Gold and Sapphires

"Face forward, stand your ground, lift your sword and let the enemy see the lovely face of a warrior." the woman gasped out as blood filled her mouth, the boulder on top of her crushing her lungs and bones, "But mother without you I cannot!" the princess cried, her blonde hair cloaked with blood, her enemy's blood, "Trust your instincts...." the queen trailed off as the light left her eyes leaving the princess to cry in anger.