Elisandra lay along a gnarled branch, peeking through the trees as the humans went about the campsite, rushing to get their food prepared. She had seen the look of angry disappointment Vesta had hidden from Aica when he stuffed his face with the remaining berries. She was going to show the princess where the berry bush was hidden so she could eat her fill before the prince awoke in the morning.<br/><br/>Smiling at the thought of Aica’s face when he opened his eyes to the sight of the two females, their faces stained in berry juice and blatantly lying about knowing where any berry bushes were. Well, maybe that was a little too mean spirited, they could bring back a few for him to break his fast, she thought with a soft chuckle.<br/><br/>Listening to Vesta’s plea to forgive the prince softened the sprite’s anger sightly. She knew they were exhausted and hungry. Having to be on constant guard for the past months had to sap any energy they managed to amass, and whatever was left went to scrounging for more food and shelter. She knew humans didn’t find the forest as safe and giving as the sprites, so she would have to show a little more patience. A little...she would not bow to the prince just because he pronounced himself her better.<br/><br/>Elisa turned her head to the left, lifting a leaf and peering under it to now spy on the Aica. Stabbing her tree...calling her a fly...threatening to set fire to the proud oak which had stood solid for centuries as if it were of no consequence at all! Her anger flared again recalling his threats and insults, and contemplated tossing a few acorns at him just to show she wasn’t afraid of his ranting.<br/><br/>If he came within spitting distance of the tree with fire he would find himself covered in fleas and anything else close enough to call on that would bite his arrogant backside. Patient she could be, but she would not let him destroy anything out of spitefulness.<br/><br/>The couple started their dinner, adding kindling to the fire and preparing a rabbit she suspected Aica had managed to capture. She was sad for the creature but understood nature. Almost everything was a meal for anything that could catch it, even sprite and humans. It was the means in which nature renewed itself, both plant and animal.<br/><br/>The sooty scent of smoke mixed with the musty forest and created a new pleasant fragrance. Once they had mixed the meat and onions to the mix the smell floated up to her making her stomach growl in protest. Even though she didn’t eat meat, she did enjoy the appetizing smells rolling from the pot-helmet they had fashioned. She was feeling lazy though and stayed on her perch, playing with the live moss wrapped around her tiny figure. With a little hum, she traced a line through the spongy greenery and tiny white flowers blossomed.<br/><br/>She would stay awake and watch the couple this night. She was curious as to what they would do once they were well fed. Elisa thought maybe the prince would try and stay awake but then again, he might dismiss her as being completely harmless and inconsequential. In many ways she might very well be harmless...but she did have a trick or two up her arm if she was pushed far enough.<br/><br/>Taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly she relaxed into the groove hollowed into the branch, perfect for her to lounge within, her arms behind her head and her wings wrapping around her front while she settled onto her back. She was proud that she has accomplished what she set out to do this morning, and excited over what the next few days would bring. She let the sounds of the humans below lull her into a light little catnap. Elisa wouldn’t sleep long, but while they prepared their dinner she could sneak in a brief rest. Slowly her eyes closed and the tiny female drifted in dreams of light and magic.