Chapter 3

"Honey, please be careful! " The sound of my mother's voice echoes throughout the field. This is my first time seeing snow! In my past life, all we had were cold rainy days.

" I promise I will! " I hear farther steps out of the carriage chasing after me. I giggle as my tiny legs sprint off into the distance. I feel as each day passes that my mind becomes more like a kid. I cannot remember my childhood past. But do remember my parents yelling a lot.

A pair of strong hands lift me into the air, making my stomach shake with laughter. I hear dad loud chuckle as he puts me back down again.

" You're fast for your age pumpkin! You almost made a sprint. "

" That's because you're getting old." Damon steps out of the carriage with a smirk on his face, making me smile. I look up at father who raises his eyebrow at him.

" I may be old but I can still kick your ass. " I hear my mother yell at him, making all three of us laugh.

" I would love to see you kick ass farther." All three look at me. Why are they looking at me like that? Oh, that's right. I'm like twelve and I just said ass. I need to figure out what age I am. Need think of a good way to tell me.

" Look what you started! " Mother comes over to me and picks me up. She looks at her husband with anger, smacking him on the shoulder. The expression on his face held amusement, wanting to laugh so bad. My eyes look over at Damon who has his hands over his face, back turning towards us as his shoulders shake up and down. " You should not say naughty words, Scarlett! It will dirty your mouth!" As mother nags me for cussing, I watch Frostbite run towards me.

" I promise never to cuss in front of you again. " I feel her eyes glare at me, scratching the back of my head. " I mean, never again. " My fingers are crossed behind me because I know I have a hard time stopping what comes out of my mouth. My mother puts me down, smiling at me. It gives me shivers down my spine, knowing that it was a warning smile.

" She is scarier than you." I look up at father as he shakes his head.

" I know, I rather face five-hundred men than face your mothers ' I warned you eyes.'' We both laugh as the servants walk to us saying that the spot is ready for us. I look at Frostbite as he walks beside me.

" I bet I can beat you. " Frostbite snaps his head and growls at me. I smirk and take off. I hear my mother yelling at me again. We run off into the distance as we run side by side. He may be little but he sure is hella fast! Kind of like me! I remember my father saying to grow a strong bond with him, I bounded with him when he first laid into my little arms. My little feet stop when I see a glass mirror laying in the snow.

" Frostbite! Do you see that? It looks like a big portal! " Taking a deep breath, I walked towards the picnic area that's right near the hill. You would think with so much snow on the ground it could be freezing. Father told me since we have the Mae genes that we can stand cold temperature better than anyone else in this kingdom, including the king and queen themselves.

I hear mother and Damon come up behind me, discussing... Ethan? Who is that?

" I can not believe he did not come. Ethan is old enough to know that family comes first." She sounds so disappointed. I watch Damon put a hand on her shoulder, putting hers on his.

" He cares mother, he is just being arrogant right now. "Damon's voice was reassuring. His face on the other hand did not. Just his usual cold expression.

" Mother! Look at this!" I pick up a transparent rock and run to her. " What is this? It's so pretty and clear!" She smiles at me and picks me up.

" I'm glad to see my daughter so curious! This is pure snow quartz. They are only found in the coldest areas in the Sanguis Kingdom. Legend says that if you collect all colors of the quartz and the strongest soul touches can bring back anyone they want or anything that they desire. " Mother sits us down on the blanket. Telling me all the tales of our kingdom. We sit and eat as mother tells us fairy tales about our land. I think they were more for me because I could tell they were not thrilled.

^Thirty Mintuies Later^

Mother and Farther are talking and Damon walked off to do something. I and Frostbite are near the woods playing tag. I hear him growl when I tag him and runs at me making me laugh. All of a sudden I hear someone yell for help. My legs stop as I turn my head towards the woods,

" Is anyone out there? I'm scared!" This voice sounded like a little girl. I look down at Frostbite and shrug my shoulders. We walk into the woods as we walk closer to the cries of help. We walk up to a little girl wearing shabby clothes. Why is she wearing clothes like that in this weather? As I walk closer her face becomes more... distorted. My legs freeze as I fully see her face. Her head is caved in, making my skin crawl. I can feel the blood from my face drain when she looks at me.

" Excuse me miss could you help me? " Her body turns towards me making, seeing it come closer to me. I start to back up. This can not be real. This girl has to be a zombie! I turn to run but hit something hard. Thinking that my body was going to fall, I feel a hand on my back.

" Why so scared little one? This girl can not hurt you even if she wanted to. " His cold voice bring calms me down as I take a deep breath.

" My Lord! Why didn't you tell me I could see zombies or ghosts. Whatever they call them. " I still can not see him but feel him. I wonder why he won't show himself to me. I turn my head to the little girl as she stops. Her face is still caved in but I do not feel as scared, just a little disgusted. It reminds me of what I looked like when my end comes.

" They are lost spirits little one. They mean no harm. They just need a little help to find their way. " He lets go of me and I feel him walk away. I see the little girl look up in fear.

" Please sir, I have no idea where I am. Could you please take me home? " This girl shakes in fear. Tears start to roll down her face.

" Do not cry little one. Everything will be fine." His voice sounds so calm and relaxing. She wipes her tears and sniffs. She looks at me and looks down.

" Sorry, I scared you. I did not mean to." I gulp and take a deep breath and take a step closer to her. Lord said that they won't hurt me. There is nothing to be scared of.

" It's ok. I'm sorry for running away. You said you need help? Why don't you come home with me? And tomorrow I can take you home. " I see her smile and shake her head up and down. I hear the Lord hum, I see his footsteps walk towards me and pick me up this time.

" Before I go, I better tell you what exactly you can do with your powers. " I guess he stuck his hand out for the little girl, she takes in and starts walking out of the woods. I watch Frostbite following behind like a good boy. " Well, now you already know one, you can see and communicate with the spirits, secondly you will be able to call on any demon from the underworld, so if I was you study hard about them and learn where to use them when in need, remember that the more powerful the demon the more it drains your energy so be wise, thirdly this power you will have to work hard for. You will have to pick any weapon of your choosing and practice a lot with it. The different weapons you choose is the different power you can obtain.

He puts me down as we reach the clear of the woods. I can hear mother and father call for me. I see them start to walk towards my way.

" Remember what I said. Be a good girl and work hard." I shale my hand and grab the little girl's hand.

" I will not let you don't my Lord." I hear him chuckle and pat my head. Then he was gone. I look at the little girl and smile. " I have only one rule. Do not talk until we are alone again and stay near me ok? " I see her shake her head up and down fast. I walk out to father and mother, I call out to them making them snap their heads turn me. I see their faces light up. They must have been worried.

" Pumpkin, you have to tell us when you are leaving! You had mother worried to death!" Farther walks to me picking me up. He holds me tight as I look down at the little girl, She stays quiet like I asked, making me wink at her. She smiles and giggles and he sets me back down again." Let's go home pumpkin, Your brother finally came home so we have to leave a bit early."

" That fine with me farther! I am getting sleepy anyway. " He grabs my hand and starts to walk with me. I stick my hand out and the little girl holds it. I Just hope that when tomorrow comes I can figure out why this little girl is out in these woods alone and why her face.... Is the way it is. I hope is not what I think it is.