I stood silently while Jabez spoke. The general tensed, feeling me tense under his hand. I didn't return a word, only set the bag down, turned, and walked away silently, my eyes never moving from their stare, straight ahead.
The general looked between Jabez and me. He sighed. "She may not know you well, but apparently you know nothing about her." He said quietly. He rushed after me, trying to stop me. I had already passed up the room we were staying in. Though it was dark, I could see forever. When the general caught up, I didn't stop. "I want to go home." I said softly, my voice cracked slightly. He grabbed my shoulder, but I pulled away.
"Ellie, please.." he said. "Just listen."
I shook my head. "No. I'm done. I'll just go home. Father and mother were right...no one out here is trustworthy." I could feel the sting of warm tears in my eyes.
"Ellie, please. If you return home now-"
"General. I said I'm going home." I glared at him. He knew what I was about to do.
"Eclipse Raten. You aren't going anywhere unless I say you can." He said, grabbing my arm. Immediately, the few people around us went silent. Whispers of my name was sent around and a sudden feeling of danger washed over me. He glanced around and I took his distraction to slip out of his arm. I gripped the handle of my sword, walking calmly to our room. I retrieved my own sword, strapping it to my back and leaving. The general grabbed our bag. He knew we had to leave now, it was too dangerous. By the time we had reached the door, the streets had pretty much cleared and now there were a few men, obviously thieves, roaming around. When they saw me, they smirked. "Ah, the little princess strayed from home?" One chuckled. All of them drew their swords. I drew the one I had bought. "Don't underestimate me." I said, absolutely no emotion in my voice. I grit my teeth. So this was why my parents didn't want me leaving...the bitterness swept through me.