Crystal tried her best to avoid looking at him, but when he began asking her questions, it became very hard to do so. "I... I read a lot and go horse back riding. I like archery as well."<br/><br/>She could not believe herself. She had just opened up to this total stranger. Crystal could not tell if it was because of his kindness towards her or if it was because she was finally getting some attention from someone. Either way, she was starting to grow to like the young man.<br/><br/>---------------<br/><br/>Hours passed and soon everything grew to a close. The prince and princess, separated and went to their rooms. Crystal, again, shielded her heart from her betrothed and went to bed, alone and worried.<br/><br/>------------------<br/><br/>Morning came, and Crystal awoke with thoughts of what would be, the next day. Tomorrow was to be her wedding day and things would change.<br/><br/>To clear her head, the princess decided to go for an early morning ride. Her crystal green dress sparkled in the sunlight as she and her horse flew across the open countryside toward the woods .<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>Many dark and enchanted things reside in the Forest leading up to Corzoco Pass. While most pass through with no trouble at all, there are certain areas where people never return from at all.<br/><br/>The princess entered the pass at a gallop. She tried pushing Borak faster but he refused. Finally she reached the place she sought. She slowed the horse to a walk and entered the hidden paradise.<br/><br/>There, her eyes fell upon the waterfall that cascaded into a shimmering pool at the bottom. Steam came up from the pool and as the sunlight entered through the trees it created a rainbow over the pool.<br/><br/>Stopping Borak, she dismounted and led him over to the pool so that he could have his fill of the cool water. There she finally allowed the thoughts to take over and she collapsed to the ground, silently weeping. Tears rolled down her face as she lay there next to the shimmering pool, her arms and head rested on the nature made barricade.