AU: R&R PLEASE

The lanterns light the pavement below them. Music plays from all around, cheerful and joyful music. Children's laughter can be heard as they play with small wind catchers shaped like the moon and stars. The villagers come out with festive clothing that comes in all kinds of colors. They dress them self with a mask, just as the star did when it came to earth.

The Queen is the only one without the mask, but has the most elegant headdress. In her hair lays pearls, crystals, and gems entangled with string. The King of Ehwa matches the Queen of Ursa, but has a cape stitched with gold, silver and crystals. They both stand on a balcony in front of the Queen's castle. In front of them holds the courtyard where the festivities are held, and the large mass of people from both kingdoms in beautiful dresses, suits and masks. I stood next to my mother, and the Prince next to his father. I watched my mother as she readied herself for the speech.

The queen holds up her hand and the musicians slow their music to a halt. "Ladies and Gentlemen, from the Kingdom of Ehwa and Ursa, I thank you for coming in joining the Lunar Celebration. Where a fallen star came onto earth and here protected our home, our people, and our life. We are united as one kingdom today, in the union of my daughter, Princess Rouge Monroe and Prince of Ehwa, Dimitri Thatch. And finally after years of war between Ursa and Ehwa, we come united as groom and bride in love and peace, under the star that protects our home." I admire my mother's speeches, they are always filled with knowledge and her voice is so comforting to listen to. My mother takes my hand and I follow her nervously but my facial expression hides behind my mask. I watch as the King does the same with the Prince. My mother leads me down the stairs on the left and I watch the prince go towards the right.

In a whisper, the queen tells me," You are doing a great thing for this kingdom. Thank you my daughter." I was confused with her statement, but I just went along with it. "Mother, thank you for all you have done for me. You have been an amazing queen, and mother in my life." I smile and look at my mother through my white feathered mask that was laced with small black beads on the edges. I could see water on the edges of her eyes, but she stayed looking ahead as if she didn't hear me.

We came to the base of the stair case and walked to the center of the court yard; I looked down and saw a large yellow stone in a shape of a star. To my right, the prince came to my side and took my hand. I looked into his eyes and saw sad green ones, in contrast to the bright red and yellow feathered mask he wore that was similar to mine. My mother released me and the Prince led me to the middle of the yellow stone star. "Under the Great Ursa Star, I, Prince Dimitri, take you, Princess Rouge to be my helper. I promise to be your stone where you will make your house upon. I will protect you and love you, just as the star did when it came to save us."

He took my hands and held them with his own. I knew that he didn't want to marry me, and I knew that I didn't either. We are just getting united to stop the war in between us. Great, I now understand. I felt the anger rise in me and it was my turn to speak. "Under the Great Ehwa Sky, I, Princess Rouge, t-take you, Prince Dimitri to be my stone where I will build my house upon. I promise to be your helper and to love you, just as the star did when it came to save us." I spoke with nervousness, and I was fearful that my thoughts were going to escape from my mouth.

In unison the crowd spoke," UNITED! UNITED TOGATHER UNDER THE URSA STAR!" A sudden uproar came, it was the cheers and yells for joy as the war has officially ended between the Kingdoms. But it was only the beginning of a new chapter. I could help but feel sorry for the guy. I mean, neither of us wanted this, and now I am about to leave. The fireworks set light in the sky and people lit candles in their paper lanterns. The once dark sky is now filled with light. The music began to play once more, which gave me a chance to start my plans to move out.

I smiled at Dimitri," Come let us dance!" I pulled him in to the thickest crowd. And as I planned, I pretended to let my hand slip, removing the last barrier between this place and my escape. I ran to the nearest ally and just ran with all my might. The entire Kingdom was at the courtyard and nothing was going to stop me. Or so I thought. I could help but feel that someone was following me. As I ran I watched my shadow run next to someone else's. But when I looked next to me or up at the roof tops, there was no one to be found.

Suddenly, there was a massive explosion behind me. I turned and felt the shock wave of the explosion that came from the castle. My eyes widened, someone killed the entire kingdom. I heard screams of pain, screams of children, and screams of lost love ones. They filled my ears and it fueled my legs to continue even after I was long gone. No chance to ever comeback.

I finally came to a stop, but it was not of will, it was of exhaustion. I tore my mask off, and I passed out on the dirt floor deep within the forest. I don't know how long I had slept, because when I woke up the sun was not up yet but the sky wasn't filled with stars. I sat up and I untied the bag that was wrapped around the back of my waist. I pulled it out from under my dress and took out my favorite cloak, jeans, and tee. I changed out of my festival dress and in to my loose fitting clothes. I can't still believe that the Ehwa and Ursa Kingdom have been destroyed by who knows what. I just hope that Dimitri is okay. Wait, did I just think that?

Forget him, I don't even know him. I have to keep moving forward. No. Matter. What. I take in a deep breath and I exhale slowly. I tie my white hair up, put the bag around my shoulder and covered my white hair with my cloak. I just hope someone doesn't recognize me. . . "Rouge?" Oh man, I spoke too soon. I turned around and saw Dimitri. "Dimitri?" I feel like I'm seeing a ghost. You aren't seeing a ghost.

"Huh? Did you just say that?" I spoke out loud. Not out loud but in my head. I felt the blood in my face disappear. I hearing things, I have finally gone crazy! I never thought I would go like this! Whoa, calm down girl. Dimitri put his hands up as if surrendering. "Don't worry; you're not seeing a ghost. I just survived like you did. I kept following you after you let me go in the crowd. Which I must ask, why did you do that?"

The blood returned to my face and made me feel warm. "I wanted to escape." I am your husband, so I might as well be with you on this journey of yours. "Are you the one saying those things?" "What are you talking about, I have only asked you a question." Dimitri replied. Yes, it's me Sasha.

"I left because I am not true royalty." I felt like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, just admitting that to him. Because I am like you, we are one and we are from the same place. I can show you where. You can? Yes. I can take you back to your mother.

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