The Guardian of Chaos

SACHA RETURNED to her bedroom in the mansion. She had been so happy to be there, but that was this morning, before she was told the true reason for her promotion from the stables. Her parents died when she was young and she was taken in by the Herbalist her mother’s friend. She learned how to make healing remedies from plants and loved it. She wanted to be the Herbalist appointed to the mansion. The only job she managed to get so far was at the stables. She was not discouraged. She loved horses and even horses got hurt. She could show her skill and care there until she was recognised. 

Today she thought she was finally seen for her talents and would have her dream job in the mansion. She was seen, someone did take notice. But, it was not for her precious work caring and healing the horse’s wounds. It was because she was seen speaking to the City Guardian Asher. Not for worship, a wish, nor to be thankful. She was actually speaking to Asher. She had been careless and was seen by the Master’s Mage.

Now she wanted to go back to serving the Master’s horses instead of the Master himself. She had tried to argue when they called her a Mage. She was not a mage just a herbalist, still being trained by the City’s herbalist, a sweet lady named Rose. She had pleaded that she had no real power, that she was only able to see spirits and nothing more. The Master’s Mage told her it was a start, that training would solve that.

Then more news came. The Master said she would be presented to Lord Wright, and if she accepted would join his Kingdom and join his Mages. It was already done already arranged. Nothing she could reveal could change it. She was to wash until all the stink of the horses was off her body and out of her hair and his maids would come for her in the morning. She was to be shown to her room then shown to the bathhouse.

Sacha took a moment while gathering her scattered thoughts and the things for her bath. Her life had changed today and she was not sure for the better. In fact, she was positive it was not. Lord Wright was not a kind man like her Master was.  Everyone would talk about how frightening he was and all the horrid things he was capable of and had done. She was terrified and she would have to leave everyone she knew and loved behind. She would have to leave Rose, the closest person she has to a mother.

If she was not accepted by Lord Wright she would always be labeled as a Mage, and a useless one at that. The rumors were probably already beginning to circulate, news traveled fast and this, this would spread like fire.

She looked to the moon. It was bright and filled the window and she felt that if she reached out and touched it she could change her fate.

“Moon Goddess is there anyone out there tonight looking to you and wishing for someone who will love them for who they are. I love that could last a lifetime. A strong and kind man, a guardian of my heart, who would rescue me from this.” Sacha said her wish out loud right from her soul to the moon.

When the Mage had taken Sacha, she had already been bathed and clothed appropriately to meet the Master of the mansion. However, he was offended by her and told her she needed to wash again. I am asking for too much. I should depend on myself to solve my own problems and get myself out of this one. If I am going to save myself I need to act now. Her focus was now on the bedroom door.

STONE LEGARDE a Mage, lay by his horse in a meadow resting in the brilliant light of the moon. He breathes deeply putting himself into a meditative state and sends his consciousness to find the woman he hears calling for him. His consciousness is a fast,  ghost like form, unseen by anyone. However, he could see and hear everyone. He follows her wish, to the mansion, then through the hard wood of her locked bedroom door. He was presently surprised when she turned and looked right at him.  

“You do not need to call out anymore, let me be the one that answers you. You wished for love I will answer you.” Legarde reaches his hand out for her.

“What are you? Tell me you are not a ghost.” Sacha backs away slowly.

“I am not a Ghost. I am a mage and I too was wishing the same.” he smiled thinking that being a mage was probably just as bad as being a ghost. He reaches for her hand which she feels even though she knows she shouldn’t be able to feel anything. He kisses her hand gently.

“How did you find me?”

“I followed your wish, it led me to you. The moon will not be as full as this forever. Seal your promise to me with a kiss and I will always find you.” He moves in close to her.

She is nervous and hesitant but allows him in. His kiss so tender it sends waves through her.

“Please wait for me. I will reach you in a few days.” The figure bowed his head to her and disappeared.

Two mages in one day. Sacha needed to go now if she was to get out of this. She knew her way around the Mansion. She knew a quick way from the Kitchen to the stables. Then from the stables to the woods and after that she would figure things out from there. If that other mage was serious he would find a way to her.

HE CAME BACK to himself in the meadow, beside his horse with a smile that would not soon leave his face.

“I am such a beast, why do I toy with her?” Legarde looked over at his horse who, at the sound of his voice, looked at him.

“You should have seen her, she is a gem, a kinky little princess. She sees me. Why would a woman like that make a wish for love when she can have whatever she wants? She looks like the Master’s pet.” The horse looks at him, a disapproving look.

“Maybe she does not want what she has. Maybe, she wants to be freed from her pampered life, how silly of her.” The horse grunted and looked away.

“Yes I know what you are thinking. I am the stupid one to take on a challenge like that. It’s on my way. I may as well get rejected in person.” He pat his horse on his back them put his hat over his eyes to sleep.