My mind had been going over the facts all day. I had skipped training with Odion and went to the oasis to think. It was mid day now, and I had been there since I finished my prayers. The Gods and Goddess' didn't show me anything that day and I felt like I deserved a break from all the training I have been doing on and off the training field. Pulling my legs up to my chest, I laid my head on my knees and watched as the wind made ripples in the water, and how the all the plants moved gently in the gentle breeze. Closing my eyes slightly I felt the wind begin to play with my hair, causing a small smile to creep onto my lips. I'm not sure how long I was sitting there for, but I only raised my head when I heard footsteps coming towards the oasis.
I turned my head and was surprised to see a boy there, he looked to be about a year or so older than me with dark hair and red and gold bangs. What got me though, were his deep purple eyes, which were staring at me in surprise. I soon scrambled onto my feet, and slowly backed away. I wouldn't release the gaze lock we had until I was far away. I had been told to always be cautious around strangers, to never trust them with anything.
"Wait." The male said causing me to tense up. "I didn't mean to startle you." He said in a soft tone of voice. I didn't reply to him and continued to back away. He didn't pursue me, and I ran away, knowing that those eyes of his would haunt me always. I closed my eyes as I ran, shaking my head trying to calm down my heart. I soon stopped once I reached the stables and leaned against one of the stalls, letting out a sigh. I wasn't use to being around anyone except for Odion and Neith. The other villagers didn't give me a second look, so I was pretty much invisible, just the way I liked it for some reason.
I let out a sigh and soon felt something nudge my head, neighing lightly. I chuckled softly and looked up, seeing a beautiful mare. She was pure white, standing at about fifteen hands. She had beautiful black eyes and from what I could tell was quite healthy. I stroked her nose gently before stroking her cheek. "Hey there." I whispered, and heard her snort at me and nudge my cheek again. I smiled softly and stroked her nose once more before placing my cheek against her own. I felt at peace here, more so than anywhere else. I loved the stables, and an idea popped into my head. I was going to sneak out and run away from this place. I could easily train myself in the summons with the help of my two summons. I smiled at this and nodded.
"I hope you'll work with me." I whispered to the horse, who then neighed at me happily. "Good, I'll be back tonight." I said and kissed her nose gently, unaware of two eyes watching me. I left the stables once it got dark and made my way home. I didn't see anyone come into the stables luckily because I was making plans with the mare, whose name was Amina. Once I got home, I could hear Neith and Odion talking in the other room. I ignored them though, I figured that they were probably talking about me, and why I had disappeared that day. I walked to my room and started packing a few clothes to take with me.
'I'll learn how to fend for myself and learn how properly summon monsters to protect those I'm meant to.' I thought and smiled a bit. I stuffed the bag under my mattress, so it was hidden from site. I then changed into my night clothes and went to bed, wanting to get some sleep before I left. I didn't sleep well though, I was nervous, it always seemed that Neith or Odion would come into my room and catch me in the act of leaving. But they never did enter my room, they just went to their respected room and went to bed. I don't know how long I waited, but when I got up, I was sure that they were asleep. I grabbed my bag and snuck out of the house.
I got a few feet away before looking back at the only home I knew. 'Goodbye Neith, Odion, you both have been good to me.' I thought and headed towards the stables. Before I got to them, I noticed someone standing in the shadows, watching me with great interest. I stopped walking, facing the figure, hoping and praying hard it wasn't Odion or Neith. If it was, I knew I was done for.
"Come out..." I told them. To say that I wasn't nervous would have been a lie, and it was something that I hoped I would learn to control during my journey. The figure did just that, and I was surprised to see the boy from that afternoon. The surprise must have been readable on my face, because he started chuckling.
"What are you doing out here?" I asked him, trying to regain my composure. The male with the purple eyes stared at me amused, taking his time answering me. I took that time to get a better look at him. For the age he was at, he was taken care of better than the ones I've seen around the village. He didn't even fit into the village setting anyway.
"I was taking a walk, when I saw you." He said, and smiled at me, he must be relieved that I wasn't running away like I had earlier that afternoon. "It's not safe to be by yourself, unless you know the village." I told him, crossing my arms over my chest. "That may be." He replied, "But the Gods always protect the ones they favour." He said, causing me to roll my eyes.
"The God's protect all, not just those in their favour. Before you go spouting words like that, learn your Gods and Goddess'." I told him and turned my back on him, going to the stables once more. This apparently made him annoyed because he walked over to me and pulled on my shoulder, forcing me to look at him. Before he could speak I beat it to him, not amused by his actions.
"I don't care what you have to say. If you don't respect that the Gods and the Goddess' protect everyone, then you're not worth my time. You should learn to grow humble not stuck up." I spat and turned around once more. He didn't stop me this time and just watched me go, a surprised look plastered on his face.
I mentally fumed as I went to the stables, never before have I faced such a disrespectful person such as him. 'If he doesn't learn his manners, then there is no hope for him at all.' I thought and let out a sigh, shaking my head a bit. I needed to calm down, and focus on what I was doing.
I knew there was more for me outside this village, and I wanted to find out for myself. I wrapped my sand coloured cloak around me, leaving the hood down and walked into the stable, going to Amina's stall where I got her ready for the trip. Once we were out of the stable and I looked at the mare, stroking her cheek gently.
"Are you sure you want to leave your home?" I asked her softly. Amina neighed softly and nudged my cheek, telling me that she was going to come with me. "Thank you, that means a lot to me." I whispered. I soon mounted her and we rode out of the village and into the desert. I knew that we wouldn't see our home for a long time. "Come on girl, let's see where the wind will take us." I said, not looking back at the village once in fear that I would lose faith in myself.
That night, I knew I freed myself from something invisible that night, but I also knew that whatever the future was going to hold, I would be ready for it. I smiled a bit and flipped the hood of my cloak over my head, pulling some over my mouth. 'This will be a dangerous journey, but I know that if I believe in myself and in my summons, I will survive.' I thought with determination.
Watching the strange girl leave bothered him. No one had ever spoken to him that way before. Everyone who knew who he was gave him the respect that he deserved. He clenched his fists and walked back to the home he was staying in with some of his advisers. 'I am the Prince! I should be respected!' he thought angrily.
Once entering the house, he wasn't surprised to see his father's trusted guardian Shimon Muran. "Young Prince, did you have a good walk?" he asked with a pleasant smile on his face. Grumbling, the Prince walked over to him. "I did until I ran into the most aggravating girl in the dessert." He said, causing Shimon to chuckle. "Tell me about this girl, maybe I know what you're talking about." He said patting the spot next to him. Sitting down, the Prince crossed his arms over his chest. "She's rude, insulting, annoying, and she doesn't know what she's talking about." He said frowning.
Once again Shimon chuckled, smiling now. "And what does she look like?" he asked. "Black hair with blue tips and silver bangs and emerald eyes." The Prince responded, remembering the way she looked from earlier that afternoon. For some reason, he couldn't forget her eyes. "Ah, that must have been Sanura." Shimon said with a smile. "Sanura?" The Prince repeated, his brows furrowing a bit.
"Yes, she's one of the villagers will apparently amazing power." He said making the Prince look at him confused. "That brat?" he asked. "Now, now young Prince, don't let her attitude get to you. What else did she say to you?" Shimon asked tilting his head slightly. "She said that I should grow humble not stuck up." Was the answer that caused Shimon to burst out into a fit of laughter.
"She is right my Prince, you can't be stuck up if you want to be Pharaoh. You can only rule with a kind, strong heart and if your humble to your people." The advisor said. "Now let us head to bed, you can think on this in the morning."