Thread: The Fire Within (Pols Voice & darkangel76)

The sun rose in the east, a day much like any other. The rays shone through a small crack between the plush purple curtains of Edana's room, the light kissing her skin with its warmth, beckoning her awake. She turned slightly, a soft groan leaving her as she brought a tiny hand up to rub the sleep from her eyes. Suddenly, she sat up, her blue eyes opening wide as a crooked smile plastered across her angelic face. She looked over at the curtains, squinting slightly as the light struck her eyes. Immediately, she pushed the heavy covers aside and swung her legs over the side of her bed and jumped up, bare feet hitting the cold stone floor with a thud. Running to her widow, she threw open the curtains and looked out, peering toward the town of Coakley in the distance. Brynmor was vast, Edana's father the King and ruler of everything in it. But Coakley was nearby the castle, the town that she was allowed to visit on occasion if she followed her father's rules and took an escort or... several. Edana sighed, a hand moving to rake through her long, wavy tresses as she looked out over Coakley. She could see that the fair had already set itself up, the tents and wagons unmistakable in the distance. She let out a tiny squeak of delight at the thought of finally getting the chance to see it, having finally convinced her father that she was old enough, mature enough to go now that she was nineteen. Elated, she ran to her wardrobe and opened it up. Several gowns awaited her, each one begging to be worn. But, which one? After some contemplation, Edana finally decided on the blue since it matched her eyes. Just then, there was a knock on her door. M'lady, came a voice. Edana recognized it immediately. It was Thalia, her handmaiden. You may enter, Thalia, she said, though there was a hint of reluctance in her voice. It was a shame, though she didn't mind the girl's company, she knew the only reason she'd been sent was to keep an eye on her, to ensure she was being watched. I've come to help you dress, m'lady, Thalia stated, her dark hair falling over her shoulders as she curtsied. Edana nodded and tried her best to smile. I've chosen the blue for today, she said plainly, pointing out the gown she'd already removed from the wardrobe. Thalia had already gone to work getting the corset and other essentials Edana would need to get ready. Once Edana was dressed, her hair done up so that part of it was up while the rest hung in ringlets down along her back, she knew it was time to find her father. The King would want to see her before she left, to make sure she was escorted properly to the fair in Coakley. Thalia walked with her to the throne room. Before Edana knew it, she was in her carriage being brought to Coakley. Along side rode three men on white horses. How she wished they weren't theresuch a bother! She wanted to explore Coakley, see the town, enjoy the fair! As she neared, she could sense the energy of the villagers, of the people as they milled about the newcomers who'd set up their tents for entertainment and revelry. With wide eyes, Edana wanted to see and touch everything, her senses reeling as she took in the sights, the smells, just everything. Finally, the carriage stopped and she felt her tummy flutter with the anticipation of being able to finally experience the fair. For so long she'd pined from afar, watching from a distance in the castleit was difficult being a Caillean. As she stepped onto the ground, she heard the whispers of the villagers, their eyes fixed upon her as they watched. It wasn't often that she got to visit Coakley and each time she considered it a treat. Slowly, Edana and the three guards escorting her began to make their way through the crowd, the crowd growing in size with each step she took. Her mind spun, thoughts running wild as she began to have dark thoughts about running, daring to be bold and taste freedom if even only for a little while. As more and more people gathered, the entertainers shouting, villagers laughing, music playing, she turned to look at the guards following her...they were becoming distracted. Suddenly, Edana made a conscious decision. At that, her feet began to move, her legs running as her tiny hands gripped the silky blue fabrics of her gown. She couldn't help but giggle as she ran off into the crowd, her plan working perfectly as she weaved through the sea of people, the guards all but lost behind her. For now.