Jazmine

"My Destiny for You Since the Beginning of Time..."I ran a hand slowly through my wet hair and stretched my aching limbs. I suddenly stopped as a slight rustle in the back of the cave reached my ear."Who's there?!" I whispered, hoping nothing would answer.All I heard was ragged breathing.There was something in here with me.I quickly darted out of the cave. There could be anything in there, a dragon or a witch?My curiosity finally got the better of me, so I retrieved some semi-dry wood for a torch. Striking a black flint against a boulder, I lit the torch and pulled out my dagger. Tugging my hood further down, I ventured deeper into the blackness of the cave-my torch drew flickering shadows on the walls and the flames crackled as they licked the damp wood.I could still hear the ragged breathing. "Is anybody there?" I called softly.Nothing.I called again, louder this time."Water!"†††In a land ravaged by war and terror, the people desperately hold on to their only thread of hope... the prophesized young warrior who would set them free from the warlord Malcus. Is the Maiden indeed real... and is she coming?The young girl Min is a slave to Malcus' daughter, Dravia. She longs for the day when The Maiden will come and free them from their chains of slavery. Then one night Min's wish is granted, but her wish comes with a price...