling her lightly as he moved through the castle towards a closed room. Millie hurried to keep up with John as he pushed through the doors, shutting them just as quick as he opened them.
āAre you okay, Lady Aleida?ā John asked, looking at her with a worried expression.
Millie stared at him blankly for a minute before realising she was Lady Aleida.
āOh! Yes, Iām fine, thank you, but, uhā¦ please just call me Aleidaā Millie wandered off from John as she spoke, admiring more intricate art and wood detailing.
John seemed hesitant but agreed to her request, walking over to the fire place to keep it ignited. Millie stepped towards the windows and glared outside to see what was happening. The warmth of her palms imprinted on the panes and her breathe blurred her vision. It was freezing outside but all she could see was fire. John noticed Millieās curiosity and rushed over, pulling Millie by her shoulders and towards the fire.
āPlease, Aleida, donāt look outside.ā John tugged a sheep skin off from the arm chair and shrouded it over her shoulders.
Both John and Millie sat in silence, until Millieās curiosity got the better of her.
āSo, John? Whoās this Vinskapr?ā Millie struggled to pronounce the foreign name but hoped John knew what she meant.
āYou mean the dragon?ā
Millieās heart stopped.
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