Amphitrite The Dark Angel

TIME:19 CENTURIES

Dark clouds covered the sky in the village of East Carswell. The traders in the market were hurriedly gathering up their stuffs to go home before the heavens opened. Amongst them was a dark haired green eyed girl. She put the leftover fruit in a basket and hastily moved away from the market.

She had just left the market when the rain began falling She hastened her footsteps but the fog that covered the area made it very difficult for her to see. She kept on walking and after some minutes she saw the familiar outline of her home. With a sigh of relief she hastily moved towards it and knocked the door loudly

"Aurian there you are ". The elderly woman who opened the door said with a sigh of relief. She pulled the girl in and shut the door. "Aurora get your sister a towel". She said and the blonde blue eyed girl moved upstairs.

"Angel where were you? You got everyone so worried ". Her father James Harris asked as Aurora returned and the towels to Aurian.

"I'm sorry I got caught up in the rain". Aurian replied and stood up. " I'll go get changed ".

She climbed the stairs and moved to the room she shared with her sister. She took a warm bath and put on a new set of clothes. She was braiding her hair when Aurora came in and laid on the bed.

"Oh my God! I've never been so happy in my entire life". She said excitedly promoting her sister to look at her confused.

"What's got you so excited?" Aurian asked curiosity gaining the better part of her as she stared at her sister through the mirror.

"Oh Aurian. The king has invited the whole of Devon to the castle to celebrate the festival of Halo ". Aurian informed and screamed with excitement. Aurian shook her head and couldn't escape the laugh that escaped her lips

"You sound as if the king is ask for your hand in marriage at the festival"

" Oh that's never going to happen. But I'm sure one rich young handsome noble man will notice me. You might also get a suitor". Aurora suggested with renewed excitement. She would be interested if she sees her sister with someone.

"As if mother would let me". Aurian scuffed. Her mother had always restricted her movements. As such she has few friends and never really went anywhere .

"You could ask her".

"You think she'll allow it?" Aurian asked a bit skeptical

"Is the festival of Halo. She has no reason to stop you from going". Aurora pointed out and her sister sighed

Later the family sat at the table enjoying their dinner in silence. Everyone was lost in thought. Aurian'mind was occupied with the best way to approach her mother about the festival. A way which will not make her angry

"Aurora darling do you have your dress ready?" Ellen asked breaking the silence.

"Oh yes mother I do".

" Remember this is your opportunity to secure a good man for yourself". Ellen reminded. Aurora was a really stunning and beautiful girl as such she wanted her to secure a good marriage

"Mother can I go to the festival?" Aurian asked asked and Ellen's countenance changed.

"No. I thought we were over this Aurian ". Ellen replied and Aurian sighed.

"Ellen this is the festival of Halo. Allow her to attend this one James pleaded with his wife but Ellen stood up angrily .

"No and that's final ". Ellen yelled before moving away. Aurian sighed. Of course she would act like that

"Aurian..."

"It's okay father. I'm okay with not going". She interrupted her father.

Next morning Aurian went about her morning chores as cheerfully as ever.

Aurora had rushed off to work. When she was done with her chores she picked up her purse and rushed out of the

She headed to a dress and got in. There were so many beautiful dresses on display with vibrant colour.

"Aurian

". An excited voice called and Aurian looked to the direction. She saw her only two friends. Astrid and Tessa stood some distance from her checking out some dresses.