Upstairs in the abandoned building…
Kristen stood there, sword in hand, staring at the two brothers like her soul had left her body. 😑
Kristen:
"So… one brother hid upstairs because of a lizard.
The other brother cried downstairs because of a lizard.
Amazing bloodline." 😤
Rowan:
"We are sensitive men 😔"
Younger Brother (stretching):
"My name is Leo ☺️"
Kristen:
"I didn't ask." 😑
Leo:
"Still, manners matter." 😌
Kristen:
"I'm about to throw both of you out the window." 😤
Rowan:
"She is scary." 😶
Leo:
"She is beautiful too." 😏
Kristen slowly raised her sword.
Both brothers:
"Sorry!" 😱
Suddenly… the pendant around Kristen's neck began to glow. ✨
Kristen:
"Huh?" 😶
The room became cold. Books started shaking. Shelves rattled.
Rowan:
"See?! I told you this place is cursed!" 😱
Leo:
"No, you told me there was treasure here." 😑
Rowan:
"Both can be true!" 😤
A whisper echoed through the room…
Voice:
"Kristen…"
Kristen froze.
Voice again:
"So… you came back…"
Leo:
"Who said that?" 😶
Rowan instantly hid behind Leo.
Rowan:
"Protect me, younger brother." 😭
Leo:
"You are older. This is embarrassing." 😑
The glowing pendant pulled Kristen toward an old wooden cupboard in the corner.
Kristen:
"Why is jewelry dragging me now? 😤"
She walked to the cupboard and opened it.
Inside was a small locked box covered in dust.
Leo:
"Ooo… secret box." 😮
Rowan:
"Don't touch it. It may contain ghost taxes." 😱
Kristen:
"What kind of fear is that?" 😑
The pendant floated off Kristen's neck and touched the box.
CLICK.
The box opened by itself.
Inside was a folded letter… and a tiny baby bracelet.
Kristen carefully picked up the letter.
Rowan whispering:
"If skeleton jumps out, I'm leaving." 😨
Kristen opened the letter.
At the top it read:
To my daughter…
Kristen's eyes widened. 😶
Leo:
"Why do I suddenly feel serious?"
Rowan:
"I don't like serious. Bring back lizard." 😭
Kristen (quietly):
"This was Queen Elda's…"
KristenTo be continued...