Seems I'm just feeling the KB feels. Hope you are enjoying the new story, and please, please do the poll! Thank you. (It will really help me!)
Leaving Home:
The girls got ready to set sail on a voyage to the lands of the Kingdoms Brookingdale and Brookinghem- also known as the Brooks to most common folks. They packed and were taught various things about the kingdoms before they would officially set sail on their long journey to the kingdoms. They didn't like the idea of being wedded off, placed in arranged marriages, but it was their duties as the princesses of the North and South Mellowsia Kingdoms, so they had to accept it. They made their way to the grand royal ship by car. Annette was now trailing behind them, tears in her eyes as they walked on to the path to the pier.
"Oh my girls! You've grown up so fast…" She started to bawl as they walked on to the pier heading towards the ship.
"Annette please don't cry…" Kendall tried to sooth her.
"How can I not? My girls are going to become brides! Then wives." She cried more. "I'm just so proud. Being your maid all these many years was worth the hard work."
"We'll miss you Annette." Jackie hugged her, once they were in front of the ship.
"Won't you come with us?" Kendall had pleading eyes. "You know us better than their servants. You know how we like things." Annette cried more, but pulled herself together.
"I would love to dears. I would love to take this journey with you both, meet the princes, help you with your gowns and wedding. Even help with your children. But I can't, my sea sickness is too much to bare and since only the military has planes, I wouldn't be able to come." She explained. The girls looked sad. "Now chin up girls. Be confident. I want the best for you two… I want the best from you two. No more rags for garments, wear these beautiful gowns along with others. And always be strong." She hugged them. "Now I wish the best of luck, a safe journey, and to tell you I love you girls." She kissed their foreheads.
"We love you too, Annette." The girls had tears in their eyes.
"No crying! You'll ruin your make-up." She scolded and laughed. The girls giggled.
"Thank you Annette." Kendall smiled softly.
"For everything." Jackie added. Annette nodded.
"Are we ready to set sail?" A man came up, yelling towards his men, getting the three's attention.
"Good morning, sir." Annette greeted.
"Ah… morning Madams. Ship is in tip top shape to sail. When your final goodbyes are said, we will hoist the anchors and set sail." He responded. "I am Commander Smith at your service."
"Ah commander. Very good then." Annette nodded. "Well girls…" She looked at them, a smile on her face. "I bid you farewell, safe travels and much love." She hugged them last time. "Good bye girls." Annette spoke. The girls were led up the side of the ship on the wooden plank with steps. The last of their luggage brought aboard the ship.
"Hoist the anchors!" Release the sails! We're casting off!" The commander ordered the crew. The girls waved as they began to depart.
"Take care girls!" Annette waved.
"Bye Annette!" They replied. "We'll miss you!" The ocean started to become in between them as the port became distant and almost out of sight.
"May I show you to your quarters your majesties?" The commander bowed. They nodded as the stepped away from the side now. They followed him. "This voyage should take no longer than a few weeks. We'll see quite a few marvelous sights. Do enjoy yourselves girls." He bowed as they stepped into this spacious room. Then he left.
"Well at least we get to sail the blue." Jackie smiled walking around the room.
"True. Imagine it, we're like the great captains we dream of being, having one…last…adventure…" Kendall also walked around going to the window then sitting on the bed looking as she thought of what her life would be like. 'An arranged marriage…' Jackie had a sad look as well as she sat beside her, but smiled softly.
"Then let's make this the best adventure we ever have had." She said. Kendall couldn't help but get her smile back.
"Let's!" She agreed. The two walked out of the huge room to the deck, watching the as sailed. They glanced over the side seeing sea creatures jump about doing their whimsical dances. Kendall wished for a better view, so she climbed up the woven nets that connected the mast to the sails. She reached a spot that she thought gave the best view, hanging off the a bit.
"Princess Kendall, I don't believe that is safe! I must ask you come down before you fall overboard!" The commander yelled up to her. She glanced down.
"It's such a magnificent view though commander! I could stay her for hours." She replied.
"But Princess this is not usual behavior for royalty. You should be either on below deck, not placing yourself in danger." He called. She let out a sigh. 'What goes up, must come down I suppose…' She rolled her eyes. She found a loose rope and swung down, landing solidly on her feet.
"Well that was fun." She beamed.
"Your Highness I must ask you to be careful. Doing such things is quite dangerous." The commander explained concerned.
"Oh commander don't worry. That was nothing to me and hardly dangerous." Kendall laughed.
"We do things like a bit too much on our free time." Jackie mentioned walking over to her cousin and the commander.
"Too much… how about not enough, plus it's much more fun on a moving ship on sea." Kendall glanced at her. The commander gave them a weird look.
"I see… but Princesses still…. Do be cautious." He reiterated before walking away to go talk to his men.
"I guess we're going to have a real adventure here huh?" Jackie inquired.
"Oh most certainly." Kendall nodded. "It's going to be great." The girls looked out to the ocean.
To be continued…
Hey guys hoped you liked, I know been really long since an update on any of my stories, but it's a long story, life keeps throwing me curve balls…anyway thanks for the patience and please do the poll for this story it will really be helpful! Thank you! Review, poll, fav, etc!
L: Also I'm here to! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanza! And all!
M: thank you Lereda! Merry Christmas, and hope you are having a festive season!
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