Star Crossed In Time

An older woman walks into the room as Guozhi walks out. She bows to him as he shuts the door. I look to her arms to see her holding a long, red dress making me frown. His comment from last night instantly comes back to mind.

"Let's get you cleaned up." She says getting down to business. I look over to the window then back to her before asking "Can you help me escape? All you have to do is buy me time... I'll crawl out the window... you won't have to do anything!" 

I give her a pleading look as she slowly shakes her head while saying "I'm afraid I can't do that... they will kill my family if you run away. That and... they are all over this Inn, including the outside. You wouldn't get far..."

I sigh in defeat and quickly get cleaned up and dressed. I really didn't want that gangster coming back in here... After getting dressed, the lady gives me a deep bow and says "I thank you for not being difficult. You saved me and my family... I'm so sorry!"  

I sigh again and wave her off as I say "I'll have other opportunities, so don't worry about it." The woman gives me a strained smile before leading me out of the room. As I walk down the stairs, the men from yesterday all look up at me with a mixture of lust and hate. 

I grit my teeth and continue walking. I really need to come up with a plan, one that won't get me killed. I always thought I was a pretty intelligent person but I'm really starting to question that now... I can write computer programs and even create entire virtual worlds but I can't think of a way to get out of this! 

As I step out of the Inn, I freeze in fear. Guozhi stands by a dark brown horse, strapping something to its side. Another damn horse... just kill me now! Guozhi looks up and over at me before raking his eyes over me with an approving smile. 

"Red really does suit you, bunny. Let's go." Guozhi says lifting his hand out to me. I look at him with disdain... did he really think I'd take his hand? One of the men behind me pushes me forward, causing me to stumble. Guozhi grabs my arm and pulls me to him before picking me up and putting me on the horse. 

I grab the saddle and hold on for dear life as Guozhi climbs on behind me. He grabs the reins and pulls me closer to him with a low chuckle. "Why are you so tense? I'm not going to do anything to you, yet." 

I grit my teeth in annoyance as I say "Again, don't flatter yourself! I'm terrified of horses!" Guozhi pauses before chuckling again. "You're afraid of this horse but not the leader of the notorious Blood Bandits? Truly an odd one..." 

"You better get comfortable, The Beast Realm is a two-day trip." He says as the other men start mounting their horses. Beast Realm? What's with all the realms? Are there a lot of beasts there or something? When I see us heading south, my insides twist in worry.

This was going from bad to worse! I needed to go North! I keep my head straight as I hold on for dear life. This was going to be a long two days... And if I'm not careful, the men in this group will kill me before I have a chance of running away. 

I can practically taste their bloodlust for me... they're angry at me but who cares! If I get the chance, I'll set them all on fire before escaping! People like them don't need to keep living...

Guozhi pulls me closer against his chest making me stiffen again. "Stay still or you'll fall off." He says next to my ear, making me grit my teeth. I feel him take a deep breath next to my hair making a shiver run up my spin. Pervert... 

I'll start the barbeque with him!! Just wait... I'll keep playing weak and helpless (Not that hard since I can't fight or anything) but when the time comes, I'll kill all of them!! 

After several hours, I can no longer feel my legs or my ass! I slowly lean onto Guozhi's chest when my lower back and hips start cramping up. It hurts... It really hurts!! How can they all ride like it's nothing!? I bit my lip and try my best to zone out. 

Go to your happy place Nova... happy place... Guozhi's deep chuckle shatters my concentration as he says "We'll stop in a few hours bunny." I grit my teeth in annoyance as I snap at him "Why do you keep calling me bunny!? I'm not a damn bunny!!" 

He laughs again as he says "You could have fooled me.."