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.