Chapter 6
Alana ran wildly through the wood. She fell suddenly , her fingertips hitting the edge of the lake.
" Alana my friend , it isn't safe to be out this late at night."
Alana sat up and wiped the dry earth from her dress. It was Coral her mermaid friend. She had long blonde hair , blue eyes and an orange fin.
" I like being here at night Coral. It is dark and secluded , this way no one can harm me , make me feel different. Anyways , look at the beauty here at night. See how the moon shines over the lake , as if spreading a silver gown over the land."
Another head popped up from the water , another mermaid with fair skin and brown wavy hair tied back with a pearl comb.
" Forgive me " she said in an airy tone. " My name is Arlene."
Arlene bowed down her hair skimming against the top of the water.
" No dont " cried Alana. " Dont bow to me , there is nothing special about me at all."
Arlene raised her head. " My dear girl , you are of royal calibur , you do not belong in this kingdom."
Alana laughed , but Arlenes face remained placid.
" Oh my God , you're serious aren't you."
" Hand me that Amulet " said Arlene.
" I wouldn't touch it if I were you " said Alana. " Its already hurt someone today."
Arlene smiled." It will only harm those who condem it , or fail to understand it's magical properties."
Alana pressed closer. " Oh my God , your serious aren't you."
" My Father could not remove the amulet , how will you remove it."
" Only mystical creatures can remove this amulet my dear child. Only you can remove it."
Alana sighed and took the amulet off. It was really annoying hearing all this rubbish all the time.
Arlene held it. " She ran her finger along the lightening bolt shape on the amulet.
" This amulet belongs to the Queen of the Enchanted Forest. She rules over us all Mystical Creatures. She is a good Queen , a kind and beautiful one."
" My Mother bought this in a stall when I was a baby and gave it to me. Is is possible the Queen lost her amulet and it was sold in a market."
" No the Amulet can not be passed into hands that do not contain the magic elements of the Enchanted Forest. It will harm the beholder , like your Step Father. An outsider can only obtain the Amulet if he or she is willing to sacrifice another life to the icy coffin in return for the amulet. You contain the magic elements Alana. You were not found alone on that cold and rainy night , sixteen years ago."
" Dont say another word " cried Coral. " Arlene we are not here to tell the past."
" Tell the past " cried Alana. " Tell me what."