Black Lavender

The dream chpt 1

As I stood on the balcony looking down at the water, I felt a sense that someone was watching me. Though the castle was quiet busy and everyone was running about. This feeling was different. I felt as if a pair of cold dark eyes were watching me from afar. I felt that something very terrible was going to happen but I just couldn't wrap my mind around it. This feeling was cold it felt wrong but tonight was going to be a big celebration and I had no time to ponder these feelings.

"Princess." A voice from behind startled me as I turned. A tall knight stood before me stern as ever always on guard.

"Yes, Steiner?" I asked. His eyes locked on mine and bowed. "The queen wishes you to accompany her to the party."

I turned back to the open water letting the cool breeze hit my face. It was a winter night were the moon was shining brightly and elegantly across the water. I wish not to attend the party. I always feel too crowded. My mind rushed with so many thoughts all at once. "Alright Steiner, please lead the way."

The knight turned and started to walk. I followed behind slowly waiting for a chance to sneak off. Every party was the same, a lot of people, dumb jokes, and people drowning in there drinks dancing to the sound of music filling the room. I wanted so much to escape from this place. It felt more like a prison then a home to me and I was a prisoner not a princess.

As I walked slowly behind Steiner I felt that cold sensation again. I looked around every corner we passed by to see if there was any one there. My body shivered I began to feel cold all over. Something was wrong but what?

As we entered the room where the party would be held my mother looked stern. She never used to look like that. She was sweet and kind but after father died she became cold and bitter. Nothing I ever said would make her happy. We hardly ever talk now and she is hardly ever around. I gave up on her a long time ago but she will always be my mother I will never forget that.

My mother made her way to me she had a cold look in her eyes. Was this the feeling I was getting? Something was different about her. My thoughts began to race in my head again. What is wrong with me? What is this feeling? My head….my thoughts. What is this? I began to feel woozy I felt like my legs would collapse right from under me. The music in the room sounded as if it was out of tune, sharp and piercing my ears the sound hurt my head.

"Mother, please excuse me." I turned from my mother and headed toward the stairs. What is going on here? Maybe I just need some sleep. As I made it to the bottom of the stairs I caught a glimpse of a man with dark hair. He was handsome but his eyes were sad looking. I have never seen him before. He turned his head to me it looked as if he was saying something but I couldn't hear him. My head was swimming as he made his way toward me. I reached for him as he held his hand out to me all I could see was darkness but the touch of his hand was cool and soft. I could hear someone next to me but my eyes wouldn't open. Please help me.

I awoke in my room with the sun gleaming in the window. No music, no one running around it was still. Quiet like the moon. I pulled the covers off of me and set my feet on the cold wooden floor. Was this all just a dream? It couldn't have been just a dream it felt to real to be a dream and that man, who was he? The sound of someone knocking on my door startled me.

"Yes who is it?" I asked.

"Its Steiner, your mother wishes to speak with you."

"Please one moment."

I changed my clothes and headed out the door where Steiner was waiting for me. "Steiner, what does mother wish to talk to me about?"

He looked a bit confused. "Don't you remember? The celebration is tonight."

I stood there letting his words replay in my head over and over again. I was confused. "The celebration? It was last night wasn't it?"

Steiner looked worried, "Princess its tonight, are you feeling alright? You look a bit pale."

"I'm fine, I'm sorry I must have dreamt it." I rubbed my head. "I must be excited for the party tonight." I lied and faked the best smile I could.

"Well then let us proceed." Steiner smiled and led the way.

It felt too real to be a dream. That man was he the reason for this? Questions filled my mind with no answers. I pushed my dream and thoughts to the side. For I was not going to let mother see that I had something on my mind I wanted to keep this to myself for now. I had a celebration to plan.