I still can't believe that 4 months has pass since you left. This town feels bare without you here. I decided to follow in your footsteps and leave as well. Packing up my clothes and hair pins, the stuffed animal bear that I never go without. Originally I wanted to go to Scaleswind. I knew that there was a good chance I would run into you, or possibly see you. Somehow I got mixed up and headed West instead of East.
Along the way, I decide to rest in a massive village on my apparent way to Scaleswind, after gathering some more supplies and resting a bit. I found myself chatting it up in a tavern one night, where I learned a bit more about this town. This town's name was O- something. I still can't pronounce the name, which gave me a good idea it was time to leave. I threw my bag over my shoulder and continued on my journey into the nearby dense forest, the moon hung high over head when I heard growling behind me. I held my bag close to my chest as I ran as fast as I could through the dense forest, a rapid pounding in my chest as the growling faded into the distance. Something caught my boot, sending me flying, before crashing down into a sprawled out pose against the dirt floor. Placing a hand on my head as I turned to look behind me. There was a man lying there, in a thick bush. He was badly hurt. His body was so badly hurt that you could tell he was left for dead. Using the last amount of energy I had, I dragged his body towards a small opening. Propped him up against a boulder, I got to work.
'Oh Lady Irene forgive this child'. I repeated in my head as I began to open his armor to see the still bleeding wound. I tore the bottom of my dress quite a bit to get that massive cut on his chest to stop bleeding, rubbing a warm cream into his skin which slowly began to heal him. As relieved as I felt, there was a part of that was uneasy. 'Why was this man here? Was he bad?" I rushed behind a tree in hopes of leaving him there with food and water, sadly I wasn't fast enough. I heard a rumbling noise behind the tree, getting closer to me. Was he laughing at me? "I see, so you revived me to run away. I wonder how I can repay you". He sarcastically joked as he slowly went around the tree. My heart nearly stopped as I gazed up into his emerald stain eyes. Oh Lady Irene, I have never seen so much pain beneath a beautiful green. Lady Irene should've spent more time helping me calm my raging heart than helping him lean towards me.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DO!" I didn't mean to shout, but in our current situation I didn't want to be caught off guard.
"Repaying you, since I don't have any money on me right now. A kiss should be alright in the meantime". He was still trying to lean towards me again. My jaw hung open, quickly opening and closing like a fish out water. Without thinking I punched him in the face.
"If you wish to repay me, then ask before you decide to pick a suitable payment". He was silent, standing up he began to brush himself off before offering me his hand.
"I might as well be nice enough to introduce myself, I am Jeffery the Golden Heart". Glaring at him, I stuck out my hand and shook his.
"Third Daughter of Viligent, I am Vorelle of Clear Waters, pleasure to meet you". He was once again speechless..
"Clear Waters? Hmm that's an elven village, to the North". He looked me over; from my long black hair, my sharp blue eyes, dark skin and elegant clothes. He snorted, I lifted up my fist ready to sock him again.
"You don't look like a Clear Water, are you sure you aren't from The Wolf Tribe?" He waved his hand like I was the one who was wrong. I punched him again, glaring down at him..
"I should've left you for dead, now that you can talk and walk I am sure my job here is done". I spun on my heel ready to walk back towards my bag. Upon reaching my stuff, I start to repack my things, without warning I felt arms wrap around my waist. I thrashed against the strong arms, trying to break free.
"I am sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I just thought that the Clear Waters would be more…" He left his train of thought hanging in the air. I felt my patience slipping.
"Let me guess, pale?" He nodded his head, I let out a sigh.
"No, the Clear Waters are a tribe of people that are of a darker skin tone. We are called Clear Waters for our eyes. We only had one daughter ever be born without these eyes". I felt tears well up in my eyes as I remiss my sister. I miss her, I want to find a way back to her.
"What is her name?" He held me a bit tighter, his armor slowly began to collect my tears as I continue to cry.
"Aphmau, I miss her. She is older than me, so she wanted to travel the world. I wish, I wish I went with her". He held me at arm's length, looking deep into my eyes. I became uncomfortable, I glance towards the tree to avoid his harsh gaze.
"Your Aphmau's sister?!" He began to laugh, I was getting very quickly unamused with this man. What was wrong with being a sister?
"So what of it?" I shouted back at him, he calmed down as he gently pat my head.
"I met your sister, she is a wonderful person". He kisses my cheek gently, grabbing my bag and my hand, he led me towards the forest.
"And just where do you think you are taking me?" I wanted to stop, but he had a strong grip. We settled down back outside of the town O-something, the fire was crisp, Jeffery told me of his daughter that was waiting for him in a home not to far from here. With the moon slowly setting and the morning soon on the rise I got up and went out to the fire, opened my bag and grab a single piece of paper.
Dear Sister Aphmau,
There is so much I wish to tell you, when we meet again soon. I will tell you, just like you have to tell me about this Jeffery guy. I will keep you posted on my adventures. Hope to hear from you soon.
Forever your sister,
Vorelle