Sonia Nevermind was walking through the hallways within the royal palace. She was depressed as she was going out to see her people with her family. This is one of the many reasons why she hated being a Princess.

She was taught at an early age how to act like a member of the royal family, and she hated it. She wanted to be herself and not another robot member of the royal family. She didn't want to be loved by her people who never got to see the real her.

However, her parents and her country only saw Sonia as an heir to the Kingdom of Novoselic throne, and everyone tried to mould her in the perfect heir so she could carry on the bloodline.

She was rarely allowed time to herself to enjoy personal interests. Like reading. She was reading the latest book written by Makoto Naegi. However, her parents told to stop reading such rubbish and focus on making them and their country proud.

This annoyed Sonia greatly and often told her parents that she likes to read to keep her mind open and not closed off as they do.

Sonia left the palace and saw the open top royal car. Her parents were sitting within the car, waiting for their daughter's arrival.

Sonia sighed, and she walked over to the car and got inside, and the car drove slowly out of the palace grounds. Soon the royal family arrived on the main streets, and thousands of people were on the pavements waving at their beloved royal family.

Sonia was taught how to smile and wave at her people, and she hated it. She wanted to be herself and not be tied down my stupid royal protocol.

Sonia often saw young men holding up banners asking if they wanted to go out on a date with them. Which she hated because all the men wanted to go out with her because of her looks and the fact she was a Princess.

She was only 22 years old, and her parents were planning for an arranged marriage for their daughter. Instead of letting Sonia find that special person for herself.

20 minutes later

Sonia and her parents were back in the royal palace after they were done greeting their people. Sonia's next task was to wear her official royal dress and crown as her parents had requested a famous painter to paint a picture of their daughter in all her glory.

Which again, Sonia hated because people would see her a noble and beautiful Princess. Again she wanted people to see the real her. But her parents forbid her to show her true self because her personality wasn't fitting of being a Princess and future heir to the throne.

Sonia wore a long blue dress, and her crown was gold. Her face was covered in the best makeup around. She stood in front of the painter who was a middle age man most likely in his 50, and she hated every minute of it.

"I feel sorry for you," the man said as he was painting.

"You do?" Sonia said, surprised.

"I'm in the same position as you," the painter replied. "I had no desire to follow my father footsteps and become a painter like he was. But my old man threw me out when I turned 16, and I lived on the streets until I caved in and promised him I became a painter just like him. You, however, are being moulded into being the Princess everyone wants you to be."

"You understand my suffering!" Sonia said, shocked.

"Yes, you are being made to follow protocol and rarely allow to show your true self to people."

"How can you tell?" Sonia asked.

"Your general aura, and the way your parents asked me to paint you," the man replied. "I've been doing this job for a long time, and I've learned how to read people."

"I see," Sonia sighed.

"Don't give in as I did. I can tell you are a strong-willed woman."

"Don't worry. I won't!" Sonia said firmly.

"That's good," the man replied.

An hour later

The man had finished painting, and Sonia's parents were very happy with the picture while Sonia hated it.

Since Sonia never caused trouble for the painter. Her parents allowed Sonia to have the rest of the day to herself. Sonia rushed to her bedroom and slammed her fist into the bed in anger.

"I hate my parents trying to force me into a person that I have no desire to be!" Sonia said as she slammed her fists into the bed some more.

Sonia calmed herself down and sat on the bed. She saw the book she has been reading on her bedside drawer, and she loved it. Reading Eldritch horror had opened her eyes to the idea of monsters dwelling in different dimensions or some living on Earth disguised as humans.

As a result of Sonia reading the books. She became a believer and follower of the Eldritch kind. She would be happy to serve one if they saw her as worthy.

Sonia really loved Makoto Naegi's work and maybe one when she becomes Queen, she could invite him over so she can ask questions on his books and creative thoughts.

"I better take this dress off and put on something more comfortable. But first I should wipe all this stupid makeup off my face. Before I take off the dress. It is a beautiful dress that I can admit without hate."

She took off her crown and put on the bedside table and headed into her personal bathroom. She took all of the makeup off her face, and she felt better and free.

She wiped her face with a towel and walked back into the bedroom and froze when she saw a hooded person sitting on her bed reading the book.

"Who a-are you? How did y-you get in here?" Sonia said a panic.

"That isn't important," said the hooded person. Sonia noticed by the voice the person was male. "I've come here to speak to you and depending on how well the conversation goes. I may have a question for you at the end." The hooded person never bothered to look up at the Princess as he kept his focus on the book.

"A question?" Sonia said, confused.

"Yes, I must say I'm surprised a Princess is interested in Eldritch horror?"

"I love reading that stuff," Sonia replied. "It's the only freedom I get around here."

"Life as a Princess must be rough, I take?" The hooded person said.

"You have no idea!" Sonia said in anger. "Being moulded into something you're not is awful."

"Ah, I get the picture now. I bet you want a new life, don't you?"

"I wouldn't say I want a new life. I want to live my life in own my way. But still, be a Princess. I do love my country. But I want my people to see the real me."

"I see," the hooded man said. He put the book on the bed and stood up. He looked at the Princess. "But would you ever seek a better life? A chance to break out of your shell and become better in every single way?"

"Are you referring to becoming an Eldritch monster?" Sonia asked.

"Of course, I am," the hooded man chuckled. "Since that was your first answer. I'm guessing you have thought about it."

Sonia bit her lip ever since she had read Makoto Naegi's books. She had often thought what it would be like to transform into an Eldritch being like a few characters did in Makoto's books.

"Yes, I have," Sonia replied. "After Makoto Naegi's books. I have become a believer in Eldritch beings, and I would become happy to be a devotion servant if one of them picked me."

"Really?" The hooded man said, shocked.

"Yes," Sonia nodded. "These higher, more powerful beings that could exist in our world. I would worship and serve them without thought because we are just bugs to them."

"You're not wrong there."

"I'm not?" Sonia said, shocked.

The hooded man took off his hood and Sonia became more shocked. Makoto Naegi was standing in front of her.

"I-I… Don't believe it!" Sonia gasped. "Are you the real Makoto Naegi"?

"Yes, I am," Makoto smiled as he bowed. "It's an honour to meet you, your highness."

"I'm so confused right now," Sonia said, struggling to keep her emotions in check.

"My apologies your highness," Makoto said. "One of my followers has led me to you."

"For what reason?" The Princess asked.

"Well, if you were given a chance, you would be willing to become an Eldritch being?"

"Yes, I would," Sonia said.

Makoto smiled, and he raised his hand, and it became a tentacle and then changed back to a hand.

"Oh my god!" Sonia said in disbelief. "Are you an Eldritch being?"

"Yes, I am," Makoto said calmly.

Sonia dropped to her knees and hands. "It's an honour to meet you, oh, mighty one."

"Umm," Makoto said, scratching his cheek feeling slightly embarrassed. "You can return to your feet."

Sonia got back to her feet, and she looked at this higher being with her own eyes, and she still couldn't believe it.

"I wasn't kidding Master," Sonia said. "Thanks to you. I have become a firm believer, and I would be more than happy to serve."

"Master?" Makoto said, slightly shocked.

"Yes, I'm a mere human while you're a higher being. It's only natural that I call you, Master."

"Right," Makoto said, rubbing the back of his head. "Anyway, Sonia Nevermind. I have an offer for you. Would you like to join our side and help us towards achieving our goals?"

"Yes!" Sonia said, putting her hands together as if she was prying.

"You would feel comfortable becoming a monster. But become something more than you ever were as a human?"

"Yes!"

"Very well," Makoto smiled. "Before we start the process. I must warn you the transformation will be a slow process. A week or two. You will feel pain throughout your body as it changes. But once the whole transformation is done. You will become stronger, faster and smarter. Do you still accept my offer?"

"Yes, Master," Sonia bowed.

"Good," Makoto smiled. "I need to leave my mark you on. Where do you want it?"

"On my thigh please," Sonia said as she took off her dress, leaving her with only her bra and pants on. "If you leave your mark on my thigh, it means nobody can see it."

"Very well," Makoto replied. He walked over to Sonia and caressed her cheek. Sonia felt her legs wobble. Makoto got on one knee and placed his right hand on the outside of Sonia's left thigh. "This will sting!" He warned her.

Sonia felt a sharp pain coursed through her body, but she remained strong. Then she felt her whole body starting to tingle.

Makoto stood up and looked at the Princess. "That's the first stage completed," he smiled. He raised his right hand, and it turned into a tentacle. "For the transformation to begin. You must drink my blood. So, bite into my tentacle until you draw blood and drink it."

"I don't want to hurt you," Sonia said, terrified.

"You won't," Makoto smiled and patted Sonia on the head with his is left hand. "Humans can't hurt me," he said softly. "Now eat my child and evolve into something better and leave your human self behind," he whispered.

Sonia raised both of her hands and gently took hold of Makoto's tentacle. It was slimy and cold, but she didn't mind it as she draws her month closer to the tentacle. She opened her mouth and took a big bite on the Eldritch flesh.

"Well done my child," Makoto said softly. "I can see my blood running down your chin. Drink up!"

Sonia did as she was told, and she gulped down as much blood as she could.

"That is enough," Makoto said softly.

Sonia pulled away, and she took a close look at her full dress mirror and saw green blood smeared around her mouth and chin area.

"You have done well," Makoto smiled. "Everything has been completed. Your body will slowly change. Your neck will be the first sign of change. You will start growing gills in the coming days. I hope you have something to cover your neck?"

"Yes, I do Master," Sonia said.

"Wonderful. Now in roughly two weeks time, your new body will be ready to burst out of your current shell. When that is ready to happen, we will take you to a safe place so you can complete your transformation. However, if you feel you need to be taken away sooner for your own protection. Please tell us in a few days time when we check up on you."

"Yes, I understand," Sonia bowed.

"Good," Makoto patted her on the head. "Now there is something I want you to do for me."

"Anything name it!" Sonia said quickly.

"I want you to follow your parents lead and become the Princess and future Queen they want you to be," Makoto said softly. "I know you hate it. But you becoming Queen one day helps our plans. Will you play the role of a happy Princess for now?"

"Anything for you, Master," Sonia bowed.

"Thank you, your highness. Soon you will become the greatest Novoselic Queen that ever lived! But until I must go and head back home."

Sonia, without thinking, wrapped her arms around Makoto and began to cry. "Thank you for giving me this path to become a higher being. I've felt so trapped here, but now I feel like I'm finally free."

Makoto wrapped his arms around Sonia. "It's ok you don't need to thank me. Saying that you will end up hating me when begin to start feeling pain."

"Never!" Sonia said warmly. She released him and looked at him warmly.

"It's been a pleasure, your highness. I will see you in a few days time," Makoto smiled, and he vanished.

"He can teleport?" Sonia gasped. "I guess it would sense how he got here in here." The Princess walked over to the mirror and put her left thigh on display and saw the mark. It was a giant tentacle.

Sonia then went back into her bathroom and washed her face again to get rid of the green blood.

"Soon, I will be something far greater. Even greater than the visions that my parents have for me. I can't wait!"

Thank you for reading.

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