Chapter 5

The quiet pictures of my dreams played across my eyes. Faces of my family and friends floated in my mind.

" Ceressa, " a males voice softly whispered in my ear. I could feel his breath slide across my neck. I could smell his musky sent rise from his clothes.

" Mr. Daedalus will she be alright?" the familiar voice of Gilbert my butler rang clear with worry. I opened my eyes but a blinding glare forced them closed again. A gasp went around the room and everyone held their breath to see if I truly woke. Again I tried to open my eyes but I was unable to face the shining beacon.

" Could you please turn off that light?" my voice was rough and off but still carried the commanding tone I had hoped for. A small click above my head showed my wishes were taken into consideration. I opened my eyes for the third time and was greeted by a welcome sight. Gilbert stood over me and with the opening of my eyes he let out a sigh and his face relaxed into relief. Daedalus stood beside him and was looking not so convinced. Standing slightly behind both of them was a young woman about my age.

" Eveanstar," Daedalus called out," will you go tell father that she awakes and the worrying for her is over."

" You say that like there is still worrying to do," I asked skeptically. The two men looked at each other. I dug deep inside me and tried to find the remains of my magic. A few sparks was all it took and I barley had enough for this usually small task.

I cleared my mind and searched for the mind waves of these two. I found Gilbert first and Daedalus quickly after. Gilbert quickly disabled my attempt to read his mind. Shockingly I moved on to Daedalus who shut his mind and blocked me with ease.

I let out a frustrated sigh.

" My dear, you need to rest and not worry about anything," Gilbert spoke to me as if he was talking to a child. I looked to Daedalus and all he did was shake his head and agree with my butler, " He is right Ceressa you do not need to worry over anything while you heal." I rolled my eyes and glared at him.

" Will someone at least tell me what happened?" I asked with a small hope that I would find out what they were keeping from me. Gilbert looked at Daedalus and sighed.

" Fine Ceressa," and with one more sigh started the tale where my last memory ended.