A/N: Yet another magic story by Healergirl2004. I hope y'all like it!

Chapter one

It has always been hard for my sister and me to fit in. The fact that we are different doesn't help. My name is Rose and my sister's name is Alexandra, but I call her Alex. We have traveled all over Thail, from village to village looking for a place where we fit in.

In the little town of Winder, we have found a home…

"Sister, have you finished the potion for Miss Alley?" Alex yelled through the house.

"Not yet! I'm working on it!" I yell back. Miss Alley was always getting sick! Alex walked in to the living room of our small house. She was wearing a dark green skirt with a white shirt.

"How long does it take, little sister?" She asked.

"I'm better at making potions then you are," I retorted, "So you make it if you think you can do better."

"Sorry Rose, I didn't mean to offend you." She said, even though we both knew she was better at pretty much everything else. We looked a lot alike. We both had long, dark brown, wavy hair, except mine was longer. We both also had pale skin and were really tall.

Finally, she said, "We are running low on bread. Could you go to the village and barter some? Of course you'll bring some potions to sell."

"Alright." I said and grabbed a basket full of potions I had made earlier.

On my way to the village, I spotted Tye. Me being the person that I was had to go up and say 'Hello' to a friend.

"Well hello Miss Rose." He said.

"Hi Tye. What are you doing?" I asked.

"Just finishing tending the garden, and where might you be going on a lovely day like this?" he asked.

"I'm going to the village to get some bread and sell some stuff. Oh, and before I forget, I have something for your mother. This should cure her well." I replied and handed him a bottle out of my basket.

"Thanks a bunch." He said and took the bottle. Do you need any company on your way?" He asked politely.

"No thanks, I think I can manage." I replied, "See you around Tye!"

I continued my way down the cobble stone path. It really was a beautiful day. The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. What could go wrong?

When I got to the city, it was busier than normal. Women were sweeping furiously and everyone had come in from the fields. Everyone I tried to talk to replied 'I am far to busy to talk now.'

Finally the baker asked me if I need anything.

"Yes, but may I ask why everything is so busy?" I replied.

"Did you not hear? The prince and his tutor are coming in to town tomorrow."

I stood there, mouth open wide, "Do you want your usual potion? I must be on my way." I whispered to him.

"Yes ma'am." He whispered back and handed me my loaf of bread. I handed him the potion for baldness, then ran. I ran past Tye's house, even though he waved, and right though our door.

"Alex…Alex," I said out of breath, "The prince is coming here." I finished, "What if he's looking for us?" I panicked.

"Calm down Rose. We'll make it. I don't think the town people will tell him about us."

"What about Tom? He's an evil kid." I said childishly.

"Oh Rose! He's the same age as you!"

"So?"

"We'll just have to make this house clean and all will be well." Alex said soothingly.

The both of us spent the next five hours cleaning. I put potions in the cupboard and all the ingredients in the underground cellar. I even went out and tended to the garden.

By the time we were done, it was time for bed. As I climbed into my bed, Alex said, "Good night Rose. Sleep well, we have nothing to worry about. He is probably looking for a wife. Nothing to worry about." By the time she was done, I was already asleep.


The next morning came and I was the first one up. I ran out side and just enjoyed the nature for a while. By the time Alex woke up, it was already 8:30.

Around noon, Tye walked by.

"They said the prince should be here any minute!" He yelled to me.

"Really?" I ran up to Tye and whispered in to is ear, "Do you think he's coming here to find us?"

Tye looked at me strangely, then said, "No, there is no way that anyone told him you guys were here. Plus, if he's looking for a wife, you two would be just what he would want."

"So what? You don't think of me that way?" I said fooling around. Tye blushed.

"Well, do you want some company? Mom said that my brothers can handle the work today."

"Sure, come on in." I said happily.

"Wow, it looks different than last time." He said, looking around.

"We had a little spring cleaning." Alex said, as she came in from the other room, "Hello Tye."

"Hello Alex." He greeted her, "The prince should be here any minute."

"Like we care." I said under my breath, but no one heard.

Alex was about to say something, when hooves could be heard outside. I ran to the window, along with Tye and Alex.

"Why is he stopping here?" I whispered worriedly.

"He probably just decided to get off?" Tye whispered back hopefully. The prince had light brown hair, and blue eyes. He wasn't bad looking; it's just that my sister and I had a thing against royalty. I don't know what it is about us, but they always seem to want to burn us at the steak. Who knows? I was to busy thinking to hear the knock on my door.

"Rose! Go get the door!" Alex hissed. I stood up, my purple skirt twirling around me, and went to open the door.

I opened it and gaped. He was no older than I was! He looked to be only 15.

"Um…" He said, "Is there a problem?" I continued to stare, while Alex came up and did the talking.

"Your highness." She said and did a low curtsey.

"Please, call me Caleb."

I curtsied, then asked, "Um…How old are you?" As you can see, my brain wasn't working right.

Caleb was stunned at the question, it was as if he didn't know. "I'm 15. Why do you ask?" He finally said.

"I was just wondering." I said, then retreated behind Tye, who could cover me up by just standing there.

"May I come in? I need to ask a favor of you two." Caleb said at last.

"Ok, is it ok if Tye stays?" Alex said.

"Can he keep a secret?" Caleb asked.

"He is our trusted neighbor." She replied.

"Ok, he can stay. But I think that we should close the door." Caleb said and closed it behind him.

"Are you just going to leave him out there?" I asked and pointed out the window to his horse and tutor.

"Well, I don't have any place were they can go." He said, looking embarrassed that someone had to come with him.

"Rose and I will take then out back into the field." Tye piped up.

"I think they would both enjoy that. My tutor is, well, different. He would rather sit out there than come in." Caleb said. I practically ran out the door, pulling Tye with me.

I grabbed Caleb's horse, and Tye lead the other horse and rider. After we had led them around the house, into the field, Tye and I went back to the house.

"Boy would I do anything for a horse like that." I said.

"Yeah."

Back at the house, we went in. Caleb looked startled when we came in.

"We're back." I whispered.

"Good, Caleb needs your help Rose." Alex said to me.

A/N Did you like it? I was trying not to make it move so fast, but it was hard…any ways, tell me what you think!