Alana of Trebond found herself lost in the gigantic palace once again. I knew I should have asked Gary to take me. She thought bitterly.
Alana was a girl disguised as a boy to become a knight. It was her first week at the palace and it seemed she'd never find her way around. When she'd convinced herself she'd be lost for hours, a voice called out to her.
"You wouldn't happen to be the new page, would you?"
Alana turned to see a girl with long black hair and beautiful blue eyes smiling at her.
"Did you get yourself lost?"
Alana blushed. "Yes."
The girl laughed merrily. "Most pages do. When I was young I got myself lost quite often."
Alana noticed the girl wasn't any older than she, and wondered how she knew the palace so well.
"I'm Theresa. May I inquire your name?"
Remembering her manners, Alana bowed. "I am Alan of Trebond." She said.
"Oh, you're the page my brother was talking about!" Theresa exclaimed. "The one with the violet eyes!"
Quite suddenly things clicked into place. The girl's stunning good looks. Her knowledge of the palace.
"Prince Jonathan has a sister?" she asked, rather rudely.
The girl only smiled wider. "Yes indeed. I suppose I should have introduced myself as Princess Theresa."
"Forgive me for my ignorance." Alana gushed. "I was not aware there was a price and a princess."
Theresa giggled. "That's quite all right." She grabbed Alana's arm. "Now, Alan of Trebond, where is your destination, for I will lead you there!"
Alana blushed furiously. The princess was her escort. How improper is this? She thought gloomily. Surely Jonathan and his friends will laugh when they learn Alan was rescued by Jonathan's little sister.
Theresa, oblivious to Alana's humiliation, chatted cheerfully about palace life. "I do wish they'd teach girls more of the fighting arts." She said wistfully. "Jon learns so much, if he'd only teach me!" Her bright eyes twinkled. "What do you say of women learning the fighting arts, Alan?"
"I see nothing wrong with it." Alana replied with force. "Women should have all the rights men have."
Theresa smiled. "Are you just saying that to get on my good side?" she asked.
"Not at all your highness." Alana said. "I solidly believe that." How could she not?
Theresa laughed. "I like you, Alan of Trebond. Hopefully we will see more of each other soon." She then left Alana by her rooms. In the safety of her room, Alana slumped to the ground. Saying those things had not been wise, even if she was telling the truth. Few boys had opinions like that.
Theresa knocked loudly on her brother's door. "Jon, can I come in?"
The prince opened the door. "Hi there." He said with affection. "The boys are here." He added, leading her inside.
"Hey beautiful." Raoul said when he saw her. "How have you been?"
Theresa smiled. She liked her brother's big friend. "I have been simply wonderful."
"A lady like yourself deserves no less."
"Why thank you." She settled herself between Raoul and her cousin Gary. "I met Alan of Trebond today." She said.
"Oh really," Jon said. "And what did you think of him?"
Again, her eyes twinkled. "I liked him. He seemed like a smart boy."
Jon grinned. "Well, well. He has my sister's royal approval. A page can ask no more."
I know it was a short chapter, but tell me what you thought. If you think I should continue let me know.