Surviving the Beastworld

Chapter 11: Helping Hand

"We are free," Yuma said, sighing in relief after they got some distance from the city. They kept their heads down as they traveled within the cover of the trees, making sure to stay out of view of any flying ferals that were currently flying around the area. Once they were certain that they were safe, they took a break. "Now we just need to stay hidden until the elite guards come and take care of this mess."

"I left them," Jade slurred out numbly. She was leading against the tree and looking up at the sky where the smoke that the city was. "I am so stupid. I know better than trusting anything thing that was handmade. Why did I do it?"

"You should blame yourself!!" Yuma stated. "It was all Mayor Silas's fault! That passion fruit is forbidden from this city since it complete go against everything that it stands for. Once we are far away from here and safe. I promise that I will go to Queen Laurel and report this."

The drug had finally managed to catch up to her system, making her feel drifting in and out of consciousness. Yuma stopped keeping a lookout to go over and squat next to Jade to comforted her.

"No, you should not blame yourself!" Yuma told her firmly. He frowned when he saw how glossy her eyes became and touched her forehead. 'She's burning up! She is going to die at this rate!!'

"Do you feel help, um, relieving-"

"God, don't even finish that," Jade groaned, embarrassed that he would even offer. Jade lay on the ground and closed her eyes to relieve some pressure from her headache. "I do not need anything..... Just.....let... me....sleep."

"I promise you that I will keep you safe," Yuma stated firmly as he brought Jade into his arms. Jade's breath hitched as she look up into Yuma's fudge brown eyes as his appearance was highlight by the red and orange sky. At that moment, Jade felt safe in his arms. She allowed herself to just fall asleep.

"What am I supposed to do?" Yuma bit his lip at the sight of Jade's sleeping figure. Determined, he picked her up and started to make his way to the nearest village. Hoping that no one would try and stop him. "I just got the chance to meet you so please do not die."

"How quick of you to assume that is what is going to happen," A deep male voice said, unamused. Frighten, Yuma hug the woman closer to his chest and start searching around him in hopes of finding the culprit. His heart was pounding against his chest when he was not able to find the beastman in question.

"Who are you?" Yuma demanded, hoping that the beastman would not be able hear the quiver in his voice. Instead of hearing a response he was suddenly hit with a dizzy spell that had him seeing dots. He collapses to his knees while trying to keep himself from completely passing out like Jade. "Wha....did....you do?"

"There is nothing to be afraid of. Just let go and fall to sleep, when you wake up you two would be safe and away from anyone that wish to harm Jade," The man ordered as Yuma began to close his eyes. The last thing he heard was a tired sigh. "The things a father does for his child."

"I will be right back, okay, babe?" Rosette said softly as she looked down at her girlfriend who was curled up on their bed. Diana did not bother to answer; instead, she stared blankly at the wall ahead. Rosette kissed her cheek before leaving her in there.