forum Fairytale Rewrite [O/O — Closed // Stalkers welcome]

Started January 31, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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Juliet smacked the wolf on the side of its head with enough force that a man would see stars. Maybe that would get its attention.

The wolf stood to its paws and wavered a little, stumbling to the side. It barked at Cormac and Juliet, unhappily shaking its head as if trying to dislodge something.

Juliet snapped at the wolf, leaning closer to it. She was close enough to be intimidating, but far enough away that she wouldn't get hurt if it decided to snap back. She want stupid, for goodness sake, and this wasn't her first wolf fight.

The wolf barked but loped off, still shaking its head. Cormac managed to rip himself from the clutches of the rotted wood, sighing softly in relief. The forest around them fell silent apart from the rain.
“Thank you. I was truly afraid I wasn’t going to make it.” He kept his eyes respectfully low and he bowed slightly.

Juliet nodded and glanced the man over, making sure there were no other wounds than what she saw.

“We should get you cleaned up. Those wounds could get infected if they’re not treated quickly,” she said simply.

Cormac nodded and straightened up, glancing over his shoulder at where his sword disappeared. He sighed. The ground lurched down treacherously into a gorge. His beloved sword…
“Okay, m’lady. Where should we go to get them healed?”

“My home is not far from here. I can take you there and patch you up myself,” Juliet mentioned. “Can you walk?”

Cormac leaned some weight against the leg that buckled, which shook under his weight.
“Er… maybe.”

Juliet sighed and shook her head. “Maybe I should just carry you…”

“Ca-ca-carry me?” He stuttered, glancing up. “M’lady, not to be rude, but you shouldn’t have to worry about me. I can follow behind you.”

“It would be no trouble, and it would be much faster,” Juliet said with a shrug. “Unless you would prefer to walk?”

“Well… I don’t want to inconvenience you. I feel like it’s better for me to walk.” He limped toward. “See, I’m okay.”

Juliet observed him for a moment before nodding. “All right. As long as you don’t get to far behind or fall.”

Cormac nodded and limped closer. “I’m right behind you,” He said with a bow. “Thank you, again, m’lady.”

“I would never leave someone hurt. Especially not if that person was a knight, since they defend the kingdom,” Juliet declared with a small nod as she started toward the palace.

Cormac turned a face. “I don’t always defend it. I just run petty errands.” He sighed softly as he limped heavily after her, his breathing growing heavy. He had really underestimated his injury.

Juliet’s sharp ears picked up the sound of his breathing becoming heavier, and she glanced behind herself at him.

“Are you sure that you can continue to walk?” she questioned, looking him over.

Cormac nodded, his arms limp at his side and his head hanging. “Quite…. quite alright… thank you…” He suddenly wished he wasn’t wearing his heavy armor, just wearing the comfy clothes on underneath.

“I don’t believe you. You look and sound exhausted,” Juliet declared, giving him a look. “And that armor must be heavy. At least let me carry that so you can walk easier.”

Cormac looked up at the closenin g palace of hers. “N-no, it’s okay. Don’t worry of me, my lady.”

(Nearing, you mean? I don’t think closening is a word… lol)

Juliet looked at him through narrowed eyes for a moment longer before nodding and turning back around. “Then please keep up. I don’t want to leave you behind.”

(Ugh whatever

My keyboard is all screwed up so I can’t fx anything)

“I’m trying my hardest,” Cormac responded, sounding exhausted but willing to walk.

(Lol.)

Juliet sighed and slowed her pace just enough that he wouldn’t have to struggle as much. She hoped that the staff wouldn’t be too curious about him, and that they would stay hidden. They couldn’t be seen by the outside world. Too many questions would be asked…

Cormac glanced up, swallowing. “Sorry. How much longer, my lady?” He wouldn’t admit, as a knight, that he’d like to sit down.

“Just a few more minutes until we arrive,” Juliet explained as the palace grew ever closer. “When we arrive, I will take you to the kitchen, but I will have to check on something first.”