Chapter Forty-SixA Year Later
A large black gull flapped its wings leisurely, aided by the gentle breeze that blew out to sea. It glided effortlessly over the spit of land, looking down as it flew over a large collection of buildings huddled next to the sea. Its keen eyes scanned the area, looking for something to eat. Nothing could be seen though, the sight of a gathering of people underneath making up the gull's mind to head out to sea to the lands beyond. On Shetland, there was a fervour of activity. Lauren, Scarlett and Alicia, skipped across the grass, the golden ribbons in their hair flapping in the wind. They made their way over to a wooden archway, Lauren running her palm over the smooth wood and lattice framework.
“It's so exciting,” Alicia chirped, her hair bouncing up and down
