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 Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:16 pm
Ariel's Log, Day One
8:56 in the evening...
It's been nearly a day since I left home. Mom would understand, of course, why I left, and why I'm using her name. Dad, on the other hand.. He wouldn't be too happy.. But, I have to do this. If Jacob continues his attacks the way he has been, my family could be in great danger.
So far, there weren't any attacks. Which means that disguising as my mother was a good decision. But, it won't be long before Jacob figures out what's going on. I just hope that it won't be anytime soon.
Aside from there being no attacks, I realized that I will have to find a job. Mom's a wind wizard, who specializes in healing. Unfortunately, I'm not a wizard.. But, I have a plan. Tippo, my healing dragon, can hide away in my sleeves. This way, we can both come in contact with the wound. I am searching now for a position of a healer, and the closest I could find was an herbal woman. She seems nice, but she's out of her mind. She thinks a great deal about her cat..
It's almost been two years since Hector's death. I do miss him so... It still hurts to think of what he's done for me... To think that Jacob had killed him right after he proposed to me.. But, I promised myself I wouldn't fall in love again. At least.. Not until Jacob is out of my life. I still grieve over him when I am alone. He was so young and with many promises in his life.. And Jacob took it all away with one sweep of his hand. And, of course, Doyle and Kyle both want Jacob to pay what he did. Doyle scarcely knew his brother.. And Kyle had just found his eldest son again... I'd be scared if I were Jacob. Two of the best swordsmen are after him. I wonder if his mother is seeing Hector and talking with him about many things up there?
9:18 in the evening...
I should probably camp out for tonight. I'll have to conceal myself again, in case of any surprise attacks. An unused cave or hollow in a tree will suffice.
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:46 pm
Ariel's Log, Day Two
8:23 in the morning...
Sleeping in the hollow of a tree wasn't as bad as I thought.. But it was still pretty chilly out. Perhaps I should first go visit Granny Kye. She makes clothes, and I'm sure she'll have something to give me. I may even be able to help her out like I used to. I hadn't visited her after Hector's death, so it'd be good for me. Well, at least it would distract me.
I had asked the herbal woman if she would take me in as an apprentice, and she gawked at me, and said, "Myrna, dear! You should be my teacher!" I never knew my mother knew this strange woman.. I think I played it off fairly well, though. The herbal woman must think my mother's gone crazy now..
According to Filia, it's going to be quite a ways before we reach Granny Kye. She thinks it's best to stop by Kenfield's and explain the situation to him. I was hoping on avoiding that, but it seems inevitable... It should take me to midday to reach Kenfield's.
1:09 in the afternoon...
We reached Kenfield's place. As usual, the old wizard was a tree, fast asleep. I've been waiting a few minutes for him to wake up. Perhaps I should prod him on the head..
1:15 in the afternoon...
Kenfield is awake, and he seems to be in good shape. He saw me and called me by my mother's name. How on earth can this old man be my great-great grandfather? I am in no way like him, and neither is my mother. Oh well.. He's scolding me for writing in my book and not paying attention to him. I keep telling him I'm multi-taskual... Maybe it's just Alzheimer's or something...
3:46 in the afternoon...
Kenfield is sending me away to Granny Kye's. He said he'll allow me to take the gateway there. I never liked walking through gateways. They hurt my lungs. Thank goodness the only two known in existance lie here in Kenfield's house, and the other under Granny Kye's house.
The gateway did hurt my lungs, but I did make it to Granny Kye's. She, too, called me by my mother's name to keep my real identity a secret. I know that she knows who I am, and why I am doing this. I am happy to see her again..
9:20 in the evening...
Granny Kye and I talked pretty much all day. I didn't tell her about Hector, nor did she bring him up. She must have found out from Doyle what happened. He is at war near this area.. But, if he did, then I am glad for it. I did not want to talk about Hector at this time.. It still hurts... Granny Kye also introduced me to her friend, a half dog demon named Andrew. He was a strange man. He loved to play music, and listen to it. ..And he's got the most adorable golden dog ears. He let me touch them. It was really neat. After Andrew left, Kye sent me to bed in the guest room. It's much warmer than a hole in a tree...
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:29 pm
Ariel's Log, Day Three
7:00 in the morning...
Granny Kye was able to give me warm clothes and a cloak for my journey. Of course, she knows just as well as I do where I am journeying to. Which I don't know. Kye also gave me her recipes for daggarts. I'm surprised to this because she told me she'd never give the recipe away. It was all confusing, but it made me happy.
10:32 in the morning...
I've stopped to take a rest. I should have gotten better boots, but beggars can't be choosers. Tippo heals up any blisters that appear on my foot. I am so fortuante to have such a wonderful dragon as my companion. The same with Filia. If not for her geographical knowledge, or her wonderful sense of direction, I'd probably have wandered into Jacob's lair by now..
1:17 in the afternoon...
I stumbled into a nice, small town. ..Or so I thought. No one would even speak to me. It was strange, but I need to find a job so I can eat...
2:06 in the afternoon...
After wandering around for almost an hour, I finally found a place to work. A nice baker hired me as an assistant. ...Okay, make that the one who does all the work while he sits back, and slacks off. Thank goodness I love to bake desserts, otherwise, I'd have no clue what I'm doing. The customers also seem happy. They leave me pretty big tips.
10:43 at night...
My shift is finally over. The baker was very impressed with my work, so he is allowing me to sleep in the room above the bakery. It's not very big, but it's comfortable. He also gave me a nice meal he made himself. I don't understand why he won't bake.. He makes great food. I've another long day tomorrow of working, so I'll have Tippo with me tonight. He helps me get restful sleep.
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:26 am
Ariel's Log, Day Nine
6:00 in the morning...
It's been almost a week since I began working at the bakery. It was so busy, I barely had time to sleep! The baker gave me today off, but I do hope he'll be alright.. There usually are a lot of customers. He told me that he never had so many customers before. He thinks that it has something to do with a girl working here... I don't quite understand what he means, but I suppose I shouldn't ask.
12:16 in the afternoon...
I had plenty of sleep, and a good meal for lunch. It feels nice to have such a wonderful job. Unfortunately, I can only stay one week longer... Mom told me before that I shouldn't stay in one place too long. Jacob could find me, and hurt, possibly kill, innocent people to get to me. Sage advice from one of the densest women in the world...
7:30 in the evening...
I sensed the presence of a dragon coming an hour earlier, so I explained things to the baker, and he reluctantly let me go. He gave me food and supplies to last me a week. He also gave me a pouch his wife knitted. I could use it to hold any new dragon eggs I find. After leaving the bakery, I fled quite a distance away before now to rest. I think my legs have turned into noodles... They are very sore.. But, Tippo is my little miracle worker, and has helped me recover quickly. I can still sense the dragon coming. Granny Kye told me she had left things to aid me in the pockets of the cloak. Only problem is.. I can hardly find anything because the pockets are hollows!
11:08 at night...
I had finally found something in the cloak pockets that would help me. It was something to conceal the presence of my powers, and something to conceal my scent. The dragon left ten minutes ago, so I'm hoping that he's given up.. I'm exhausted from all of this running.. Sometimes, I think maybe I should just let Jacob find me and kill me.. Then I could be with Hector. ...But, when I think that.. It makes me think that Hector would be upset and scold me. He'd want me to live... He'd wa...
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:17 am
Ariel's Log, Day Ten
7:18 in the morning...
I had the strangest dream last night. Granny Kye was there, and she scolded me for having depressing thoughts last night.. I found it a little scary, considering I have traveled a long distance away from her castle. She also told me she'd be sending her friend, Andrew, out to keep an eye out on me. Like I need babysitting! I'm an adult now! Oh well.. I've got to move at a quick pace as of now, since I'm miles away from any civilization, according to Filia. She says there's a town west of my current location, so I will head there to restock on food and supplies. I do miss that baker...
4:54 in the afternoon...
Andrew found me about ten minutes ago, and we talked a plan about him pretending to be my older brother. Not the best plan, but it'll just prove even more that I am not who I really am. ...Oddly, Andrew and I look very much alike.. Andrew says he can smell the village, so we are drawing near. I am certainly glad.. My legs are sore again, and Tippo is tired of healing my legs. Andrew has offered to carry me, so I may allow him to for the time being.
6:03 in the evening...
We made it to the village, and Andrew has paid for lodging in a rather comfortable inn. He just left to get some food for us. He may be a bit annoying at times, but he's really loyal and reliable. ...Now I can see the dog demon in him.
8:27 at night...
Andrew departed a half hour earlier, and said he would return. I don't know when he will, but I am beginning to tire, so I will turn in for today. He has the key to get in, so I don't need to worry about him.
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Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:33 am
Ariel's Log, Day Thirteen
6:30 in the morning...
It's been a few days since Andrew and I have arrived in this village. The people here are more friendly than the last village I went to.. I have a nice job at a small shop. It's much like my grandfatehr's shop, but it specializes in food instead of merchandise. My shift starts in a half hour, and doesn't normally end until eigth at night.
12:24 in the afternoon...
I'm on my lunch break with Andrew. Now that I spend more time with him, I notice that he's not quite as annoying as I thought. He's much more annoying. He continued to dote on me as if I were his real sister or something! I don't mind him thinking of me as one, though.. I do have two older brother who dote on me anyways.. At least Walter doesn't do it as much as Joshua.. Walter was more.. Well, I suppose he'd rather pat my head and smile than tell me what a cute sister I am. Which I'd prefer..
8:08 at night...
I finally got off my shift, and I got paid a little. I'm glad that I can make some money.. I don't know how I can repay Andrew for buying me food and water.. He even bought me nicer boots the other day! How did he know I needed new ones, I wonder... Anyways, I will have dinner and turn in as I have to wake up early again to work. Andrew says he wants to take me to his village to meet his wife and daughter. I never thought he was married and had a child..
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