Reviews! Yay! I value your honest opinion, but I cannot say it helped me alot (but thank you to my admirers!) I'd like to clarify that the military Henry joined was the one seeking Laputa, as was the wealth he sought. I know this chapter is short, but the excitement is about to begin. Please R&R! It really, really brightens my day to hear what you think! If it must be criticism, that's okay, but please make it constructive! I applied to all stories you comment on I guess...thanks! I hope you enjoy!
"Natslia dear! Could you go greet the mail man?" Hollered Mrs. Nully from upstairs. Natslia put down her pen and went to the door.
"Good Morning," she said as the young news boy came trotting up to the door.
"Good morning, ma'am. You'er looking spry! It's my first day on the job! Have a nice day!" With that, he pranced off, whistling gayly. Natslia looked at the two letters he had handed her. Her heart stopped. Henry.
She desperately shredded the envelope and fumbled as she unfolded the stiff paper.
"Dearest Natslia
Please tell my family I love them very much. I have arrived at the army base, and I have begun rigorous training already. I'm pleased to say I can shoot straight with a rifle and true with a sword. I have met a new friend named Andrew, he is very kind. He has helped me with my hand to hand combat. I am told I am learning so fast, they might be giving me a higher rank soon.
The army has lost a person, a princess, it's rumored. Apparently this young girl is essential to find the treasure that will allow me to return to you. I hope they find her soon. They tell me, although I'm sure I am not supposed to know, that the treasure we seek is of a magnitude I could not have imagined. I city. A whole city filled with gold. A city that drifts in the sky.
Now, this may seem preposterous, but the army is under the impression that the floating castle of Laputa actually exists, and if we find it, we will have the wealth to dominate the world. It is said to contain endless powers, those of science neither you nor I would understand. I have high hoped however.
I'm afraid I must stop, for my arms ache from lifting barrels, and my hands burn from the harsh punishment of the General. But Andrew says it is better punishment from the General, than from Colonel Muska.
My love, I am lost without you. I hope we soon find Laputa, that I might return to your arms.
With all the love in the world,
Henry
Natslia felt a tear drip down her cheek. Poor Henry, how his hands must ache, and how his weariness must reach his bones. She slumped in her chair, and drifted to a fitful sleep, plagued by dreams of her love falling, falling...