Chapter 2: Inside that clearing
They did not dare breathe a word. ''Lucy, am I dreaming or do I see it too?" ''You tell me'' was all that she could say. It was silent. What they saw was a beautiful castle. It had towers and towers all painted in pink and white. Glass windows, doors that shined at least a mile away, and Paintings of princesses and princes! “RACE YOU!” Lucy was off leaving poor Luke stunned. He quickly came out of it though because he was getting nervous about just barging in and knew he had to save his sister from making maybe one of the most embarrassing moments of her life. He soon caught up with her and told her to stop. “Lucy! I suddenly thinking that safety is telling me we should not go in there.'' '' oh you’re such a baby! I say we should go in it. Besides I am hungry and I bet they have tons of food. I DARE YOU!'' Replied Lucy. ''Well I would feel safer if we tell mom first. Maybe she would come with us.'' Luke said. ‘‘But it would take forever to go there. Now let’s go'' But before Luke could answer her, they were pulled of there bikes and they were expertly blinded, gagged, and roped with twine. Suddenly they heard a thud and there heads felt foggy and heavy. Then everything all around them went black.
Chapter 3!
Kidnapped!!!!!!!
''I can not believe it!'' Lucy exclaimed. ''For the 10th time would you stopped saying that!'' Luke said with anger showing in his face. ''I just can’t believe that we are in a huge tower locked up, with nothing to eat, drink, or sleep on!'' Lucy said. ''Well Look on the bright side, we have plenty of room, found out what we wanted to, and we are still alive. Plus it’s not my fault!'' Oh so you’re saying it’s my fault!'' Lucy yelled her face reddening. She was so mad; she raced up the tower steps getting away from her brother. ''Fine be that way!'' Luke said. He started banging the bars but was interrupted with a scream! ''Lucy?'' He raced up the stairs afraid of what he might find. ''It sure is scary up here'' he said aloud. The walls were crumbing, the floors dusty, and the railing was broken. He ran faster. Where is she? I'm almost to the top he kept telling himself. I think I can I think I can....He headed for the last turn in the tower stairs. ''WOW!'' he said. Right in front of his eyes he saw a huge house! He headed for the door. While he was running, he was thinking what could be in there. When he stopped at the door, He decided to push his luck by ringing the doorbell. ''Ding, ding, ding’’ Each time getting into a lower note. The door slowly opened by itself. ''Hello?'' He called as he steps inside slowly. Once he had stepped only 5 baby steps forward and into the house, something caught him by the arm. Now he screamed! The arm lead him into a dark room with a shagged couch. The arm shoved him onto the couch and let go of him. He felt he was going to faint. The door shut, and down went his hopes of escaping. Then out of his corner of his eye, he saw his sister. ''Lucy!'' he Shouted relieved to see her again. Now that he found his sister he was so happy he forgot where he was and he sprang off the couch running to his sister to give her a big hug. But when they connected arms, they saw the man that had pulled Luke. They stared at him wondering what to say but before they could say a word, he went to the couch and asked, “who are you and what do you want?'' Luke gathered enough courage to answer, ‘I am Luke and this is my sister, Lucy.'' She curtsied. '' Are you a prisoner?'' she asked her eyes widening. “ No, I am just a man locked up in a tower that has been here for 10 years. OF COURSE I AM A PRISONAR!” But seeing the frightened look on Lucy’s face must have done something because then he said, ''Sorry. Why don’t you just sit on the couch and I will tell you my story.'' They obeyed and soon they found themselves sitting on the couch with a stranger who appeared to be in their 40's. ''It all started when I was about your age, 10. I was walking to school and I noticed a path. I looked at my watch and saw that I was already 5 minutes late. I thought for sure the path must be a short cut. I was a fast runner at the time, and decided to take the path by running. 20 minutes went by and I still had not got to my school. While I was still running, I thought maybe I should go back. When I was about to turn around, I saw a clearing. I ran to it this time sure to find my school. But when I saw that it was a castle, my curiosity grew. Before I knew it, I was ringing the doorbell to the castle. A king answered it. His face was red with anger. He had a beard long and gold. He even had a long red coat and a red robe full with jewels. When I was sure his face could not get any redder, He asked me,’ well what do you want?'' In a stern voice. I answered shakily '' I was looking for my school, and I got lost but when I saw this palace, I decided to see what was in it but I guess it was a mistake. I am sorry I bothered you. I will leave now. But when I started to turn around to run off, he said with an evil grin,’ you want to know what is in it? Here let me give you a tour. He led me into the house. ''This place I am going to show you first is just around the corner.'' He said. When we went around the corner, there was a huge door. He took a key from his pocket and put it in the key hole. Suddenly, the doors opened and I was pushed in. The door was the tower that we are in now.'' He finished. ''That evil king!'' Lucy said.’ Was this house here when you came? Or did you make it?'' Luke asked. ''I made it'' he answered proudly smiling. But then his smile faded away as he said slowly,’ If only I chose the right path! But at least now I have company.'' ''You will let us stay here??'' Lucy asked. ''Consider me family'' He said smiling. ''Cool! Let’s explore the house!'' Luke said jumping. He ran upstairs and disappeared.'' Sorry about my brother’s behavior. Want to go with me to see what he is doing?'' Lucy said. ''You go ahead and explore the house since you will be living here until we escape.'' He said while making himself comfortable on the couch. Lucy smiled and raced up the steps. When she got onto the upstairs hallway, she saw her brother in a big room lying on a bed. She went into the room and jumped onto the bed. ''Comfy'' she said out loud. ‘‘Let’s see what’s in the other rooms.'' Luke said bouncing off the bed.’ Last one out is a rotten egg!'' Lucy yelled and off they went. They ran into the hallway and entered a large room. ''Wow! It’s so large!'' Luke almost whispered. Inside the room, there was a couch, a spinning wheel, wood, and half a table. ''I guess this is where he makes the stuff. I wonder where he got the wood.'' Lucy told Luke.' Already got tired of looking at it, come on lets look at the other rooms!'' They ran into a bathroom. ''He’s a professional!'' Lucy exclaimed. ''I agree with you.'' Luke answered back. Then they headed for two rooms with nothing in it. ''This one is mine!'' Lucy called from one room to Luke who was in the other room. '' Cant wait till he teaches us to build'' He called back. '''It will take a lot of work though.'' She said walking back into the hall. There was Luke waiting for her. ''Now let’s see what’s in the other rooms downstairs.'' Soon they were downstairs in the kitchen. There was a small uneven table for two with one chair. Then there was a secure box in the corner of the room.’ Interesting.'' said Lucy heading for the last room. In this room, there was a rocking chair, Checker board, table, and a wooden box with blankets inside. When they went back to the first room where they started, the man was not there in the couch.’ Where are you? Oh please come out.'' Luke and Lucy yelled. Then the door opened.
