I've been in the forest for about an hour now. Escaping from the castle was easier then I expected, but then again it's not surprising since they've been cutting down the security around my room. I think back to a month ago, when everything was normal and I wasn't running for my life. When mom and dad were alive. If you put you're mind to it, you can do anything Lexi. Always remember that. That was the last thing they said to me before I saw them get shot in the chest with an arrow. I shake my head trying to get the image out of my mind. In the past month I've had to grow up a lot. I guess it's prepared me for this moment, the moment when I run away from the only home I have ever known and don't let "them" get me. Just thinking about "them" sends chills down my back. I shiver, it's little cold but I'll survive.
When I was little I always used to run into the forest and explore. I know what your thinking, why would I go into the forest by myself? Well when your a little kid trying to get out of doing your homework, the forest is the best place to hide. Don't you think so? I've grown used to it over the years and I know my way around it pretty well if I do say so myself. Memories come flooding back into my mind. I smile, things were so simple back then. I was so innocent. Not anymore. I suddenly let out a yawn. It is one in the morning. I haven't slept for a week, I've been way too paranoid. I can't stop now though. If I do they might catch up to me even though I have a 5 hour early start. I shake my head, trying to get the tiredness out. It works and I trudge forward, without looking back.
