Chapter #2 - Somewhere For The Winter

As night fell on their first day, they noticed that there was light that seemed unnaturally dull compared to the setting sun.

“Could that be a village ahead?” Alexandria asked the boys as she walked slowly behind them.

“I believe your right Alexandria.” Demascus said, turning to face her. “Are you alright?”

“No, I’m tired and hungry but you two won’t stop so I haven’t eaten since breakfast. That’s why I’m so tired and hate it.” Alexandria answered grumpily as she stopped and sat down.

“Oh, come here. I’ll carry you.” Demascus said. He picked Alexandria up and carried her into the village.

“Welcome travelers. Is there anything I can help you with?” an elderly woman asked.

“Um, yes there is. Is there anyplace we could stay for free, is there?” Demascus asked as he shifted Alexandria’s weight in his arms.

“You three may stay with me if you would like?” she answered.

“Yes please. We would like that a lot.” Alexandria answered for them. The elderly woman nodded and turned away.

“Follow me then.” She said.

Inside, the trio was treated to a great meal and a comfortable bed. They fell asleep and dreamed a frightful dream.

‘Children I am here to show you what will happen if you let your difference come between you or if you let the darkness consume your hearts.’ Suddenly the dream went dark and a new scene of chaos and death appeared. ‘This is what happens if you allow the darkness to over whelm you and kill the good inside. Please don’t let what’s going to be shown to be the end result of what should be good.’ The trio looked to see that it was a vision of what they had become when the darkness had consumed their hearts and minds. They watched as Alexandria destroyed helpless villages and villagers. As Mathieu wreck havoc among the royalty and turned them against one another and made war with the other two who should have been his friends. Then it turned to watch Demascus hide and waiting while his so called friends destroyed the other living beings then attacking both Alexandria and Mathieu with a hidden army of his own. ‘This is what is destined if you all turn to the side if evil but stay out of the darkness and you will destroy it and place the true heir on the throne. Please don’t let anything happen to your somewhat pure hearts and never turn against one another for if you do it will be your down fall as will it be the death of our home.’

Suddenly the trio awoke to find that they all had dreamt the same dream. Shaking Alexandria got up and went to Mathieu’s bed and sat down. Hugging Alexandria close Mathieu said a simple saying.

“We should never betray for betrayal is the doorway to darkness and death.” Alexandria nodded as if to agree with Mathieu’s words. Alexandria snuggled closer to Mathieu and relaxed slightly. Demascus just snuggled down deeper into his blankets and fell back to sleep.

“Can I stay in your bed tonight Mathieu?” Alexandria asked as Mathieu started to go back to sleep.

“Of course Alexandria. Come on.” Mathieu answered, pulling the blanket up so that Alexandria could snuggle underneath against him.