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Chapter 10

Saturday, May 2, 2009
'Well Alexander, your grandfather was a brave man. And you should be proud of him. So this is what it's all about? That Heca is the lady in the story and she wanted your grandfather dead? But he already passed on,so what does it have to do with you?' asked Anya,puzzled.

As Alexander was about to answer,Anya felt strong arms grab her from behind. She let out a muffled scream as she was dragged off her feet.She struggled and tried to kick her captor.'Now young lady,stop struggling' said a coarse voice behind her as the grip around her neck tightened. Gasping for air,Anya stopped moving,and the grip relaxed.'There we go,now you don't have to worry about anything,or I'll give you something to worry about.' said the voice again. Anya nodded,defeated.

From behind she heard what sounded like a hard hit on something metallic,then a shout of pain. 'Stupid lad,I'm wearing armor!' chuckled the pirate as he tightened his grip on Anya. 'Now be off'. Alexander raised his blade and brought it down on the pirate's head.

Out of nowhere,another blade appeared and deflected Alexander's blade. Anya heard a gasp of pain and a loud crunching sound. 'Those were your fingers boy,now back off if you know what's good for you' growled the second pirate menacingly. 'No let her go!' cried Alexander as he raised his other hand. The pirate grabbed it and twisted it into an arm lock.

'Since you're so eager to follow her,then lets go' Motioning to the other pirate, Alexander and Anya were marched down to the docks,where two sacks were thrown over them. Anya felt her heart beat painfully against her chest.

'Here you go! Pardon us if we could not get better accommodations for you!' laughed the pirate along with the others as he unceremoniously dumped Anya and Alexander into the cargo hold. There was a silence as the ship creaked and moved with the tide.

Anya rolled over to Alexander,who was in pain. 'Here let me try something' said Anya as she held his fingers gently. With a snap and a shout of pain from Alexander,she twisted the fingers back into position. 'Never knew you had so much strength in those arms.' Alexander said weakly.'Always the cause of surprise' said Anya as she stroked his hair.

'Hey! Don't you be doing anything now! We want the girl's virtue intact!' shouted the guard outside as he banged the door loudly.

Anya lay on Alexander's chest and sighed. 'Well not exactly what I had in mind for our first date' whispered Alexander as he held her close. Anya smiled 'Who are these pirates? What do they want with us?' she asked. 'Slavers. They intend..to take care of us permanently' said Alexander and Anya shuddered. Alexander held her tighter. 'Don't worry I'll die before I let them touch you' he whispered fiercely.

'I believe you. But don't die for me. Because I need to live my life with you' said Anya as she grazed into Alexander's eyes. That was the last thing she saw before falling asleep.

I'll write a story.,
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