The last few days of Jamie’s journey went without any more rescues. Fluff was able to hunt for himself and would sit on Jamie’s shoulder. Fluff would often meow in Jamie’s ear and Jamie seems to be able to understand what Fluff was saying. “You're a strange cat Fluff, but I am glad you here!” Jamie mused. She wanted to stay in the Forest, but she promised her Pa that she would go to her Uncle’s.
Jamie saw her Uncle Tyrone quite often until he remarried five years ago. His new wife and stepson looked down on Jamie's Ma and Pa.
Uncle Tyrone owned the only Pub or drinking establishment, as his new wife called it, in Fairbridge. The Pub was called The Crone’s Head and was located on the only main road in Fairbridge.
Fairbridge was a small town that was on a key road to the Capital City of Riverwell. The town survived on the travellers, but like everything else in the last few years, trade had died. Farmers and tradespeople use to make th
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Realm of the Gods,Starlight Barrier Richard’s POV She is running in front of me, her long red hair streaming behind her. "You can’t catch me, Richard!" she shouts and laughs. Her laughter is the sound of the sweetest music I have ever heard. I chase her through the Elemental Forest heading towards the waterfall and bathing pool. "I will catch you and punish you mercilessly!"I thought and smirked to myself. I willed my legs to go faster and faster. Years of military training wereproving useful. Finally, I catch her and have her in my arms."Do
Two years later. Fairbridge - The Crone’s Head Stable Loft Jamie, as per normal, was woken up by Fluff licking her face."Get up, lazy bones. You want to go to the Temple before she finds you!"Fluff mind-linked. "Fluff, I just want five more minutes! " Jamie moaned and turned over in her straw bed and snuggled deeper under the two old horse blankets. Jamie's loft space did not have luxuries, it was always cold and damp. Fluff was g
Jamie was about a quarter of the way home when she started to hear the bustle and panic of people. She turned her to find out what people were shouting about.“Get out of the way, the Lord’s horse is loose!” The Baker shouted.A battalion of men was camped on the outskirts of Fairbridge. They had gone to the plans of Arna to buy horses and dogs that would be trained for use in the army. Arna horses were intelligent and wild, both attributes made them incredible battle horses. They could do as much damage as four trained soldiers.Jamie saw the locals run to the side trying to find cover, a little boy was in the middle of the road shouting “Mama!“Time seemed to slow down for Jamie, she saw the large black Stallion with crazy black eyes speeding down the road. He was heading straight for the boy! Jamie did not even think she ran to the boy and shielded him. The Stallion reared, screeching and wildly p
“It is like I am telling you, Lord Raoul, I woke up and went to the kennels and they are right there! Right in the middle of a pack of Credion mountain hunting dogs!” Exclaimed the Kennel Master.Raoul had known Thorn for a long time and had never seen him so agitated.Credion mountain dogs were wild hunting dogs that could bond with a human if they deemed them worthy. They were Fiercely loyal and protective once they had chosen to bond. But until then they were extremely aggressive and dangerous.“Are they still alive?” snapped Raoul.Unusually for Lord Raoul, he was in a very bad mood. After all his efforts last night an agreement of sale had been reached: 25 Gold pieces, an insulting amount for a human lif
Two days later Sam sighed and looked down at the sound asleep red hair girl in the back of the medical cart. Of course, Lord Raoul ordered a private cart for her and has ordered Sam to guard it. Not only that, Sam had to inform the Lord as soon as she woke up! Sam knew that everyday sleeping beauty did not wake up, the higher the anxiety level in certain people became. Even the strange Black Cat seem to be getting worried! The Black Cat intermittently licked the girl’s cheek or whacked her on the nose with his paw in an attempt to wake up the girl. Most of the time the Black Cat just sat on Kitten’s chest and glared at anyone who came near. No one has dared try to remove the Black Cat, it was all a bit strange really! “
Lord Raoul POVWe arrived in the Capital in great time and I am honest it was great to be home. I had enough of the hard road for some time. I dismounted from a tired Black Winter and a stable hand took him away. The stable hand was surprised that he did not try his normal tricks, and I smiled as my thoughts turned to Kitten.I had to order Sam to take Jamie to my Servants’ Quarters. I wanted to give her a guest room, but Sam suggested Jamie might feel more comfortable in the Servant’s Quarters. I sighed and walked up the polished marbled stairs. The Servant bowed and led me to the King, who was in his private study. I knocked and opened a large oak door.The room was a medium-sized room, with bookshelves from floor to ceiling. The books were of different languages, some of which even I did not know! In the centre, was a large oak desk, where my old friend was sat down as he read some court papers.&
Three weeks later. Jamie was excited to get up this morning, it was her sixteenth birthday after all! Jamie had fully recovered from her ordeal and had spent time in either the Royal Kennels or Stables. The Capital itself was huge! Riversmeet was built around the meeting of two rivers: The River Strong and The Blackwell. The Blackwell had dark peaty water from the highlands of Riverswell. This created a dramatic effect when mixed with the light waters of The River Strong. Jamie hadn't had much time to explore the Capital, Lord Raoul would not let her out of the Palace grounds. Yet, her first impression when arriving stuck with her: the bright colours, exotic smells and the bustle of people. The Royal Palace itself was breathtaking. A large white castle with red slate roofs surrounded by a high wall. Insid
Jamie felt her heart break as she ran from Raoul’s office. She tried to be reasonable, but she could not. Raoul had been kind to her, nothing more. How could she be so foolish to think there was more? The women that had sucked Raoul’s cock was stunning, powerful and rich. “How could I even think of competing with her?!”She thought as tears filled her eyes. Jamie felt embarrassed and thought she did not have the strength to face him again. She called out to Windsoul to get ready for a ride, and she ran to the stables. When she arrived she was suprised to see not only Windsoul was saddled, but both Fluff and Amaethon were there. “We heard your distress sweetheart, you are not leaving alone” Amaethon said softly. Jamie did not bother arguing and picked up Fluff. Jamie placed him at the front of the saddle and she jumped up and said “Let’s go!” “Where?” WindSoul asked softly “Don’t really care,