Rin's POV

I hate this war. I absolutely loathe this war. So why do I still hear bombs exploding in the meadows nearby?

I wish this war was over!

I open my eyes hoping that it would end. I hesitate to open my left eye because as usual, all I see is my normal room.

Normal bed, normal closet, normal dressing table, normal bedside table, normal old paintings of Golden Heart, normal orange carpet, normal wooden doors, normal windows, normal curtains and everything else is normal.

Except my normal room is one of the other hundred normal rooms in the castle.

Most villagers think they're so lucky when they enter the royal castle. I'm pretty used to the castle. And yes I live in the castle. Princess Rinelle Akita, that's what they all call me. But please, call me Rin.

I WANT TO GO OUTSIDE! (Excuse me for the outburst it's very un-ladylike) I've obviously seen my own village but beyond that! But, I can't leave the castle for my own good.

But —yeah sure—go ahead and start a war, please? Of course nobody expected a war. The king and queen of Dark Shadows got murdered and left their daughter/heir to the throne and princess of Dark Shadows to rule the kingdom. Then guess what she did? She declared war! (Psycho much?)

Everybody's sure she's blaming the rest of the countries for the murder of her parents. And no we did not send an assassin to kill her parents.

So that's how I'm stuck in the castle and I'm also forbidden into going to my own village.

*FLASHBACK*

"A princess is a very important person in each kingdom! If she gets into any sort of danger it will be the downfall of the entire kingdom! Not only are you the princess, you are also the heir to the throne, Rinelle! Start behaving more like a princess and not an annoying little brat! Think of it like this, when your queen you won't be able to go out more often. So get used to it!"The queen snapped, when I told her about my problem.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

Nice Going mom! I sure do wonder how you became queen!

Suddenly my huge, wooden doors swung open and made a large BANG when it crashed into the wall. Standing at my doorway is none other than Teto Kasane, my right hand woman and also bestie was grinning at me showing her pearly white teeth.

"Guess what, Rin! Even during hard times the kingdom can still manage to get two or three boxes of French bread! They just arrived!", with that she ran down the hall, laughing to herself.

"TETOooooooo" a voice screamed followed by the sound of crashing teapots. Gumi appeared at my doorway but she was looking straight ahead where Teto had ran off to. I don't know why Gumi tries so hard to take care of Teto and manages to be patient with her as she causes chaos.

"Gumi ... What did Teto do?" Gumi turns to me her face filled with irritation. "Oh no! I don't know what she can be doing! It was obvious that it wasn't her who knocked down the maid who was carrying the tea! Oh no!" Man, she knows how to use sarcasm.

Without another word Gumi ran ahead, somewhere.

Then Miku and Neru paraded into my room, arms linked.

Neru is my obnoxious little (five months younger) sister. Mom and dad's wish is for me to be like her. Ewwww... I was like no way hosay! She's girlish, giggly, glittery, she can't let go of her orb which she uses 24/7 and doesn't feel the urge to rip off these tight and itchy gowns. The girl has self control, I tell ya. Meh, she's a nice enough sister.

Then there's Miku Hatsune. You better believe it, but she's my cousin! Not only is she my cousin, she's also my best friend! Sometimes, I regret that choice. Unlike Gumi, she and Teto have a habit of messing up my life.

"I became your cousin because fate brought us together! I was sent here to spice up your life!" at that time I didn't know if that was an insult because she was acting like she complimented me.

She also carries a huge leek with her to 'keep away unnecessary men'. Sometimes she uses it on me, Teto and Gumi. Me and Teto usually take it the wrong way and start a fight with her. Being the peacekeeper, Gumi comes and breaks up our wrestling match.

I've been rambling too long... BACK TO THE STORY!

"Hello beloved sister!" Neru exclaimed, she goes over to where I'm sitting and bends over to hug me, not too tight nor too light. Tsk. Chapter 15: How to greet different people in an appropriate manner. When we were six mom gave us a copy of her worldselling book: 'How to be a perfect princess, that every girl can be!'

Neru backs off when she sees my frown. I stand up and straighten the wrinkles on my dress. Chapter 6: Make yourself presentable no matter who or where! Was I actually remembering this stuff?

I have to burn my copy of that book.

"Come Rinelle, we must get going! I'm sure all of us are hungry after our slumber!"

"Neru I told you like a million times not to call me Rinelle or speak like that!"I scolded her. I scowled when I found her giggling to herself.

"Whatever!" she sang as she skipped out the door, I seriously felt my right eye twitched. "Midget!"

I hate my sister. I . Wish . She . Was . Dead .

NOPE? Darn.

END OF CHAPTER 1

A/N: Finally! The first chapter in my first fic is complete! Sorry for the short chapter but I tend to write shorties! Thanks for reading!