Chapter 4

We woke early in the morning and cleaned up camp. I had spent a wrestles night tossing and turning. I fought of yawns as I packed and went to brush Epona to soothe my nerves. When Sargon saw me, he smiled brightly and called my name. I gave him a sour smile; I was never much of a morning person. After a small meal of oatcakes with honey, we were on the move.

I stayed by Brava, although I did not talk much due to the anxiety I felt. She didn't seem to be much of a morning person either as I watched her grouchily bark out commands.

About midday, we stopped for lunch. The men sat down and began taking rations out of their leather knapsacks. I knew it was time to propose my plan. My heart beat fast as I waited. Finally I saw Sargon alone.

With a bit of hesitation I made my way toward him, "Umm, Sargon, might I speak with you alone?"

He looked down at me and grinned, "Yes little princess, let us take a stroll through the woods."

He led me to a small, bubbling brook with clear water and hanging willows. Not wishing to meet his eyes, I kept my focus on the running stream.

"Sargon," I began, my voice shaky, "my sister, Venus, is not something you should be fighting over, even though she did slight you, and for that I apologize. But men will die, and in the name of what? Not love, but vanity. If you want a union with Terran, then make me your wife. I know I do not compare in looks, but I will make an intelligent, just queen. Please, Sargon let no blood be spilled in the name of Venus."

I inhaled. I dared not look up for fear that I would see laughter in his sparkling blue eyes, but when he did not make a sound I lifted my head.

He was looking at me in the most serious manner. I tilted my head, "What?"

"You are a bit young, what are you, 14?"

"15 in two weeks, majesty."

"Still," he said, "15 is a trifle to young."

I chewed on my lip thoughtfully, "Well, give me two years, then I will be of the age when you asked for Venus. By then I will know your countries customs and habits, and I will be ready to rule."

He gazed at me, his blue eyes piercing into my soul. "You are wise beyond your years, Savia. I will take your suggestion. Come; let us inform the troops of our new destination."

The troops we, to say the least, surprised about the news. They looked at me oddly and began to turn their beasts around, talking quietly amongst themselves.

Brava rode up beside me, "So, little princess, are you sure you want to do this? It is a great responsibility taking a foreign throne."

I huffed and looked at her, intensity pouring out of her eyes, "Indeed, it is a great responsibility, but if I succeed, then I will have broken down more barriers in ten years then some people do in a lifetime. Please, Brava, I need your support."

"You have it." She nodded and rode off.

I sighed and a wave of exhaustion hit me. When night finally came I hit my cot and fell asleep, dreaming of flowers and fields.

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