The water stared at me, calm and still unlike the chaos that we had just fled from. The reflection from the chamber lighting caused the water to gently shimmer gently. I cradled my stomach, my bottom lip trembling as I dipped one foot into the water. There was no denying the fear I felt now, my fingers trembled and I could feel the weight of the past clawing in my throat.
I raised my head up to see that Heather and Ivana offering me comforting smile from where they were hidden. Behind me the woman warrior, Ada, placed a hand on my back, offering me silent comfort. The footsteps surrounding the hallway was distant but I knew they were coming.
"You need to be brave, princess!" She said her voice soft, "It's time!"
I drew in a deep breath, closing my eyes as I practiced breathing in through the pain. Then before I could think much on it, I entered the water.
