Snippet #2105392

Kenni took a seat on the edge of her bed, fingers curling into the wood there and her gaze lined with the floor. The tune was sweet and uplifting, her heart not as heavy as it was when she entered. A soft smile overtook her lips and she peered to her Nurse. "I had a dream, you may have heard by now. The Skyes have tasked me with a great mission, one to save the world. A monumental...task...dangerous and long..."

She faced Fayvus full on now. "What is it like? The world beyond the mountain. Truly," she added, knowing the man had softened his stories for her over the years. "Books speak of barbaric practices...elves...creatures I have never seen. According to records, most have died out but...are there still such dangers among nature still?"

Gaining as many facts about the outside world was all she could accomplish for now as the King gathered a protective guard for her. He had sent messengers all through the nearest kingdoms and hopefully by tonight, the call for the able-bodied and willing would have reached helpful ears. Kenni had to admit the generous incentive of gold would aid in their search.

For now, she needed knowledge. "What can you tell me, Fayvus? I may never return here...or see you again...I need to know..." Then a thought struck her and her back straightened as if poked with the sharpest of sticks. "Fayvus...why don't you come with me?" Excitement filled her eyes and her body flooded with anxious anticipation. "You can teach me everything! Everything you have ever learned from the outside."

Nearly shaking now, she waited for the Nurse's response, begging with her gaze for a "yes."