The first blush of morn lit up the sky, sending fresh breeze of a brand new day to the lands below. Sounds of chirping birds, of cockerels that crow as if they were in a competition with each other, filtered through the morning peace of the atmosphere amidst the re-awakening of human activities in the city of Ascencia. And behind the beautiful tall walls of the palace, in the sickbay, Prince Eric turned again in the bed. He perceived movements, footsteps in the room followed by the opening of the windows. His lashes fluttered open, to welcome the first golden rays of early morning sun. He squinted from the sun and immediately sent his hand over his eyes, to shade from the contact. Prince Eric glanced about the room and his gaze fell on a familiar face, Zinna.
As usual, Zinna was already u
