Ripple Water

5

I just saw the white around me There's no life here. My feet are frozen and tired. I lead my horse to walk. We don't know where. I entered the forest and now I am lost. The night is getting late. My stomach feels hungry. The last drink I gave to the horse. I don't have anything here. Eve's getting cold. We have to find shelter immediately or we'll freeze to death.

I arrived at the edge of the river where the water was covered with ice. Keep moving your feet without purpose. Finally after fighting I was not strong anymore. I decided to rest for a while under a fairly large tree. Tied the horse to a nearby tree trunk. "I'm sorry, you're getting carried away with my problems" I whispered as I stroked the horse's head. I sat there, thinking about what I should do now. I don't have any money or valuables I'd bring to buy food if I could get to town. I can't go back to Dad's house. Prince Riana must have found me there first. I don't want to go back to his palace. The shadow of the moment Prince Riana and the princess kissed flashed vividly in my memory. It seems that I have too much hope for Prince Riana, There is no way that He only wants one woman in his life. There will be many other women with him.

The sound of a twig being stepped on. Suddenly I stood up with a cautious attitude. There was a shadow of four men approaching. Are they Prince Riana's soldiers assigned to look for me or even pirates ?. Either of the two I don't want to meet. I take the wooden handle, just in case something happens that I don't want.

"Who's there ?" Shouted one of the soldiers look out. "Hamba escorted the Prince when we were on board" General Ziyar said as I looked at him doubtfully.

I watched General Ziyar, and slowly recognized him. I saw him a few times beside Prince Sera. Followed the Prince faithfully. Relief reached my heart.

General Ziyar stood up but still behaved respectfully to me. "What is the Princess doing here?, Whose daughter is she with ?" Ask General Ziyar bangtung. He looked around, looking for someone else who might be with me.

"I'm alone" I cried but was heard enough by him.

"What is the princess doing here herself ?" Tanga General Ziyar was confused.

"I'm.." I feel very dizzy. I haven't been able to continue my words, I've collapsed unconscious.

I woke up when I felt my body shaking in an uncertain direction. When I opened my eyes I found myself on a horseback with General Ziyar. General Ziyar controlled the horses deftly with his four men. We're through the wilderness.

"Where am I ?" My whisper alerted General Ziyar that I had awakened. General Ziyar gave the code to his troops to stop.

"Daughter Yuki, thank God you're sober"

"What's going on?, Where am I ?"

The Princess fainted for three days and three nights, I decided to take the Princess to Argueda. Prince Sera already knows the whereabouts of Princess, He will overtake Princess at the border. Sorry I was forced to raise the Princess on horseback together to speed up the journey"

" We need four more days to get to the border. During that time I hope the Princess is patient"

"Yes.." My whisper's weak. I closed my eyes again.

I was hot during the trip. General Ziyar did not stop his journey. At last when I reached the border, I was put into a prepared horse-drawn carriage . Someone gave me a warm blanket. I shivered in the cold, perhaps an influence because I was in the cold air all night without supportive clothing, aggravated also by the journey that I did this.

The train drove, From the window I could see the scenery change and change. I was in a semi-conscious state, when Somewhere, Prince Sera appeared and opened the carriage door. The prince went inside. He took me into his arms. Holding me in his chest. I woke myself in his arms. My consciousness disappeared again. I don't really remember what happened. Everything was lost in my memory. All I know is, I'm safe.

"How are you doing ?" Prince Sera asked as he touched my forehead. We were at an inn. We will soon return to Argueda. I blinked and realized. I'm in Argueda now, Prince Sera's place. I can't imagine how I got here. I'm lucky enough the soldiers found me in time. The prince sat beside the bed. I woke up from my sleep, receiving the medicine the Prince gave me.

"Is it still lightheaded ?" Ask again with worry.

I shook my head. The prince fixed the blanket that covered my feet. "Patience, if we get to the palace, you can rest in peace there"

"I'm sorry, I've been troubling the Prince again"

"Dumb girl, why should I feel bothered by you"

The prince brought warm porridge. "Eat, that your body may be powered"

I obey. This porridge is delicious. My stomach feels warmer. Winter is always bad for me. I always get sick easier. I basically can't stand cold air. The prince sat near me. Staring softly at me. He looks more mature than before. His blue eyes look very warm.

Shortly afterwards, the Soldier reported that the departure was ready. The prince waited for me to finish my meal. He did not seem angry or rushed. After that I was again carried by him into the train even though I told him I could walk alone