The Anti-Fairy Tales The Giant And The Fish Part Two

 The Trip

The following day Pheoshan woke from a short and light sleep. In fact she hardly got that much sleep at all! All she could think about was how she whipped the old librarian. She recalled each whip and each cry in vivid detail. She repeated this in her mind again and again, almost like it was on a loop. A loop that made her feel sick. Yet try as she might, she could not get it out of her head!

What am I tuning into? Why did I do that? Could there have been another way? Could I have not stopped myself or persuaded him not to harm the old man? Why did I not just say no to him?

What am I doing? What am I doing? What am I still doing here? Nevermind that, what will I be once I leave this place?

Yet it was at this moment she realised that even if she and the Kin siblings were to escape, he would only chance after them. Yet even worse she would be leaving others behind to be abused by him. This was the one thing that shifted her purpose of being here. She knew that it was going to be a challenge. Yet deep down, regardless of what she might tell herself, she knew that she was the only one that could do this task. No, more like she was the only one who would do it.

I have to kill this giant.

But how? He's bigger than me!

One step at a time.

She wiped away the rest of the sleep in her eyes as Engleman pulled the bars off and gave her the potion. She drank it and soon she was being offered a pair of black leather trousers and a top made of sheep's skin.

"What is this for?"

"We will be going on a trip."

She frowned.

"Where are we going?" She asked out of curiosity.

He smirked.

"I will tell thee on our way."

She forced a smile upon her face.

"Oh, I see. Leave it a surprise."

He let out a laugh as he turned away, giving her some privacy as she put on the clothes.

"Will we be needing any food?"

"Yes."

"Then I will get the cooks on that."

"Good girl. Also do not forget thine whip!" He sang.

She nodded as she felt her blood run ice cold. She walked to the door and then took the whip and walked to the kitchens.

"Look, all of you, prepare some food for the road. We will be going on a trip."

They all looked at her and nodded. She helped them all prepare the food. She glanced at the clock and took a sip of the potion. She ensured that she looked at all the food. Making sure that it was to Engleman's standard. Once she knew that the food was up to standard she joined Engleman at the door. She noticed that he had a fishing rod.

"We're catching fish?"

"Yes, but just one." He said as they left.

"What fish is that?"

"A fish that was created by none other than the Prince Captain himself!"

"Who?"

He looked at her and frowned.

"Never mind. The fish that I am looking for is called the cerlock fish. It hath purple scales with an emerald shine. One eye is green and the other is amber."

She nodded as they travelled for an hour. She took a sip of her potion. She used it to count how many hours went by. They passed a small town before they arrived at an emerald lake. It was surrounded by turquoise trees with purple bark. The whole place almost sparkled as the sun touched it. She had to drink in the absolute beauty of the place.

Then she heard a giant jump out of the bushes. He pounced upon Engleman. He punched down. He dodged the fist and punched him in the gut. He then pulled out a dagger and drove it into the back of the head of the other giant. He pulled it out and cleaned the blade.

"What a waste of my time! Now, let us start fishing."

"Wow, that was amazing!"

"Thank you!"