The kidnappers turned around and came back at us. Mateo and Brandon pushed me behind them to keep me safe. The kidnappers came at us fast, but everyone killed them as fast as they came at us. The horses ran off, and we stared at each other, stunned at how fast that happened. Mateo went up to me and hugged me. I looked surprised at him, but hugged him back. ´Alright, everyone, split into two groups and check the surroundings. One of the groups will go and hunt us for some food.´ Said Brandon. They all nodded and split.
Gwen´s POV
Cornelius and I sneaked out of there. I placed my hand on my belly, and Cornelius looked at me, a bit concerned. I just smiled at him, letting him know that I was okay. He nodded, and we continued riding our horses. I took Cornelius and asked him if he could take me far away from the kingdom and Kevin. I love him, but I need to move on. He, to my surprise, agreed to take me away from the kingdom. I asked him after dinner when he came to check on me. He looked stunned a bit for a bit before nodding. He woke me up early in the morning and helped pack my things. He told the guards to take a break while we sneaked out.
I often asked him where we were going, but he wouldn´t say. It was peaceful, we were on the run for hours. I yawned, and he glanced at me before stopping his horse. ´.....Let´s take a break here.´ He said while getting off his horse. He helped me off my horse and took a tent from one of the bags. I wanted to help him, but he gently moved me away. ´You need to sit down, Gwen. I can do it on my own.´ He said with a soft smile. I nodded and sat down on the grass. I saw him struggle a bit with the tent, I giggled, and he looked at me over his shoulder. I stopped giggling when he glanced over at me, and he just chuckled at my behavior. Soon, he was done with the tent and placed sleeping bags in the tent with some blankets and pillows. ´Go lie down, I will go and hunt some deer for us while you nap.´ He added before he walked off. I got inside the tent and took my shoes off before I lay down and closed my eyes. Before I knew, I fell asleep. I don´t know how long I was asleep, but I woke up to the smell of cooking meat. I sat up and went out. I saw Cornelius cooking some rabbits for us. ´Did you sleep well?´ He asked without looking up. ´Yes, I did thank you.´ I thanked him before sitting next to him.
We sat in silence, waiting for the rabbits to get ready. I wonder...why did he come with me? Why did he agree to take me out of there?? One thing I know for sure. He won´t tell me either way. After a long time, the rabbits were done, and he gave me one. I thanked him and ate in silence. Once he was done, he placed the bones in a bag and looked at me. ´We are going to my hometown. The Tencalica Kingdom.´ He said. The Tencalica Kingdom?? That is a faraway land, not very well known to outsiders. That Kingdom is known for powerful magic and witchcraft. Also, for the forbidden metal, it comes straight from help, people say. ´Why are you taking me there?´ I asked him. Before he could answer my question, he placed his finger on his lip and looked up. He placed me gently back on my horse, and he packed everything up fast before he went on his horse.
´We have to go now.´ With that, we galloped away, I looked confused at him. So I looked over my shoulder and I saw a beast following us. ´WHAT IS THAT?!´ I screamed in horror. ´Stay calm and follow me, I will explain later.´ He said in a very calm voice. I just shut up and followed him. We galloped deeper into the forest, the deeper we got, the darker it got, even tho it was noon. I´m scared but i have to trust him and his actions. Soon, the beast stopped following us and ran out of the dark forest. ´Gwen i need you to stay close to me now. This forest is full of creatures you have never seen or heard of.´ He said in a stern voice. I squeezed my legs around my horse, soon i was next to him. He held onto my reins while we were slowly getting through the forest.