Flora got off the bus and stepped out. She was instantly filled with the scent of wild flowers. Flora took a deep breath. She had not realized it until just then, how much she really missed her home planet. Flora decided to walk home instead of taking a cab. She wanted to take in all the sights.

As she was walking she couldn't help but think of what Helia would think of Linphea. When she told him about it he actually seemed pretty interested in to. He said he loved nature. And no other planet was in tune with nature like Linphea. Flora made a small promise to herself that if she ever got to know Helia better then she would give him a tour.

Soon, Flora had come to her.

"Good morning, your highness. Welcome back" The guard bowed before he opened the palace gates.

"Thank you. It's good to be back." Flora waited for the giant silver gates to open. As the gates opened, Flora saw that the palace grounds had not changed at all. There was still a giant fountain in the middle and the gardens were in full bloom like always. She grabbed her bag and headed for the palace. Even though she had lived here her entire life she was still greatly impressed with the castle's beauty.

It was a large white castle with giant windows in all directions. Ivy vines climbed up the stonewalls on all sides. As a person walks through the main entrance they are welcomed with the family crest. It was a horse galloping through a field of flowers. Flora looked at it and smiled, both the flowers and the horse were elegant symbols of beauty.

"Finally my eldest daughter has arrived!" Flora's trance was broken when she heard a loud booming voice.

"Hey Dad." Flora watched as her father came walking towards her with his arms open ready for a hug.

King Ash was a tall man with jet-black hair, pale skin, and emerald green eyes. He may be the king of Linphea but he was also a kind and loving man. No one in all of Linphea hated him. They were never afraid of asking him for help. Flora always hoped to be the same kind of ruler that he was.

When the king finally approached her, he grabbed her up in a giant hug and twirled around. "So how is my little princess doing?"

"Dad, I am hardly little anymore." Flora laughed.

"You are still my little princess whether you like it or not."

"But what about Rose?"

"Oh she is my little flower. Now come we have much to talk about."

He grabbed Flora's bag and led the way into the palace.

"So where is mom and Rose anyways?"

"Oh, well they are out on their usual stroll through the gardens."

"That will take forever, considering the whole planet is a garden."

King Ash laughed and his daughter's joke. "Well I am sure they will cut it short once they know that you have arrived." The king called over a servant to find the queen and young princess and tell them of Flora's arrival.

"So dad, I was wondering, why did you send for me?"

"We can talk about that later. Right now we need to celebrate your arrival."

Soon the whole palace was talking of Princess Flora's arrival. They were all excited to have the future queen of Linphea back home. Flora was in her room unpacking when she heard her door open.

"FLORA!" Rose came running and jumped on Flora and gave her a giant hug.

Flora laughed happy to see her little sister. "It's good to see you too Rose."

"Welcome back Flora." Flora looked up to see her mother standing at the door entrance.

Queen Lily was slender with tan skin, honey brown hair, and deep brown eyes. If it wasn't for the eyes, Flora looked a lot alike her mother. She was known throughout the magical dimensions for her pure beauty. Although she was not as warm hearted as her husband, she did rule Linphea with loving care.

"Thank you mother."

"Flora, Flora, how long will you be here?" Rose was tugging on Flora's skirt to get her attention.

"I don't know sweetie. It all depends."

"On what?"

"Are you going to help me unpack my clothes?"

Rose didn't respond. She went directly to Flora's suitcase.

Flora looked over her mother. She seemed a little upset for some reason. Flora was wondering if it had anything to do with the reason she was requested home. "So, mom, how have you been?"

"I have been good. Rose and I have been taking care of the gardens while you have been away."

"Yes, father told me you guys take walks through them regularly."

There was an awkward silence between the two women before Rose broke it. "Flora, will you tell me about your adventures at school?"

"Of course I will."

"Come Rose, I'll help you get ready for dinner. Let your sister get settle and she can tell you all about school at dinner." Queen Lily led a very upset Rose out of the room.

Flora went back to unpacking her stuff. After her mother's behavior, Flora was now even more worried then before about what her parents wanted to talk about.