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Shona Dale – I've been meaning to read her works, but I can never find time. I heard they are really good. Maybe someday…
EvenSong – I found it hard to believe that someone would kill an innocent girl just because of jealousy. I've added more reasons in this chap.
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Chapter 2 – The Queen's Plan
As I turned thirteen, I grew more and more beautiful. But I also mastered swordplay and Languages, both human and exotic. I especially liked Gnomic. Everyone in the palace started to like me. They said I was growing up from a bratty kid to a resourceful and caring young woman. Robin became my constant companion.
The Queen became more distant to me. Rumour had it that she was jealous of me, but I didn't think so. The Queen was very beautiful herself as well, and she was kind. I refused to believe the rumours until one day…
I was summoned into the Queen's room. I'd been here before, but so much had changed here. The curtains used to be bright and sunny, now it was black and ominous. Across the fireplace was a giant mirror that reached from floor to ceiling. Around it was studded with jewels of all sorts of colours.
"Airadne," from that mysterious day on, the Queen never addressed me as Princess again "From now on, you shall move to the servant's wing and become a cleaning maid."
"What!" I was indignant.
"Why should I? And you have no right to tell me so, I AM the queen by birthright, you are just my regent."
"Yes, yes." She waved me off, "But remember, you are illegitimate."
I gritted my teeth at this, "King Hal named me Queen of Annon."
"But you can't rule until eighteen, so I am the real ruler of Annon, and I am your guardian." She said matter-of-factly "Therefore, I have every right to tell you what to do."
"Well I don't have to listen." I turned on my heel and started to leave.
But before I could go anywhere, she came closer and mumbled a few strange words. The next thing I knew, I was wearing a dirty old dress instead of my tunic and breeches. I turned around and looked into the mirror, my wavy hair straightened and I suddenly had bangs.
"Wha-" I was amazed but scared at the same time. How did she do that?
"Don't be afraid," she cooed, "Now nobody would recognize you. Your name is Aireia from now on."
"Why are you doing this? Besides, the people of Annon would never let you."
"Oh don't worry about that, I've already taken care of that."
"Well I won't do it, I won't serve you."
Her voice suddenly turned threatening, "You will succumb to my powers, or else I'll destroy this." She walked over to my favourite portrait of my mother's and held a knife to the canvas. "Are you convinced? Or do I have to kill your horse and pets too."
This was blackmail! I couldn't let her hurt Sunrise or my dogs and cats. "Fine."
She laughed evilly, "Oh and Aireia, don't tell anyone about this or your precious animal gets it."
"Guards!" Queen Vivia snapped her fingers and two guards appeared, they took me arms and half carried and half dragged me toward to servant's wing.
"Now I am the one and only Queen Vivia!" I heard her cackle.
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I'd worked as a cleaning maid for a couple of years. I hadn't told anyone about my identity, not even Robin, although I did make friends with him again. We practiced archery and riding together. He told me I reminded him of someone he knew.
Queen Vivia announced that the Queen Airadne died in a horrible accident and she can't talk about it. Therefore, she was crowned as Queen Vivia of Annon. All this I bore in silence. But I swore I would get my crown back someday.
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On my fifteenth birthday, James the hunter took me to a forest clearing, he said he wanted to teach me something. He was one of the few people who knew my real identity. I brought my bow and arrows as usual, I wanted to bring my sword, but James assured me I didn't need it. I was wearing my tunic and trousers instead of my servant's clothes. I guess the Queen wanted me to have a happy birthday.
He looked very nervous and was quite fidgety; I guess he was just nervous about teaching me.
I knelt down to look at a pretty rock when I heard a slight rustle behind me. I turned around and froze. James was right in front of me with a dagger aimed at me, ready to plunge into the target.
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A/N: sry about the cliff, hope you aren't afraid of heights.
Okay I know the conversation part was a bit stale, I'm not very good at that, I'm more into narratives.
Plz click on that blue button below and review, I need feedback on my story.
Shona Dale – I've been meaning to read her works, but I can never find time. I heard they are really good. Maybe someday…
EvenSong – I found it hard to believe that someone would kill an innocent girl just because of jealousy. I've added more reasons in this chap.
~*~
Chapter 2 – The Queen's Plan
As I turned thirteen, I grew more and more beautiful. But I also mastered swordplay and Languages, both human and exotic. I especially liked Gnomic. Everyone in the palace started to like me. They said I was growing up from a bratty kid to a resourceful and caring young woman. Robin became my constant companion.
The Queen became more distant to me. Rumour had it that she was jealous of me, but I didn't think so. The Queen was very beautiful herself as well, and she was kind. I refused to believe the rumours until one day…
I was summoned into the Queen's room. I'd been here before, but so much had changed here. The curtains used to be bright and sunny, now it was black and ominous. Across the fireplace was a giant mirror that reached from floor to ceiling. Around it was studded with jewels of all sorts of colours.
"Airadne," from that mysterious day on, the Queen never addressed me as Princess again "From now on, you shall move to the servant's wing and become a cleaning maid."
"What!" I was indignant.
"Why should I? And you have no right to tell me so, I AM the queen by birthright, you are just my regent."
"Yes, yes." She waved me off, "But remember, you are illegitimate."
I gritted my teeth at this, "King Hal named me Queen of Annon."
"But you can't rule until eighteen, so I am the real ruler of Annon, and I am your guardian." She said matter-of-factly "Therefore, I have every right to tell you what to do."
"Well I don't have to listen." I turned on my heel and started to leave.
But before I could go anywhere, she came closer and mumbled a few strange words. The next thing I knew, I was wearing a dirty old dress instead of my tunic and breeches. I turned around and looked into the mirror, my wavy hair straightened and I suddenly had bangs.
"Wha-" I was amazed but scared at the same time. How did she do that?
"Don't be afraid," she cooed, "Now nobody would recognize you. Your name is Aireia from now on."
"Why are you doing this? Besides, the people of Annon would never let you."
"Oh don't worry about that, I've already taken care of that."
"Well I won't do it, I won't serve you."
Her voice suddenly turned threatening, "You will succumb to my powers, or else I'll destroy this." She walked over to my favourite portrait of my mother's and held a knife to the canvas. "Are you convinced? Or do I have to kill your horse and pets too."
This was blackmail! I couldn't let her hurt Sunrise or my dogs and cats. "Fine."
She laughed evilly, "Oh and Aireia, don't tell anyone about this or your precious animal gets it."
"Guards!" Queen Vivia snapped her fingers and two guards appeared, they took me arms and half carried and half dragged me toward to servant's wing.
"Now I am the one and only Queen Vivia!" I heard her cackle.
~*~
I'd worked as a cleaning maid for a couple of years. I hadn't told anyone about my identity, not even Robin, although I did make friends with him again. We practiced archery and riding together. He told me I reminded him of someone he knew.
Queen Vivia announced that the Queen Airadne died in a horrible accident and she can't talk about it. Therefore, she was crowned as Queen Vivia of Annon. All this I bore in silence. But I swore I would get my crown back someday.
~*~
On my fifteenth birthday, James the hunter took me to a forest clearing, he said he wanted to teach me something. He was one of the few people who knew my real identity. I brought my bow and arrows as usual, I wanted to bring my sword, but James assured me I didn't need it. I was wearing my tunic and trousers instead of my servant's clothes. I guess the Queen wanted me to have a happy birthday.
He looked very nervous and was quite fidgety; I guess he was just nervous about teaching me.
I knelt down to look at a pretty rock when I heard a slight rustle behind me. I turned around and froze. James was right in front of me with a dagger aimed at me, ready to plunge into the target.
~*~
A/N: sry about the cliff, hope you aren't afraid of heights.
Okay I know the conversation part was a bit stale, I'm not very good at that, I'm more into narratives.
Plz click on that blue button below and review, I need feedback on my story.