Chapter 1

You must act like a lady

"Ow! Mother that hurts. Why do I have to wear all these silly bows in my hair anyway?" I ask trying to pull away from my mother's tugging brush.

"Well, Darling we have a celebration to attend to remember? Your father was finally able to make the partnership with the kind. So, we must celebrate this momentous occasion." My mother says tugging on my hair once again trying to get the last few bows in my hair.

"But I don't see why I have to go. I mean all its going to be is a bunch of old guys standing around getting drunk and laughing like buffoons." I say pouting.

"(Y/N)! A young lady isn't to use such language especially one who is only 7 years of age." She says lightly tapping my shoulder as a warning.

"I'm sorry mother it's just I find this celebration to not be very…. Age appropriate for me. As you did just state that I am only 7. A 7 year old girl should be able to play and have fun. Not have to participate in stupid parties that have nothing to do with me." I say crossing my arms and walking over to my bed.

"You know not to use foul language (Y/N). You must act lady like tonight its important for us to make a good impression on the king. Our family has worked to hard for this. Now you're going to change into that dress and you are going to meet me and your father down stairs. I'll send in a maid to help you get dressed." She says while walking out of my room.

When she closes the door I fall onto my bed and look over at the ugly dress that lay dormant beside me. I sit up when I hear a knock on the door and hear a soft voice come from the other side.

"Miss? Is it ok for me to enter I'm going to help you change into your dress now." The woman says.

I rush to the door and fling it open to find none other than my most favorite person in the world, my maid Cadence.

"Cadence! I thought you went on vacation?"

"I just couldn't stand being away from the small girl that I love so dearly." She says in her soft voice.

My face suddenly turns from a smile into a saddened frown. "Cadence. Why do you always stick around even though my parents treat you so horribly." I say looking at the new bruise she had gotten on her collar bone. She quickly covers it up and gives me a soft smile.

"Darling. Don't you worry about me. Now lets get you ready for this 'silly' celebration." She says laughing while she picks up the dress.

I raise my arms in obedience and let her slide the dress on over my head. I look in the mirror at its details and length. A long royal blue dress that grazed the floor and pooffed out near my hips. It had a halter neck line and a beaded bodice. I hated it. I always hate the dresses I'm forced to wear on these stupid occasions. Cadence look at the displeasure on my face and gave me a reassuring smile.

"Everything will be fine. You wont have to stay to long and after you come home me and you can have a story time. Does that sound good to you?" She says kneeling down next to me and placing her hands on my shoulders joining me in examining myself in the mirror.

"Cadence…. I don't want to be like this I want to be able to be like normal kids. All the other kids get to play and have fun. So, why am I always stuck doing school work and going to stupid things like these?" I say looking at the ground a tear threatening to roll down my face.

"Well sweety, since your parents are such a big part in the political and social game, it means that you need to be too. Now do I agree with ripping a child away from her childhood and using her as apart of that game. No, I'm fully against it. But one day sweety you'll be able to do what ever it is you please." She says kissing my cheek.

"Now go on down stairs. Your parents are waiting for you." She says getting up and opening the door.

I give her a quick hug and run down stairs where my parents are waiting. All I see is the same usual sight. A found apon their faces as they wait for me. This is what I've always known, I'm always a disappointment to them. I'm never lady like enough. I'm not proper enough. I need to hurry up and be older so I can participate in the 'family business' and by that they always mean try to get to know other political families children. I've hate this its nothing but a game to them they don't really care about me they just see me as another piece on the board. A pawn at that.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Time Skip to Party~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Here I was once again sitting alone at a table. Parents trying to impress others with their wealth and what not. I sip on the punch a waiter had brought me, it was red and tasted sweet and tangy.

"May I sit with you miss?" I hear a boy say. I look over and see he's maybe a little older than me but not by much.

"O-of course. A-Are you enjoying the party?" I say a bit nervous. I'm not used to people actually trying to talk to me.

"Not really, I find it to be really boring. I hate all this gaudy stuff and this monkey suit is killing me." The boy says loosening his tie. He looked to be about 10 or so. I was shocked at how honest he was being. Most of them are really snooty and… well, conceded. I hated boys like that. But this one was different.

"I don't like them either. I don't like the way I have to dress I'd much rather be at home playing." I say adjusting my itchy dress.

"Hey, I have a question for a young girl like you."

"Ask away young sir." I tease.

"Do you wanna sneak out? Like go play outside or something?"

I look at this mystery boy in shock. No ones ever asked me to sneak out and play. I'm not sure what to do. I examined his features closely taking in all his features. His short brown hair that looked a little tangled and his vibrant green eyes. I wasn't sure if I could trust him or not but I desperately wanted out of this dreadful party.

"Sure. What's your name by the way?" I ask taking his hand.

"Eren. What's yours?"

"(Y/N). I live in this area where do you live?" I ask trying to get to know the mystery boy better.

"I'm from trost district but don't tell anybody. I snuck into the party cause I was hungry, its kinda hard to get food where I'm from. Will you promise not to tell anyone?" He asks worried. I quickly nod my head with a big smile and take his hand to go out on an adventure.

We were wondering the streets when we saw what looked like a parade walking down the street. All the people seemed to be shrouded in green, blue, and white.

"What is this? It looks amazing." I say in awe.

"Their the Survey Corpse, the strongest military branch around. One day I'm going to join them and fight the titans." He says excitedly.

"I want to fight titans! Wait. What are titans?" I ask, and I'm met with a face of shock.

"A titan is one of the most terrifying creatures in the world. They stand millions feet high and eat people." Eren says making a chomping motion with his hands. I squeal and hide my face behind my hands. I hear a soft chuckle and a hand on my shoulder.

"It's ok, I wont let them hurt you, I made a promise a long time ago that I would kill them all. I plan on making that promise. Do you wanna help me?" He says smiling in my direction. I nod rapidly and hold onto his arm as we begin walking back to the party.

"(Y/N), I should be going now if I'm seen by to many people at the party suspicion will rise as to who I belong to. Wanna play together again sometime?" He says hiding behind a wall out of sight of the party. I nod and give him a hug.

"So, does this make us friends?" I ask hopeful

"You betcha! I'll come by again tomorrow and we'll go play." He says running away waving at me.

As I walk into the party I think to myself 'I finally have my first friend.' I smile and dance around by myself the rest of the night aware of all the judging eyes watching me. But I didn't care. For once, I wasn't going to be lady like I was going to be me.