As I traveled deeper the wind picked up, cold air was thrown all around. The fabric of this dress was so thin, it didn't help keep my body heat in. The wind circles around my body as it sends shivers through my body. I let out a little sneeze as I wrap my arms around my body trying to conserve some of the warmth. But as I kept walking, my socks the only protection I have on my feet from the uneven ground, the sky decided to grumble aloud. As the sound echoes throughout the forest, it startles the creatures in it, the little animals scampering into their little hole, the birds crowing as they fly off towards their nest. I keep going as I don't necessarily care at the moment. But when I get to a clearing, I look up to see the sky dark, flooded with rain clouds. As I keep staring up, the sky rumbles again and opens itself to bring big drops of rain down upon the land. I keep moving, not stopping because of the now sprinkling water drops. The water dampens the dirt making my socks become soggy and very muddy. My hair and clothing become soaked as a sudden downpour erupted. I quickly run, trying to escape the heavy amount of water falling from the sky. I suddenly found a tree that had a little compartment in it, maybe formed because of the terrain. I quickly duck into it and look at the rain falling even harder. I pull my knees to my chest and start to shiver uncontrollably. The wind picks up more which seeps through my wet clothing and hair which causes my teeth to chatter and constantly sneezing. I ball up to conserve my warmth before my body decides to go into shock because of my lowering temperature. I tuck myself in a little corner of the trunk where I would barely feel the air. As night begins to take over the day, I watch the rainfall and the sound of the rain hitting the ground and trunk puts me asleep like a spell.
But while I sleep in the forest, the castle guards search restlessly for me. By the Queen's orders in secret, she sent them out to search the perimeter for me or any sign. It's been hours and hours, the Queen bites her nail as she hasn't heard any information about her now-missing daughter. Suddenly there was a knock at the Queen's study, in which she quickly answered. The door opens to reveal one of the royal guards. He greets her majesty as he enters the room.
"Well? Did you find anything?" The Queen asked desperately as she took a step forward. The guard, which is very close to the Queen and I speaks, hesitating to bring the words out.
"Loke please, tell me." The Queen begs as she's on the verge of tears.
His face twists in despair as he brings his clenched hand into view. The Queen's face became saddened as she realized that something horrible had happened to her daughter, me. As she walks towards him, she takes his hand and opens it to see that ribbon that she adored so dearly. She sniffs and asks Loke to explain.
"Her clothes were found, torn and ruined, and some contained splatters of blood. We made the assumption that her highness was killed." He puts his head down as the last words slip through his lips.
The Queen, captured in silence, begins to weep and orders everyone to leave. The guards leave first, leaving Loke behind.
"Your Majesty, I believe she's not dead. I believe she wanted us to believe that." He says he is trying to encourage the Queen to think positively. "Please allow me to search for her outside the kingdom." He kneels and awaits her answer.
She put her hand on his shoulders and made a slight sound, signaling he was given permission. He stands up and salutes his Queen. She takes his hand and squeezes them.
"Bring her back safely, Loke."
"I will Ms. Layla."