Intro
Everyone knows how the story goes. The damsel in distress, the brave heroic knight to come slay a dragon and save the princess. Well these 3 girls- Ann, Aspyn, and Claire. Didn't like the role of being the damsel in distress, what if the girl wanted to fight the dragon- I mean they spend a great sum of time locked in a tower. I'm sure she's figured the dragon out and knows how to get the job done much faster. No princess has ever spoke her mind all princess just stood there and smiled and said things like "Oh! my brave knight has come to rescue me!" or "Finally my prince! my true love!" O.K first of all you just meet the guys all he did was slay a dragon ( which you couldn't of done yourself if you were smart enough ) but, nope. No girl ever stopped and thought, I don't really like this guys personality or Maybe he just isn't the guys i'm looking for. Well there's hope. Ann, Claire, and Aspyn thought real hard about the average princess, and they're determined to change the image of the typical princess.
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Ann sat in the dim cold classroom ( in the back of the room which is the WORST place to be especially during math) Ann could barely hear anything, The boy next to her with the eyeliner under his eyes and navy blue hair blasted his headphones so Ann could only hear his music, and nothing else. Ann tried signaling him so she could ask him to turn down his music. From the teacher's point of Ann was harassing the student next to her. "Ann! since you are harassing one of our bright and wonderful students-" Ann though bright was hardly the appropriate word for the boy that wasn't even listening. Also Ann new hated her. The teacher continued " Come and solve this equation!" Ann didn't have to look around the room see new everyone was watching her. Chills ran down her spine. Ann finally made it to the chalkboard. Ann picked up the small piece of yellow chalk and solved the problem ( for the average joe it took about 30-45 minutes) Ann solved it in two minutes. Ann still knew everyone was staring at her. This time everyone's eyes were much bigger, Even the teacher look baffled. The teacher spoke again " Uhh tt-that's right" Mr. Luke cleared his throat " Thank you Ann you may have a seat." I walked back to my seat still feeling embarrassed. The boy with the headphones and blue hair chuckled and said " Well aren't you a smart Annie?" he smirked and put his headphones back on. Ann clenched her fist. "It's not worth it it's not worth it" Ann kept reminding herself to to punch this kid in the face.
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Ann walked home alone staring at the grey skies, mumbling ways she could have solved that equation in math Ann's home felt safe even though she lived in a ruff part of town. It felt like a safe haven. Ann looked around to see if anyone was watching. Ann looked under the mat for a gold key. Ann found it and unlocked the door. The house as usual smelled like coffee. Ann's Mom had two shots of espresso every morning. Ann found her mother sitting down on the old wooden chair her great-grandmother owned. The wooden chair had hand painted flowers the stiles'. Ann's Mother (Ruby) had piles of bills stacked on the small wooden coffee table. Ruby's glasses were half way down her face, her brown/red hair was a split end mess, and her baby blue uniform for the restaurant- Billy's burgers and fries was a wrinkled mess. Ann and her mom ( if you could not tell) the have financial problems. Ever since Ann's Dad gambled all their money away and left one day and never came back. Ann was often concerned for her Mom, so she became a part time tutor for 2 grade kids it only paid 3.50$ bucks an hour but she saved as much as she could sense she couldn't "Legally" get a job until she was sixteen, Ann just turned fifthteen. Ruby smiled " Hello Annie" Ann waved, took of her shoes and took out the trash. Ruby squinted at the electric bill pepped typed some numbers into the calculator, Ruby continued adding numbers and said " Your teacher called, he told me all about your behavior today." Ann took a set in the other old rocking chair " O.K Mom have of the kids their are stupid..." Ann continued on with her story Ruby replied with a series of "ah's", head nods. " Annie i'm glad you told me these things but I was talking about your grades." Even though Ann didn't talk much, when she did she had a tendency of sharing a little too much. Ann's mom always told her not to share too much information with people because one day the could turn on you, and use that information against you. Ann seemed a little curious "My grades?" Ruby nodded, Ruby continued working on her bills she tilted her to the mail scattered counter " There are two letters for you one is red with a gold seal on it the other one is from your school. Open the one from your school first" After Ann grabbed the mail she sat back down and tore open the first envelope. It was a report card, it's usually bad for most kids, not Ann. Her report card had A and B's. Ann looked at her mom " OK i'm still not following" Ruby laughed "Open the other envelope." Ann looked at the red envelope, gold initials were embroidered in gold on the the front it spelled : BRH. Ann carfley opened the fancy envelope she read the paper in her hands it read
Dear parent or legal guardian of Ann Elizabeth Red,
We would like your child to attend Brooks Royals High. BRH is a boarding school .BRH is a perfect place to learn things that include ; Princess etiquette, knight training, and how to rule a kingdom. Our school also includes clubs ( such as jousting, wizardry 101, Archery and sword fighting) Our also servers 5 course meals, an old church that hold services every Sunday, just located west of the school campus. Our school means business, our students have a strict schedule, but we do provide some free time for our students.
We hope that your child would consider enrolling at Brooks Royal High.
Ann closed the paper, boarding school? Ruby's smiled at Ann "You know Ann your strong and beautiful... have such great potential...I only thought it would be fair that you should go here...so you have a better chance at life." Ruby looked down. There was a sense of worry on her face ." Look I know it's a lot to take in at first.. but, just think about it..." Ann noded. "I will mom" Ann tried to manage a smile, gave a kiss on the cheek to her mother, slipped the red envelope in her backpack and walked up stairs. Ann thew her old ugly tie-dye designed backpack to the ground laid on her bed, she look around at her salmon pink bedroom with navy blue curtains, her desk with her old clunky computer sitting there collecting dust. Ann grabbed the envelope and read the paper over and over. Boarding school? Ann knew she was smart but, she had no idea she was smart enough to be accepted into the school that was practically princeton for high school students. Ann thought of her mom. Would she be able to manage without Ann? Wouldn't she be sad? Ann wasn't sure if she wasn't even sure if she wanted to leave home. Even though she wouldn't be leaving any friends behind, she would be leaving her safe haven. Ann tried to think of the possibilities. If she attended the school, learned how to become a princess, marry a prince, and lived in a kingdom she would be able to provide for her mother. I mean if she became a queen she would have riches beyond her belief and her mother would have to work a day in her life. Ann thought of all the possibilities, and came to a conclusion she would go to BRH.
Hey guys! it's Necole! I really hopped you enjoyed the first chapter of Royal pains! the first few chapters are kinda boring beacause it's about Aspyn, Ann, and Claire getting accpeted into the school but the hold a lot of info! anyway thanks for reading!~ Necole