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Seventh Crown XII

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Cage and Rebecca exchanged alarmed looks, this did not sound good. Neitherone of them knew what to do, but Cage had an idea.

"If we stay here," he started, "we will do our best to dispose of your phantom. But you have to grant me and my few men the permission to move around your village at night."

The leader nodded his consent, but he still looked worried."Have you any idea what it might be?"

Cage did, but he knew his answer would cause a large amount of alarm, so he shook his head. The leader assigned Rebecca, Cage, and the five guards a house to stay in. Cage wanted to talk to his group before night fell.

As they sat eating their supper, he decided to share his worries. "This 'Phantom' and its habits sound familiar." He began, the rest of the group was very attentive, "A similar thing was found a while back over in the town of Careboned. If I remember correctly, it was called a Vampyega."

One of the guards frowned, "A vampire?" he asked, confused.

Cage shook his head, "No, a Vampyega. It is a bit like a vampire, but not quite. It takes children to its den or cave, it keeps them alive and eats them bit by bit. It kills cattle by injecting them with a poison, it then strips the bones and hide all of the meat, leaving them intact. It looks somewhat like a human, but it is more of a spirit. It does not touch the ground. These monsters are born as Mages, but when they eat large quantities of raw meat it turns them into a feral beast of sorts, called a Vampyega."

Rebecca and the guards looked dubious. The youngest of the guards looked terrified, "Are you sure, Cage?" He asked, voice quivering, "I heard of those before, and I heard they can't be killed."

Cage looked at him, "I am not sure actually. But I do know that they can be killed. Tonight we are going to search the town while everyone is sleeping, these monsters usually take up residence in caves or abandoned buildings near a town or village. So, Cody and Sam," he said, referring to the two oldest of the guards, "I want you to go talk to the village's leader and his wife. Ask if there are any caves or abandoned buildings anywhere around here. Jon and Skye, I want you to go make up some torches with rags dipped in sulfur. Aaren, I need you to go get some dark cloaks to disguise ourselves with. When you are all done, meet back here and I will tell you the plan."

The guards dispersed, leaving Rebecca and Cage alone once again.

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"So," Cage started. "I want to be honest with you, My Queen. I cannot bear the moments we spend together alone without no one else around us." He knew that this was going to hurt her but there was no other way. Finally he felt that he could be fully honest with her and say what he really thinks.

As he thought, it really hurted her feelings. But this was only for one moment or two before she started to realize what he really meant. She felt the same. Rebecca felt so uncomfortable when she is alone with him with no other around. But she wanted to change that. She wanted to talk freely and happily with him again. Like in their past days when they were kids. She did not want to lose him. At least as a friend.

"I think I understand what you mean, Cage. We are alone so if you want, we can talk about it a bit. I do not want to make you feel awful when you are around me. You are someone special for me. I have known you from ages but I still know nothing for you..."This sentence made her feel terrible. It was the truth. Even after so many years, she knew none about him. All she knew what that she wanted to see the smile on his face again like before years when they met.

Even if he wanted to tell her so many things that moment, he only looked down to the ground. The guards did not come to break this horrible silence. She could not bear it anymore, standing up and walking to him. She stood in front of him like a beautiful statue, not knowing what to say to not ruin everything. Cage saw her efferts and stood up, pushing her against himself, putting her head against his chest. "If you have something to tell me, " he mumbled near her sensetive ear, "..please, say it now." This made her shudder.

It was really unexpected but she liked it, snaking her arms around his neck. "Please, this time, do not stop." were the only words that came out of her redish pink lips. This sudden answer made him totally sure what is going to happen next. She did not wait a lot before blushing softly and looking down. A moment later, she was already taking his clothes off.

-to be continued-