Remembering/Setup.

Mira stirred in her sleep recalling how she had come to be a witch. When she had left Freeconia she had wandered the desert and in her despair had close to taking her own life. She had hidden in a camp not eating and drinking slowly adding away until one night a strange old woman had found her and took her under her wing. Her name was Lilith and Lilith had taken Mira to her home on the island and then looked after her making Mira strong again, after years Mira had been taught the dark arts. Eventually, Lilith had died and the island had passed into Mira's hands and this was where she was now plotting her **** on the one who had ruined her life. She got up and headed into her workshop and saw the naked form of the doppelganger Arerto laying where she had left her. She approached and stroked the motionless figure smiling as she felt the warmth from the skin. She was tempted to play with the doppelganger but she would soon have the real thing.

The next morning after the state dinner and Arerto was just stepping from the bath and was soon being pampered by Delia and Selina. She was dressed in a silver full-length dress and silver matching sandals. Lastly, the silver crown was placed on her head then she went to the table and had her breakfast. Delia remarked to Arerto that she looked tired and Arerto looked at her and agreed. Selina chimed in that maybe what the Queen needed was a break away from the city and her duties. Arerto pondered on this and then asked Delia to summon Lady DeWinter to come to see her. Delia left and was soon back with Lady DeWinter who she had found training with her sword. The Lady had stopped to pick a red rose and presented it to Arerto then took a step back bowing and waiting for the Queen to address her. Arerto informed her that she intended to take a break and that her sister Chasin would act as the regent while she was away. She also asked the Lady DeWinter if she had any good ideas for a break and she said that she knew of an island that might suit the Queen.

So it was settled and Delia and Selina were packing some clothes and jewels for the Queens what could be called holiday. Delia said she would inform Princess Chasin and left the room and headed to the kitchen waited ten minutes then returned to the Queen. Lady Dewinter had proposed a low profile so it would be just her and the queen's two maids escorting the Queen. Lady DeWinter pulled the everyday use carriage outside the back door of the palace and Arerto, Delia and Selena all boarded and Lady DeWinter spurred the horses on. It had not occurred to Arerto that it was strange that they had left from the back entrance and in the night but she had been reassured by Lady DeWinter that it was best that people did not know of her absence. The carriage headed out and Arerto tried to doze off to sleep but was jolted awake by the carriage stopping outside what looked like a deserted rundown barn. Lady Dewinter said the horses need some water and rest so they would stay here.

They entered the Barn and Delia spread the blanket for the Queen and they all settled down for some rest. Lady DeWinter stood guard as the heavens opened up and rain poured down. The skies were loud with thunder and lit up by lightning as the rain pelted the roof but lucky they had chosen a dry spot. The only light they had was from the campfire which they kept a light during the night waiting for the storm to pass. Delia slept first along with Arerto and then Selina swapped with Delia until the morning light appeared. Lady DeWinter came back to the group and said it was time to leave so they cleared up and headed out to the carriage. As Arerto opened the door she stepped as she peered into the woman who looked like her and that was when she felt four hands grab her arms pinning them behind her. She struggled to scream and that is when LAdy Dewinter came over and backhanded Arerto until she fell silent and helpless and ****.