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Kiara slammed her fist on the map she was having explained to her. It did not matter how much the others wanted to believe that it was not true, they were losing no matter of planning could change that.

“It will work and we can’t waste any more time arguing on these headquarters! We need to be up close to the source and this is our best chance. Now send a small group of constructionists out there to build it!” She said heatedly tired of them arguing to her the risks. She knew full well of the risks and could care less. There were plenty of risks, heck just speaking with her was a risk but they needed to be taken.

“Yes my lady.” Said one of the men at the table. Then within seconds she heard the door open and close.

“Now, moving on to news of the prince. I have learned that he is heading towards the near by village of Sweratine. I want five men stationed in that town to keep an eye out for him. We can’t miss him, especially with him so close to our base, is that clear?” She said firmly with authority filling her voice. If anything, she had learned you had to be strong to earn respect of her followers.

There was some mumbling around the table. Kiara shot them an irritated look.

“I said is that clear?” She repeated this time a little more threateningly.

“Yes ma’Am.” a chorus replied. Kiara gave them a satisfied smile and nodded.

“Good, now back to your stations.” She said and then listened as chairs screeched against the floor. It took a while for the small group of captains to leave her living corridors. When they were finally all gone, she heard one last screech and light footsteps. She sighed and gave a sympathetic smile at her long time friend Mira.

“I think they’re loosing faith in me…” Kiara said softly, resting her head on one of her hands. Reading minds was a burden she had recently discovered; it was usually quite useful but sometimes hurtful at the same time. At today’s meeting, she had had the pleasure of hearing some rather indecent thoughts.

“Oh, Kiara I know things don’t look good right now but everyone is beginning realize just how big it has become and, well, some don’t feel that a woman yet alone a blind woman, should lead at a time of war. I’m sure that they’ll see just how fit you are in due time now ease your thoughts or we will all be in trouble.” Mira said soothingly. She had been there for Kiara since she found her alone in the forest, covered in blood, ash, and water, most likely tears; it was not until soon after that Mira discovered that whatever had happened to Kiara had made her lose her eyesight. She had tried many times to get her to talk about her past but Kiara would always flat out refuse so after she stopped trying but she still wondered. Perhaps that was what drove her to keep looking over her especially when she came up with the idea of the rebellion about two years ago.

“It’s hard to ease them when I’m stuck with them most of the time.” She replied with a weak smile. “… Mira why have you looked out for me all these years? I’m sure you had your own dreams to follow that didn’t include a little blind girl.” Kiara said finally getting something off her chest that had been bothering her for a while now. Sometimes she wished that Mira had just left her there in that forest so she would not be put in such danger.

“Well I guess that after I met you and took care of you those first couple of days I realized that my dreams really weren’t that important to me anymore. That in some strange way you were my dream. You see my dream was to have a grand adventure, fall in love, and have a family. So far you’ve given me plenty of adventures, I love you like a sister and I’ve got my eye on a couple of your captains here, and this rebellion is my family.” Mira said lightly chuckling. As much as Mira acted happy about her current surroundings, Kiara knew it was not completely the truth. What Mira really wanted was freedom, was to do what she pleased, love who she chose, and create her own life. Kiara knew this and planned to give her friend what she wanted as soon as she knew that was possible.

“Do me a favor Mira; please don’t lie just to make me feel better. I can still hear your thoughts but even then, I can tell. You know it too and I think you also know that in the end it will just hurt me more…” Kiara said and then silently got up from her chair and walked to her bed. “I want you to be one of the five to greet the prince. Watch the others while you wait though. I am sending rebels who are suspected spies. If you see any suspicious behaviors use this.” She pulled out an elaborately decorated vial with a pink liquid inside. “This potion will make its victim tell the truth no matter what. I need you to get a few things straight. Be careful and make sure this stays hidden. It can be used on you as well. Good luck Mira, I don’t know what I would do with out you…” Kiara said as she gently placed it in Mira’s hands.

Mira smiled and said teasingly, “Probably the same things you do with me here.” Then put the vial in a small pouch that was attached to her belt. With another small smile, she left the room and Kiara was alone.

‘Mira you deserve so much better than what you have. I just wish I could make it so none of this ever happened, make it so I was still in my home with eyes that work, make it so you were off somewhere with a husband and a nice little cottage, probably starting a family, make it so that the Darvonus ever existed… But I cannot I do not think I ever will.’ She thought sadly, sitting on the bed.

Everything seemed to be chaos since the Darvonus began the take over. Secrecy and confusion filled the air everywhere you went and it had become a risk to even walk outside. If things kept traveling down this path of darkness the kingdom may be come so lost there would be no way to get back.

That is why they need to find the prince. If they had him on their side then they might be able to restore hope. After they win this war, they could already have a leader with out argument over the new king or queen. Maybe with luck, they could even get some influence into him to make some things that were already set up a little more fair towards some of the poorest of the group.

“How can I be thinking about that kind of thing now? We don’t even have him yet and already I’m planning how I’m going to deal with him!” Kiara said aloud and let out a frustrated sigh. There it was again hope. You were not supposed to have hope; it could mess with your head and make you forget to come up with a back up plan. Besides why was she being so excited over a prince that abandoned his people when they needed him most? Then again, hope gave people the willingness to fight to live. Hope was all they had to comfort those during those long nights when they did not know their fate. Would it be a crime to hold on to hope?

It did not matter now. All she knew was that these questions that bothered her mind would have to be answered and that any plans she was coming up with would need to be put into action soon. Oh how she longed for the day that they were all free.

Next Chapter:
We find out what is going on with the prince. He is tired and hungry, with a bad attitude too. What's with him and that sword anyways? But more importantly he is almost to the rebellion! As things turn on him though the odds of him making it are struck down, like the lightening flashing around him. Could Valnaylas's only hope of a peaceful end to this in trouble? Find out next chapter in
CHAPTER 2
A TRIP FIT FOR A PRINCE!