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CHAPTER 1 : THE DESCENDANT OF THE PRINCESS

Normal POV

In the land of Maho no Okoku,where the kingdom of Fiore is located, there lives a royal family who are well known by the people all over the country. This family is none other than the Heartfilia family, the famous royal family throughout the country. In this royal family,there consists of three family members, the king, the queen and their child.

The person who holds the title as the king is none other than King Jude Heartfilia. At first sight, he may seem to be a strict king since he always uses his status as a king to get all the things that he wanted. But the truth is, he is actually a kind king towards the people around him. It's just that he does not really like to open up to other people other than his family and the people who works at the castle. For most people, he seems to be a strict king towards others, but only those who are really close to him knew the real personality of King Jude inside him.

Every king always has his own queen by his side. Queen Layla Heartfilia, the wife of King Jude Heartfilia is a caring person. She loves the citizens in her kingdom but she loves her family the most. She would listen to their problems and she will surely tries to help them if she can. With that personality, she has earned herself the love and trust from the people around her. They know they could trust the queen since she always tries her very best to solve the problems without fail to give them happiness.

A family will never be complete without a child. King Jude and Queen Layla was gifted with a daughter as a result from their marriage. Their daughter is none other than the princess of the Kingdom of Fiore, Princess Lucy Heartfilia. However, not even one citizen had ever seen the face of their princess before. Only the king, the queen and the people who works at the palace had seen her face. People frequently asked them to see her face even for a second but they only would say that Princess Lucy face looks almost the same as her mother, Queen Layla. They never revealed any information about the princess eventhough many were curious about her identity. Her identity as a princess continues to remain as a mystery for several years in the country until that day arrives.

The sun that starts to rise means that a new day will begin for all people. In the castle where the Heartfilia family lives, a teenage girl was still sleeping in her bed. When the morning sunlight shines through the windows, a knock could be heard from the door. Silently coming into the teenage girl's room was one of the maids who works at the castle. She walks nearer to the sleeping teenage girl and wake her up.

"Hime-sama, it's time for you to get ready" the maid said to the girl. As soon as the maid said those words, the girl started to wake up from her deep sleep and rose up from her bed.

"Ohayou gozaimasu, hime-sama" the maid said and bowed to the girl in front of her. The girl who stood there is the princess of Fiore, Princess Lucy Heartfilia, the only child and daughter of King Jude and Queen Layla. Her looks really resembles to her mother's with her long blonde hair and a pair of honey-browned eyes.

"Ohayou gozaimasu" the princess said to her maid with a sweet smile on her face.

"Pardon me because I wake you up this early morning but King Jude had given me the orders to help you prepare for your first day."

"I understand. Very well. Could you please help me to prepare the clothes when I am taking my bath? "

"Of course, hime-sama. Are there any other requests that you would like me to help you with?"

"No. That is all from me. Thank you for your help. You may leave the room. I will inform you later if I need your help with anything" said the princess to her personal maid.

"As you wish, hime-sama. I will leave the room now" she said and bow once again to Princess Lucy before leaving her room.

Lucy POV

After I watched my personal maid left the bedroom and finished doing a few morning stretches, I straightly went to the bathroom and have a bath which she prepare for me before. As soon as I done taking my bath, I went back to my room and found a uniform which was neatly ironed and folded on my bed. When I spend a few minutes just staring at the uniform, I begin to remember back the conversation that I had before.

Flashback

We were having dinner just like usual on that evening. It was completely silent so I have taken this opportunity to tell them something. Carefully placing the knife and fork without making a sound, I begin the conversation.

"Father, mother.. " I said and they both looked straight at me."I..I want to study at Fiore Academy." I finally said it after I keep it as a secret for a long time. It really took a lot of courage to told them about my request. Both of them looked shocked when I say those words.

"Why is that my dear? I was absolutely sure that I hired some good tutors for you. All of them were graduated from the first ranked university in the world and they all happen to be the top students in that university. Could it be, there is something wrong with how they taught you? What seems to be the problem, Lucy? " mother said with a worried voice.

"No, mother. There is not even a slightest problem with them. I.. It's just that.. It has always been my dream to be able to study at Fiore Academy ever since I heard about this academy. I was really amazed with this school that somehow I have the feeling I was destined to go there.."

After a short silent, I look back at them and continued my words. "Please, I am begging to both of you. Just this once, I want you to hear my selfish request. I will do anything you wish for me to do, but just this once I want you to fulfill my request." I bowed to them with a hope they would agree to my request.

"But, Lucy..." mother was about to say something when father interrupt her.

"As you wish, my daughter.." he said. Just when I was about to thanked him, he continued."But only for one year. I am really sorry to say this, Lucy, but that is all I can promise if you want me to let you do anything as you please," father said and finish his words.

I thought very deeply at his words. 'Would I agree with him? Eventhough he allowed me to go there but only for one year.. it is a bit short in the amount of time'. After a while of deep thought, "Very well. I agree with your condition, father. Just one year in Fiore Academy. I promise to the both of you that I will not go any further." I said with a smile. Father looked relieved, but mother wasn't because she had a worried face after hearing my words. Somehow, I have a feeling like they were hiding something from me. I could at least figured it out judging by the look on their faces but I just ignore it since I thought of it as something which is not important. 'I guess it's better if I don't asked them about it. I just hope the problem will turn out well later' I thought with a hint of hope that their worries will soon fades.

End of flashback

I gave a small smile when I remember back that night. When I looked at the time, I immediately got ready for school so I would not be late. After wearing the uniform and combing my hair, I stared back at my reflection in the mirror. Right after I checked if everything is done, I went down to the dining room to have breakfast with my parents. Before I left for the academy, I gave my goodbyes and received a few kisses on the cheek from mother. Then, I left the place with our family's driver who was already waiting for me outside the palace. Slowly, the car is getting further from the palace and drove straight to the academy.

Layla POV

After I saw Lucy left for the academy, I turned back to my husband, "Do you think it was the right choice for us to let her go to that academy? I am sure you still remember that secret, don't you Jude?" I said with worried that he may have forgotten about the secret.

"I know Layla.. but just this once I want to grant her the freedom that she always yearns for. In the past, we usually forbid her from seeing the world outside. I know.. I still remember that secret. I do not want the same thing happen to our only child.. That is the reason why I only allowed her to study there only for one year. We cannot let her face the same fate like.."

"Princess Lucille.." I say and finish his words. He slightly nodded and I know that his face has sadden. I was not able to hold back my tears any longer. I stood there while crying as I think about the fate that my very own child have to face. "I'm sorry, Lucy.." that were the only words I could say as I continue to cry. Jude stayed by my side and comforted me from this sadness.

Finally, I finish my first chapter. I hope you enjoy it ^^ I would love it if you give me your reviews. Thank you for spending your time to read my fanfic ^^ *bows* Till we meet again with the second chapter..