CHAPTER FOUR

It is such a snowy day like every other day in the Northern state of Zeresein but it is particularly snowy in the glamorous village of whitstone.

In this glamorous village, a beautiful young girl lives within it. A girl sixteen years of age, average height, and fit figure. The most incredible thing about this girl is her long flowing white hair. Her hair is as clear as the snow and as bright as the sun. 

"I would love to eat some of your amazing pottage please" Amber, the girl with the magnificent white hair said talking to her mother who was sewing a dress. 

Amber loves her mother's pottage because she is an excellent cook. They are not rich but the two love each other and they live their lives so happily and peacefully.

Amber and Jarret have been living alone together since Darvan Cathloy, Jarret's husband died leaving her a widow.

"of course I'll make it for you little princess," Jarret said as she continued to sew the dress she was sewing. she was making the dress for Amber.

"Mother, I love the fabric of the cloth you are making," Amber said looking at the cloth like it was the most expensive cloth she had ever laid her eyes on. 

"Did some noblewoman give you money to sew this dress for her?" Amber said still looking at the dress with great interest.

"No. I am making this dress for you" Jarret said as she flashes a smile at Amber.

Amber gasp in shock. "you can't possibly give this to me" Amber said. 

Why would mother want to give me something this valuable? Amber thought to herself.

"Of course I can. You are my daughter and my little princess and you are now a woman after all" 

" But it is too valuable mama," Amber said with guilt in her voice almost like she will feel guilty if she accepted this fabulous dress.

" You are more valuable Amber," Jarret said looking at her daughter. 

"I am nothing but a village girl mama," Amber said with a little chuckle.

"Listen to me. You are more valuable than a million diamonds than everyone in the world even. You should not even compare yourself with this dress because next to you, it is garbage.

" Thank you, mama," Amber said as she hugged Jarret.

"I am going to gather some flowers. I know how much you love them" Amber said walking towards the door.

"Be safe and come back soon" Jarret said shouting as Amber was already outside. Amber turned and waved her mother bye.

Amber has been carrying flowers for Jarret ever since Darvan died. Darvan was a hunter and he would always pick up Leucojum flowers for her whenever he's coming back from a hunting trip. 

The flower was so beautiful and Jarret loves it so much so Amber brought it upon herself to be picking up the flowers for her.

Amber went a little deep into the woods looking for the flower. she is already tired from all the walking so she was so relieved when she finally saw the flower.

she picked up as many as possible and kept them in a bag she brought with her and she held some in her hands and continued her journey back home. 

As she was walking, a boy around her age approached her as he was passing by.

"Hello I'm Bret," he said as she turned back confirming if it was her he was talking to. 

"Hello," she said to him. 

"I told you my name. it would be rude if you don't tell me yours" he said as he walked along with her. 

"I am Amber," she said not sure if she should have even told him because he is a stranger. 

"Amber. What a beautiful name and it is worn by a beautiful face." Bret said and he blushed a little and Amber chuckled nervously. 

"what beautiful flower," Bret said starring at the flowers.

"I know a place that is filled with them if you would like to see," Bret said smiling

"I don't think that is a good idea. I mean you are a stranger" Amber said as she walked.

"I know I am but do I look like a sixteen-year-old killer to you?" he said laughing.

Amber faked a laugh and said " of course you don't look dangerous" 

it was pretty obvious that she was being sarcastic.

" Okay, I admit. That came out wrong. I just want to show you the place because it seems like you really like these flowers to come all the way here to look for it. 

"I would love to come but my mama would be looking for me"

"well it's not so far from here," he said and she finally gave in and went with him.

After walking for like ten minutes she asked

"Where is this place?"

"it's close by," he said looking a little awkward.

"I don't think this is a good idea anymore. it was nice meeting you" Amber said and started walking away.

Four men appeared out of nowhere and one of them held her tight and she screamed.

"Why are you holding her like that?"

"I thought you said she's your daughter?" Bret said to the man who was holding her hands looking confused.

"Shut up boy," The man said and asked one of the other men to give him money.

"Take this and go home boy," He said looking irritated and Bret began to walk away. 

"We are going to make a lot of money off of you," one of the men said looking at Amber.

"Get your filthy hands off me" Amber yelled. 

"I can't believe we got an Alosia. We are going to be rich" the man holding her said as they all rejoiced. 

"A what?" Amber said as she looked confused.

"She doesn't even know what she is," One of the men said amused and they all laughed. 

They tied her hands firmly. The man that was holding her hands threw her over his shoulders, and they all began to walk away to their destination as Amber screamed that they should let go of her.

As they were taking Amber away, Bret came back holding a stick. 

"Let her go," he said and they just laughed at him.

The man carrying Amber dropped her on the ground and brought out his sword. Bret is smaller than him but he is brave. Bret looked at him with confidence with his stick in his hand confident that he can defeat this large man with his big sword. 

As Bret swung the stick, the Large man used his sword and cut the stick in half. He kicked Bret to the ground and said 

"You think you can have a fair fight with me Boy?" 

Bret kicked the man's hand and his sword fell to the ground. Before the man got the chance to pick up his sword, Bret carried it and stabbed him inside his cold heart.

"Gods" screamed one of the men

"you killed my brother," he said almost crying 

"I am going to kill you," he said 

"Let's kill him, Randal. Gregg was your brother and our friend" one of the men said to the dead man's brother.

Randal was coming close to Bret. 

"you are going to pay," He said.

Bret was about to run but he fell to the ground probably because of fear.

"Don't kill him" Amber yelled.

"Hold the boy," Randal said to the men

"What did you say bitch?"

"He killed my brother to save you. Maybe I should kill you instead" Randal said as he touched her face 

Amber screamed so loud that it could make a person deaf. 

"Get away from me," she said. it didn't sound like she was scared like earlier but like a commanding voice. 

He held her but she easily pulled away from his grip even as she was still tied up on her hand. 

"Die," she said like she was commanding him to die. 

"Shut up and die" she yelled and he looked at her confused 

All of a sudden fire appeared on his hand and spread to other parts of his body as he screamed. 

"let's get out of here," one of the men said and they ran away in terror releasing Bret.

Amber scream but Bret ran to her untying her hands

"I killed him. I am a monster" she said crying. 

"it's okay. I'm sorry for getting you into this mess" Bret said sounding very guilty.

Bret made his way back to the village as Amber directed him to her house. 

They got to her house and Amber stormed into the house. 

"Amber great you are back just in time for pottage," Jarret said as she heard the door open.

she got out of the kitchen and went to see Amber.

"What happened to you princess and who is this" Jarret asked looking worried.

"What am I mother," Amber asked crying.