After reading the letter mother sat silent for what seemed an eternity.
�Mother, what will we do�
A tear ran down her face as she finally turned towards me and said, �My daughter, it means you must leave and it must be tonight.�
I gasped as I almost screamed, �You mean us don�t you mother!�
�No my darling, I mean you !�
� I must stay with my sisters and help them through this terrible time. I can not desert them t when they may be facing death or worst, capture. You must be brave and go before me. If the goddess is willing I will join you one day. She will show me the way�