Chapter 2

Daniel looked at her troubled face, as she put down the fabric she was working on.
Her expression didn't betray her anxiety and worry. She knew Daniel had been acting strangely, and she had the impression it had something to do with what he had to tell her.
He finally sat down in front of her, and gave her a thoughtful look.
He had considered not telling her anything, but she was his sister, te only person in the world whose opinion was important.
"Lyla, there are some things I haven't told you lately"
She was worried now, and he understood that from her furrowed brow and the way she was gripping the fabric she had been working on.

"About what?"
"Me. I know we usually share everything and that there are no secrets between us, even though I have been hiding some things lately from you"
"Secrets?" And she knew that whatever he was going to tell her won't be good news.
"Have you ever wondered where I have been going lately? Why I disappear from the village?"
"Yes, I have. But I thought it's not anything stupid or to worry about, since our parents didn't notice anything, but, you saying this makes me imagine that I was wrong"
She paused and then she looked at her brother in the eyes. He didn't add anything, he just sighed and got a hold of one of her hands.
"I am probably making a mistake telling you this but I can't hide something so important to you"
He paused, letting out another sigh.
"Do you remember that time one of our hens escaped, and we had to run around looking for it before our parents came home?"
Lyla battled her eyelashes as she thought back at the memory.
It had happened just a couple of years before, she remembered she and Daniel had ran all over the village trying to find it, till some way or another, they had found the animal close to the human border. Where they had met a weird man who was casually collecting herbs close by.
They had figured out immediately that he wasn't human. He was one of them, but they had never met him before in the village.
He had helped them with the crazed hen, and after handing it back he had recommended them to not go so close to the border again.
They had told their parents, once home, but they had reacted harshly, forbidding them to never talk to him again, plus they couldn't go to the border anymore, and they had also been punished.
Lyla after a little time, had forgot about it, but apparently Daniel hadn't.
"Why are you telling me this?" She asked, unsure of whether he was trying to tell her he had crossed the border, or if he had seen that man again.
"I have been going to see him for a little while."
She paled, obviously shocked. He had done both? Had he ignored the rules and their parents words?
"But... How? And when? How long has this been going on?"
" For a year"
"A year? But.. How is it possible? The borders are guarded! How did you cross them without anyone noticing?"
He smirked and patted his forehead.
" My powers come in handy sometimes"
Of course he would use them. She sighed, why didn't she think about it before?
"I don't understand, why have you gone to him? Why risk so much?"
"I needed to know there is another way of living. Here in the village we are far from what we were created. We live in a little spiral of hate, created by those who think humans inferior beings"
"And why him?"
"He is the one who left the village to dedicate his life to help others. And he does. I've seen it. He lives in peace with everyone, obviously not everyone trusts him, but the few that do, are happy to get his help"
"And you want that life? Away from here?" She was surprised. She had never understood his desire of freeing himself from the stupid laws and constrictions of the village.
She didn't like it either, but she had never searched for another way of living. Even though many times she had thought of escaping.
"I don't want to live like this anymore. Not when I know there is another way"
"And what was your plan? If you wanted to sneak out, why did you tell me? Didn't you think I would
Try to stop you?"
"I did, but I know you wouldn't if you know that's what I really want."
"You know me too well. I on the other hand feel like I don't know you enough"
He stared at her with
"You do. It's just not something the old me would have done"
Lyla raised a brow. She didn't like her life either, and she would have never thought, that her brother would decide to leave before she did. She was the rebel amongst the two of them, usually.
"So, you're convinced. Nothing I will say will change your mind"
"My mind is pretty set.I have already talked to Konstantin. He said I can go there when I'm ready, and sure of my decision"
"And what about our parents? You won't tell them anything?"
"I'm not ready to face them now. But I will, eventually"
"So, you want me to be quiet and keep your secret?"
"Where are you going with this?"
Lyla smirked and he suddenly felt worried. He didn't consider his sister's rebellious and curious nature, he always knew they were an explosive combination.
"I won't tell them anything."
"But?"
"I'm coming with you"
He gasped and she rolled her eyes at his dumbfounded expression.
"If I'm with you, there's no risk in me telling them"
"And you think that will convince me?"
She sighed and facepalmed on her forehead.
"If you can make that decision, so can I, I'm no different"
"You are! You're a w-"
"Don't you dare finish that sentence!"
Daniel lifted his shoulders, her independent spirit was one of the many reasons her parents were pushing for her to marry as soon as possible. He had heard them, as they talked about it, wishing to find someone who would put her in her place.
"Our parents have already chosen the person they want me to marry. I don't have a word in all this, and it's my life they're trying to rule. I don't want this, just as much as you don't want it. I have been rejecting this kind of set up weddings since I turned sixteen. Girls of my age are already married. I won't be able to get out of it this time."
Daniel listened, already knowing what her thoughts were.
At twelve years old, she had bluntly told their parents that she wasn't interested in marrying, she had, instead, begged their father to help her train and develop her powers. He ha agreed, hoping that having her wish satisfied, would make her less reluctant.
They were disappointed when four years later she hadn't changed her mind. They had given her more time, trying to be comprehensive, but now they were losing their patience and this time, they would force her into a set up wedding, like their customs contemplated.
"I know how you feel"
"Then, let me come along"
Daniel took one of her hands in his, maybe it was for the best. He wouldn't have to say goodbye to her.
"Ok, we will leave together"
She smile and tightened her grip on the hand he was holding.
"We will just have to be careful, and remember, there is no going back"
"I'm sure Daniel"
"Very well, then. We will leave in two days, at midnight after the celebration"

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It had been a busy morning at the shop that day, and Demetri felt tired as if he had worked two days in a row.
He had worked on some utensils some farmers had ordered, while his father took care of some important business.
He was good at fabricating objects and utensils so his father always left them for him while he took care of the rest. He even did some swords sometimes, when they weren't for some important lord.
He finally slumped down on the little stool, and let out a sigh as he rested a bit. He didn't have anything else to do, he had even tidied up the small shop as he waited for his father to come back.
The door opened and he sat back up, thinking it was his parent, but he went back to the same position as before, once he realized it was just one of his brothers.
"Mother thought you might be hungry, she knew you had a lot of work."
He laid the little basket on the table, and smirked at his brother, who wasn't moving from his resting position.
"Here, some freshly made bread. Daeneris said to tell you that you need a wife, mother spoils you too much"
Demetri shook his head
"Thank Nana for me. And tell Daeneris that he needs one more than I do"
Andres laughed and took a bite of the bread from Demetri.
"Where is he anyway?"
"Helping Nana with the cows"
His younger brother, was the one that helped their mother at home and in the family's little farm. Andres sometimes helped at the shop, but his job was mostly out in the fields.
"I heard mother and father talking earlier"
"Really? About what?"
"About you actually"
Demetri was chewing on the bread and didn't answer, but made an annoyed face.
"Father said it's time you settle down, he wants you to find a good wife"
"That's all they think about"
"Mother said to give you time, she didn't agree with him, but we all know you're her favorite"
"That's not true Andres"
"Daeneris and I made a bet, want to know what's about?"
Demetri rolled his eyes "I can imagine, you two always place the most stupid bets, and they're always about me"
His brothers liked to make fun of him, and he on them. They were really close.
"Anyway, I'm not planning on settling down just because our father wants it."
"Then, you'll die alone"
"Why do you think so?"
"You're a flirt. You'll never fall truly in love,unless is a very special woman, you tend to get bored easily"
Demetri knew his brother was right, anyway he didn't like that picture of himself.
"You don't have a high opinion of me"
"But, it's the truth, and you know it"
Demetri sighed. Maybe his brothers knew him better than he did.

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