-I come clear of the forest and look up, my vision blurry from exhaustion. The castle lies just off in the distance. I dig my heels into the horses flanks sending him into a gallop. I wobble in the saddle using all my strength to stay on-
- I secretly glance out the window- "Well you will truly feel that soon, but first you should get ready-
-A sentry tells out on the gates as I approach- Sentry: "It's Salrion!! He's returned! Quickly open the gates!" -The gates swing open and I ride in, leaving a trail of dust behind me. I slow the horse in the courtyard. I fall rather than dismount and hit the dust covered ground with a thud.-
-eyes widen hearing, and runs into her closet in squeals, rips her her dress off, throwing a new one on, falls many times, struggling to get her dress on- He's back!!
-I groan as I'm hoisted off the ground by the captain of the guard.- Captain: "Sir are you alright?!" -I nod and with his support am able to stand- "Aye...Just exhausted." Captain: "We better get you to your quarters to rest." -I shake my head- "Take me to Alida..." Captain: "But sir..." -I give him a dangerous look- "Thats an order captain." -He nods defeated and begins slowly walking me into the castle-
-I hear the tumbling and turn and look, surprised as I see Alida falling and then quickly getting up rushing at me.-
-I wobble backwards almost falling as the captain catches me. I steady myself and hold her tight, tears rolling down my cheeks- "I'm so happy to be back. I missed you!"