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Chapter 2: Long Time, No See, Princess
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(A/N: Just a warning, there may be two different versions of the same scene due to Fine and Shade's different points of view, so sorry if you dislike! No flaming! DX)
-Spring Wishes
Fine's P.O.V.
After I finished breakfast I headed back to the Emerald Lake. I ran past tons of forest and I finally got there. As the trees swayed, and the birds chirped, I sat down. I took out my necklace, and watched it shimmer in the sun. I closed my eyes and started to sing the only song I knew.
"Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost remember, and a song someone sings
Once upon a December
Someone holds me safe and warm, horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully across my memory"
For some reason, I found myself wondering off to the rapids. I was still holding my necklace as I was singing. Then, suddenly, a bird swooped down above my head. I aimlessly slapped at it and by doing so, dropped the necklace deep into the rapids. "NOOO!" I screamed as my only possession was tossed under the raging waters. I
recklessly dove in, and was stunned when I hid the cold water.
Shade's P.O.V.
When we arrived, the plane stopped and we stepped onto the very lush lands of 'Earth'. My father told us that Rein and I had irregular hair colors on this planet. We didn't have any wigs, so we just hair-sprayed our hair. We also all had irregular eye colors, so we would just have to wear shades or use contacts all the time. My father told us to explore until 11:00, when he would meet his business partner. I took my camera set and headed to the Emerald Lake. Bright and Rein went into the village for some sightseeing.
Rein's P.O.V.
Bright and I headed into the village, because we heard there was a beautiful park there. We found it soon enough, and decided to go into the overgrown gazebo surrounded by a pond. Then he asked the oddest question.
"Rein will you sing a song for me? This just reminds me of when we were little. We would always go into the garden and you, your mom, your dad, and your twin would sing for us. You were very good at singing that song, so please sing."
I was blushing hard, "Anything you want, Bright." I loved this song, and I wouldn't mind if Bright heard it once again, so I started to sing. (A/N: Start song here)
"Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost remember, and a song someone sings
Once upon a December
Someone holds me safe and warm, horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully across my memory"
Bright laughed and started to spin me around. We pretended to be ballroom dancing. We were both so happy.
"Someone holds me safe and warm, horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully across my memory
Far away, long ago, glowing dim as an ember,
Things my heart used to know, things it yearns to remember
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December~"
Bright and I hugged and smiled at each other.
"I love you Rein."
"And I love you, Bright."
Shade's P.O.V.
I wandered into the forest in the direction of the Emerald Lake. I was stunned when I saw the majesty that lay before me and took off my shades. The Emerald Lake... I took a picture before setting myself up by the bank. I looked into the distance and saw something sparkly. Then I heard the most interesting thing. A girl singing. I followed the voice, and I saw a girl with musty brown looking hair fiddling with a pink necklace. Her bangs were covering her eyes. I just sat down and listened to her voice while watching the necklace she had. As I focused my camera, I realized the necklace wore the Sunny Kingdom Emblem! I followed her as she got up and started walking near the rapids. (A/N:Song begin now)
"Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost remember, and a song someone sings
Once upon a December
Someone holds me safe and warm, horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully across my memory" (A/N:Stop Song)
The voice was melodic like no other, almost as if she were a siren. Suddenly, a big bird swooped down near her head and the necklace dropped into the rapids. I heard her scream, "NOOO!" Before she dove into the swirling water below her.
I acted quickly. I tore off my photographing gear and dove into the cold water. I saw her struggling a little bit ahead of me so I took her by the waist and hoisted her onto land before quickly doing so myself. She was coughing up water when I put my hand on her shoulder.
"Don't touch me!" She shouted before whacking my hand away. She was still coughing when I noticed somethings. She was clutching hard on that Sunny Kingdom necklace. Also, all the brown was dripping off her hair to reveal pink hair. She then turned a stone-cold gaze at me with her ruby-red eyes. The brown was dripping off my hair too, revealing blue hair. I looked at her, surprised. Fine... The girl then seemed to notice the brown going away with a look of horror on her face. She tried to run but I held her wrist.
"Let go of me." Her red eyes were flashing. She looked totally serious.
"Tell me your name first," I stubbornly said. We were both soaking wet. She looked angry as she grabbed my arm and judo flipped me. No girl has ever gotten me like this before. She was just about to run when she looked me straight in the eye.
"The only reason I'm telling you my name is because you assisted me." She turned around and said, "My name... is Fine." Then she dashed into the forest at high speed. Fine...
(A/N: Now for the repeat)
Fine's P.O.V.
As I hit the water, I instantly grabbed for my necklace. I grasped it with my good hand and would never let go again. But it was getting hard to stay above the water, and I was thrashing about in the rapids. I was swallowing a lot of water. Help me... Then I felt strong arms wrap around my waist and hoist me up onto shore. I was coughing up water, and he put his hand on my shoulder. "Don't touch me!" I whacked his hand away. I was scared, but I tried my best to hide it. I clutched onto my precious necklace even harder. I then turned a stone-cold glare at him. I got a good look at him. He had brown dripping off his blue hair. And...deep purple-blue eyes. Shade... I tried to mask my surprised face. Then I saw my pink bangs brush in front of my eyes. I stared in horror at the brown dripping off revealing pink. I tried to make a quick getaway when he grabbed my wrist. I was pretty annoyed. "Let go of me."
He then asked the DUMBEST QUESTION ON EARTH. "Tell me your name first." He was lucky I didn't rip him to shreds. Instead I just flipped him. I looked down on him as I embarrassedly answered his question. I don't know why the heck I did.
"The only reason I'm telling you my name is because you assisted me." I hid my red face and turned around. "My name is Fine." Then I dashed away from the handsome boy. As soon as I was out of sight, I rubbed the muck into my hair to make it brown again. I then rushed into the mansion. I hope I wasn't late and that I would never see that boy with the blue hair again. I kept one thought in my mind. His eyes...…
Shade's P.O.V.
I sat there, dumbfounded, in the grass, soaking wet. Her hand had a wound in it. I was blushing, HARD. Stop acting like a girl, Shade! Get a hold of yourself! I composed myself and started heading back toward the village. My father should have gotten me a room. I look at my blue water-proof watch. It is decorated with a white moon and sparkling stars. I look at the time and start to run. 10:35?! I'm gonna be late! Luckily, I got to the hotel by 10:43. Royal Wonder Hotel was the best hotel in this area, and specially made for the famous guy's guests. I don't even know the dude's name. My father was standing by the open doors to the lobby. He looks mad.
"Shade," he says as I come near. "You're late. I told you to be here by 10:30. You're nearly 15 minutes late and SOAKING WET!"
"I'm sorry, father." I reply.
"Well, lets get going. You were supposed to have 10 minutes to see your room, but now you have only five. Rein and Bright are sharing a room, I have my own, and you have your own, too." He tossed me a room key. "Room 349, eighth floor. Change into presentable clothes that are DRY. Don't be late."
"Thank you father." I rushed to the elevator to put my camera and gear down on a desk as soon as I unlocked the door. I had a king-sized bed that's dark blue with a white crescent moon and stars decorating it. I swept my gaze over the furniture and decor. A painting of two roses, red and blue, intertwined hung over the bed. A small kitchen to the right side, a small living room with a brilliant blue couch, and a tiny bathroom on the left. Nice, but I needed to go. I quickly looked out the window in the kitchen and see a small clearing. Just bare. But I could see the rest of the village. I changed and ran out the door. I could do other things later.
We arrived at the giant mansion at 10:55. Five minutes early. The man at the door welcomed us and lead us through a wide corridor to the waiting room. It had about ten velvet seats. I sat down and looked out the window and see the giant silver mansion, the sun's glare blinding my eyes. A cloud blocked the sun for a couple seconds, and I saw two small wooden buildings to the side. I immediately recognized that as the servants' living quarters. I was appalled at this. Using people as slaves isn't right. A frown sneaked onto my face. Just keep your cool, Shade. My gaze wandered over to the Emerald lake, the waters glimmering and shining. It's an amazing sight. There are not many lakes like this in the Mysterious Star. At least my fiancé Angela isn't here bugging me. Angela is beautiful, but she's just not my type. I don't even know what "my type" is. I consumed myself in self-thought until a man opened the door.
"King Night and Prince Shade of Moon Kingdom, your meeting with Mr. Remus is right this way." After we stood up, he led us to giant throne room. Well, at least that's what it looked like. There was a large table made of fine wood. There were two chairs on the side of the table, and Father and I sat down. The only other chair was opposite of us, and it was decorated with precious gems and other adornments. He didn't seem to be here yet, so I just waited. Almost 30 seconds after we sat down, we hear shouting from the other room. The door bursts open and I see the man(probably the one that was yelling) and a girl... With red eyes and musty reddish-brown hair?! Wait a second! That's Fine! She has a giant red mark on her cheek... Don't tell me he hit her! That's just wrong! Wait, since when did I think like this about a girl?! I've never thought like this before. Maybe I'm in lo... NO WAY!
Fine's P.O.V.
I was greeted by the drunk Master with a punch in the cheek. I was not early. He was shouting at me, but I remained expressionless. My cheek was hurting and my left hand was bleeding again. He grabbed me by the neck and dragged me into his meeting room. I knew what to do. Protect Master in case any guests tried anything. My ruby eyes met those of purple-blue ones. What is HE doing here?! My expressionless mask cracked for a second, but I recovered momentarily. Then I noticed another man. He looked exactly like the boy but had darker hair and eyes. He looks familiar... But how? I slunk into the shadows in deep thought behind Master. He swayed side to side a little and walked zig-zag to his seat. He's drunk yet again. This meeting might not end well.
Normal P.O.V.
The meeting started. Fine was sitting in the corner, viewing the two men with her master. Shade was trying not to obviously glance at Fine, but his eyes wandered. The two men finally started to converse about the topic.
"Sooooo... Have you deciiiiided whether or not you will maaaaaake the Mysterious Star known on earth?" Mr. Remus said bluntly, his words slurred. With this, Fine literally jumped up. She had recognized the name of her home planet. She attracted the eyes of the guests and sat down sheepishly. Shade was surprised about the topic and Fine jumping up. Shade's father, however, immediately recognized Fine as the long-lost princess of Sunny Kingdom. He kept a straight face, though. He was in a meeting, fighting for the Mysterious Star, and could not show any weakness.
Shade's father then replied,"The answer is as same as before, Remus. You know people can be power-hungry. We also have magic there. We do not want it in the wrong hands." Shade's father said. His words did not waver.
Mr. Remus looked enraged, but he restrained himself. "King Night, by changing your decision, we could not only achieve unity and riches, but power as well! Think of the luxuries-"
"Mr. Remus, I hope you will respect my decision as King of Moon Kingdom." went red in the face. His face got all scrunched up. Uh Oh... Was the only thought going through Fine's head. Uh Oh, Uh Oh, Uh Oh...over and over and over.
"YOU HAVE NO POWER HERE! YOU NEVER WILL! YOUR STUPIDITY TO REJECT MY IDEAS WILL END IN YOUR DEMISE! IT WILL RUB OFF ON YOUR SON, SHADE, TOO! OH, TOO LATE, IT ALREADY DID! YOU WILL RUE THE DAY YOU DEFIED ME AND-" At that point, Fine went up to him and stopped him from shouting.
"Master, may I remind you to not insult your guests!" Fine sternly said. grew enraged yet again. But this time, at Fine.
"BE QUIET INSOLENT GIRL!" shouted. To Shade's horror, he hit Fine with such force, she hit the wall and slumped over on the floor. Shade could not control himself anymore. He yelled and kicked in the neck, temporarily knocking him out. Fine was still slumped over, and King Night was heading towards her.
Fine's P.O.V.
My head was hurting like crazy. So was my back. My hand was bleeding again, too. I struggled to regain consciousness. I looked up and saw King Night coming towards me. I shied away, but it seemed like my whole body was bruised. A pool of blood was forming by my left hand. The cut Master had given me had opened and ripped even more.
"Please give me your hand." King Night asked, but I was scared. I just moved it away from him. "Don't worry, I just want to help you," he chuckled. I'm surprised that I gave my hand to him. I suddenly felt a wave of tiredness sweep over me, and I gave in. My thoughts went blank.
Shade's P.O.V.
"Well, looks like she fainted." My father stated the obvious.
It took us a long time to tend to all of her wounds. We somehow managed to get her back to our hotel. We went into my room and put her on the bed. In a flap in her clothes, we found the necklace. It was pink, and had her name engraved into the back. This is identical to Rein's precious necklace... Well accept the color and name, of course. My father examined it and he identified it as the genuine necklace of the missing princess of Sunny Kingdom, Fine.
"So... She really is the Fine I know..." I had been hinting this the whole time, but it was still a shock that this outrageous hunch was true. My father looked up at me and I could swear I saw a glimmer of pity and regret in his eyes. But the looks vanished instantly from his eyes into a fiery light.
"No matter what happens," he said sternly, "you will protect this girl with your life. I hope you understand that she is the long-lost princess of Sunny Kingdom. You will treat her kindly. After seeing her wounds, I can guess she was mistreated by her master. I have concluded this insanity will last no longer; It is time for Fine to wake up from this twisted nightmare. She will return to her rightful place. Thus, as soon as she wakes up, she will be told of her past. We will teach her royal ways in secret. Do not let Rein or Bright know. I hope we can reveal her at the Galla of her and Rein's birthday party in front of her family and friends. I know this is a lot to take in, but Son, we must work through this."
I felt as if my brain had exploded. All this was really crazy. Suddenly, a movement came from the sheets of my bed. She had woken up and was staring at us with wide eyes. I knew what was going to happen next. Father will tell her. My father breathed in.
Fine's P.O.V.
I woke up in linens that felt like clouds. There were two men talking on the far side of the room. I was so confused. What the older-looking man said next was even more confusing.
"Long time, no see, Princess."