Here I come Reim.
I do not own magi
''Are we almost there yet?!'' I screamed loud.
''Stop complaining'' a woman on the opposite side of me said. '' A princess like yourself should know better.''
''But you already know I am not like that, have you no memory at all?''
''Ow I remember very good how much you complained and nagged about how much you hated going to this country, but you have to do your duty as a princess.''
''Ugh...'' I replied.
That's right I'm a princess. But not a princess who does everything like a doll, who listens to what her parents say or who is going to marry an old pervert and who is going to be completely loyal to her husband. No that's is not me. Picture me more like someone who likes stealing food out of the kitchen because I don't get to eat the good stuff because otherwise the men would find me to fat (Like they can talk and I don't want to look like a skeleton and I like food that is not good for you ), ditching my lessons like dancing and all the others things you have to learn to be a good wife and princess. Like how you should treat others... Ugh I hate those who decided that men stand above us women. Not in all countries but in most of them. And of course watch my brother and the men fight. But this was when my father was king and right now my brother is and now I can train and I even have a teacher. I do have to follow my lessons but it is okay I can do what I want to and I can eat what I want if it doesn't get in the way of my health. But right now I can't do that because I am on my way to Reim.
''I do not want to marry'' I sighed.
''Princess-'' the woman on the opposite side of me begins but gets cut off by the young maid almost the same age as me who sits next to me.
''But Princess you do not have to marry the prince, Right? Right now we are only going there to see if it can be a possibility. To stimulate the bond between our countries.''
''I know, I know.'' I replied.
That's right...
Normally a princess would not have any say in who she is going to marry but I do. My brother, the current king of our country and Reim wanted to strengthen the bond between our two countries. The emperor of Reim proposed a marriage between his son and me. Of course my brother said he needed time to think. Normally a king wouldn't ask his daughter what she thinks. But my brother is different than all those other men. He cares about me and not like a toy or a possession. My mother spend much time with me and my brother because of that we have a good bond. My brother would never hurt me and even if it is for the country, my happiness counts to, that is what he said. But it was not a bad idea to strengthen the bond so that is why he asked me to at least try it. So I am going to Reim to look at the person who is maybe going to be my husband, but if he is like nothing good at all..., in the end I can decide myself if I marry him. Strengthen our bond is not necessary but it is better then not doing it. So I will give it a try.
I regret it already while we aren't even there because I'm bored. I do not feel like marrying someone at all, because I do not like how the royals (men) think about women and why they can do things we women may not. It is unfair! When the royals complained to my brother when he decided I could decide for myself he said that he also wouldn't want to marry someone of a different country he had never met and move to that country because yes, the girl has to move and I want to stay home, I hate changes. But I will only be there for a week, have to keep an open mind. No prejudices. The fate of my country depends on it and that is why I will give it a chance, and because I am a princess it is my duty to think about my country even if it is unfair that woman can do nothing and men everything (roals). I just hope I can get along with this prince, he must look decent, be strong (not to strong I must be able to handle him, you know just in case) and care about a woman as a woman, I am not his possession and I must be able to do what I want. It is not like I am going to cheat, a woman can't because then her pride (value) gets destroyed and t the parents do not want that. While the man can do and go whatever he wants. (almost) But like I said I will try my best, it is better if I do marry him but if I really can't stand him and he wouldn't be good for our country then I will not marry him. Of course there are going to be compromises, I can't live home anymore but he will have to visit my country for a few weeks a year at least. And just because we are married and it is tradition doesn't mean (...) I will decide the pace of the relationship because unlike him I have to be loyal. Well all bad things aside, lets enjoy it for the week I'm staying and I will try to make the best of it. Nothing is certain until I say so. My Brother also wrote the emperor a letter stating something along the lines: I have not yet made a decision, my sister will first see for herself and then with her opinion about the matter I will decide.
''Princess" the woman on the opposite side says:
'' We are almost there''
Her name is Griselda.
I nodded
''Which city are we going to stay?'' I asked the maid next to me
Her name is Yona.
'' You already forgot? She laughed. We are going to Remano the seat of power and the capital city.''
''Do you think I will be able to continue my training?''
''Why not?'' Yona answered.
''It would be better to not attract unnecessary attention and provoke them, you have to adapt.'' Griselda cut her off.
''Why can't they adapt?''
Griselda gave me a look and I looked out of the window.
I just hope I am able to see a fight in the collosseum. Maybe the prince can take me there. I would also love to meet a fanalis, I have heard about them but I have never met one of them. In the end Reim sounds interesting with their magi, ( I have no idea what that is) their fanalis corps ( can't wait to meet them, if I'm able to) and the colloseum and theatre. When I think more about it, I look forward to it. Just to see a country different then my own and its culture except the position of women and slaves.
'' Oja'', I say to myself, then I turn my head to Griselda:'' What was the name of the man I shall maybe marry? I kind of forgot it''
Again she gives but that look, then she sighs and says: '' Nerva Julius Caluades''
My eyes widen and my mouth opens.
''What is that for a name?''
''Yona, I say. ''You just took the words out of my mouth.''
''Just hope he looks hot and isn't too old.''
''Yep'' I answer her.
Even if Yona is my maid we are also really good friends.
While Yona and I are chatting and Griselda is reading the carriage stops and the driver says :
''We have arrived''
''Well, Here I am Reim!'' I scream and wave with my hands to the city when we are out of the carriage.
Yona sniggers
Griselda rolls her eyes
And the soldiers are carrying my baggage.
Well, let's see how this goes.
