Bk 2: Chapter two (16)

“My Lady, Help! My Lady, wait for me!” Lizzy screamed as she tried to struggle out of the sinking mud. As though one had stepped onto a horde of ants, everyone scattered in different directions.

The raiders cared no more for the running villagers; they took to the night, escaping frantically.

Helen could see Lizzy was trapped in the marsh but was conflicted if to run or go help her. After a bit of hesitation, she ran back and dragged a screaming Lizzy out of the mud.

At this time, she was not the only one making a sound. Sounds of blood cuddling screams were echoing all over. Looking around, Helen was not sure what was happening.

“My Lady...” Lizzy started to say after coughing enough muddy water from her lungs.

“Shut up!” she scolded the slightly dishevelled Lizzy. They were both covered in mud looking around in confusion. People ran past them without care, no one quite sure which direction they were going.