Chap.1
The nights breeze left gentle caresses over my bare shoulders. It was a lovely night full of dark secrets and unkempt shadows. Raising a pale hand I gently tugged on a loose strand of hair that had flown in direction of my eyes. "Naughty hair" I whispered languorously. Walking slowly yet cautiously I surveyed my oriental surroundings. China was a far outcry next to my native country of Mexico but whose complaining , I sure wasn't. . Fighting the fatigue that threatened to have me close my eyes i kneeled slowly on the cross walk of the bridge knowing all to well that i was still in an open area and surveyed the ancient river below.
Distracted. Yes, I was distracted. Something's defiantly wrong. Quickly I checked my armaments. The wrist sheaths I wore were sternly placed over my forearms leaving from elbow to shoulder exposed. Holding my breath I listened for any movement that the nights breeze might carry. Silence. This was an uncanny silence. A silence so deep it could drive holes into ones frontal lobe leaving one plenty crippled like Phineas Gage. "Tssssk" a sound arose from deep into forest across the river. Quickly I crossed the walk bridge and warily surveyed every dark corner where the moons light could not reach leaving long eerie shadows. Sweat trickled down my back causing Goosebumps to erupt silently over my body. The wind had slowly picked up and the temperature had abruptly gone down , something was definitely up. The leather skirt I wore was like a second skin hugging every curve, the fit was perfect and within my comfort level. I'd have to remember to buy more from the seamstress. Edging slowly off the walk bridge I stayed alert and close to the shadows, a sound to my left jerked me back to the situation. In one motion I twirled and thrust myself backwards in a mid high jump landing stealthily under a high oak tree out of sight. Staying low in a squatting position my boot heels dug into the warm earth, the sunken sensation of this caused me to curse at myself for not changing these knee high boots.
Attentively I scanned my setting and headed cautiously toward the source of the sound. Making sure the skirt was kept in place I retrieved the sword located at long length of my back, I wiped absently the sweat at my brow and did my best to keep my face free of any disturbance. " More beautiful in person you most assuredly are". the voice rose and then died as the last was said inches away from my ear. Whirling around to hide my shock I caught a scent of something . My heart was pumping fast, adrenalin was running through me causing me only to be aware of a hard harsh sound that sounded strangled and cold. Straining I found the source of the sound, "oh shit its' me" warily I willed strength and calmness to surround me. Gripping my sword with a death hold I realized the wind was fast picking up causing my breath to come out frosty and a white cloud was slowly forming. Cursing for my distraction I slowly walked forward and carelessly unwound my hair from the nape at my neck. Letting it's dark curls cascade in a black mass down my back it brought a sense of warmth to my body, carrying itself with a sense of vitality it gave me the energy I had long lost since my trip to this land. I was not going to be cornered . "So big and bad…is that so? Curious, why don't you allow yourself to cross into my line of vision fore it is better than playing these oh so childish games". Like steel my voice bit into the night an echo resonated causing me to pause over my settings. I was in an open space with a clearing not far off. Something is not right. The clearing.. That has to be the answer. Walking slowly toward the clearing in the forest I walked purposefully toward what I knew I'd find.
Dressed in the finest leather jeans these eyes of mine have seen , I could only see his profile. Standing on top of a large boulder, his body was bathed in a silvery glow from the full moon that decorated the starless night . Starless? Yes, where are the stars tonight? Distractions.. So many tonight of all nights….why?
Lowering my eyes I narrowed into the lone figure atop that boulder.