Along Came a Spider... :: 4/10 :: Arthur/Melari

[Arthur Forthwind]

Her scream was what brought him down from the tower. It was still early in the morning and Arthur had a few hours left before sleep began to claim him. And anything interesting enough to make a woman scream might just be worthy of investigation. The servants, too, had heard the commotion and hurried down the halls to one of the bedrooms. Who the room belonged to, Arthur couldn't really say. He hadn't slept in this part of the castle for years, as the thick mattress rolled out in his study was more than enough comfort for a few hours rest.

Arthur pushed his way past the two or three maids cluster at the door, trying to catch a glimpse of what had caused the commotion.

"What's all this, then? Someone has a good excuse for all this noise, I hope."

Then he saw it curled on a web in the corner: a jet black spider with thin, pointed legs, and a red spot emblazoned on its back. Arthur took a step into the room, ignoring the other people clustered around the scene. He felt his pulse speed up and a smile begin to snake its way across his face. What a marvelous find, indeed....