“She—she, “she says attempting to find her voice, “She was given a soldiers burial.”

“Yes, and rightfully so not only was her wound cleaned——-.”

“Her entire body as well, “she completes her sentence.

“Her life stilled by an enemy but in death graciously honored.”

“But by whom?”

“That remains a mystery.”

“Another mystery lays in waiting.”

“What would that be?”

“If Urena lays here what has become of the princess, “they both look at each other.

“Gaia, Bette apologies, “they both look up at the young soldier staring down at them, “A discovery has been made in which I believe you both might be interested in.” Looking worriedly at one another they both slowly climb out of the hole Gaia first followed by Bette. Following behind the young soldier their hearts beat against their chest. The whereabouts of Princess Alice were unknown being told a discovery had been made terrified them both beyond measure. If peace was to ever to be restored to the world it began with restoring Princess Alice to the throne.

“The discovery is just beyond this path, “she instructs them as they approach the location Bette immediately focused her attention on the soil. So far from what she saw there were no signs of soft soil a good sign nothing or no one was buried beneath.

“There, “the young soldier points. Walking around the other soldiers they make their way through now seeing for themselves the discovery. There in the dirt were the same imprints seen when Jennicus soldiers bodies were discovered.

“Bette do you see what I see?”

“Yes, the imprints are the same and their headed——-.”

“East.”

“Bette, this was also discovered hanging from a nearby bush near the path, “she says handing it to her.

“Strands of blonde hair, “she says in shock, “You don’t think——–.”

“I don’t think, I know, Princess Alice still lives, “Gaia says smiling.

“Kit, must we leave so soon!”

“Yes, for I fear if we remain we too will fall victim to Jennicus madness come gather as much as you can as we set sights upon safer path.”

“Bette?”

“Yes, my sister what about her?”

“I cannot leave and not inform her!”

“Tina, “she says walking towards her grabbing ahold of her shoulders commanding her attention, “Bette rather see you alive than informed once we have reached safer destination I will send message trust me we must leave at once.” With confusion on her face she nods her head in agreement hugging her to feel further assurance. Pulling away she retreats to the bedroom gathering the rest of her belongings. Both her hands shook violently as fear of the unknown consumed her. Just a few sunrises ago her world had been perfect peace and tranquility filled the air and her wife home by her side. She fully entrusted Kit, but missed her wife more than ever.