I always found comfort walking in the twilight with the stars above my head to help clear my mind and guide my thoughts; but I had this urge as if something was in the air... but what was it? It was like something was there with me... following... watching... It made my inner being nervous. As if I needed to be on high alert. I am probably just over thinking and should head back home shortly. I was headed to my favorite spot to go to when I needed space. It was an even better place to be in the spring. The flowers were blooming and the small woodland critters would be out and about. It was a clearing in the forest where the river ends and turns into a waterfall. There was a beautiful meadow where I would sit and lay to enjoy the night sky on nights much like these. It was my safe haven when things were hectic at home.
When I arrived I looked at my reflection in the river. I was trying to think of how long it would take for this black eye to fade away... my guess was four to five days. That's how many days I wouldn't be allowed to leave the house to go to the market or to see my friends. I continued looking I have dirty blonde hair that falls to mid back with a light olive complexion that complimented these green eyes. I closed my eyes and turned away from the river. I couldn't look anymore I was disgusted with what I saw. I looked weak from having this black eye.
I decided to head home before my father realized I have snuck out yet again. My father is a kind man but he has a short temper. Tonight was one of those nights where he lost his temper. I dropped the bread on the floor setting the table for dinner and before I know it my face was stinging with pain. My father had hit me for it and said, "This is why I haven't married you off yet. You would dishonor your mother and I with your clumsiness!"
I am 18. I should have been married last year, but I don't think my father wants to get rid of his punching bag just yet. Lost in my own thoughts I didn't realize I made it all the way home. I climbed the tree by my window and entered my room while wishing someone would save me from this nightmare.
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I was running through the woods just to get out.. my demon has been antsy the past couple of hours and I figured a run would help him. I didn't know exactly where I was running too I just kind of let him guide me to where ever. Before I knew it we were standing near the clearing of a meadow when he growled and wanted to take complete control. I didn't know why but then I saw her. I quickly suppressed him knowing good and well what he
wanted. I cloaked myself to the darkness and stood along the edge of the tree line watching her.
She seemed to look young.. maybe 18 or 19 her hair was long and thick, some would say it to be ash blonde, her skin was of a light olive complexion but I couldn't see her eyes because her back was turned. Her body is a beautiful hour glass figure.
I should probably go before my demon takes control I can feel him trying to surface. But I find myself unable to take my eyes away from her. Then she begins walking into the woods. 'Follow her' my demon whispers in my head. I decided against him unsure if I could control myself. I instead forced myself to ran back to the palace where my mother was waiting.
"Leonardo! Don't you know what time it is!?" My mother scolded me, "you had me worried sick!"
"I apologize mother. I didn't mean to worry you. I just needed to go for a quick run." I gave her a kiss on the check and went to my chamber. The only thing on my mind was her. Who was she? Why did my demon want to follow her?
I wish to meet her soon.