The enormous clap of thunder didn't make her flinch at all. At one time, she had been petrified of such things, but now she had experienced far more frightening. It was followed by a brilliant flash of light.

She looked up, eyes wild with fright and pain, her heart beating wildly. She spotted a castle in the distance and at first was positive it was a mirage. Her heart ordered her firmly towards it, and seeing as how she'd always followed her heart, she had no choice but to obey.