Sunlight bursted through my window sending me a rude wake up call. I could hear the quiet hum of bustle in the street and clatter of horse hooves on the cobblestone road. Making sure not disturb the creaking wood floor boards of the cottage I sauntered to my small window. The window was covered by two wooden planks bound with two metal strips, but there was numerous cracks letting sunlight dance into my room. A gentle breeze rattled at my windows begging for me to let them in. With a sigh I unlatched the window and pushed away the oak planks to reveal a small town among a kingdom. Quickly I raised my hand to protect my delicate grey eyes from the sun. Smells wafted in from the bakery down the street making me crave their flaky croissants and warm muffins. 

        A single shout from the street towards me removed my thoughts from breakfast. "Hey Lus!" My eyes found their way to a boy about sixteen years old with dark brown hair and olive green eyes staring back at me.

        "Good morning Jackson! Is your sister any better?" Before he could answer the loud sound of a flugelhorn announced that the festival would be starting.

        "Sorry Lus I promised my father that I would be there to help, but I hope to see you there." With that we both smiled at each other as he waltzed the street towards the large stone castle with tall red roofs and vines cascading its walls revealing its age. I could see the magic floating through the air following the trail of people. I could see children bouncing up and down with anticipation and parents with joyous smiles parading down the old streets of Estonia proud to be part of a kingdom. 

        Turning to my mirror I fixed my voluminous butterscotch blonde hair into a loose braid flowing over my shoulder to the beginning of my stomach. Swiftly I put on my festival dress covered in pure white and enhanced with a series of gold thread about the waist. Then I threw on my chocolate colored cloak and grabbed a basket woven with threads of bamboo,one of my favorite treasures. Now I was ready to go to the festival. 

        Knowing that father would probably not be awake for hours I was free to take our horse. I quickly made my way through a rusty gate to a small red barn filled with only one horse. Essen politely neighed at me and stomped at the ground, his grey skin was dotted with black spots and he had a gorgeous long white mane. Without hesitation I opened his gate and hopped onto his back.

        "Okay Essen lets go." Essen began to trot and jumped over the rusty gate with ease. A smile spread across my face as Essen and I galloped to the castle. The road steadily climbed a cliff side overseeing a wide dark blue sea, it led to a plateau in which the festival would take place and just beyond the palace was a dark forest that loomed with shadows.

        When I reached the entrance I could see the various market stands filled with nick knacks and piled with fresh food. In the middle laid a single chair sitting the king of the kingdom. He had sleek black hair showing grey specks covered with a golden crown that glowed like the sun. Jackson suddenly appeared before me greeting me with my favorite nutmeg muffin. Instantly I got off Essen and took the muffin.

        "Good to see you again Jackson. Your not going to be running off again will you?" His olive green eyes sparkled and he let a slight chuckle out of his mouth.

        "I would never. I have looked forward spending this time with you for months." His voice reminded me of water flowing over smooth rocks. 

        "Yes I have been looking forward to it also, but first I must see the king. I'll see you soon Jackson." He seemed slightly disappointed but I had to see the king, so with Essen following obediently behind me as I walked towards the king. When I stood before the king I bowed and addressed myself.

        "I am Lus Devenson and I am here to make a request." The king sat straight up curiosity spreading across his face.

        "State your case child."It seemed like his smile turned devilish. 

        "My mother is sick and my father works relentlessly to pay for the medical bills, but I ask of you to give us a loan so we can pay to heal her." The king lifted his hand and slammed it on the arm of his chair. 

        "Never. The kingdom won't pay for peasant's problems. Come back when you have a real emergency." A sneer played across his face he almost seemed happy to deny me.

        "Please sir I will do whatever I can to save my mother. You must understand!" His hand flew up indicating for his guards to take me away from him. "No, please you must listen.Please help me." The knights in shining silver armor started to move towards me. I let my voice rise. " Your duty is to help people in need not deny them the privilege of living." As my voice rose my hands started to glow and became brighter with every word. All eyes were on us now. Just as a knight lunged at me a burst of light shot from my hand almost hitting the kings head. 

        I looked down at my hands surprised and bewildered. The noise from the crowd rose into a frenzy. The king immediately stood up and looked at me with disgust.

        "WITCH! Seize her! Don't let her get away." Desperate to find someone who had empathy for me I turned around to see Jackson, but his eyes were laced with fear. Tears welled up in my eyes as I mounted Essen and galloped away with knights chasing after me. 

        Essen took me deep into the woods, tears now came in waterfalls down my cheeks. Suddenly Essen stopped at a small lake covered by a canopy of leaves and branches, only little bits of sunlight shone through to make the lake sparkle. It oddly seemed to calm me down and before I knew it I was down on the ground beside it submerging my hands in the water. The glow returned in my hands and spread throughout the lake. I quickly removed my hands from the lake scared. A single tear slid down my face and dropped into the lake sending out another burst of light.

        "What is wrong with me Essen? What did I do to deserve this?" My dress once white and pure was now caked in mud and topped with leaves of branberry bushes. That is when I noticed a gash on my leg. Instinct told me to told me to touch the wound but knowledge told me not to. Hesitantly I touched the wound unaware of what would happen. The glow the intensity of a sun shot through into the wound and throughout my veins. It slightly stung but when I lifted my hand the wound was gone.

        "Impossible. Simply Impossible" My eyes once again turned to the lake it seemed to beckon me. Essen neighed persistently and pushed me towards it. This must be it. Where my past ends and my future begins. A burst of energy surged through me and I swiftly jumped into the lake. Light engulfed me and kept at peace as I observed the small bits of magic floating around me. Peace had finally come. 

*I didn't know quite how to end this so it's a bit weird. I will appreciate any criticism or suggestions :) *