P.O.V. of Caitlin

I didn't see Barry or Cisco the rest of the night, and bedtime came much too quickly for me when all I wanted to do was go get to know my new friends better.

The next morning I open my eyes even before the sun streams through the windows of my room. Pulling myself from the large bed I almost run to grab something to wear so that I can go look for them. Excitedly I dress myself, managing the ties on the back of the dress somehow. Looking in the mirror I smile, the ties look presentable, as if my nanny Miss Carmen had done them.

Quietly, I slip out of my room and make my way through the long and winding hallways, hoping to figure out which room they were in. Suddenly both boys are creeping out of a room down the hall and I giggle, excited to play. "Cisco! Barry!" I wave before scurrying down the hallway to meet them.

"Caitlin!" Cisco waves back.

"Let's go!" Barry's eyes are wide and happy, which is very different from when I met him the other night. He doesn't look as sad, and I know he will be sad again, but for now he's happy. I don't mention this to him, lest I be the one to make him think about what make him sad. Even though my mother is cold to me, I still wouldn't want to lose her.

Off we go, playing games and running around until we are too exhausted to keep moving. After which we go rest in my playroom, which contains various toys and games, games like chess. So, we play those for a while. Until a man comes to find us.

"Barry. Cisco. There you two are." The man is tall to me, but shorter than some adults like the Professor Wells I met yesterday. This man is wearing a black suit, and he has a kind face. One that I can't help but trust immediately.

"Hi Joe." Barry stands up and immediately hugs him. "What are you doing Bar?" He asks when released and he crouches down next to us. "We're playing chess Joe. Want to play with us?"

"Sorry son, I can't. Actually, we have to go meet all of your parents." He looks between us.

"Joe works for Barry's family, he's a butler." Cisco explains to me, "He's super nice. We like him lots."

Quickly we put the game away while he waits patiently for us, and then follow him down to see our parents. They are seated at a large table and Cisco's brother Dante is already there.

Quietly we move forward and take seats next to our own parents.

"Caitlin. Sweetheart." I suddenly feel nervous, mother was rarely affectionate with me except around guests. I wouldn't mind if she was like that more, without guests visiting.

"Yes mother?" I look up at her, feeling small next to her.

"We have news for you." She smiles, but it doesn't reach her eyes, "We will be sending you stay with Prince Francisco and Prince Barry at a school made just for royalty. You'll be learning under the instruction of only the best scholars the world has to offer, such as Professor Harrison Wells and Doctor Martin Stein."

"Why, that sounds wonderful mother." I try to reign in my excitement. I love to learn, and my own studies go far too slow here. Maybe there I'll actually be taught something useful, other than how to curtsey and other trivial things. The only lessons I have here that I actually do enjoy are singing and dancing lessons, they are quite fun, but yet I want to learn other things.

She eyes me, as if she can tell I'm more than happy to get away from here and I hold my breath. "I'm glad you think so." She nods, thoughtfully almost. "Because you'll be staying there year-round, except for holidays, until you're of a marriageable age."

"Oh." I blink, pausing, "Of course, excellent idea mother." My shoulders droop just the slightest bit at the thought of being gone from home for so long. Not seeing my father very much anymore after I am sent away. I wonder, does she truly not like me? Or is this her fear of the curse that man put on me?

"When shall I be leaving?" I ask, softly.

"Tomorrow. So, go help the maids pack your things."

A sudden thought hits me, "And what of Nanny Carmen? Shall she come with me?" crossing my fingers under the table I hope she says no.

"Miss Carmen is indeed going with you, however, the Lady Clarissa Stein shall look after you as well while you attend this school." I nod, accepting this fact. Even though I dislike Miss Carmen, I think Lady Clarissa is very nice.