10-27-2009, 12:18 AM
It had not been easy to steal one of the boats, pass the guards, and leave without anyone noticing. She had always wondered why Japhet had shared so much about his job with her but now it was beginning to make sense. She had always assumed he just really loved being a guard. Perhaps he somehow knew he wouldn't live through this war and all along had been preparing her. She considered herself blessed that Japhet would see her as a worthy candidate for fulfilling his dreams.
She was far from the caves she grew up in. She looked up and smiled at the dazzling night sky. The stars were even more beautiful when they were perfectly reflected in the lake. It made her feel like she was floating in an endless sea of stars. She wished she could water dance right now but she didn't want to take any chances. Instead she looked at the stars and made sure she was heading in the correct direction. Japhet had once told her of a secret cove that would be safe to land in. With any luck she would be there some time in the early morning.
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