marie4

Marie
By Meagan

CH 4
As Marie chewed on her apple she looked over the city. She was able to see much more of Paris than she could at her house.
�You have such a great view from up here Quasimodo.� She said as he was polishing a bell.
�Oh from right where you are is ok... for a really great view you have to go
all the way to the top!� he said as he walked towards Marie.
�You mean like on top of the bell tower?� she asked.
�Yea, follow me!� he said and Marie stood up. But she felt a little dizzy so she was starting to lose her balance while walking.
�Oh I don�t know Quasi...I feel so dizzy still.� Marie said while rubbing her eyes.
�Oh here, if I may?� he asked as he picked her up into his arms. Marie smiled and blushed.
�Why thank you!� she said. He smiled as he climbed up another level where the other bells were.
�Oh before we go up to the top. I need to show you some of my friends who I think you�ll like!� he said as he headed towards the bells. He pointed to the triplets.
�These ladies are Jeanne Marie, Anne Marie and Louise Marie, your name is quite famous here!� he said.
�Ahhh...triplets?� she asked.
�Yep! And this one is Big Marie!� he cried while pointing to the massive bell.
�Wow!� she whispered. �She�s huge.�
�Hehe, I thought you would like that.� He said. Quasimodo then went up the ladder that led to the very top of the bell tower. He carried her over to the ledge and Marie�s eyes grew very wide.
�Oh my God. It�s beautiful up here!� she said. She felt like okay to walk so she got out of Quasimodo's arms and walked over to the ledge.
�We�re up so high!� she cried while looking down.
�Yep, this is what I wake up to every morning.� Quasimodo said as he hopped on the ledge. He then climbed over the ledge and hung from a gargoyle.
�Quasimodo! What are you doing?� she cried. Quasimodo laughed.
�Oh it�s ok! While living here for over 20 years you find ways to entertain yourself. I can climb all over the cathedral.� He said as he hopped in front of Marie.
�Really? You've got guts, there's no way I could ever do that!� she said while looking down.
�Sure you can, it just takes practice.� He said as he sat down on the ledge.
�And nerve which I lack!� she said while laughing. She sat down next to Quasimodo.
They both watched as the sun started to set and noticed how everything seemed to be so peaceful and care-free. Quasimodo then spoke.
�So where are you from?� he asked.
�Normandy is where I was last but I�ve moved all over France as long as I can remember.� Marie replied. �I really don�t have a place to call home.�
�Oh...well maybe Paris can be your true home. It�s a wonderful place to live in.� Quasimodo said.
�Perhaps.� Marie replied.
�Do you have a family?� he asked.
"Well...yeah." she said.
"Um...that didn't seem like a happy reply." he said.
�It wasn't. There are times when they arewonderful but lately I really can't stand being around them I actually had to get away from them today. They are extremely overbearing!� Marie said and stood up to walk around.
�Why?� Quasimodo asked.
�They...are pushing me to marry someone I really don�t want to marry.� She said while looking down at her feet.
�That�s so terrible! How could they do such a thing?� he asked as he got up towards her.
�I don�t know!� she cried. �They are just like that I guess. They never let me do anything on my own. That�s why I ran away because they wouldn�t even let me go into the city by myself! They treat me like a child! Do you have any idea what it�s like to not have any free will?� she asked while sitting down on the raised roof.
Quasimodo took a moment and sat down next to her.
�I think I have a pretty good idea.� He said softly as he looked into her eyes. Both of them could see something in each other�s eyes that read pain and torture. A strong connection came between them. Marie smiled and put her hand in his. She felt so comfortable with Quasimodo.
�I�m sorry about that, that was just anger that has been inside of me lately that I had to let out.� She said.
�Believe me, it�s totally fine. I know exactly how you feel.� He said.
�Even though I met you just today, it seems so easy to talk to you Quasimodo.� Marie said.
�You can always talk to me if you like?� he asked.
�I would like that actually. I don�t have many friends.� She said.
�Neither do I." he said as he looked at her. Suddenly the moment was ruined.
�Get your hands off of her hunchback!� a voice shouted from behind.
Quasimodo and Marie turned too see a man they both dreaded.
"Jean Frollo!� they both said together. They turned and looked at each other with confusion as to why they both knew his name.
�You are under arrest for kidnapping her.� Jean said.
�No! Jean he didn�t kidnap me, I ran off and I was knocked to the ground and Quasimodo rescued me!� Marie said as she walked towards Jean. �I forbid you totake him!�
�Besides, I do have sanctuary here.� Quasimodo said.
Jean raised his eyebrow and realized he couldn't win this round. "Fine" he coldly said.
�Marie, your parents are worried to death about you. Why did you run off?�
�That is really none of your business Jean!�
�Well that�s fine, but I need you to come with me now before the Duke and Duchess make themselves sick with worry!� he said.
�Duke and Duchess?� Quasimodo questioned.
�As for you hunchback, I must speak with you at some point about...other matters.� Jean said. Quasimodo bit his lip shut, he wanted to say something but he decided it wasn't worth it.
�Mariewe must gonow.� Jean asked as he reached for her hand.
�Just meet me downstairs, I would like to say goodbye to Quasimodo.� Marie said boldly.
Jean groaned and gave Quasimodo a cold look and headed towards the ladder. Quasimodo and Marie waited to speak until he was gone.
�What was he talking about the Duke and Duchess for?� Quasimodo asked.
�They are my parents. I�m so sorry about not mentioning that.� Marie said.
�Whoa. You're telling me that youare the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of France?� he asked.
�I�m afraid so.� she said.
�Why didn't you tell me?� he asked.
�You didn't ask." she said but Quasimodo looked at her like 'You know what I mean.' She then said,
"Mainly because I wanted to know what it is really like to be not royal for one day. To actually be able to go into the street and not be noticed. Well I guess that doesn�t even work out either, especially when you get knocked to the ground� she said and they both laughed.
�But I am so sorry about not telling you, I was going to eventually.� Marie said.
�Oh no I understand.� he said.
�So how do you know Jean Frollo?� she asked.
�Oh...well, I might have to tell you that another time. That is, if I�ll ever see you again.� he said.
�I would love to see you again if I can.� She said while taking his hand.
�Really?� he asked.
�Mmmhmm.� She replied and both of them smiled at each other.
�Well, I really must be going and face my parents. (groans) But hopefully I�ll see you tomorrow. Thank you so much for everything Quasimodo.� She said while shaking his hand.
�The pleasure was all mine LadyMarie.� Quasimodo said.
"You can call me Marie." she said. Quasimodo smiled.
�Well...I guess this is goodbye.� she said.
�Yeah, I guess I'll see you soon hopefully?� he asked.
�Yep!� she said. An awkward silence came again and they both laughed.
�Ok, bye Quasimodo.� She said.
�Oh wait, I�ll have to walk you down.� He said, relieved he can be with her a little longer.
�Oh yes of course!� she said and they both climbed down and Quasimodo took
her all the way down to the front doors of the cathedral.
�He must be out there waiting.� he said.
�Oh joy.� She said sarcastically, and they laughed.
�Well thank you again Quasimodo.� She said and she gave him a hug. Quasimodo shivered in her embrace and he hugged her gently back.
�It was great �running in to you.� He said as he pulled back and laughed more
�Oh Quasimodo, you are something.� She said. �Take care my friend.� She said and she opened the door.
Quasimodo watched as she closed the door all the way. He softly said to himself,
"Marie...what a beautiful name."
Marie rode behind Jean on his horse and Marie never uttered a single word while Jean went on about the dangers of Paris and how much trouble she could have been in. All she could think about was Quasimodo. She hadnever met anyone so kind and sweet as he. She didn�t see his outside appearance when she got to know him more, but saw only how beautiful his soul was.
They arrived at Marie�s house just as it started to get dark. Jean opened the door and Marie walked in and her parents charged at her.
�Oh my dear we were so worried about you!� her mother said.
�Yes, thank heavens you are safe!� the Duke cried as he embraced her.
�What were you doing?� the Duchess asked.
�I�m sorry I worried you mother but I�m not sorry about running away. I was tired of being pushed to stay in here and not go out! I just had to go out and see what Paris was like and I actually had a wonderful time!� Marie
said.
�We understand dear, and your father and I both agree that maybe you are ready to do things by yourself now.� The Duchess said with a smile. Jean was furious and walked out the door and slammed it.
�Really Mama? Papa?� she asked.
�Yes dear, we don�t mind.� the Duke said.
�Oh thank you so much!� Marie cried and hugged them both. �I promise I�ll be really careful out there.� She said.
�We hope so dear.� The Duchess said.
�Now run along to bed, you must be exhausted.� The Duke said and Marie ran up the stairs to bed. She danced all over the room in happiness. She put on her nightgown and suddenly, she heard bells. She ran out to the balcony
and listened as Quasimodo rang the bells from across the city. She smiled and said, �I�ll see you tomorrow my dear Quasimodo. My friend.� She said and went inside and left the doors open so she could listen to the bells
while going to sleep.
Quasimodo finished ringing the bells and climbed down to eat supper. He
ate some fruit and watched the city as night grew darker. He was about to
turn in until his gargoyle friends talked to him.
�Hey Quasi, who is your new friend?� Laverne asked.
�Oh her name is Marie! She is so wonderful and...and...�
�Very pretty?� Victor asked.
�Beautiful.� Quasimodo replied.
�And she has a great sense of humor! My kind of gal!� Hugo said while munching on cheese.
�Yeah, she�s amazing. But...� Quasimodo hesitated to say.
�What?� they all three asked.
�She�s the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of France. Why on earthe would she go for someone like me?� he asked.
�Oh Quasi, there are millions of reasons why she would like you.� Laverne said.
�Like what?� he asked.
�Well...she did say you were her only friend. And you should have seen how she was staring at you while you weren�t looking. She just glowed every time she smiled at you.� Victor said.
�Really?� Quasimodo asked.
�You bet!� Hugo said.
�Hmm. I wonder if she�ll really come back to see me.� Quasimodo asked himself as he went to his carved city.
�I know she will.� Laverne said.
�I hope so. I think she's incredible.� Quasimodo said as he started to carve a wooden block.
�What you making there Quasi?� Hugo asked.
�Oh Marie, but it�ll be hard to capture her beauty.� Quasimodo said. He spent an hour and a half carving and painting Marie. He painted a blue dress on her and he finally finished her as he painted her blue eyes.
�There.� He whispered and he put her next to the carving of himself in front of the cathedral. He smiled and looked at the carving of Marie for a while and decided to turn in. He went into his bedroom, blew his candle out and laid down on his bed. It took him a long time to sleep, as he laid there thinking if he would ever see Marie again.

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