This world belongs to Kendare Blake, but the characters are original.

19 days before the Quickening

Black Cottage - Leia

Leia stayed up the previous night reading. And she read. And read. And read. Her eyes were tired and itchy, but she knew everything now. How Reyena broke so many rules so she wouldn't have to see Leia's sisters be killed.

Reyena didn't get up until noon, but Leia was up early, despite her late night reading. She did all of Reyena's chores, and made sure the cottage was tidy before writing her note.

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Indrid Down

Someone knocked at High Priestess Ehaj's door.

"Come in," Ehaj said wearily, rousing from her midday nap. One of the minor priestesses opened the door, and showed a girl in. The girl looked about the age of the queens, and her hair and eyes looked very queenlike.

"Are you High Priestess Ehaj? She asked cautiously. She sounded like Caitlyn, the timid queen Ehaj had come to care for.

"Yes," Ehaj replied, curious. Everyone knew of her distinct appearances - blonde hair and a dark skin tone. "Who are you?" Ehaj continued.

The girl took a deep breath and smoothed down the front of her blue dress, eyes scared and nervous.

"My name is Leia. I was raised by Reyena in the Black Cottage."

"The Black Cottage? Is Reyena your mother?"

The girl shook her head. "No. Jilalta is. I'm the Blue Queen."