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1 " As the flames swirled in the ball, a flame stirred within her, and she found strength greater than that of her enemy. "
― , Daughter of Kings
2 " As they spoke, a warm spring breeze caused rose petals to swirl about the courtyard. The fountain gurgled, and birdsong filled the air, as birds flew over the courtyard. "
3 " She walked to the doorway of Alexander’s room and said, “Rise, my brother.”“Go away.” Alexander rolled over, moaning. “I’m busy. Digesting.”Gemma silently walked to her brother’s bedside and flashed a great light in his face, saying, “Alexander! The time has come for us to leave this land!”“All right! All right! I’m coming! Ahhhh!” Alexander leapt out of bed and ran down the halls. He looked terrified. Gemma ran after him and laid a hand on his shoulder, saying, “Alex, calm down. Please.”“Oh, wait. You aren’t going to kill me?”“Are you kidding me?” Gemma grimaced, but them they both doubled over with laughter. "
4 " Find something new to live for,” said Peter softly. “I had to do that when I lost my family. Granted, they weren’t dead, but they were as good as dead for twelve years.”“What did you learn to live for?”“Sunrises. I never used to be an early riser, but the centaurs don’t believe in sleeping in. I found that there’s nothing quite like watching the sunlight come over the prairie and make it shine like gold.” Peter sighed and added, “Sometimes, it’s all about the little things. "
5 " Then, Peter caught the smirk between Cenehard and Eleanor. He blushed, turning a rosier color than Eleanor had. This caused all of the Dwarves, who were naturally merry people, to nearly drop to the floor rolling with laughter. In an attempt to change the subject, Peter leaned back in his chair and proclaimed in a loud voice, "Man, I am stuffed. Good cook--"He leaned back a little bit too far and fell right out of the chair. His face turned redder still, and he jumped up, grabbing Evangeline's plate, which she had been happily and heartily eating from, and ran off saying, "I really ought to bring Edith her dinner! "
6 " Lailanie closed her eyes, waiting for death to come. Death, however, did not come. She felt a fire in her soul and opened her eyes."There is one light stronger than darkness," she said in a strong voice. "I follow it alone. "
7 " Do not worry about anything right now." Eleanor smiled. "Undoubtedly, sorrows will stray onto our path, but that is the way of life. For now, let your heart feel joy. Throughout the long and wonderful years of our marriage, other and perhaps stronger evils will arise, but for now, let yourself enjoy the peace. I am certain that eventually, someday, we shall experience death. But for now, we will enjoy life. "
8 " None can choose their fates," said the king in a grave voice. "They can only choose how they shall tread the path laid before their feet. "
9 " Eleanor murmured aloud, "Despite the darkness in which your heart may dwell, there is always hope. "