Kitalia

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

"I guess if it's easier we can sleep outside," She said still keeping her attention on the horse. Smiling as he pressed his nose into the palm of her hand. Looking back over at Felix her smiled faded as she saw a tear slip down his cheek. Walking up to him touched his cheek, "Hey are you okay?" She mused wiping the tear away with her thumb. Was it something she had said or done that upset him.

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

When Victoria had finished gathering up as many flowers as she could she started to make her way back to the carriage. Looking up at Felix she knitted her brows together. "So, you talk to horses now?" She questioned before setting the flowers down in the grass by where they stood. "Are you two at-least playing nice?" She questioned going to the horse and rubbing his snout. Smiling as the horsed huffed at her she smiled. "How much further do you want to go before we make camp?" Victoria mused before looking to the sky. It would be getting dark soon, and to be honest Victoria didn't know how safe it would be to sleep out in the open, maybe the pair could make it to a village before sundown.

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Smiling from ear to ear she took Felix's hand and climbed down off the carriage. Picking up her skirts she quickly ran down into the valley, laughing and smiling as she went. Looking around at all the flowers she took in a deep breath, Victoria loved this smell. It reminded her of her mother, of some oils she had made after her father came back from a long trip. The girl remembered watching her mother soak the flowers in a hot wax, making their whole home smell of wild flowers. With some left over flowers Victoria's mother had taught her how to weave them into a crown. Setting herself down among the flowers she started to pick them, gathering them up into the apron of her skirt.

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Victoria glanced at Felix as he spoke, "Really? I...I'm sorry." She said softly. "So you want to be a knight, to try and prove your father wrong." Shrugging her shoulders the girls smiled. "I guess in a way that's a noble cause," Victoria said giggling a bit.
After a few more hours had passed Victoria looked back over to the trees that were slowy passing by, her eyes lit up as they scanned over a small valley. "Oh Felix look! Wild flowers, can I stop and pick some? Please?" She questioned. They had been riding for awhile by this point, getting down and stretching their legs wouldn't cause any harm. "I promise I'll be quick about it."

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Victoria watched as the animals scurried back and forth between the trees. Looking up to the sky only to see the birds flying among the clouds. Letting her eyes slip shut she took in a deep breath. So this is fresh air She thought before hearing Felix's voice brought her back to reality. Pressing a hand to the charm around her neck she smiled. "Yea, they are..sometimes." She said laughing a bit. "I'm the only girl in the family...my father and my brothers have all been really protective of me. Since my mother died at least." She said looking down at her hands, then casting her gaze up toward the sky. "My mother would have loved to go on a journey like this."

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Victoria had to think for a moment more as the carriage started to move. They were actually leaving the kingdom, this was actually happening. As the reality set in that all of this wasn't just some crazy dream. Victoria started to get more and more excited. Biting on her lip she turned and watched as the castle walls, and the village started to disapper from view. Looking back at Felix when he asked her a question, a genuine smile and look of excitement were on her face. "Actually, I am. I've always wondered what its like outside the palace." She starting to bounce a bit in her seat.

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Victoria swallowed the hard lump that had formed in her throat and then turned to look at the house she grew up in. Biting on her lip she fought the urge to run back to the comfort of her family and never leave. But, she had a duty to the king to do. And she would be back, yes it would be two months from now, but she would be back. Taking a deep breath she looked at Felix and genuinely smiled, it was small, but it was a smile none the less. "Let's get going." She said before climbing up into the drivers seat, looking down at Felix she sighed waiting for him to join her. Putting a hand to her chest she felt for the small metal charm her brother had given her before she left the house, closing her eyes she said a soft prayer. "I'm ready." She said again opening her eyes. "Well Felix. What are you waiting for? Let's get going."

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

As Victoria went with one of her younger brothers to finish packing her father looked at Felix. Smiling a bit at his comment he looked around the house. "Thank ya son, haven't changed it since her mother passed." He said then looked at Victoria as she back from her room. Wiping at a few tears, along with her siblings, she rushed up to her father and hugged him. "I'm going to miss you.." She said before pulling back, he kissed her forehead then looked to Felix. "If she doesn't come back, it will be your end." He said before watching as the pair walked from the house.
Victoria clutched onto her bag as she walked with Felix back toward the carriage. "Well, I guess we should be off." She said setting her things in the carriage then picking up the letter that was given to Felix. "How long is it supposed to take us to get there?" Victoria asked before turning her attention back to the knight she would be riding with.

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Victoria wrapped her arms tight around him and sighed. He had been so nice to her today, it was mostly her fault that they were even in this mess to begin with. When he patted the top of her head the girl blushed then sighed. Wiping at her tears she smiled a bit, "Okay, my..my house isn't to far from here." She said before starting to walk toward where she lived. The first thing she thought of were what her father and her brothers were going to say. I suppose the fact that she was going to be with a knight would make things easier.
Coming up to the small wooden house she pushed her way inside and was greeted by three smiling faces. "Hey there Vicky!" One of the men in the room said. Walking up to her he stopped and furrowed his brow. "Hey, what's wrong?" He questioned then looked behind her at Felix. "Are you in trouble? What's going on?" Victoria put her hands up to silence her brother and then explained the days happenings. "So, now after all of that, the King wants me and Felix to take the carraige across the kingdom." When she finished her father turned to Felix and frowned. "You're taking her across the kingdom? You're a-little scrawny aren't you."

A Knight and Peasant's Tale (TheMM00s3 and Kitalia)

Victoria hadn't said a word since the King spoke, even now standing at the palace gates she didn't say anything. Biting on her lip she looked at the carriage, then to Felix, then to the palace. "Wh-" She started before starting to cry. I suppose being in shock that the King had chosen her and Felix to take this carriage was a bit much to handle, but having to leave so soon scared her. She had never been far from home, more a less the journey from her house to the palace was the farthest she's ever gone.
Biting on her lip she turned to look at Felix and tried to force a smile. "I guess, uhh, I guess I should go home and pack a few things." She said before she started to pace the ground. "Why, why does the King want me to go? I'm nothing special. Nothing at all, at-least you have a reason to go. You'll become a knight after all of this is done. I..I'm just going to end up back in the kitchen. Or the stables." Victoria stopped her pacing and she looked at Felix. "I..I'm scared Felix. I can't do something like this."