Dungeons

"They are still here! Find them!"

I heard my dad scream from the hallway to the security. He is so angry. Who won't be? I killed his one and only wife and mentor. I hid behind the kitchen counter as quietly as possible. They are going to find me anytime soon. I will be caught sooner or later.

I shrunk deeper into the shadows. They are in this kitchen.

There are two of them, looking around. I held my breath. My heart was beating so fast. Don't be scared. Don't be scared. You will be safe. Emma will be safe. Everyone will be safe. You are Ace. You are Ace.

"I FOUND HIM." I heard them screaming. Whom did they find? I looked up to see him staring at me. Oops. They found me.

I got up from my hiding place, pushing him away and ran to the door. But he did a binding charm on me and I hit the ground. That was so fast. I can't believe I gave up so easily. I didn't last two seconds. Austin is weak. If I could be Ace right now…

Before my brain could comprehend, Thomas jumped out of the cupboard and fired spells at him. He was not supposed to come out, wasn't he? He wants to be a hero. I see…

I just lied there watching Thomas fighting the two of them at the same time. He is making a whole mess in this kitchen. Who is going to clean them after this? Don't cause much damage, buddy, afterall it is my mansion. Why are the other securities taking so much time?

There they are! What kept you all so long? Look what Thomas has done to my kitchen! At least 20 securities came running into the kitchen. Thomas looked at all of them and raised his both hands in the air.

"I give up." He sighed and looked at me and I rolled my eyes. If I was him, I could have tried to fight more. He just gave up seeing the number of people. He needed training before this mission. My mistake. I sighed.

"Who is it?!" My most beloved dad came running.

He looked at me, his heir lying on the floor unable to move a muscle. I grinned at him.

"How do you do, father?" I asked. His face turned red with anger. Oh no. Wrong move.

"What did you do to Rowena?" He asked, grabbing the collars of my shirt.

"So caring, are we?" I scoffed at him. He glared at me. His eyes are killing me. "I did what I was meant to do. I am not sorry."

He stood up, never taking his eyes off me. His eyes held fear. He is going to lose his position in the ministry. He can't do anything without mom's help. He is pathetic. I smirked at him.

"How dare you!" He whispered to me and turned to the security. "Take them both to ministry dungeons. Let the court decide what to do with them."

Before I could blink we both landed in the dungeons. I felt so sick. I hate to teleport, but I have no right to argue with them. I turned to see Thomas lying next to me groaning.

"Are you alright there buddy?" I asked.

"SHUT UP! What have I ever done to receive this fate? I am gonna vomit." He asked, groaning. "Why did I offer him help? WHY??!"

"I am sorry mate."

"I DON'T WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE EVER AGAIN! IF YOU WERE NICER TO YOUR DAD, WE WOULDN'T BE HERE LIKE THIS."

"Even if I was nicer, the very same would have happened. Then why_"

"Kindly, give me some rest. Please!"

"But_"

"SHUT IT."

I groaned in response. "We don't have time!"

"WE HAVE!"

"WHAT IF SHE IS ALREADY DEAD."

"SHE WON'T BE!"

"SAYS YOU!"

"YEAH, SAYS ME."

The sudden outburst ended. I should find the torture room before something bad happens to her. We can't delay it. At least I want to talk to her before she dies. I don't know how long the trial is going to be for us. I don't know if they will put us in torture room. I don't know if she is there. I don't know if Thomas is going to make it in the torture room. I am going to go crazy and he is here taking rest?!

"We can't just stay here! I want to be the one to get her out of the torture room."

"Why?" He frowned. "She will love you no matter what."

"Easy for you to say."

He shrugged. Now i am losing my temper

"YOU WILL KNOW WHAT WAS I GOING THROUGH IF THIS HAPPENED TO JANE!"

"DON'T BRING HER NAME INTO THIS."

"WHAT IF I?"

"AUSTIN, STOP THIS. Your eyes are turning red." he said.

"WHAT?!" I regained my mind. Seems like I let my anger control me. "Sorry. I didn't mean it."

He nodded. He is thinking what I am thinking. I just lost my control over my beast.

"Austin?"

"What now?"

"It was not me!" I saw his eyes widen. There is someone else here.

I turned around to see a figure in the shadows. It is coming towards the light. Its legs are shaking. Clothes are all thorn and covered in dirt. Reaching for walls to gain support to walk. What have they done to you, Emma?

"Is it really you?" Her low whisper echoed in the dungeons. She looks beautiful even now. But wait… if she is here, what is Theo doing out there?

"What are you doing here?" I asked, turning to face her. She became so scaringly thinny and her skin is pale. Her eyes are lifeless, not the same as before. She is tired. But she is frowning?

"So you are not here to save me?" She scoffed. "How silly of me to think so! What did you do then? Stole bread or scare a kid?" She is hungry, definitely hungry.

"Wait. i didn't mean it that way_"

"I thought you must have got my letter, or heard the news. Therefore it's just a coincidence then. Hello strangers, I am Emma Moonstone." she sat on the ground crossing her hands. Why is everyone so mad at me?

"You were supposed to be in the torture room_"

"Hello Emma Moonstone. I am Thomas Parker." He cheered. Excuse me, what is happening?

"Nice to meet you, Thomas. Why is such a fine man like you with a…. man like him?"

"That's what you call fate, my lady." He sighed, shaking his head.

I groaned loudly. "Listen to me now! Emma you are supposed to be in torture room, not in this dungeons. Why?"

"I HAVE BEEN ASKING THAT SAME QUESTION FOR LIKE A WEEK NOW." She screamed at me. "THEY WON'T LET ME GO, THEY WON'T LET ME DIE_"

"Stop saying that." I said. I can't picture myself finding her body in the torture in the place of her charming eyes. All my efforts will go futile. All my dreams will go with the wind.

"I am sorry, Austin." she said, standing up and hugging me. I held her close to me. I don't want to let go. I want her close to my heart.

"I love you." I said. And held her closer. I felt like if I didn't do so, she would go away from me. But she stayed, close to me as possible. "I don't want you to ever leave me like you did."

"That's what I should say to you." She said, her voice rising. "You are the one who ran away without me." She let go from the hug and crossed her arms. "And I really thought that I was going to marry that jerk. Thank God that didn't happen."

"Actually…" Thomas stood up walking towards the door. "... it's Austin whom you should thank." He said and looked out of the door. "OI, YOU BLOODY SLAVES OF THE MINISTRY, COME RIGHT HERE."

"WHAT IS HE DOING?" Emma asked, panicking.

"What is the plan now?" I asked him.

"Not as complex as the previous one. We get out of here. Stop Theo and Mabel from doing anything stupid. Go to Silverwood and happily ever after. Beautiful, isn't it?"

"It's Silversteele by the way and nice plan." Emma said, walking towards the door. "COME DOWN HERE, BAFFONS!" she screamed at the security guards.

I chuckled. How can I ever hate her?