Prologue
The blue-haired girl stared at the countryside
whipping by. She sighed, wondering when the ride would be over. Her father had
dragged her along on another "small jaunt." Of course, riding halfway across
Filgaia was hardly a jaunt.
This time, her father was visiting the royal family
of Adlehyde. She knew all too well about the place. She had read in her history
books about how the current Queen and two of her friends had saved Filgaia
about twenty years ago.
She still had no clue as to why they were visiting Adlehyde.
Her father had brought along nothing but a bag of clothes and a book. It was
odd because he usually took three or four bags on his journeys. When she had
asked, he had simply said, "Wait and see."
She hated it when she was denied information.
"Anastasia? Are you alright?" her father asked from
the other side of the carriage.
Anastasia looked at her father. "Yes, I'm fine,"
she lied easily.
Ray Valeria nodded, and continued to speak with the
driver.
Anastasia looked out the window again. Oh please, she thought. Why did I have
to leave my friends? Why must I go with my father on a seemingly pointless
journey?
Then she reminded herself, it might not be
pointless. But how would she know? Ray had told her squat about the subject.
After another five minutes, the carriage abruptly
stopped. The driver leaped down. "Welcome to Adlehyde, friends!" he said,
smiling.
Ray opened the door and stepped out of the
carriage. Anastasia stayed inside a bit longer, staring at the large city.
"Anastasia! Are you staying in there or are you
coming?" her father called.
"I'm coming, I'm coming," she grumbled. She stood
up and felt her pocket to make sure…
Yeah, the amulet was there. The amulet her best
friend had given her. He had said it was…
Eh, it was so corny she didn't want to think about
it again. But she still thought it was nice of him.
Sighing again, she grabbed her pack and stepped
down into Adlehyde.
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"Anastasia, I need to speak with the Royal Family,"
Ray said. "Please stay in town."
"Fine," Anastasia mumbled. Ray turned and walked up
the set of stairs to the castle.
Anastasia let out a long breath and leaned against
a nearby wall. I wonder what Father wants
with the Royal Family…She thought. Maybe it had
to do with that book. I don't see why he didn't tell me about it.
After a few minutes, she got up. With nothing
better to do, she walked into the plaza of Adlehyde.
A/N: Short, yes, I know…but give me a chance. This
is far from done.
The Guardian Blade
By: Wild Knightblazer