Last time:
Glancing around Lily could see on every one of the warriors faces that she had trained and fought over the years with had that same encouraging smile on there face. It was then that she realised that she did not need to worry about being a good leader, she had the support of all of her friends that she had made in her strides to make a warrior with her and they would not let her fail without putting up a fight.
'Thankyou, you guys are the best' she stated with a grin.
'We know' replied Dominic with a cheekier grin then Lily.
And with that Lily dismissed them all and headed back to the castle for a good nights sleep.
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Waking up with a yawn Lily rolled out of bed and walked over to the window and through them open. It was just before day break, there was an orange glow on the horizon and it was bathing the land with a light tinge of yellow. 'Oh no! I'm gong to be late!' she jumped. They were leaving for the expedition that morning and there was still so much to do.
Getting changed into her riding/fighting gear, she grabbed her bag that she had packed the night before and rushed down the stairs. Lily had packed extremely light, only bringing a couple of changes of clothes, she knew that she would be able to find a stream somewhere to wash them in, Naralee was full of rivers, streams and lakes.
Reaching the dining hall in record speed, she wolfed down her breakfast, barely noticing that the prince was sitting at the other end of the table with an amused expression on his face. Then bolting out of the room and heading for the armoury. Once reaching there, slightly puffing, she turned and told the man of the weapons she required.
'Hello maximus, could I grab my armour, sword and bow?' she asked politely even though she was running late.
The old man simply nodded before resuming to his work.
Lilys armour was custom made; it was made of mistral, as cloth like garment that you wore under your clothes, invisible to the naked eye. But this piece of clothing had a hidden agenda, although it was pretty, it was 10 times stronger then the usual metal used for amour making it practically impossible to penetrate. Lily would wear her usual clothes over the top of it, she would not be hindered by big bulky metal plates, but be able to move with free will.
Lily's sword was also custom made; it was very light, and swift, swinging it was a breeze and you would not get too tired from wielding it for long periods of time. The handle was encrusted with a red jewel and an inscription that read; 'melock houytop felicu neoper'. This meant, 'I am always there my darling daughter'. It was a present from her mother just before she died, Lily would always take this sword with her.
Lily's bow was a delicate piece of equipment, if used wrong, it would break in a snap, but for Lily it was the most accurate bow she had ever used or heard of. She had received it from an old traveller as a gift. It was strange, only lily could fire it accurately anyone else was way off course. This bow was meant for her, and once again never left the safety of the Naralees walls without it.
Now leaving the armoury with her trusted weapons, she headed for the stables.
Walking inside the barn, she could see that the Bruinas horses had been kept here; there was double the amount of horses as there usually was. As she walked, the stalls on either side of her she examined the horses with curiosity and a keen eye. Most of them were light fast creatures, but one was a large draw horse. It was so big it Lily only came up to the middle of its chest.
'Wow, you're a bid fellow aren't you?' she talked in a calming voice as she made her way over to the beast. Extending her hand she patting his nose, but she had to reach because he was so tall. It snorted and rubbed into her hand with appreciation. Lily assumed that not many people would be game enough to pat it, and Lily mentally congratulated herself on the feat.
'There, that feels good now doesn't big fella.' And it rubbed back into her hand she cackled to herself a bit 'Now who's your owner? He must be a big person it ride you.' Lily commented to the horse.
'I'm not that big' can a voice behind her.
Lily jumped and spun on her heels to see who had spoken, and gasped in shock when she saw the prince standing there.
He laughed heartily, clearly amused by her shock. 'I see you have met Wilfred' he said while indicating to the large horse.
'Well, yes we were just getting acquainted. He is rather large, how is he going to be able to keep up with the rest?' she questioned.
'Don't worry about us; you should be worrying about you. Which is your horse?'
'Oh, mines in the paddock out back.'
'Mind if I join you?' he replied as she started to walk towards the back door of the barn.
'Of coarse not, but you might have to stand back a bit, Nelly has a bit of a temper.' explained Lily.
'Fine with me, lead the way!' we announced with enthusiasm.
This made Lily laugh. Still with a smile upon her face she walked through the back door and into a paddock before turning around to face the prince.
'You'll have to wait here, sorry'
She turned once more and strolled out into the middle of the apparently empty field. 'Hmm, where is she?' she thought to herself. She raised her two pinkie figures to her lips and blew a loud whistle.
Suddenly a flash of white erupted from a distant group of trees and started galloping towards Lily. 'There you are' said Lily out loud. 'Were you hiding?'
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Once again, it's a semi cliffhanger, Woot! Lol, you no the drill, tell me what you think, and REVIEW! Even if it is just a few words, if you are one of those people that read and don't help the writer cause they 'cant be bothered' should be ashamed!
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