Recap: Oscar and Kieran find themselves on an unknown coastal area, chasing a boy into thick brush. With this young child lead them back to their friends? Meanwhile, back on board there is mourning for the death of Oscar. Soren has a feeling that there still is hope for the man though. Will Ike listen to this hunch of his?
CHAPTER SEVENTH:
Boys, boys, be my boy… I want to feel your body… (okay this really has to stop.)
His cheekbones scratched at the touch of branches, cutting and scars consuming around his arms. His mouth gaped for air as he ran for this speedy boy, quickly coming upon a sort of castle area. He looked around in awe, slowing his steps. While looming at the gorgeous site, Kieran came from behind, ramming into his back. Oscar didn't move as Kieran rubbed his sore nose.
"What'd you stop for!? Did you- huh?" ,Kieran looked at the marble temple, eyes widening as he came next to Oscar. They both gawked at it's architecture.
"Well, what are you waiting for!?" ,The boy called in laughter, as he was a good few yards ahead of the two. He waved a skinny forearm, his elbow peeking from some thick, rolled-up sleeves. Oscar looked down with a blink, clearing his eyes of the sunlight. Kieran grunted at the book that waved in the boys grasp and ran after him. Oscar followed with a jog, unsure if it was smart to be going to this territory.
Back on ship…
What a day it had been for Rhys as he tipped down into his room. He tried to briskly hobble when he reached the darkest parts, knowing a certain foe who might bugger him about the other day. But to his surprise, he found something a little different about the shadow lurker.
The two quickly turned to face Rhys, entwined in each other's embrace and were partially through de-clothing one another. They had stunned looked on their faces and Rhys gasped and flushed in the cheeks.
"Oh blasphemy…" ,Bastian muttered to Volke, who had him locked on the wall.
Rhys wanted to apologize, but he could not speak as he turned quickly and ran. He let his feet fetch along fast, not looking back and forgetting he encountered such an incident. Did he just earn himself some blackmail? Blackmail he could rightfully use, but sadly probably wouldn't. That is unless the man starts to bother his teddy bea- Rolf. Yeah, Rolf.
On the Unidentified Island…
"Damn what kind of courtyard is this? It's gigantic!" ,Kieran whined as he shuffled ahead of Oscar. Oscar was thankful for the space, for it was easier to spot the boy and follow his path. The castle in the distance wasn't getting much closer for some reason. As they approached in long strides, the boy was suddenly out of site, and Kieran found himself doing a trapeze act on the edge a long drop. Oscar almost ran into him, but with better reflexes then the other man, he grabbed Kieran's collar and helped pull him back. Kieran was practically about to fall into the chasm, but he wasn't ready to give his thanks to Oscar either.
The both looked out at the spikes of the castle tips still reaching at the sky, only a smidgen closer then it was before. "Did the boy fal"
"Whatchu' waitin' for!?" ,the boy popped up from under their feet. Kieran jumped back, almost causing both men to fall on their arses. The boy's bottom stuck in the air as he propped himself with his feet on the side of the pitfall; his arms folding over the edge, his nose tickling at the men's toes. Oscar sighed softly and Kieran huffed, holding his own heart with shock. The boy giggled and jumped down out of site again.
"I guess we… climb down." ,Oscar pondered out loud. Kieran gave him a I-don't-want-to-do-that look.
Back on board the ship…
Nasir was gazing at an island in the distance, with white points stinging at the blue sky. Ike walked up and stood next to the captain, gazing at the site.
"What may that be"
"It is dragon territory." ,Nasir mumbled calmly. Ike stared at it longingly. They had made it a lot farther then anticipated, and although good news, something was still uneasy in his mind.
It seems actual game plot has been lost in this fic, if there was any to begin with! Which is odd, because I one of those who doesn't like to skew with original format too much. Oh well, this story is doing fine with it's own flavor I suppose. Thank you for your reviews, I am truly flattered that you took your time of day to do so.
Oh yeah this is also a very short chapter, and I've actually had it written for a long time, because I thought I'd add more, but I want to post something now because it's been so long.