Chapter 2: My Real Life Fairy Tale
Namine's POV
On top my balcony I stood. I was overlooking a peaceful and most blissful sight.
The sun had just risen, rays of vermilion shone just vaguely as the light of day washed them away. While the ocean only a short distance from where I stood was gently rocking. There were no cries of pain, nor any blood ever shed. My kingdom, was one where the life and tranquility of our land and people forever prospered. We were always happy, it was the simple feeling we all shared. And I for one looking at the blossoming world around me could not possibly think of any other place I'd rather be then on Destiny.
I continued to behold the glorious sight, allowing my golden blonde hair to be carried with the wind, my cerulean eyes closing to fully immerse myself in the harmony of nature.
"Namine!" a voice called, abruptly stepping on to my balcony. I turned gracefully to the person, who was none other then my twin sister Kairi. Kairi greeted me with her usual perky and energetic smiles, she positioned herself beside me. I returned the smile, but my smile unlike hers had more of a...of a elegance and sophisticated look. But I still am very fond of my sister's bubbly attitude. Kairi could easily cheer anyone who had unfortunately frowned or any other type of unnecessary
sorrow that burdened them.
"What it is sister?" I asked politely, I tucked a stray hair that had fallen in front of my face behind my ear.
Kairi tried to build a slight amount of suspense, biting her lip before she exploded
from excitement. (Which for Kairi her detonation can barley surpass five seconds!) I waited only seconds with a look of amusement on my face before Kairi exploded the announcement she attempted to conceal spilling out.
"Mom and Dad said they have a surprise for us! And judging by their faces I just know it's something good!" Kairi exclaimed happily, I smiled radiantly.
Whenever our parents had a 'surprise' for my sister and I it always ended up being something amazingly marvelous! I remember our last surprise. Kairi and I had been given the most extraordinary gift. It was our own little island, just outside of Destiny! Kairi and I completely redecorated the once remote and isolated island into a vivid and colorful sanctuary, not only for us but for all our friends as well.
"I can't wait! I wonder what it is?" I asked quite elated, the excitement of the this surprise had me hyped up.
Kairi's violet eyes shimmered, as she began pulling me out the of my chambers.
"Well what are we waiting for!? Let's find out!"
We began running down the stairs. We bounded and leaped, turning our excitement into a friendly race between us. We rushed past everyone that was scurrying from one place to another. We made sure to stay out of their way of course. My sister and I never wished to be a burden upon anyone. In fact we actually preferred to be of assistance, rather then allow our friends(not servants that is such a horribly dreadful word) to slave on their work all day.
We continued down the hallways, I while continuing my long graceful strides stole glances at the murals splattered across the walls. In this palace art was never contained, as was anything for that matter. The murals themselves were all of peaceful sceneries, the detail intricate and yet a vague essence still lingered in the murals.
Suddenly Kairi had leapt up, now starting to swing from the vines that had seeped through the wooden ceilings. I know what you're thinking either we're in a zoo or this is our palace! Well actually to be quite blunt(I hope I don't over do it) our entire palace is a tree! You see us, people of Destiny prefer to use nature as our homes. We only cut down the decaying trees, and use that wood for our houses(mind you we do replace every tree) but we never cut down the fresh tall standing trees that give us so much. Even the tree that withholds our home is made of all decayed wood.(we build around the tree just to point out)
Anyway sorry for my endless rant, I hope it wasn't a bother to any of you.
I followed Kairi's suite, acting like an untamed Orangutang who was after a bunch of bananas. I swung, easily catching the next vine, and then the next until there were no green and tamed vines to grip onto. I freed myself from the vine landing with a soft thud. Kairi had already done the same, waiting for me at the stairway.
I went over to her and we both after having used all our energy on our race decided on walking the rest of the way. We descended the oak stairs gracefully,
each step precise. This was one trait that allowed people to easily distinguish us as a higher ranking. Step after step, our feet easily finding the next step below.
Soon enough we came to the landing, and proceeded down the hallway to the kitchen. I simply adored the decor used for our castle. Flowers were scattered all about, some in vases others neatly hung from ceilings, their fragrances a calming and alluring scent. We didn't use wall paper but instead had artists come and paint murals, and create various sculptures of animals, and famous and well-remembered faces. Small birds adorned the potted trees that were placed along the hallways. Each bird was diverse, always chirping their blissful songs. We also had small fountains created using several polished rocks to further emphasis our love of nature.
"Mmm! Namine! Do you smell that?" Kairi suddenly asked, sniffing the crisp air. I gave a slightly puzzled look but began to smell the air, and was quite hypnotized by the smell myself.
"I do, it smells like Leona's apple pie!" I answered my mouth now uncontrollably watering. But if you have ever tasted one of Leona's pies you'll wish you'd had a dozen more. They are quite addictive, if anything. Kairi and I followed our noses, taking blind steps, through the rest of the corridor. That is until our noses met the
the door, which wasn't all too pleasant might I add.
"Ouch!" Kairi and I exclaimed in unison. We both rubbed our noses to help ease the pain. Though Kairi made a quick recovery, pulling me to my feet and into the kitchen.
"Leona!" Kairi shouted like an over excited kinder gardener, her arms hooking around Leona's thin waist. Leona looked down at Kairi her thick brown curls falling from her face. I just stood there, I wasn't one to ruin a sentimental moment. Leona glanced up, now turning her kind gaze onto me.
"Ah I see you two have come to have some pie?" Leona said smiling her all-knowing smile. I was always so amazed on how Leona knew us so well, but then again she has been around since my sister and I were mere toddlers. So I suppose that makes sense.
I nodded politely, while Kairi detached herself from Leona's waist.
"Well then, I suppose I shouldn't starve you girls, now should I," Leona said with her infamous smile. Leona turned around, opening one of the neatly compressed bamboo drawers that contained her oven mit. It was rather plain, but Leona said she preferred the simplicity, though I couldn't agree more.
I loved the simple things in life. I was even wearing my favorite plain white sun dress with matching sandals. Leona quickly strode over to the oven her own brown sandals scraping across the floor of our oriental styled kitchen to the oven to pull out the pie.
Kairi and I took a seat on a couple of organic chairs. Kairi immediately put her elbows on the table, starting to drum her fingers on the bamboo table. Me on the other hand clasped my hands together and hid them in my lap.
Most people who saw my sister and I outside royal events would think we couldn't possibly be related. Since you see Kairi is very abundant in energy and heads any type of peppy organization. While me on the other hand finds sketching on my bed a most pleasurable past time, that and my tendency to be extraordinarily shy.
"Here's the pie," Leona said placing the steaming pan on the table. I felt my mouth water at the strawberry filled delight. The aroma was a smell so incredibly sweet I felt the urge to just plunge head first into the pie. But being royal does prevent such barbaric behavior, though I don't mind much. I would honestly prefer to eat like a civilized person then a savage beast.
Leona began to slice the pie into small slivers, and placing two of the slivers onto two crystal plates. Leona then set the plates in front of Kairi and I's faces. Kairi immediately dug in, taking small fork fulls and eating them happily.
I joined in and I swear my taste buds were having a party in my mouth. The flavor was phenomenal! Sweet and tangy, but not a sour sweet but a sweet that was light and perfect the amount of fruit was used.
Leona gave a satisfied smile, as she watched us devour the pie. Leona if anything got her pleasure by making others happy, seeing a person smile from one of her creations was what Leona lived for.
I smiled taking a last fork full of pie and trying my best to savor the flavor. Kairi did the same and then we both set our forks on the plates.
"Leona, do you need any help with the dishes?" I asked grabbing my plate. Kairi nodded doing the same.
"Oh don't worry about it girls. You're needed by your parents in the throne room anyway," Leona said scooping the plates from Kairi and me. Leona then went over to the sink and began washing the glass dishes.
Kairi and I scurried off, not wishing to become distractions to dear Leona. We went on our way passing through the many corridors that lead to our parents chambers. The corridors were the same as hallways, murals, sculptures, vines climbing the walls and nature filling the corridors to the brim.
Kairi and I proceeded to our parents chambers constantly chatting until we arrived at the entrance to their chambers. I knocked gently on the door with my knuckles, receiving a response only seconds later.
"Come in," I heard my mother's voice say from the other side of the room. My sister and I proceeded into our parents room happily. I soon spotted Mother, with her long brown hair falling gracefully onto her shoulders. She looked up at us with her shimmering violet eyes.
"Girls, take a seat please," Mother commanded patting a plush multi-colored cushion. Both my sister and I obediently obeyed taking a seat beside our mother.
"Your father should be out here in a moment, he's just talking with Uncle Tidus," Mother said sweetly picking up a novel and leafing through it until she was able to find the proper page.
I nodded and Kairi just picked up the latest teen magazine and began skimming for new articles. I just looked around my parents room with admiration. I always thought they had the best room of all. Large hand blown glass windows lined the entrance to the balcony, hand made multi colored curtains were bundled on either side of the windows. Rays of sunshine played across the room casting shadows on the several of the family antiques and old photographs that lined the walls.
I got up, unlatching my sandals and gently placing them on the plush carpet. I walked over to the far side of the room where my parent's bookshelf was located. I riffled through the rows of books searching for a good title. I was down to the last row when one title caught my eye.
"Sleeping Beauty" I looked at the book curiously, I had read quite a lot of books but have never, even as a child read this one. I blew the remaining dust off the cover and just as I was about too dig into the book, father came in.
"How are my girls today?" Father asked extending his arms. Kairi and I flocked to our father almost instantly, embracing him into a big hug. Father kissed both our foreheads affectionately, then settled down beside mother. We both re-seated ourselves, me still clutching onto the book.
Mother smiled at father warmly, her violet eyes sparkling. Father kissed mother's cheek, before turning his cerulean orbs towards us.
"Girls, your mother and I in order to form a bond with the kingdom of Twilight have made an arrangement," Father said running a hand through his blonde locks, anticipating our reaction.
I blinked. The Twilight Kingdom has finally agreed to be our friends? This certainly was surprising. Well I mean it's good but I didn't think their kingdom would be willing to align with ours.
Since back in the day their kingdom and the Olympian Kingdom were at war, and their kingdom asked ours to help fight. But honestly in Destiny we don't believe in violence. So our people refused to aid such a quest and then the Twilight Kingdom called us their enemies and that's how it's been up until now.
I glanced at Kairi through the corner of my eye to see her equally as bewildered as I was.
I finally managed to snap out of my daze. "What kind of arrangements?" I asked in a tone that was in between confusion and anticipation. I was still a bit puzzled on the circumstances but also anxious about knowing how our two nations would unite as one.
"Well, the Twilight Kingdom has agreed to host you at their palace," Father said taking a small glass and filling it with coffee.
"So we're going to the Twilight Kingdom? But for how long?" I inquired nervously. I had never been away from home, unless accompanied by Mother or Father.
"I don't know darling," Father responded trying his best to feign a calm attitude about their current situation.
"Don't worry girls, I'm sure the princes of Twilight will be more then willing to keep you company," Mother said soothingly, stroking both Kairi and me's hair. And though mother tried her best to provide consolation to all of us, I don't think she succeeded in doing so with father.
At the mention of us being with boys father's face had been drained of most of its color. It was quite clear that Shuyin had clear letting go issues with his daughters. Though for any father letting his little girls be with boys was one of the biggest don'ts in the entire dad rule book.
Kairi giggled, wrapping an arm around our father's neck. "Don't worry daddy all those boys are going to be to Nami and me are just good friends."
I saw father's muscles relax from their previous tense state, but I could easily tell Kairi hadn't been honest at all with father.
Kairi wasn't a bubble head or anything, but when it came to boys I swear some part of her brain must turn off! She just goes into this sing-song, dreamy state imagining herself with that mysterious boy.
And as much as I hate to admit it I was kinda excited about the princes myself. Though I wasn't boy-crazed like Kairi, I still had my fantasies about being swept off my feet by my very own prince charming.
"Right, now you shall depart tomorrow and should arrive hopefully before noon," father finished still trying to restrain himself from going into full fledged dad-mode.
Mother giggled softly at father before dismissing us. We headed out the chambers and once our parents were out of earshot Kairi exploded with excitement.
"I just can't wait to find my prince charming tomorrow!," Kairi said in a sing-song voice, she started to ball room dance with her imaginary prince practically knocking everything over in the processes.
"How do you know that he's going to be one of the princes?" I asked, which made Kairi stop momentarily. She gazed at me with her hopeful violet eyes for a moment before responding.
"Because, I can feel it! Nami I just know it'll be him! I know it," Kairi said with a satisfying premonition in her voice.
I knew I shouldn't pursue this thought any longer, so I nodded smiling. I didn't in any way wish to upset Kairi so I just proceeded to our room, even dancing with Kairi.
Our feet gracefully ascended each step until we reached our room. Kairi walked directly into our room and plopped onto her fluffy pink bed, cradling her pink stuffed dog. I walked across the plush floor going over to my plain white bed and sitting at the edge. My eyes wandered across their room which was evenly divided into two easily distinguished sections.
My side of the room was all white. My bed, my night stand, vanity, dresser, closet, bookshelf, and just about everything else on my side of the room. The only coloring my side had to offer were the many paintings and drawings that were randomly plastered on my walls.
Kairi's side on the other hand was almost all pink and fluffy. Kai had fluffy pink pillows, lamps, pink bedspread, pink chairs, and anything else a sixteen year old girl could possibly ask for. I glanced at Kairi, she was busily packing her suitcases to the brim with her necessities.
I smiled to myself, Kairi sure was something. I really loved the way she was always so peppy and fun all the time. Kairi always had an idea in her head and was able to put it into action. Me on the other hand was much too timid to do such things. I sighed softly picking up my sketchbook that was neatly placed on my night stand and began to draw.
I started to draw a ballroom scenery. The background consisted of a evening lighting, a chandelier hung in the far distance with small dancing people in the far background.
In the center of the picture was a princess with long blonde hair. The princess was wearing a long spaghetti strap white gown. A glittering tiara was placed gently onto her head, the small diamond studs in the girl's ears sparkled brightly as her cerulean orbs gazed onto another. A prince. But the prince's features were obscure.
I stopped as I tried to create the prince. I couldn't just draw the prince. He needed to be my prince not just some fantasy boy. I sighed placing the sketchbook back on the night and picked up Sleeping Beauty.
Suddenly the door creaked open before I was able to dive into the book.
"Excuse me," one of the maids said politely, "Would you care for some dinner?"
Before I was able to utter a word Kairi answered for the both of us.
"No thank-you Lucille, we're fine," Kairi said sweetly, turning her attention back to the piles of clothes she was trying to stuff in her bag. Lucille bowed her head and left.
"You didn't want anything did you," Kairi asked concerned. I shook my head, adding a sweet smile to my answer.
"Good, oh and I already packed for you," Kairi said triumphantly pointing to the neatly packed white suitcases.
"Thanks Kai," I said gratefully. Kairi smiled happily and picked up a teen magazine and started reading.
I turned my own eyes back to my own book. I opened the tattered green cover and started reading. 'Once upon a time there lived a princess...."
I continued reading, my fascination taking over me as I turned page after page. I couldn't help myself. The princess was trapped in a tower and now her prince was coming to set her free!
My eyes scrolled further down the page, widening as the prince slew the evil dragon and quickly climbed the tower. I help my breath from suspense, this book was so addicting I didn't even notice Kairi sprawled out on her bed, her eyes tightly shut.
The only thing I was able to do was find out if the prince could brake the spell!
I kept reading and a smile formed across my lips, as the prince kissed the princess and her blue eyes fluttered open falling in love with prince.
The story soon enough ended with 'And so the prince and princess lived happily ever after...'
I smiled in satisfaction, shutting the book and laying it on my night stand. I yawned not realizing how tired I was. My eyelids drooped as I sunk into my bed and under neath my covers.
I smiled dreamily as my eyelids slowly begin to shut. "Tomorrow," I whispered to myself, "Tomorrow my prince will come, and sweep me off my feet."I whispered to myself smiling dreamily as my eyelids shut.
"Tomorrow is the beginning of My Real Life Fairytale."
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Author's Note: Well there's the highly anticipated second chapter. I hope you enjoyed it and will review! I'll try my best to update sooner, I really want to start on the next chap soon but need reviews to fuel my writing powers. Though with school I can't make any promises. Also the next chaps might be a bit shorter, I'm not sure yet though.