Ember

Chapter 5

Leena was surrounded by darkness, the air seemed light and welcoming. The soles of her feet rubbed against the coarse ground. She realised she was barefoot and the only protection she had from the shadows was a thin silk night gown that felt fluid against her flushed skin, while her fiery red locks cascaded down her back in gentle curls.

Leena body moved against its own volition, towards what only could be called as a euphoric sense of belonging. The shadow whispers tickled her bare arms almost as if they were guiding her to the unknown.

It was something foreign yet exciting.

Her mind was absorbed with as sense of calm and wonder.

An alluring voice whispered, calling out to her. The voiced exuded warmth and tenderness a feeling foreign to Leena.

Again she felt herself being drawn to this unrecognizable force.

The whispers became louder calling out her name, begging her to come forth.

It then that something seemed to change

No longer was the air light and welcoming, it had become thick and suffocating. The voice which only moments before had her in a frenzy of euphoria, now sounded tenacious.

Its raspy voice sent chill down her spine.

The voice surrounded her as she turned around trying to escape, the fright she felt.

She cried out in pain as she tripped on an unknown object, she knew there was no escape. It was coming.

Leena pressed her face into the cold surface of the ground as she waited for the end.

Leena woke up covered in sweat, her breath was ragged and her heart rate lurched as if she had been running.

Her mind swam with the haunting images of the nightmare; usually she never remembered her dreams, although this one was felt real. She could still hear the raspy voice calling to her.

  She was shaken from her obscene thought when she heard Zaya voice through her bedroom door. "Hurry up Lee, or you'll be late for your first day"

Leena for the first time looked at the alarm clock; sure enough it read 8:35.

Quickly as she could she began her morning routine. Which surprisingly had not taken as long as she thought it would, ?Leena did a quick sweep of the room making sure she had everything and finally when satisified  grabbed her backpack and exited her room.

Leena spotted Zaya munching on a bran muffin; she was wearing the designated St. Agathas uniform. A plaid skirt, with a navy blazer and crisp white shirt, although they were allowed to express themselves, they were a prestigious school after all and one must uphold a sense of esteem.

A smirk grew on Leena face as she noticed the heavy sole clunker boots Zaya wore with bright red stockings. Leena had only known Zaya for less than twenty four hours, but she honestly could say Zaya wore her difference with pride.

Looking down at her own feet, in which her favourite military boots covered, she couldn't help but envy Zaya's carefree attitude. Finally heaving a sigh Lenna grabbed an apple, and moved to exit  the room with Zaya in tow.