At least I knew a few people who would never try to hurt me. Blue, Jason, Daniel, and SJ were four pieces of my old life that I cherished more than anything. Their support gave me strength, their friendship gave me power, and having them by my side gave me hope.
At the end of the day, they were my greatest source of magic.
A charming clan of hummingbirds suddenly rushed past my window and zipped into the sky. Then, with a final turn in the road, the city streets and common buildings were left behind as our carriage followed others onto a long bridge that led to the castle. I could only partially make out the structure at this angle, but I could admire the intricate decoration of the bridge. Its base was stone, but the sides were encrusted with whimsically cut shards of mirrors, sea glass
