Unaware

Looks like she's still asleep, Roddico said

I don't know how long it would take her to wake up, she has no bleeding, no disabled bone, I don't know why she's looking pale. Lisa said confused.

Maybe that's because she lost alot of blood, Roddico said.

But there's no cut on her.....

Except from the scar on her left eye, she must have bled alot from there, Roddico said pointing at the faded red like scar on her eye.

But that doesn't bring about the pale look.....and besides if she had bled from there and it healed long ago then she must have been dead from long ago cos this doesn't look like a new scar, or she has been iced in age?

Whatever, or maybe that's the complexion of her skin

That's ridiculous, where on earth have you seen a girl looking so pale.....so white....

Albinos make a difference...

It doesn't make sense...

Hiteeew! A sneeze interrupted the conversation and they turned around to see the girl they picked three days ago getting up from her deep slumber.

Turns out she's not dead, Roddico said.

Lisa rushed to her side but stopped the second she wanted to hold her, she saw the look on Dracel's eyes and knew she was in deep confusion. How can someone be so pale and beautiful at the same time, she thought, her eyes were bright and captivating that it would make one forget she was looking pale.

What.... what's going on?

I'm Lisa, I picked you among the dead country soldiers.....

What happened to them, am I in bondage, did anyone sell me..... She asked with tension written all over her expression

No...it's none of that, they are all dead. I saw you in their midst and I could still sense life in you that's why I brought you here. You've been asleep for three days now ....

Three days!.... How could I sleep for so long? That's almost like death itself.

Let me...let me get you a soup, you have to regain your strength and you're looking pale.....anyways my name is Lisa and that's my companion Roddico, she said pointing at the man sitting at the corner, he pulled a little smile through his beard face.

Dracel could still not put together everything that she heard, everything started flooding back into her memory, from the fire blast and the disgusting looking soldiers, she reached for her face and felt the scar on her left eye it was hurting and she was shocked, she looked up and saw Roddico staring at her.

How can you be beautiful and pale at the same time?

Dracel didn't know how to answer his question and ignored him trying to look for a bucket of water to see her reflection.

What's your name?

Dracel, she said after hesitating and staring at her fingers.

I haven't heard that name before, but you look beautiful as your name.....

Rizzler don't you have shame, Lisa voice came from the entrance, she was carrying a small plate and had a spicy fragrance.

Hey I didn't say anything, I was just complimenting the beauty in front of me.

And she's not asking for it, can you please excuse us?

Roddico sighed and got up, it was then Dracel realized he had an amputated leg that was hidden in iron shoes.

He lost his leg six years ago during a fight, he almost lost his life but he's as sturborn as a rock, Lisa said answering Dracel's question that could possibly be going on in her head after seeing her look at his leg.

He has a dirty mind, Dracel said I don't like him.

Lisa smirked and pushed the soup to dracel, this is the little we've got please manage.

In no time Lisa switched to a serious face.

How did you end up with the soldiers, she said sitting in front of Dracel.

They invaded my town, the only thing I remembered seeing were dead bodies of helpless people and children crying. So whatever happened to the soldiers I wish it were worse.

Drink up, you need to gain your strength, the soup would help.

Dracel sniffed the soup and withdrew back trying to act like she liked it

It's not poisoned if that's what you think, you can take it....

I'm not interested, I'll be fine, I mean my appetite is not open for it.

You've been asleep for three days with nothing to eat or drink you're sure you don't need it?

Dracel simply nodded and used her palm in rubbing her neck.

What happened to the captives, did they die with the soldiers, how did the soldiers die, who fought them..... She asked looking at Lisa's face for answers.

None of this I know, I simply saw dead warriors lying on the ground and a naked girl in their midst, the cages or whatsoever dungeon were all empty.

People were already there before you came?

Yes, they said the thunder from the soldiers camp drawed many attention, looks like they died from thunder strike which is very weird and impossible to believe.

Dracel scratched her arm with her eyes speaking confusion from what she heard.

Are you ok?

No I just need water, my throat is itchy and dry.

The soup can help....try it.

Alright.....but can I have a time alone?

Sure, Lisa said getting up, she stretched her hand to touch Dracel's arm but Dracel grabbed her hand and withdrew back immediately.

Are you ok?

Dracel gasped for air and looked at her, her stare were like it could see through ones soul.

I'm ok ..... Just need some space.

Ok, Lisa said and got up leaving Dracel alone.

She immediately grabbed the soup and gulped everything into her throat but she wasn't satisfied, her throat was itchy like a thirst that could not be quenched and the smell of blood overshadowing her sense of smell was something she could not understand, she held her laps with both hands as her body was getting all shaky, she softly crawled to the entrance and saw it was evening, the smell of blood hit her nose with more mass and she was about loosing her self control, the more she fought the more the irresistible smell of blood flooded her nose, she threw up the soup she had drank and shook in pain till she passed out.

After a deep slumber she woke up and saw herself on the ground and water dropping from the sky, she opened her eyes to see she was all stained in mud and it was raining heavily. Confused about what was going on, she slowly got up and looked around her, she was far away from the camp she had opened her eyes, she only remembered choking and thirsty at the same time at the door of the tent she laid.

What is happening to me? She questioned herself and looked at her skin, she wasn't feeling cold but she was already drenched in the rain.

There she is! A voice sounded from the distance.

Lights from lanterns were popping out from her front, she immediately had a bad feeling that something wasn't right and hid behind a tree, clearly she was in the woods and she had no idea why she would be dumped in the wood and still be searched for.

She was just here, I saw her here, a man holding a lantern said in confusion.

Are you sure of what you're saying? A female voice asked, and she recognized the voice.

Dracel held her breath, again the smell of blood flooded her nose like sweet wine and she started thinking she was going crazy. In as much as she tried to stay still, she could sense someone coming close, she could hear every small step made by foot, the dropping sound of the rain, the breathing in and breathing out of every man's breath the small sounds and moves from little insects and just as she expected Lisa came by her hiding side.

Where have you been?