The boat we were in was threatening to capzise, the rain was freezing, And nothing could be heard over the deafening wind. I cried out to the woman but she didn't hear me. A wave crashed into to boat almost flipping it, only then did she turn around to look at me, I couldn't see all of her face under her cowl, but she wore a sad smile. Thunder crashed and all was white.
Garnet awoke in her chair facing out towards her balcony and further out below the city of Alexandria. She had the dream again, like she always does. It always left her exhausted and filled with a sense of longing for the woman who she didn't know.
She got up and went to the railing of her balcony, breathing in the afternoon air and enjoying the feel of the sun on her skin. She looked down on the city, a place she would some day rule over, and watched the bustle of people in their everyday lives. Most days she wondered what it would be like not to be a princess, and if that would maker her happier.
She heard her bedroom door open, knowing it was Beatrix, general of the all female army division of Alexandria.
"Princess how are you today? And happy birthday" she says warmly.
Garnet turned around and faced her, looking her in the one eye that was visible. Garnet didn't know how she lost the other one, she was to polite to intrude.
"I am good, General Beatrix and thank you. How is mother? I haven't spoken to her today."
Beatrix walked out to the balcony before answering.
"She is well, excited for the celebratory play for you tonight. She is almost a big of fan of Lord Avon as you are."
Garnet smiled sadly thinking about how much mother has changed since father died. She was happier then and showed Garnet more attention than she does now. But then she brightened up at the thought of the play, Lord Avon's "I want to be your canary" was her favourite.
" Yes the play will be exciting, I so love Lord Avon's plays. But why are you here General?"
Beatrix got a smile on her face she when she answered. Garnet had a feeling she knew what it was caused by.
"I have come to let you know that the airship carrying the theatre troupe has just entered Alexandria's domain. They should arrive by evening and the play will start shortly after that."
Garnet felt her pulse quicken at Beatrix's words. She only had to wait a few more hours before the play, her plan to escape Alexandria was almost within her grasp. She needed to get to lindblum to see her uncle Cid and talk about mother.
"That is great news Beatrix, but would you please excuse me I need to prepare for tonight."
"Yes your majesty."
Beatrix left after that. Garnet walked over to her wardrobe and pulled a bag out from behind It, making sure nothing was missing. After she had made sure nothing was missing she went into get bathroom and started washing up. When she was finished she walked back into her balcony and thought back on what happy moments she had here. Tears started running down her cheeks. She was going to miss Alexandria so much.
Down In the city, a crowd of royals from Treno entered the city. Caught in them was a child with raggedy clothes and a mage hat with a bent tip. He looked up at the castle, and wondered what his grandpa would think about this place.
