Thread: The Princess's Keeper - Closed{Sophie Jones X Elvenoff}

Galron took a few strides away before turning around and watched Persephone make her way down the path toward the cottage. Her walking prowess in the forestry still needed much work. She would be getting enough training in forestry walking soon enough. Then it hit him as he continued to watch her walk away. He realized just how much she has grown over the years. She was a fully figured woman and now he understood why he had so much trouble with the Squires when she made her way to her lessons. Well, he definitely had to sharpen all of his weapons to get them ready for that first foolish boy whom made that attempt to cross that line before she was willing. He shook his head with just how much she has grown. It was only yesteryear that she was playing with dolls. He sighed heavily as it also dawned upon him just how old he was getting. He had to get her started upon her warrior training as soon as possible before his time was over. He turned back around and headed out into the forest to look for whatever he could find for dinner. Again the thought of how lowly this is struck him once more. She could have been eating her favorite meal at this very moment, but now she sits and waits for a meal that might only be a rabbit or a crow. She wasnt suppose to live like this he muttered angrily. His mind drifted to the fact that he could go to the beginning of the forest and wait for the patrol to show up. They would take he back to her parents, but maybe now they would listen to her and dismiss the offer of marriage. He would gladly give himself up if they would just allow her to chose her own path of life. But then her pleas of the past haunted him. Begging him not to leave her and if he did turn them in to the patrol, he would be shackled and imprisoned, therefore breaking his oath to her about staying with her. No he was going to ensure that she lives the life she wants to live. He dropped the thought as he heard a heavy ruckus behind him. He pulled his sword and held it by the blade. His eyes squinted while he gazed through the heavy foliage hoping to find what made the noise. There! His mind exclaimed upon seeing a shadow moving across the foliage. He adjusted his hold upon his sword and began walking toward the shadow. I see you, you might as well come out. He exclaimed, his sword coming to a prepared stance. Come out! He yelled once more, but the only thing that came out was an arrow that struck his upper left shoulder then another one hitting his lower chest on the left side. He could taste blood as he advanced upon the shadow, another arrow was deflected my Galrons sword. Swinging with all his might, the sword cut through the foliage like a hot knife through a stick of butter. He heard a female gasp when the tip just sliced the fabric that covered her abs. I Yield. the voice cried out as his sword tip came to her throat. Step out now! his voice was slightly weaker, his eyes borrowed upon the small fame that stepped out. What the hell are you doing out here child! Galron shouted for the young red haired girl was no older than Persephone was. Im here for your bounty. She bluntly came clean to her intentions. You were good at losing the kings guard, but no me. her voice was cold and Galron instantly knew what she was. So you came out here looking for fame huh. Let me tell you it isnt worth the hardship. Galron swayed a little. Well, that is yet to be seen. The woman spoke, her fingers slowly moving toward the quiver of arrows upon her back. Dont do it. You maybe fast but all I have to do is flick my wrist and youre a dead little girl. Why dont you just drop all of your weapons and start walking the way I came. He forced her to moved with the point of his sword. When in reach he picked up the weapons and motioned her to move. He was glad to see the cottage as the blood was now moving down his leg. He was feeling weaker that what he should be. He then realized that he has been poisoned and this nimp was just biding time for it to work against him. PERSEPHONE! Galron shouted as they were only a few yards away from the cottage..