Oden stares at the woman. In her hands was a child wrapped tightly.
The snow fell, resting on the hardened rock of Idil. On the far west of Idil was Frenger's county. A not too large land, inhabited by about threescore thousand heads.The snow fell, indicating a change. A change in season and perhaps a change in fate. Its thread thickened, the innocent screamed, the greedy men lavished in ecstasy.Annabelle opened her eyes lazily. The early morning rays stung, her breath stunk and her head ached.She tried to stand up but she couldn't.Where was she?, Why was witches' bane strapped around her body?.She felt weak her eyes heavy and her body feverish. She couldn't get enough oxygen, the empty room where she was, stunk of carcasses, ages-old carcasses." Arghhhhh" Annabe
Annabelle screams louder, the torments unbearable. Some mice squeaked, while others gnawed dutifully on a different part of her body.Her blonde hair was soaked in sweat and her eyes screamed for help. She was in a new mental land. A land embodied with accurate torture." Pleeeease, please," Annabelle screamed. The words now becoming her mantra of unbelievable importance."Please...."She had said weakly before her hazel eyes darkened completely, pouring out black, murky tears and her hair welcomed a fine, touch of black shade.The bane-vine twists, hissing and they fell off turning from earthy-brown to black chaff, letting Annabelle move freely.Annabelle massage her wrists and then her ankle as each mouse fell of
Annabelle runs, her feet light, her breathing too quick. Her cheeks were stained with black blood, but she did not notice. She did not notice the various red spot on different part of her body, she did not notice her bleeding forehead. She only heard the hooves of the horses behind her, giving her a hot chase. A Chase which would decide her fate, a fate which she knew not but one thing she was sure of was that, she couldn't stop, she wanted to, but she couldn't, she can't and she won't.Different twigs and dried plants snapped as she stepped on them, she then fell as the soil underneath her feet opened and then closed above her. She landed hardly, falling unconscious.Frenger paused as Annabelle could no longer be seen. Her blonde hair and her torn red dress was out of sight. The woods whispered, and the tree breathed, nature bloomed and then one of Frenger's men screamed in pain. He had been bitten, by a poisinous snake.Each of the me stared at each other,
Sir Bwalk rides, heading to the castle. He couldn't pause for a split second as he was already late for the Royal meeting. His heart pounds, his breath rationed and his skin of dark shade, is wet due to perspiration. He could feel how hot his helmet was pressing against his slippery head." Open the gate" one of the guards said after sighting sir Bwalk. The hefty metal gates slides upward, paving way for his black stallion.He descends his horse, handing it over to his squire. The castle atmosphere spelt out business, off course it would since tonight was the Prince of Wales feast." Welcome alas Bwalk" Oden roars.Bwalk smiles as he removes his helmet bowing before the king." Come join us already, time is not on our side" Oden said." Yes my king" Bwalk stands up staring at the numerous faces of the Royal council, some traitors and others greedy fellows." Rumour's have it that the Humilin's stage an attack against us" Renegal
Prince Richard step out of his father's court in rage. As he strays to the palace garden.He had just had another argument with his father. But unlike the others he had planned this one.Prince Richard turns staring at the enormous castle before him. He steps backward moving towards a sculpture located in the palace garden. Richard always loved the natural atmosphere in the garden. It made him forget his royal duties, it made him focus on something other than kingdom politics, balls and most of all it helped him escape from his father's extravagant expectations of him. " Give me a heir soon, I beg of you" he would always say at the feasting table. And his mother would giggle acting as if she didn't feel the same.His pretentious sister Anastasia would smile sipping her from her cup gracefully.He didn't want the type of love his father and mother had, one which will give rise to conflict between
Annabelle holds the basket of carrot in her hands as she returns from the market. Madam Jizelle must have started with her complain.once again She would ask Annabelle if she had been counting each strands of her while returning from the market. Annabelle had gone to get carrots for Madam Jizelle horrible personal meal.Annabelle could hear the excessive noise emanating from the palace, the atmosphere is saturated with a feeling of unease. She wondered must have happened. She walks towards the castle gate with her eyes fixed on the young man stepping backward, he holds a sword pressing it firmly on an old man's neck.Annabelle could sight the palace guards moving in groups, coming after the young man. She looks at the old man meticulously and sights the badge on his chest. It had a lion drawn on it.Annabelle is confused. What did this lad want with a knight?Richard continues to move backward heading away from the guards. He could see th
Audrea stares at the crowd. Their eyes all fixed at her lips, waiting for it to move.She takes a deep breath, pushing her chest out and raising her chin high. She stares at the crowd, a mixture of different personalities.The commoners whom were privileged to feast as royalty tonight, the greedy merchants, whores ready to serve for a penny and the observant spies darting their eyes to every corner in the ball room." Greetings people of Idil" Her voice echoes round the ballroom." There shall be a contest amongst eligible maidens who desires the Prince's heart"The crowd roars, raising up their wines in salute to the Queen." Then only can we chose a bride"Audrea let out a satisfied smile. Her reasoning was perfect. She wanted her son to make his choice, even if it must suit her taste.Oden turns to the Queen, excess warmth spread through his body.What would he do without her?He had made the finest choice in marrying on
Richard turns from side to side.He couldn't close his eyes, speak more of sleeping. He rests his head on his left hand, gazing at the top of the tall dungeon.The hollowness in his heart increases at the pass of every moment. His heart races and a feeling emptiness ensues from within. He wanted to see her" Annabelle"His face beams and a silly grin surfaces.He had to see her soon but he will be locked in here for as long as the pass of a full season.His chest is heavy, he scrubs his face using his right hand and then he heaves a deep sigh. But it was all worth it, Annabelle was worth it. She was worth his comfortable room nor the smile he got from his parents or friends.For once he was proud of acting violently. He would do anything for love, anything for Annabelle's love." Where was Fredrick and Vincent by the way?"They hadn't come to visit him. What excellent friends they are! Richard exclaims sighing once again.&nb
Annabelle runs, her feet light, her breathing too quick. Her cheeks were stained with black blood, but she did not notice. She did not notice the various red spot on different part of her body, she did not notice her bleeding forehead. She only heard the hooves of the horses behind her, giving her a hot chase. A Chase which would decide her fate, a fate which she knew not but one thing she was sure of was that, she couldn't stop, she wanted to, but she couldn't, she can't and she won't.Different twigs and dried plants snapped as she stepped on them, she then fell as the soil underneath her feet opened and then closed above her. She landed hardly, falling unconscious.Frenger paused as Annabelle could no longer be seen. Her blonde hair and her torn red dress was out of sight. The woods whispered, and the tree breathed, nature bloomed and then one of Frenger's men screamed in pain. He had been bitten, by a poisinous snake.Each of the me stared at each other,
Annabelle screams louder, the torments unbearable. Some mice squeaked, while others gnawed dutifully on a different part of her body.Her blonde hair was soaked in sweat and her eyes screamed for help. She was in a new mental land. A land embodied with accurate torture." Pleeeease, please," Annabelle screamed. The words now becoming her mantra of unbelievable importance."Please...."She had said weakly before her hazel eyes darkened completely, pouring out black, murky tears and her hair welcomed a fine, touch of black shade.The bane-vine twists, hissing and they fell off turning from earthy-brown to black chaff, letting Annabelle move freely.Annabelle massage her wrists and then her ankle as each mouse fell of
The snow fell, resting on the hardened rock of Idil. On the far west of Idil was Frenger's county. A not too large land, inhabited by about threescore thousand heads.The snow fell, indicating a change. A change in season and perhaps a change in fate. Its thread thickened, the innocent screamed, the greedy men lavished in ecstasy.Annabelle opened her eyes lazily. The early morning rays stung, her breath stunk and her head ached.She tried to stand up but she couldn't.Where was she?, Why was witches' bane strapped around her body?.She felt weak her eyes heavy and her body feverish. She couldn't get enough oxygen, the empty room where she was, stunk of carcasses, ages-old carcasses." Arghhhhh" Annabe
Oden stares at the woman. In her hands was a child wrapped tightly." She made an attempt to escape, your highness," Bwalk said, breathing heavily trying to calm his horse.Oden couldn't bring himself to give an order to kill her." And what might your name be?" Oden asked." Esmeralda," she replied lightly her hazel eyes blinking rapidly. The child in her arms began to cry as if perceiving approaching danger." Bring her to the castle" Oden commanded, riding away to continue the slaughter. *******Annabelle moves quickly towards her prey.
Annabelle let them.She let the maidens apply the too white powder, she let the maidens tighten her ball gown to the fullest." Your hair ma lady" one of the maids asked.Annabelle stares at the mirror and then at her hair. It was long, blonde, beautiful and flowing freely." Let it be" Annabelle commands the stiff air in her voice made her voice sound foreign. She had never heard herself speak that way, in such gracious accent." Yes ma lady" the maid said moving out.Annabelle smiled, her hair would make her stand out. It might get the Prince's attention. After all, wasn't she the fairest in the whole of Idil." You seem
Annabelle looks around.Where was she? Everywhere is dark. The moon shun brightly but to Annabelle it seemed to be of crimson colour.She could hear screams of women and crying of children. Everywhere is set ablaze. The thick smoke sourced from the burning of wood, madeeverywhere hazy.A large rock bears an orange stone on its pinnacle and is guarded by the king's men. It is placed in front of the village acting like a shield.The scream and cries were getting louder. Annabelle stands in front of an already burning hut witnessing the terror before her,Why were the king's men doing this?Of what benefit will the death of innocent children be to them?" Take the child Esmeralda and escape" a masculine personnel says and then coughs. The figure was inside the hut, which Annabelle stood in front of.Annabelle pauses listening to their conversation." You have to keep her save till Henry gets help from the druids" the voice
Annabelle cries. Vanessa was right, she was right. An orphan from no where had no place in royalty. But she never wanted royalty, all she needed for once was to be loved. She had never been loved before.The door to the room creaks, Janelle steps in rushing towards AnnabelleShe felt sorry for her, Vanessa was being irrational and mean.Janelle strokes her Annabelle's hair, drying her cheek." Oh Anna, Don't mind Vanessa. She easily gets jealous and insecure"Annabelle sniffs, blinking her wet eyes rapidly" Jealous?, Why would she be jealous of me?"Janelle smiles, She could see how pure and humble Annabelle's soul was." Who wouldn't be jealous of you Annabelle, you have no idea that words of your strange beauty had spread to all in Idil". Vanessa knows this, she knows you are a threat to her status as queen"Janelle adds. She stare deeply into Annabelle's hazel eyes. No one in all of Idil had this strange eyes.
Annabelle ascends the stairs up the castle dungeon. She hoped she was safe?, She hoped she wasn't making a mistake coming here?.Her in a dungeon of all places"Hey halt" a guards commands.Annabelle pauses looking upward at the guard. She could feel the aura of brutality emanating from the man." Whom do you wish to see?" He asks looking closely at Annabelle." I was asked to show you this" Annabelle replies stretching out the letter towards the fellow.He drags the note opening it wildly, he then brings the lit torch in his hands closer to the note. Annabelle could feel the heat radiating from the torch's flame to her body.All of a sudden the man's once gigantic body shrinks. He sighs gesturing Annabelle to follow him.Annabelle exhales in relief.He halts all of a sudden and so do Annabelle.He coughs awaking the sleeping fellow in the cell.Richard staggers up moving to see who his visitor was.It was her, t
Annabelle's fingers trembles. She covers her gawping mouth." This is diabolical, how could the king's men burn down a whole village.Annabelle holds both her ears, the screams of the people being burnt alive torments her head causing it to pound.At the moment, she sights a woman holding a baby around her neck running with all ounce of strength she had left. It was the exact scenario in her repeated dreams.How come this mirror knew and could even show it?Annabelle's moves closer to the mirror.The tiny droplets of tears fall freely from the baby's hazel eyes. The woman pauses staring from side to side. The image dissappears, the mirror becomes blank.This was the exact scene in her dream where she would always wake up." Your parents were slaughtered by king Oden as a result of an ancient prophecy"Annabelle holds her apron tightly, she wished she could disappear." You lie. You strange thing!"Annab