Heavy rain and thunder. A black night horse. Slippery, muddy road. Two drenched toddlers and a bleeding woman…
They were running away. Something bad happened to them. She was trying to save them. Her master ordered her to. She had escaped with them through the secret passage behind her master's door mirror. And now, those monsters were after them. She took a shortcut through the forest. This allowed her to distance themselves from them, but they'll catch up pretty soon. She knew she wouldn't have long enough time to protect them. She listened through the storm's cries if they were closer. Nothing. She might be able to stay with those children then. Relieved, she rode the horse faster. She saw a light from afar. It must be here, she thought. The closer she got, she better she felt. Please let it be that place, she thought. She opened the gate and throttled to the front door. She saw someone looking from the window. She took the brown haired toddler, smiled at her and said: I love you, you know that…You will take care of her for me right, my sweet naru…
- But mommy, what about you?
- You mustn't worry dear even if I don't come back. You must remember who you are and who this little one is. These people inside will take care of you, I promise.
Front door opening, a peasant ran towards her to offer help. Naru's mother hugged her little daughter and put her into the young woman's arm along with another toddler covered with blood. She heard barking. No, they were tracking her. She has to lead them far from here. Tears flowing from her eyes, she turned her back on a crying Naru and stormed back into the forest to her death.