Well, this was a long time since I last published. But here's chapter 4 at last. Hope you'll enjoy it.
Disclaimer : I only own Vanille and Leo.
Chapter 4 – Encounter in the woods
Van imitated the blonde-haired girl, and soon she found herself on the grassy ground. It felt good to be outside, but she waisted no time exploring. She knew where she had to go, and rushed all the way to the royal castle. But as she was running into the forest, she didn't see the great horse that was coming by her direction. The person on it did see her, however, and stopped the beast right on time. Freaked out as she had no time to avoid it, Van shrieked and fell down as she was trying to protect herself.
Someone descended from the horse's back.
"I'm really sorry. Are you hurt?"
Van looked up to the person that was talking and saw a tall and handsome boy with black hair long to his shoulders and large dark eyes. He kneeled and took her hand to get her up.
"I'm fine, but you could have been careful", Van replied, quite annoyed by this. "You could have killed me."
"You were running so fast that I had no time to get my horse away. Why are you so much in a hurry?"
"This is none of your business", Van said in an angry tone. "Get back to your horse and just go away."
"Allow me to insist on repairing this mistake, my Lady", the stranger went on, bowing slightly. "I could take you to wherever you're going."
Van hesitated, raising a shoulder. She wasn't trusting that guy. But she was getting tired of running and she needed only a little rest.
"I'm heading for the royal castle at the city. If you can get me there I accept your offer", she answered with a little yawn.
The boy nodded and helped her getting on the horse.
"So, who might you be, and why are you so far away from home?" he asked her, nicely.
But Van wouldn't answer, why would she go talking to someone she barely knew? Instead, she just said :
"Well, I return you the question first."
The boy raised his shoulders. "Very well. My name is Leo. I am the royal prince and son to Queen Gothel."
To be continued of course, as soon as I've got more time.