As I rouse from a heavy slumber, I am first aware of the coolness of the air and its fresh earthy fragrance. My clothes are damp as a flower in the dew of dawn. Peeling my eyes open, I sit up and take in the shafts of fading moonlight the burst through my open window.
Waking up has been harsh, especially since my dreams have been better than reality. The saddest part is, eventually memory of these dreams will fade, and I will be left to deal with the hard truth of reality. Tossing my blankets aside, I set my feet on the icy floor, shivering ever so slightly. I stand up, taking a minute to stretch out my sleep-ridden muscles. Quickly getting dressed, I leave out the front of the castle, deciding to walk to the small lake instead of flying today. The deep greens of the forest glows silver in the fading moonlight. The morning hum of the birds and crickets sing in my ears a
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