I am so sorry! I had a major case of writers block! But now I'm going to update loads! I came up with the idea of Maria having a perfect sister because I read fanfics where her perfect sister took her place as moon princess so I decided to write how Maria would feel. I only have a brother, he's not perfect, so I don't know what it truly feels like but I talked to some people and now have a pretty good idea, I hope. Any way enjoy the story!
"Digweed, are you ok?" Maria half asked while she was gazing down at anything and everything she saw. It was so fascinating, but for a girl who had never even seen a picture of a forest before she was very well put together, not letting curiosity take over. "Yes Miss Maria" Digweeds voice was blank. Maria stopped in shock; she was surprised Digweed replied at all. Even though his voice was blank it was better than nothing, he hadn't said a word to them for twenty minutes. Since Miss Heliotrope called him a half wit. Guilt was taking over, she shouldn't have giggled. Then why did she? Because she could! Cassie being the perfectly annoying person she was would have shot Maria such a glare that she wouldn't even think of laughing. But now who would stop her, Miss Heliotrope wouldn't shout or raise her eyebrows at her for laughing at her own joke!
But finally Maria got the courage to say something to Miss Heliotrope. "Do you think that he heard you?" Maria whispered so quietly that Miss Heliotrope barley heard her. "Heard me what?" Miss Heliotrope asked more dismissively than curiously. "You calling him a half wit" Maria sighed. "Oh, I don't know, does it matter" Maria nodded frantically "Shall we ask him?" Miss Heliotrope raised an eyebrow and stopped walking. "And if he did not here it? We maze well say Hey we called you a half wit" She explained. "We?" Maria simply said. But the rest of their conversation was interrupted by Digweed insisting that they continue walking. It was clear he wanted to get out of the forest as quickly as he possibly could.
Digweed froze, "Did yyyou heard tthat?" Digweed stuttered. Come to think of it she did hear something very faint. But what is it? It was a strange ruffling sound. "Quick! Quick! Go!" Miss Heliotrope, being Miss Heliotrope, ran with Digweed as fast as she could. It was like they were cheaters, running to attack. But they weren't running to attack. Maria, being Maria, rolled her eyes thinking how ridicules' they would feel when it turned out to be a rabbit, or even a bird. What are the chances of people trying to steal in a forest? Hardly anyone would go bye, would they? If she was a thief Maria would sooner steal in her home town of London, allot more people, allot less money. But a sound did come again, then a boy stepped out of the bush.
" Well, well – Maria?" Robin asked shocked at who it was. This couldn't be right! Maria was his best friend! How could she be the moon princess? She should be- 13 now? Yes, that's right, 13. So how on earth could she be a moon princess? "Do- do you remember me?" Robin asked. "You look familiar." Maria told him, being as blank as she possibly could. "How are you the-?" "How am I what, Robin?" Maria snapped. "You don't know?" He asked Maria, slightly amazed. How can someone not know how special they are? And Maria said that he looked familiar, not that she remembered him completely! "How can you not know?" "God, this is pathetic! I don't want to know whatever you're talking about!" "What are you on about? Why are you so mad?" Robin asked her confused. "You want to so why I'm so mad? People thought I was crazy, I didn't mind or care. Being friends with you was worth it. But you just left me. Just one day you were there then the next you weren't. Cassie told me I grew up and I believed her! I thought that you weren't real. So why am I seeing you, right in front of my eyes?" "I didn't know-" "It doesn't matter." Maria told him firmly. "So what happened? Why are you here?"
Maria thought for a second. "Farther died, left in debt, got to live with my uncle." They were both walking now, fairly slowly. "Is Cassandra here?" Robin asked coldly. "No, she's in London. Why do you always do that?" "Do what?" "Speak coldly when the subject of her is brought up, call her by her full name-" "Don't like her" Robin said with a shrug. Maria rolled her eyes. "Everyone likes Cassie." Maria told him firmly. "No, not me. She's so perfect! To nice! To sweet!" Robin declared. "Yes, I guess I know where you're coming from. Still, I love her." Robin shrugged "I love my farther, as much as a human being can. Doesn't mean he's a nice person." "Doesn't mean he isn't" Maria stated calmly. "True. If you met him you'd agree with me.
They walked to the end of the forest. "You'd better go to your uncle's house." "Why don't you come?" Maria asked. "Not a good idea. Can I see you again?" "When?" "Friday?" Maria nodded. "Don't tell anyone." Robin told her before running back into the woods.
Robin didn't know what to tell anyone. What shall he say? Should he make up a lie? All he knew is that she's done nothing wrong. She didn't even know who she really was! Maybe he should tell her. But things are like how they used to be, why should he bother to change it? Why change something that's perfect? Robin knew how things would turn out if she had any idea of who she was. And it would NOT turn out well. Not in the slightest.
Maria walked in and saw Miss Heliotrope. "Maria! What happened?" "It was a rabbit. The thing in the bushes was an injured rabbit." "Are you SURE?" Digweed asked. While Miss Heliotrope eyes softened. " Oh, I do feel bad. Where is the poor thing?". "What?" "The rabbit, where is it?" "OH, he, he's alright now." "How?" Maria shrugged "I don't know- his leg- his leg was trapped. But don't worry. He's alright now." Miss Heliotrope breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness!"
Maria hated lying but sometimes you just can't avoid it. At least, that's what Cassie told her.
