"What a beautiful day to be alive," I gleefully proclaimed. 'Yes indeed, ' Zaram chuckled The morning sun glinted off the surface of the marble fountain at the center of the courtyard, which casted shimmering reflections on the polished white stones that surrounded it. While the water spills lazily into the basin below. It was almost serene— almost. Because there was nothing calm and serene about the storm dancing or should I say brewing behind my smile and red lipstick. This was not the time for peace.... This was the time for war. If a person needs something done then the person has to do it himself... And right now, I didn't mind getting my hands a little bit dirty. I gently leaned back against the beautifully cushioned garden chair, the silk edge of my crimson red gown spilled a

