Finally Free (Open RP)
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:36 pm
Zyria's father led her by her elbow down the aisle. The path before them lay covered in flower pedals. The crowds of elves on either side of the aisle were grinning widely and nodding approvingly. Ahead, on the top of the hill, stood her husband-to-be, or so they all thought. Once she reached the top, she'd say her farewells, and disappear into the forest. It would break their hearts, but it was what she had to do. One more night in this forest prison and she'd lose her mind.
They reached the hill, and she slowly let go of his arm. Before the elder could speak, she turned towards the crowds. She took in a deep breath, and tried her best to ignore their confused glares.
"Everyone, I regret to inform you, that I am leaving the forest. I know it is forbidden, but I can not stay here any longer. Mother, father, I adore you so, but please try to understand. This is something I must do. I love you all, and thank you for everything." Zyria said proudly. She turned, gave the groom an apologetic look, and leaped into the tree branches above them. As quickly as possible she flew from branch to branch, and disappeared into the leaves. She vaguely heard the mumble of shocked voices behind her, but they didn't matter. The rush she felt as she leapt to her freedom was overwhelming.
She stopped at the tree above her house, where she had stashed her gear for the road. She quickly grabbed her bow and quiver, her daggers, and her bag of food and potions. She had to be quick, for her family was sure to be on her trail. She dropped to the ground with a thud and darted through the bushes and trees as fast as her arms and legs could carry her. After sneaking out of the forest time and time again, she already knew where she was headed. There was a small magical barrier around the elves homes, so that other wanderers wouldn't find them. Nothing dangerous, just an unusual feeling that swept over them, telling them they've gone the wrong way and need to turn around. As for the elves, they couldn't pass through the barrier unless given permission by the queen. She would anoint you with a drop of oil that would clear your head and let you pass through with ease. Zyria didn't need her stupid oil. She had found a weakness in the barrier, at the deepest part of the forest, where a river flowed through. One could slip through the barrier if you let the river float you through it. Something about the water trickling around you relaxes your mind, and you don't even feel the barrier try to confine you.
She darted through the trees to the river, and plunged in head first. The crystal water had never felt so refreshing. She closed her eyes and let every muscle in her body relax, floating on the surface. Before she knew it, the sunlight hit her face, and she was out of the forest. She opened her eyes. All of her travels before were at night, when the elves were sound asleep. She had to hide and be as invisible as possible, for all sorts of creatures and dangers came out at night. This was the very first time she had laid eyes on the fields in the daylight, and it was absolutely breath-taking. The fields were miles of tall thick grasses that shimmered under the sun. Wildflowers scattered the grasses, and short trees with flowers dotted along the paths. That's all she could see for miles in all directions. She decided she'd follow the river, see where that led her.
She wasn't sure how far she'd made it by sundown, but it felt like at least 10 miles. She found a small tree to take a rest under, and sat down. She took a deep breath, and pulled out some fruit from her bag. Snacking on it, she tried to think of what she could do next...
They reached the hill, and she slowly let go of his arm. Before the elder could speak, she turned towards the crowds. She took in a deep breath, and tried her best to ignore their confused glares.
"Everyone, I regret to inform you, that I am leaving the forest. I know it is forbidden, but I can not stay here any longer. Mother, father, I adore you so, but please try to understand. This is something I must do. I love you all, and thank you for everything." Zyria said proudly. She turned, gave the groom an apologetic look, and leaped into the tree branches above them. As quickly as possible she flew from branch to branch, and disappeared into the leaves. She vaguely heard the mumble of shocked voices behind her, but they didn't matter. The rush she felt as she leapt to her freedom was overwhelming.
She stopped at the tree above her house, where she had stashed her gear for the road. She quickly grabbed her bow and quiver, her daggers, and her bag of food and potions. She had to be quick, for her family was sure to be on her trail. She dropped to the ground with a thud and darted through the bushes and trees as fast as her arms and legs could carry her. After sneaking out of the forest time and time again, she already knew where she was headed. There was a small magical barrier around the elves homes, so that other wanderers wouldn't find them. Nothing dangerous, just an unusual feeling that swept over them, telling them they've gone the wrong way and need to turn around. As for the elves, they couldn't pass through the barrier unless given permission by the queen. She would anoint you with a drop of oil that would clear your head and let you pass through with ease. Zyria didn't need her stupid oil. She had found a weakness in the barrier, at the deepest part of the forest, where a river flowed through. One could slip through the barrier if you let the river float you through it. Something about the water trickling around you relaxes your mind, and you don't even feel the barrier try to confine you.
She darted through the trees to the river, and plunged in head first. The crystal water had never felt so refreshing. She closed her eyes and let every muscle in her body relax, floating on the surface. Before she knew it, the sunlight hit her face, and she was out of the forest. She opened her eyes. All of her travels before were at night, when the elves were sound asleep. She had to hide and be as invisible as possible, for all sorts of creatures and dangers came out at night. This was the very first time she had laid eyes on the fields in the daylight, and it was absolutely breath-taking. The fields were miles of tall thick grasses that shimmered under the sun. Wildflowers scattered the grasses, and short trees with flowers dotted along the paths. That's all she could see for miles in all directions. She decided she'd follow the river, see where that led her.
She wasn't sure how far she'd made it by sundown, but it felt like at least 10 miles. She found a small tree to take a rest under, and sat down. She took a deep breath, and pulled out some fruit from her bag. Snacking on it, she tried to think of what she could do next...