Part 3

Chapter 21 Lesson Plans

Sixteen years later, Cassandra, the crown Princess of Hylia, grew beautiful with grace and many talents. Creon started her on harpsichord when she was four until she turned ten. At a young age, the Princess already displayed signs of being a fabulous singer, so Creon had her take voice lessons. A few years later, Cassandra also showed a passion for acting. The Princess would often incorporate singing and acting into one. In honor of his daughter's talents, Creon had an opera house built for her to perform his compositions.

Creon was a musical king. Pipe organ was his main instrument and he was also a composer. Sebastian and Frederick, who went by their nicknames, Sharp and Flat, had a friendly rivalry with the King. Sharp and Flat's music supposedly had magical powers within the notes of their simple yet moving compositions. Creon, on the other hand, wrote complex music that lacked powers.

While Cassandra seemed perfect in every way, like the ideal princess, Sabrina was a sharp contrast to her older sister. If Cassandra were a swan then Sabrina was an ugly duckling with far less talents and spotlight. Friends were scarce to none for the socially inept princess who had peculiar fixations. Her strangest fixation was monsters in Hyrule. In group settings, she would jabber nonstop about the latest monsters she had studied. Sabrina had no idea that the others were disinterested in what she was saying, which often subjected her to subtle ridicule.

Sabrina was also outstanding at geography, but unfortunately, her grades said otherwise. The misfit princess longed to see the world with her own eyes. Reading about Hyrule and studying Hylia's history made her grow bored and sleepy.

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"Now, as you can see," said the geography tutor as he pointed at Lake Hylia on the large wall map. "Lake Hylia is located in the southernmost part of Hyrule. It contains some of the purest waters in Hyrule."

While the tutor had his back turned, Sabrina dropped her head to the desk and shut her eyes. The Princess slept in class regularly, and in most cases the habit went unnoticed.

"Now, Your Highness," the tutor said, turning around. The tutor crossed him arms and glared at the sleeping princess. No student of mine—royalty or not—will treat me with such disrespect! He then stormed out the classroom and down the halls to the throne room. Luckily for the tutor, Creon wasn't terribly busy at the moment. The guards granted him passage, and as best as he could, he calmed himself before walking down the red carpet toward the King and Queen and bowing.

"What seems to be the problem, Professor?" Creon asked.

The tutor rose to his feet and said, "With all due respect, Your Majesty, your daughter, Princess Sabrina, is sleeping during my class."

Creon's eyes grew wide. "What? Sabrina fell asleep?" The King and Queen rose to their feet and left the throne room with the tutor close behind. No daughter of theirs was going to sleep in class and get away with it! The King and Queen were mortified by their daughter's behavior. The geography tutor he hired was Hylia's best. He was renowned for his knowledge and teaching skills.

Creon and Catalina made their way to the classroom and entered, not caring if they woke Sabrina. Creon stood in front of her desk and crossed his arms. "Sabrina!" he shouted.

Sabrina jolted from her nap. A piece of paper was stuck to her cheek from her drooling. She ripped the paper from her face and wiped the drool-mixed ink, which only smeared the mess.

If Creon had not been angry with her, he would have snickered. But the King was determined to reprimand the drowsy princess. Creon turned his head toward the tutor. "I won't be long," he said.

The tutor understood the hint and left the Royal Family alone.

Creon turned back to Sabrina. "Why, Sabrina? I hire the best tutor for you and then you fall asleep during his class."

"I'm sorry," Sabrina said with her somewhat honky voice, "but the tone of his voice lulls me to sleep."

He sighed heavily. "Sabrina, I do so much for you already—"

"Father, I know," she interrupted. "I am truly grateful for all the things you have done. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be living this luxurious life as a princess." She paused. "I know I must learn geography, but can I, by any chance, see the land for myself?"

Creon raised his hand to his chin in thought. The idea seemed plausible. Besides, she was a princess; she needed to know the kingdom even though she was not destined to inherit the throne. Creon wished Cassandra had the same desire to see the world. "I'll ask Sir Antony, my most trusted knight, if he has enough time in his schedule."

A thought crossed the Queen's mind. Alliances were needed and Sabrina was of age. "What about the Gerudo Prince, Ganondorf?"

Surprised by his wife's suggestion, he blinked a few times and glanced back at her. "Dear, why would we concern the Gerudos in our affairs?" he asked.

"I'll tell you later," Catalina replied softly. She didn't want to discuss marriage arrangements in their daughter's presence quite yet.

Trusting the High Priestess's judgment, Creon looked at Sabrina again and said, "Then it's settled. As part of your studies, you are to be escorted by either Sir Antony or Prince Ganondorf throughout the land of Hyrule."

Sabrina sprung from her seat and embraced her father. "Thank you!" she cried.

"You're welcome, sweetheart," Creon said. He pried Sabrina off and placed his hands on her shoulders. "If your grades are failing, then we'll stop this extracurricular activity. Do I make myself clear?"

Sabrina nodded. "Yes, Father. I won't disappoint you."

Creon smiled at his daughter. Even though Sabrina wasn't his biologically, he loved her the same as he did Cassandra, who was his by blood. Creon hugged Sabrina one last time before exiting with Catalina.

"We need to meet with King Rama and Queen Durga," Catalina stated as they strolled down the hallway.

"Indeed," Creon declared. "We shall meet with them as soon as possible. I will send for them immediately."