Night fell, and Aris lay on her bed, waiting for everyone to fall asleep. She opened the door a crack, peering out to see if anyone was still awake. Letting out a small sigh of relief, she tiptoed past Nathaniel's room, and made her way outside.<br/><br/>The night was cold, Aris instinctively pulled the shawl closer around her, shivering slightly. Thankfully for her, the guard was asleep, and could not be easily woken up. Aris continued until she was far enough into the forest that she could see little of the mansion.<span style="font-style: italic">I can't stay, even if I want to... I don't need anyone else dying.</span>Aris thought.<br/><br/>Suddenly, an apple fell out of the tree, hitting her squarely on the head. "Ow!" she said aloud, rubbing her head and looking up, "What in the-" Her eyes widened as she recognized two yellow eyes peering down at her. "Silas?!"