1 Chapter 2: Journey Begins…

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Liana gaped, mouth wide open with shock. The Shang Unicorn! One of the highest ranking Shang's standing right in front of her! Lady Qalindra broke the silence. "Now you know why you should always keep good relations with other people." She smiled. Liana still stared. What about her going to convent? What would her father say? "Don't worry about your father, Liana. Everything has been worked out. I told him that you had finally agreed to go to convent, and will be leaving today." Lady Qalindra consoled Liana, guessing correctly what was going through her mind.

"But I need to pack! What about…" Before Liana could finish speaking, a voice cut in to the desperate statement.

"Everything has been settled. You will leave today, at noon. Your bags are packed and you may bring along one thing that you want. Please meet me at the courtyard. I will be with your horse." Said the Shang Unicorn. "Oh, and by the way, my name is Karin." With that, she smiled once more and walked off.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Go and get ready." Lady Qalindra turned to look at the retreating form of Liana, who had sped away at her mother's words. She shook her head, wondering what dangers awaited this happy, playful child.

(Five minutes later…) Liana raced down the steps, jubilant and excited. She was going to be a Shang! She felt that she could shout for joy, like she could fly! "No need to get so excited! The journey to the school of Shang is a long and dangerous one, and the training is just as hard. Are you really sure you want to be a Shang?" Karin smiled to herself, thinking of the days when she herself had started on the journey to become a Shang. This child was like her, not giving a care to the dangers ahead. "Mount up! We start the journey to school now!" Liana looked overjoyed. Her face was wreathed with smiles. She scrambled up on her horse and started off. No matter how hard the way to becoming a Shang was, she was sure she could make it. Little did she know what was in store for her.