The Whining Arrow

Bella

Thyme pushed me roughly, causing me to scrape my arm against a tree. The wound bled more than it should have, but I was not concerned with it. I looked at Thyme curiousy, resisting my urge to read his mind. Instead, I took little tidbits out of it. Once I had some idea of what he was thinking, I leaned up and kissed him lightly on the neck from behind (almost as if I were just a ghost).

"If you want to talk, I am here," I murmured in his ear before turning and leaning against the tree, closing my eyes.

Thyme

I stiffened at her kiss, relaxing only when she drew back. I whipped my head around, stared at her coldly, and snorted before turning away again. I said nothing, locking the last of my pride and dignity away in the deepest part of my soul, locking it away with a silver key. I would not show weakness, especially in the presence of my enemy.

Unlike these people, i knew there would be no rescue party come to fetch me. I was disliked by most of the camp, only kept there for my abilities. There would be no way to get out of this unless i, somehow, managed to escape. The chances of that were looking horribly slim.

Bella

I knew what i had to do.

Slowly, I got to my feet and walked over to Aedomir. I could feel Thyme watching me, but ignored it.

"I want to take Thyme for a walk," I murmured, letting magic flow into my every word. Aedomir eyed me with worry. "It will be fine," I assured him. The magic took over, and he reluctantly agreed. Walking back to the tree, I took Thyme's rope.

"Come on," I said. He glared at me, refusing to move at first. I knelt beside him, leaning forward and kissing his lips. He kissed back, surprisingly enough. His glare had softened slightly when I pulled away, but i don't think it was purposely. Suddenly he chuckled and got to his feet.

"Considering how much magic you poured into that kiss, I think you really would like me to follow you," he said as we walked into the forest. I smiled, but said nothing. As soon as we were out of view of the others, I pulled out my knife and cut through his bonds. Then I grabbed his staff from where I had hidden it behind a tree, and handed it to him.

"I suggest you go before the others realize that I magiked them," I said, refusing to meet his grey eyes for fear of being lost to them again.

Thyme

I eyed Bella suspiciously. "What?"

"Go, I'm freeing you. But hurry, you don't have much time."

"Why?" i asked coldly, regarding her cautiously. "This is treason. You could die." i mimicked her own words.

Bella

I had so many replies to that, all of which sounded pathetic and stupid and childish--but they were all so true.

"Yes, I could die, but it will have been worth it." I replied, attempting a half smile. I still wouldn't meet his gaze.

"How so?" he asked suspiciously, trying to see my face.

"My dying would mean your living." I answered simply.

(I'm so putting this into my novel lol)

Thyme

I regarded her thoughtfully. "So you're giving your life for the enemy. Hardly seems reasonable."

"But it seems oh so right." she said, sighing and looking up at me. Her eyes finally locked with mine. I was the first to look away.

"Go," she commanded. "Hurry. They'll come looking in a moment."

I hesitated a moment, indecision gnawing at my insides. Half of me was screaming to go. Run. Leave the foolish girl to her fate.

The other half was telling me to stay with her.

Finally, my mind was made up. I turned back to her and smiled. "My life is in your hands. Even if i were to go back, i would be killed in an senseless death. My people think me a traitor. I'd much rather go down fighting."

Bella

"But...but..." I stumbled over the words, trying to figure out how to speak my mind. I looked at the ground, kicking at the dirt. "I...."


***Sorry, It's short..I'm out of ideas right now***

(Sorry I didn't post earlier, I had to go to church and then I took an hour long writer's nap...)

~Lunatheris~

Luna stared after Bella and Thyme. Obvious love birds. It's kinda like forbidden love. I guess. Luna thought and sighed. She rolled to her side and stared into the redish-orange flames.

(Sorry all I can think about)

Aedomir

Aedomir sat by the lpeaing flames, pondering. Where had Bella and Thyme got to?

He looked around, and stood up to pursue them. Then he heard a rustle in the leaves, and two dark figure emerging from the forest.

I'm out of idea too lol I like that smilie

Thyme

I laughed. It was funny watching her try to speak. "Yes...? Spit it out, Bella, they'll be coming soon."

She looked up, again her eyes meeting mine. I tried to smile, though i don't know how well it worked...i wasn't used to showing that emotion.

bella

I stared up at Thyme for a long moment, trying to figure out my thoughts.

"I don't know..." I murmured, not wanting to admit that I did really like him that much. I blushed, looking away shyly.

>.< shortness...

Thyme

I smiled again. My fingers traced a line down her cheek and eventually rested under her chin, lifting her face so she looked into mine.

"Bella, you know you can tell me anything, right?"

"But i thought you were the enemy." she said playfully.

I shrugged. "I was. I am. But that was the way i was raised. Can you really judge someone by their past when in the now, they are willing to change?"

Bella

His fingers across my skin sent shivers through me.

"I don't really know what to say though..." I replied, looking up at him. He kissed my forehead lightly.

"Does that help at all?" he asked softly.

"No, that just adds to the confusion," I replied.

((:smt046 In love much guys? =P))
Jaime
Jamie watched Bella and Thyme, no expression showing on his face. This was treason, or course, but it mattered little to him what Thyme did. What he wanted to know was where the outlaws had gone. Nearly an hour before, a consciousness had touched his--one he knew well. It had recoiled in fear, of course, but that didn't matter.

Robin was alive.

This didn't surprise him, they both had the same nature--as was often the case with twins. But for her to be so close...that was unexpected. He had searched the battle field, and found only an ironic scene: Ben was dead. He could only wonder what his twin was going to do now.

He made up his mind, vanishing from his hiding spot and reappearing only a foot away from the lovebirds.

"I see you don't need saving after all, Thyme."

Robin

Robin watched as their injured were laid out in the infirmary, thanking the healer again. They had arrived safely, if exhausted. He hurried to the gate, where the men of the fort were prepared for an attack. He took up a bow and joined them, straining his eyes to see when their leader would return.