Very short but I thought it should be this way. Enjoy! Tell me what you think.

Chapter 31:

Ranaya lay completely still in the bed, coverlet over herself. She was clad in her traveling dress and navy cloak. Her sword was attached to her waist. She was impatiently waiting for everyone in the castle to go sleep. She was to meet Sharissa and Naylandi at the entrance of the kitchen.

The waiting was killing her. She wasn't ever a very patient person.

Unable to wait any longer after another long 20 minutes Ranaya got up. She slung her bag over her shoulder and tip toed out of her chamber. She paused outside her door to make sure no one was awake.

When she was assured everyone was fast asleep she dashed quietly toward the kitchen, making it there in less than 5 minutes.

Hadassah was waiting against the wall. Naylandi and Sharissa weren't there yet.

The only light in the room was coming off of Hadassah.

"You're glowing child," Hadassah smiled to the princess.

"What?" Ranaya asked confused lifting her hand to eye level. She gasped in surprise. Her skin had a glow to it. It wasn't as potent as the elf maiden's before her but she was nevertheless glowing.

Ranaya sighed and pulled her hood up over her head and smiled at Hadassah.

"If one wasn't certain one would think you were an elf." Hadassah laughed as she handed Ranaya a bag of food and canteens.

Gasps sounded behind Ranaya and she turned to see Sharissa and Naylandi gaping at her in amazement.

"What ever is the matter?" Ranaya asked them puzzled.

"You're glowing like us!" Sharissa exclaimed in shock.

"I know," Ranaya grinned. "The baby is already trying to make it's self known."

"The little showoff," Naylandi teased.

"Alright you three, it's time to get moving," Hadassah announced. "Follow me."

She led them all the way to the back of the kitchen and then pressed against a panel which slid away slowly at her touch.

"Thank you, you have no idea how grateful I am for your help." Ranaya hugged the elf maiden as the other two elves walked out of the kitchen out to the open air.

Naylandi looked dazed. It had been so long since he had been outside that he looked like he was in shock.

"It was nothing," Hadassah shrugged her shoulders. "Now go. Before you all are caught and punished."

The three took off at a jog. Trying to get away from the castle as soon as possible.

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