The Fall Of Ovuven

As we start to slow down, I slowly get off majesty's back, and enter the clearing. I don't bother tieing Majesty to something and I quickly walk over to the river, sliping off my shoes, and placing my feet in the flowing water. I sigh and lay back, watching the trees sway in the wind.

Out of habit, I reach up and touch the chain around my neck and fiddle around with the necklace my grandmother gave me at birth. One time, when I was about five, I remember almost taking it off when I jeard my grandmother yell at me and she told me I was never allowed to take it off. She had said it held magical powers that would protect myself, my family and the kingdom. That was the only time I had ever seen my grandmother get mad, or frustrated with me. And to be honest, it scared me as a kid

I used to believe it when I was younger, but after years of trying to figure out how it works, I think she just said it to make me happy.

Even though I don't believe there truly is any magic in the stone, I still keep it on. Grandma passed away just a year ago and having it gives me a comfort feeling she is still with me. That being said I never, ever take it off. Not only because of my grandma, but one time, I did take it off, and I had this weak, almost sick feeling until I put it back on. So I haven't taken it off since.

I play with the stone for a little and then sit up. I look down at the reflection of myself in the water and grimace. As much as I would love to have stayed hidden from the world longer, I knew it was time to head back home. My mother said that we are having guests over for a brief lunch meeting and I had to make an appearance.

Annoyed, I stand up and put my back shoes on. I grab Majesty's reign and I led her out of the clearing and back to the castle where I know all hell is waiting for me.