The sun was setting and this heralded the beginning of a new night. She took her bow and went shooting at the shooting stars. She loved her job, but there was something sad about it... Every night, day after day, she did the same thing.. and the most disgusting thing that she sent to the adventures of their brethren, but was not able to go herself. She wanted to see him at least once... She knew he saw only her and she saw only him.
- Why are you sad, Charlotte?" what is it?" asked a passing fragment of a star.
-No, everything is just perfect - she tried to squeeze a smile.
A signal was sounded summoning all the inhabitants of the sky to a meeting...
"Prince, our king's son has been stolen!"..-
People rustled and thundered...
- More information you will learn later, and now... The king invites Archer Charlotte...
Charlotte started. It? The king? But why? At that moment the guards came up to her.
"Don't keep his Majesty waiting.
"H-good...
Charlotte followed the guards, catching glances of surprise from time to time. She went into the reception room of the castle and waited there, later she was invited to the Royal hall. It was designed by the best architects and painted by the best artists. On its walls adorned various mythical creatures and the largest image was a family portrait of the Royal family.
Charlotte! I've invited you for an important mission!
"Y-your Majesty."...
- Less talk, more action. Pack your things and go.
"But where?"?
- How much!? On the ground of course!
"But why?"
- You long to explain, have us little time Charlotte!
"But you must.. no! Required! Explain everything.
- As you know my son has been kidnapped... He was kidnapped by an old enemy of our family. More say not can, alas... As you know, our Kingdom has not existed for long.. There is a legend that one of the first Queens ran away and married a man. They must have a child to whom she gave her dowry in the form of magic. The thief demands it. You have to find this baby.
"Why me?"? I'm just an Archer, not better than someone else.. Charlotte was thrilled at the idea of going to earth, but she was too afraid of the responsibility...
"Oh, you don't know.. the thing is, you're no ordinary Archer.. you may not know it, but you have the greatest gift of all, seeing the starlight on earth. There must be plenty of it in this child.
Charlotte was in shock, but her dead mom said something about it...
Charlotte! It's not a suggestion, it's an order!
Realizing that her choice no, it at the same time with awe and a gleam in his eyes went to gather. Although she was terrified of the unknown...
This unknown world beckoned and frightened her...
× Chapter 4×
"When you arrive on Earth, you will be received by an old friend of our family.."
"He may have said so, but I don't know where to go... Charlotte thought, and sighed. She was carrying a couple of boxes that blocked her view. The road was like a descent from a hill. Charlotte walked on.. the footsteps quickened...Step by step... She began to fall violently, her eyes closed in anticipation of the piercing pain. But a strong hand gripped her waist...
-HEU... You okay?! he was a tall, sandy-haired guy with caramel-colored eyes...
Y-Yes... Thanks... Charlotte began frantically to gather up the fallen things, then dashed away...
Ah! You don't know where it is...? she said the address.
- It's right around the corner, I don't live that far from there... Oh, you're leaving, see you later?
The guy watched the silhouette of the stranger receding...
Charlotte strolled through the neighborhood, her attention drawn to a cafe near her.. in the window she saw her reflection and behind it a familiar silhouette? Is he?... She hesitated for a couple of seconds and ran on.. Just ahead of her was the right turn. She walked quickly, then slowed until she was completely still...
It was him.. I couldn't be mistaken... But I'm not ready for him yet.."She blushed and quickened her pace again...
Oh! It's here! Finally..- Before Charlotte was not a big cozy house surrounded by flowers.. especially nice looked like an Apple tree with a swing hanging down...
"Is that you?! Come closer... Shouted, then whispered a woman digging in the ground...
"Tulips are beautiful, aren't they?" she smiled...
"Well! Welcome to Earth. I'm Margaret. And you will live with me. It would be nice to talk to someone other than the colors - a little embarrassed she said and continued...
- I baked a Charlotte, in tune with your name! Shall I pour you some tea? And will know each other on better, say tea brings together people) you what? Must be bergamot... maybe mint?? Or cranberries, so hard to choose... Margaret went back into the house. This was woman 35-40 years, with a bit shabby short the rigid and on first glance warm soul of. She was so beautiful when she was tending her tulips.
I liked her immediately... In this house, where the smell of warm Charlotte, heady sweet tea and fresh flowers... All this foreshadowed the beginning of a new happy life here...
Thank you for attention!
To be continued...