"We must do this Eadlyn, for the greater goods, for Kerttu." Ekkio said holding Eadlyn. "I know, but is she ready for her selection yet? I started mine 1 year ahead if she starts it now." "Eadlyn, she has your blood in her, she's ready." "I hopeso."
And Ekkio and Eadlyn shared a tender kiss on the balcony that night.


Next morning, Me and my maid, Crystal were getting ready for the day. "Crystal would you please get me some coffee, with cream in it?" I asked. "Of course ma'am, and thing else?" "That's it, and thank you again." "Nothing to thank ma'am, it's

my job." Those were Crystals last words before she left the room. "I better go say hi or good morning to mom and dad." I thought "Then I'll get breakfast! Perfect to planKerttu!" Isped walked down the hall, she was short for her age, people
in the palace say she's a little bullet, on two legs for sure. When she reached the office, mom or dad wasn't there. They're probably having the day off... "Hmm" she thought

out loud. "They're probably getting breakfast! I need to go back to my room as quick as possible so Crystal doesn't find out I was gone." Is stead of speed walking, she ran, I mean, Iwas in fuzzy penguin pants and a tink top. Igot to

mybedroom just in time and was sitting on myown office chair, reading the newspaper. "I got the coffee mis- Kerttu! What happened to your face?" I hadn't noticed, my face was all red from running. "It's just, the people! They're finally getting
/along! It's just, im so sohappy!" I lied was that great? We'll find out "Kerttu, you're just like your mother and grandfather! Now come on don't want to go to breakfast looking like that." She was looking at me toe to my head

"That sounds like a great idea." I said with a smile.