I took an _extremely_ deep breath and sank to the ground. I had finally reached the crest of the hill. But I had only halfway made it, the castle was still hours away. I watched as people passed me on donkeys, horses, and carriages, wishing I could have a ride as well. Sighing, I began up the hill once again, trying to keep my growling stomach under control. I passed pine tree after pine tree, kicking rocks on my way. The air was fresh, and I closed my eyes, feeling the breeze on my face. The ocean was nearby, I could smell it. How could there have been an ocean in the mountains? I didn't know. Rich people disgusted me, that's why I was here. Getting lost in my thoughts, I almost walked off the side of the cliff. I steered myself back on track, that was close. Hopefully, I wouldn't make the mistake again. Too late. One wrong step. One wrong turn. And I was falling. It felt never-ending. Like I had been lost in time. And I knew there was no saving me.