The Dawn of A New Sky - DISCONTINUED

IV

Disguise

I did indeed end up sneaking out of the castle but not without a disguise or some contingency plans. Two years doing nothing but reading in the castle's library did give you some pretty interesting ideas. That's right, two years had already passed, I was now eight years old.

Anyway, time was ticking. I was already in disguise as I passed through the secret pathways that would lead outside the castle. I only had two hours at most to find someone trustworthy who could get me the information I would need. I took a deep breath before going outside.

The city was in its usual hustling and bustling pace. No one noticed me yet which was quite fine to me. My disguise was quite normal in fact, all I wore was a long brown wig and some common-looking robes. I no doubt looked like a normal commoner's daughter among those who roamed outside during the afternoons.

I walked around the streets, letting my Hyper Intuition guide me. If I needed to make a turn, I would feel a tug and simply followed it. Soon, I stopped walking. I looked around and found myself in one of the shadier parts of the city. I let out a sigh.

"Hey, kid. What do you think you're doing here?" A gruff voice suddenly called out to me.

I turned around to find a drunkard looking at me with confusion. There were no warning signs so it indicated he wasn't someone dangerous. "Oh, sorry, mister. I was actually just looking for something that I need and I heard I could find it somewhere in this part of the city." I gave him a half-lie at best.

He sighed. "Alright, tell me what you're looking for, kid. I might be able to help you." He said in a reluctant tone.

I showed him an innocent smile. "I need information regarding the happenings outside of the Sky Tribe territory." I answered honestly.

His eyes widened visibly. "Wait, why on earth would a kid like you need information of something like that?!" He exclaimed in surprise.

I hid my mouth with the sleeves of my robe as I giggled at his reaction. "Questions. questions." I said dismissively as soon as I stopped giggling. "Don't worry about it!"

"B-but - "

"Oh, mister! Judging by your reaction, it means you know something or perhaps someone else who could possibly help me. Alright, lead me to this person!" I demanded though still gigging mentally.

"H-huh?!"

"Please, mister?" I said, adding a puppy face to the mix. He finally relented.