Runaway Warrior

11

When I arrived back at camp I noticed everyone was gathered around a pretty pink haired blue eyed girl.

She must be Lady Rosie, the healer I thought as I silently headed to my tent.

The instant I got off Snows back River came running over to me tears shimmering in her blue eyes.

"Zia! Your Alive!" She wailed as she threw her arms around me in a tight hug.

I gently patted her head as she sobbed "When you didn't come back all night I thought you died in battle, I was so worried. "

"I'm okay River" I murmured as I pulled away from her hug.

"Where did you go?" She questioned placing her hands on her hips angrily.

Her mood sure changed quick I thought.  "I needed sometime alone to heal" I admitted.

"Oh!?" She murmured nodding her head. Just as I was about to head into my tent I noticed a man with red hair and amber eyes heading towards me.

"Do you need something?" I asked turning to him.

"Actually Prince Ronan has asked for you" He admitted.

"Alright I'm coming" I said as I followed him.

"My name is Fox, whats yours?" He asked curiously.

"Zia" I answered as we reached Prince Ronan's tent.

"I wish you luck Zia" Fox called after me as I walked in.

The instant I walked in Prince Ronan looked up from where he sat at his desk.

"Whats your name knight?" He asked his red eyes narrowed.

"My name is Zia" I said as I stood in front of his desk.

"Zia" he murmured icily. He said my name so coldly that it sent shivers down my spine.

"Yes?" I asked bowing my head slightly. "Why did you risk your life for mine?" He asked bluntly getting straight to the point........