by Lunaestrella » Sun Jul 08, 2012 6:42 pm
Jack was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts when he heard the sound of galloping hooves on the courtyard. Frowning, he looked out the window, only to see the fading shapes of Emerald and Arrowin through the trees.
"Where are they going?" he thought to himself, looking round the room once more "Well, I might as well go after them" Shaking his head, he sheathed his sword and pulled his boots on before slowly walking down the stairs.
Jack was rather relieved to see that Frank was drunk, and obviously hadn't noticed his presence. With a smile, he made his way out the doorway, catching his horse and putting the bridle on her carefully before mounting. Geal whinnied and tossed her head, eager to get going, so Jack let her have her lead, galloping around the trees in no particular direction. After a while, he made her halt, and dismounted till he found a path that led to the village. He mounted again, and before long he saw a gathering of people ahead. The mare's hooves thudded on the ground as they approached, and suddenly Jack realised what had happened: The dead body of Rebecca, lying on the back of Arrowin's horse. And as the crowd broke up, he saw Guy, that evil villain that tormented the villagers, on the floor, dead. He closed his eyes at the sight of it and looked away, not wanting to see the two dead people, especially Rebecca. All she had been doing was taking food to the villagers, and this is how she had to die? His hand tightened round the hilt of his sword, but suddenly he heard the sound of footsteps and clanking metal behind. Looking round, he saw five or six guards, who had obviously just learnt what had happened and were coming towards them. Unsheathing his sword, Jack looked at the two other outlaws, warning them of the enemy's presence, and then charged, cutting the first guard's head off in one stroke. He gulped at the sight, but didn't tarry, as another guard came towards him. The sword sunk in the man's chest, making Jack frown pitifully and hope that the others would kill the rest.