March 16, 1463 - 4:35 a.m
The cottage was quietly abuzz with activity from the mother and the twins. All were packing what they could carry from their home. Each packed what they would absolutely need, mainly clothes, before they went to pack the items they wanted to bring to their new home. The little girls rubbed their eyes lightly, yawning as they packed. It was quite early in the morning, as their mother wanted to leave at that time. They would arrive much quicker if they leave at the crack of dawn.
A knock on the door stirred the children out of their sleepy thoughts, making them look up as their mother entered. "Do you have everything ready, my children?" She asked. Both girls responded with a tired nod. "Good... Breakfast is ready now, you may good downstairs and have some... This trip is quite long, so eat up." The mother picked up her daughters' bags, watching them walk downstairs to the kitchen. Not wasting time, she went outside, readying the horses for the trip. Mentally, she started checking things off her list of things to take.
Apples for the horses, meat for Amber, mine and the girls' bags, food and water.... Check. The mother nodded, satisfied that everything was checked off the list. All that was left was to feed the girls and leave the cottage. All she did now was wait.
Ten minutes had passed before the girls finished their last morsel of breakfast and were out the door. The mother picked Anneka up first, placing her on the beige colored horse. "Let me know if you become exhausted, dear." She lightly kissed her child's cheek before looking at her other child. "Alexandra, you can ride with me for a little while." She murmured, picking up Alexandra next, placing her on the black colored horse before getting on as well.
For the next few hours, the horses were urged to a full gallop until the need for a break came in. The mother slid off her horse, calmly setting up a small picnic for her and her children. Eager for a meal, Anneka jumped off her horse and sat down on the blanket almost as soon as it was put down. Alexandra was a bit slower sitting down, as she was still slightly tired. "Take what you'd like, girls." The mother simply said, placing one of the baskets in front of her children. She had packed separate baskets for her and the twins, so they had their own food and she had hers.
Not hesitating, the girls pulled out some fruit and vegetables, eagerly stuffing the food into their mouths. "Calm down, little ones, don't get greedy now. We still have quite a while to go. We won't arrive until around evening hours." She warned. Instantly, the twins slowed down, only eating until they were full. Such obedient children, they were. Occasionally they can be a bit of trouble, but it was rare. The mother ate her own meal, silently watching her daughters. Alexandra was already done, and merely picking some flowers to make a flower crown.
A soft smile painted the mother's features as she watched her daughter pick the flowers. "Having fun there, Alexandra?" She questioned, taking a sip of her water. The little girl gave a nod in response as she continued to pluck the plants, searching for the perfect ones. "Mommy, what flowers do you like?" Alexandra timidly inquired, catching her mother's attention. "Aww... Darling, I have no specific favorites. But, I am fond of Lily Of The Valley flowers..." She cooed at the shy child, who looked away from her mother. The woman chuckled, going over to her. "Come now, my dear, no need to be so timid..." She gingerly scooped the little girl off the ground, lightly ruffling her pristine white hair. "Now... Let's make that crown you wanted..." The mother kissed her child's forehead, sitting down with her, helping her weave the crown. It took a moment to make the flower crown, but with her mother's help, it took minimal effort. "There... All done now." She whispered, placing the flowers atop of her child's head. A soft blush colored Alexandra's pale skin. The crown was actually intended for her mother, but instead, she was the one that ends up wearing it.
"Now, my children, we must return to course. We still have a bit longer to go." She said, now switching the girls. Anneka rode with the mother while Alexandra had her turn riding separately. Again, they broke into a full gallop for another few hours until the evening time.
At this moment, they were almost at the village. The mother got off her horse, now walking beside her children, guiding the horses the rest of the way. A soft sigh escaped her lips as she gazed at her sleeping children. She had to adjust them numerous times so that they won't fall off the horses they were on, not too long ago, she found a position that was comfortable for the girls, but one that'll keep them in place and not slip off.
Upon seeing the village entrance, she noticed a person standing there. Her sister. "Hannah!" The female called out, running over to her, almost tackling the mother to the grass. Playfully, she rolled her eyes. "Hello, Mirabella..." She greeted, patting her sister's head. "I'm very pleased that you've managed to arrive safely." Mirabella gave a smile as she stepped back to give her twin some breathing room. "As am I, dear sister." Hannah nodded lightly.
"Come, the house is all ready for you, I hope it's to your liking." Mirabella pat her sister's back as she led her and her nieces to their new home. It wasn't a long walk, a mere 10 minutes, to be exact. "Here we are!" Mirabella chirped, opening the door to the small cottage. Hannah gently shook her children awake. "We've arrived, my dears." She whispered, gently taking them off the horses, placing them on the ground.
The twins rubbed their eyes, both yawning. The mother guided her sleepy children inside, noticing that it was a bit warmer than a usual cottage would be. "Already started the fire, Mirabella?" She inquired, looking into the small living room, seeing a fire in the fireplace. "Indeed, I did. You and the twins need some warmth." Mirabella chuckled. "Here, I'll tuck the girls in, you just sit down and rest. You need it." She added, immediately taking the twins to bed for the night. "She just loves to spoil me and the children, doesn't she?" Hannah spoke to herself, smiling lightly. Sitting down, on the sofa, she breathed a sigh of relief. Finally. They were here. Home. Safe and sound.
Upon tucking her nieces in, Mirabella went to bid her twin goodnight and farewell. "Well, Hannah, I'll be showing my way ou-" She cut herself off when she saw her sister sound asleep on the sofa. A soft laugh escaped her lips as she grabbed a blanket and tucked her eldest twin in. "Goodnight, sister." She whispered, patting her sister's head, leaving the house and closing the door behind her