Light or Dark

I didn't say anything. I didn't want to say no because if I said no, he would hurt James.

"I've got all day Lily." He said with a smile. "It's not so bad here you know, and if you cooperate, I'm sure the King will reward you. If you don't cooperate, things won't go so well for your friend here."

I looked down to the ground. I couldn't let them hurt James. "If-if I say I will help you, will you let him go?"

The man smiled, "Of course, of course. We don't need him here anyway."

I saw James, his head was down. I could tell he was upset but I wanted him to be free from the mess I dragged him into.

"Then, I will help you, but only if I get to see James go home. You have to promise you won't hurt him or I won't cooperate and I will never help you conquer the Sky Kingdom or the Ocean Kingdom."

The man smiled again, "Well then, I will inform the King of your requests. Your boyfriend here will get home safe, as long as you keep your side of the deal."

The man walked away. James didn't say anything and I didn't know what to do.

"James I-"

"Lily, I can't go home. Your life is in danger and you want me to walk away? I told you I would always be here for you so please let me stay. I won't let you suffer alone." He still wouldn't look at me.

"James I'm going to escape. Once they take the chains off, I will be able to summon the golden bow. I need you to be safe though, in case I fail. I need you to find Alice and William. Tell them what has happened." I said hoping he would understand.

"If I leave you here, you'll be alone." He said.

"Yes, I will be alone but at least I will know you are safe."