Piper was glad to see that Balthazar was all ready to go by the time she had walked back into her closet, â€œAll right then letâ€™s gets out of here!â€ She followed after Balthazar and turned her head lightly to the side as he asked for her name again when he opened the secret passage. Thinking for a moment she slipped past Balthazar without even brushing against him which showed why she was so good at sneaking in and out of the castle, â€œI thought I told you alreadyâ€¦.â€ She shrugged as led the way out without saying another word.<br/><br/>When they were back outside she looked around cautiously and was a little worried since she had planned to leave at night for a reason. Instead of leading Balthazar back in to the woods she led him farther into the estate and along the shadowed wall of a large wooden structure. The sound of hoofs stamping on the ground and the call of horses along with their scents was soon heard. Piper once more motioned for him to remain silent as she came around the side and peaked inside of the building. From where she was she could see the horses but not really anyone else, â€œQuickly.â€ She hissed as she slipped inside and as she still saw no one she snuck into one of the stalls that held a beautiful chestnut brown mare.<br/><br/>The horse made no sound at the site of Piper and merely brushed its face against her own in a familiar friendly manner. She smiled warmly as she patted to mareâ€™s nose and quickly harnessed her before she walked out and handed the reins to Balthazar. She did not stay by him longer enough to speak or even hear him speak as she went over to white and grey male that tossed his head a little when she approached him but she showed no fear and soon had him saddled as well. He pulled a bit on the reins but still followed after her and she switched their reins and led him out the way they came in. Quickly though she pushed him back inside and had her back pushed against his chest.<br/><br/>She had not done it on purpose but she was holding her breath as the guards went by. After it was quiet once more she pulled away from Balthazar and peaked outside. Nodding once she led the way to a path into the woods, more importantly the hunting grounds, without being seen yet. She looked up at the sky and the falling sun and knew that soon her escape would be noticed, â€œHurry up Bal or we will be caught.â€ Her heart was pounding rapidly as she prayed that Balthazarâ€™s horse kept quiet until they were far enough away so that they could ride.