The Isles Of Airboń

The Wait

I held her close, my crying only worsened. “..E-Eros.. p-please don’t leave m-me here..” she was crying and slowly I could see the life slipping out of her. I couldn’t leave her there alone. I couldn’t let her be hurt like that ever again. I took her out the window. This is the day I vowed to protect her with every part of me.. I cannot let her be hurt like this again. I flew off the fire escape and out of the city, I was going as fast as my wings could carry me. Soon enough I was out of the city and entering the woods. I landed and began running. I had to find the portal home, I had to take her with me. I had to save her. All I could do now was search through the portal. I knew I was close due to my large wings having an eerie glow to them. As I got closer the glow got brighter and brighter untill suddenly Florence and I were at the portal.. I quickly went threw making sure it closed behind me. Once I was in I realized Florence passed out and slowly loosing her breath. “Hold in Florence.. we’re almost there please stay with me love please don’t die on me..” I began to fly again. It was the fastest way to get to the medical center in the castle. It took only a couple of minutes. Once I got there I started yelling for help. After the first word slipped out of my mouth, the med staff were already there setting up everything. The lead med staff, Abigail. Ran over to me. She was a tall curvy woman, with tan skin, small black eyes, and black hair. She had a very strong voice and personality, she was rather stubborn but straight forward none the less. “What’s her name? Who is she? What happened?” Abigail quickly blurted out at me. “Her name is Florence Viola Green. She’s 17 years old and she’s been attacked by someone. I don’t know who but please help her!” Abigail took one look at my face and nodded. She took Florence from me and put her down on a bed. She put her hands over her wounds and these beautiful rays of moon light poured out of her hands. It was warm and gentle. She ran her hands over the top of Florence’s body, and as she did, I could see her wounds and bruises healing. They began to fade away.. leaving only a large scar on her stomach. As I watched.. Abigail’s apprentice walked over to me, his name was Merlin. He was a 15 year old boy and was quite rare. He had dark brown hair with light skin and light brown eyes. “.. get some rest prince Eros. She will be asleep for 2 days. Master Abigail had to use all of the energy Florence had left.. she will need time to recover and time to regain her energy.” Merlin said. “Ok.. I’ll be back tomorrow..” I nodded and then reluctantly left.

I laid in my bed.. my mind full of worry and hurt. What happened to her..? Why was she all beaten and hurt? Who would want to hurt Florence? She didn’t deserve it. Nobody deserves to be hurt like that. Why.. just why? I don’t understand this. Why would anyone want to harm someone as sweet as Florence? I know she can be very chaotic at times but I do know that she has a good heart. I know how she can be spastic and crazy sometimes but she really is a great person and will do anything to help anyone if needed. If I am to marry her.. I know she would make a wonderful queen one day, she’s compassionate, outgoing, smart, funny, and caring. She may not believe me when I say that but I mean every word, and I don’t think anyone could change my mind. Tonight has been a confusing and sorrowful night.. I want to speak but I can’t. Just like that first night on earth.. my thoughts lay with Florence. Apparently I finally fell asleep. When I woke up, it was the same scary place in my mind. I looked around my large bedroom.. it had only three walls. What would be a third wall was a large outside area. It lead into my personal garden. Which I decided to pick some flowers for Florence. I got all of her favorites, which included a lot of Lily’s; such as DayLilies, Tiger Lily’s, and a few more. It was a pretty bouquet. That’s how I wanted it for her.

I went into the medical wing of the castle. I entered Florence’s room to find my mother standing there next to her in the large lit medical room. My mother was a beautiful woman, just like all women in my opinion. I think every woman, man, or they are beautiful. My mother looked over at me and smiled “is this her Eros..?” I nodded. “Yes mum. Isn’t she wonderful?” She chuckled. “I haven’t even spoke with her yet dear.” My mother was a very curvy and beautiful woman. Her hair was a medium length, going down to the middle of her back, it was very curly and pretty. She had a bit lighter skin than I but her hair was just as dark. She was a tall woman as well, standing around 5ft 8in. She wore a long light blue dress, going down to her ankles. But she’s not wearing shoes.. nobody in Airboń really wears shoes at all. “Hm. I was thinking. When she’s up and feeling better we should throw your engagement party with Florence.” I could feel my cheeks get warm. “Well.. the t-thing about that mother is.. she doesn’t know..” My mothers jaw dropped. She was clearly upset. “You didn’t tell her where your from Eros!?!” I started panicking. “No I didn’t mum it was a crazy situation and I didn’t plan on coming back last night! I found her on her bedroom floor bleeding out and I didn’t know what else to do!” She looked at me, she was obviously concerned and worried. “Eros.. what happened to her..?” I could feel the tears rushing into my eyes. “I-I don’t know..”