Thread: The Fire Within (Pols Voice & darkangel76)

Edana felt her heart stop, her breath catching in her throat as the man formally addressed her. A wave of terror and panic washed over her and her blue eyes darted back and forth, fearful that someone might've overheard. Or, worse yet, one of the men from the entourage her father had hand-chosen to escort her to the fair had heard something and would suddenly come barreling through the crowd only to whisk her away, ruining everything she'd gained by taking the chance and running away, losing them in the crowd of onlookers as they gathered around the tents of the fair. Shh... Edana whispered harshly. Someone might hear you. She scowled slightly, her lower lip jutting out into an unmistakable pout. I... she continued, but her eyes went wide just then, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water before she suddenly bit down on her lower lip and ran up to the man she'd bumped into, grabbing hold of his arm and ducking behind him and causing several passersby to look on with puzzled expressions. Edana felt the blood rise to her face, her cheeks heating up as she hid her face from view as one of the guards walked by, tromping through the crowd with an angryand very determinedlook upon his face. He'll be gone in a moment, Edana whispered softly against the man's ear as she remained behind him, circling around him as the guard made his way through, beady eyes scanning for his lost prizethe princess, Edana. As soon as the guard was gone, Edana let out a long exhale. Her day on her own could continue...for now. She took a step back, her cheeks darkening a few shades of red as she looked toward the man next to her. Giggling softly, she covered her mouth and curtsied low, looking up into his eyes as she lowered herself. I humbly thank you, kind sir, for helping me out of a most precarious predicament, Edana said, her words still a bit hushed. Her blue eyes glanced in the direction that the guard had walked and she smiled. For now, I am in your debt. Slowly, her eyes still fixed upon his, she rose into a standing position, her hands gripping her blue skirts. Perhaps you'd be so kind as to escort me away from this crowd? Her expression was one of pleading. I would owe you further favor, kind sir, she then added. After all, you've ensured that my day here at the fair might one to remember and... her voice trailed for a moment. I so rarely get the chance to enjoy myself outside the walls of the castle. She gave him a smile then. Please? Would you? Edana's heart raced as hope filled her. The last thing she wanted was to be sent back to the guards, having them watching over her hawks, scrutinizing her every move, her every step. It had been getting worse as of late...and the stares. She noticed the way some of them looked at her and the way it made her father's face turn purple with anger. The King had already begun to hint that she was wiling away her time dreaming of adventure outside the castle walls, that she had duty. Of course, she was still his daughter and she tried her best to use that, to stave off the inevitable. But it was only a matter of time. And her father was growing weary...impatient. Though, she was certain she could hold him off. After all, she wanted to marry for love, not for anything less! Please? Edana asked again, her blue eyes big as she looked to the man, hoping he'd oblige her the request.