The Night Rider

Sarah raced ahead of the others with a spring in her step. She couldn't wait to see the castle where rumors of knights and royalty were supposed to stay. Her mind was in the clouds wondering what knights were like and how big their horses were. Sarah wasn't paying attention and eventually her head came into contact with a nearby tree branch that scraped her cheek. "oh dear!" She exclaimed as she eagerly looked behind her at her older sister. Her sister had rich, dark brown hair to her waist, and Sarah thought she was the prettiest person in the whole world.She adored her sister and tried to impress her sister,but never often did; for her sister was a orderly person and wasn't normally caught off guard. Her eyes lite up when she saw her sister run head on into a tree," Now now Sarah. No need to rush. Evian will still be there in an hour. Come here and let me wipe you off." she chided. Sarah frowned and her eyebrows furrowed together," I'm fine Aldrine. Twas just a mere branch. No harm done my sister." Sarah avoided Aldrine's outstreched arms and dashed ahead towards their father. She knew he would understand her eagerness. "Father how much longer till we reach Evian? Tis is a shining magestic city like they say in thee story?" Her breath lingered around her lips not wanted to come out into the damp forest. Her gruff father looked down at the bright eyed little girl and smiled," I suspect it is Sarah. I really don't know my love tis been forever and a decade since I've been there. You must have patience my child. Go walk beside your sister." His hazel eyes turned back towards the road and his eyes showed how much he missed his slumber. She didn't want to pester him further with anymore of her nonsense so she lagged behind to wait for Aldrine. She smiled and sang the song her mother taught her before she died," Tis the blue bird who slumbers as the red bird sings. To wait till the daybreak of never!" Aldrine's face suddenly went emotionless as Sarah sang. She quickly stopped her,"Sarah tis no one who wants to hear such nonsense of birds! Keep your songs to yeself!" Sarah frowned at her sister and nodded relentfully," As you wish Aldrine. How is it the bird sings in the song but neigh this mourn?" Aldrine sighed with frustration and looked away," I don't know why tis so quiet. All i know is ye should enjoy it while ye can." Sarah herd the emphasis her sister had on enjoy it, and quickly became silent.