Valera sat on her white stallion outside the palace stables. Her royal guards were behind her. Their head was Mithar head of the royal guards along with his right hand.... and three recruits.... a small party but Valera didn't want to wait for a whole army. Plus she loved the freedom of riding hard and fast. Her mount White Fire flicked his head to the side, eager for a ride. He was swift and had come with Valera on many battles. Valera stroked his mane and smiled.<br/><br/>"Patience my friend, we shall soon ride."<br/><br/>As the guards made sure they had everything Mithar nodded to Valera and looked back at his guards, "be prepared for a rough ride men."<br/><br/>Mithar knew full well of Valera's ridding and how fast and hard she rode.... that was why expert ridding was required of the royal guards. The recruits were in for one dash. As Mithar pulled his hrose next to Valera he swiftly mounted.<br/><br/>"Ready when you are my lady."<br/><br/>"Very good."<br/><br/>Valera nudged White Fire a bit and he took control, neighing in joy he reared his head and broke in to a swift trot.... he would give the others a few seconds to catch their wits.... Mithar horse was ready though, they were neck and neck. Valera grinned and the same glint came into Mithar's eyes.... it was going to be a good race. The horses broke into runs each trying to out do the other.<br/><br/>--<br/><br/>Valera reigned in her horse a fierce smile plastered across her face.<br/><br/>"Well Mithar you gave us quiet the run! But Snow Fire would not be beat."<br/><br/>Mithar shook his head, "indeed! Snow Fire still triumphs."<br/><br/>Mithar looked behind as the rest of the guards rode up to them a few seconds later, they had done well to keep up that much. Mithar nodded to them. Their faces were a mixture of excitement and shock. For riding with the lady of fire one could not help but share in her excitement and the fire she brought forth in their souls. The small party rode into the city of Ita Horyry. It was indeed a glorious city. The water and falls made sounds that filled Valera with a strange feeling. Everything was calm and serene. The royal party made it to the palace and were immediately ushered to see Lord KayVenn.<br/><br/>Butterflies entered Valera's stomach, she tried to settle down, she was just seeing KayVenn on business! It was silly of her to behave like this. Holding her head high she walked with her guard. She had made sure she looked perfect though, she did not look like she had been riding, her hair pulled up elegantly with a few curls falling down her back and the side of her face.