The following morning, the group packed themselves up and set off back toward the black forest, stopping just shy of the edge of the charred wood as they tried to decide the best approach for them to gain entrance.
Making a decision, Clara stepped forward, leading the way between the trees, as they slowly walked forward, pushing the branches out of their way a youthful woman who looked to be early twenties, stepped out in front of them.
Her waist length raven black hair was tied up in two braids that circled her head, joining together to fall in a single plait down her back. A simple ring of flowers decorated her locks and a white linen ankle length dress clung to her body, billowing softly in the playful breeze that danced around them. Her ivory skin shimmered under the speckles of li
