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I would help him but this is too funny. I stepped up to them.

" Stuck prince?"

He glared at me.

The princesses scowled at me.

" Prince Dan why on earth are you talking to this… this peasant"

They said and looked at me like they smelled something bad, which was probably there over use of perfume.

I smiled sweetly and said

" Because he tired of talking to daddy's little princess"

They glared at me. Though Dan looked like he wanted to laugh but thought better of it.

The queen came up to Dan and the girls.

" Hello girls having fun?"

" Yes queen Emerald," They all chanted.

UGHHH. They are disgustingly sweet. Probably trying to suck up to her. Hoping with their little sugar filled hearts that she would arrange a marriage with one of them to her son.

It nauseated me.

I put on an annoyed look.

I went upstairs to the balcony. I had to think. Maybe I should stay one week. No that's too brief. The ball was going to end at 9:00pm

I went to the stables perhaps riding a little would clear my mind. The weather was hazy it looked like it was going to rain, my favorite kind of weather.

I saddled up on to Fallstar. And rode off I went in to the forest. There was path so I couldn't get lost unless I rode off the path, which of course I'll do. I hated laws. I broke as many rules as I could if I can help it.

I rode in only 2 weeks we will be off. And back to my old life. Fallstar would be with me. I petted his coat of hair.

Sigh

But where would I go once I leave. I guess it doesn't matter as long as it's away from here. I started to hear voices. They were whispers so I couldn't here that well.

But then I heard a scream. And Fallstar started to run toward the noise.

We got to a clearing. And I saw 2 bandits or that's what they looked like. There were 2 women on the ground and they looked like they had gone through a lot of torture. And the 2 men held daggers over them ready to strike. This gave me a sudden flash back.

No I won't let it. I jumped off Fallstar.

I sprang forward punched one of the guys out. The other guy caught my foot when I let out a kick. But I twisted my body lifted my other foot and kicked. The guy got a bloody nose. I grabbed the arms of the 2 women and ran as fast as I could I grabbed Fallstar's reins and jumped on to him dragging the 2 women on to him as well.

The 2 men ran after us but they couldn't catch up since we were on a horse. I heard them curse and swear. Not that I gave a rats ass what they said.

I kept riding and eventually we stopped. I jumped off Fallstar and helped the other 2 women off the horse all well.

" Thank you so much"

" Yes thank you"

" It's no problem"

" What was happening?"

" They kidnapped us, tried rape and kill us."

" I don't even want to think about what would have happened if you didn't show up"

" Oh don't worry they won't come near us"

" Our names are Megan and Lauren"

" It's nice to meet both of you"

All of the sudden I heard rustling in the bushes. I drew my sword and headed toward the noise.

Dan came running in.

" Esillah what just happened?"

" I saw you fighting 2 men and then you ran off"

" Were you following me?"

" Of course. Knowing you, you're going to try and cause as much trouble possible"

Glare

" This is Megan and Lauren"

" Nice to meet you two"

They bowed

Pffttt.

" Do you two have any where to go?"

" No a group of bandits killed our families and kidnapped us"

" I'm sorry to hear that. You two can work in the palace. TIM!!!"

Who the hell was Tim?
Then it came to me probably his servant.

A boy about 5 feet 4 ran up Dan.

He had blond hair and green eyes. Not bad.

" Tim escort these ladies to the castle."

" Yes sir"

Then they were gone leaving us alone. GRR

" I can take care of my self"

" That I already know, but I don't want any trouble because of you"

Oh Gawd.

Can't he just leave me alone??

I heard him talk again.

" Well I brought my horse and I sure as hell don't want to get back to the castle. Lets ride"

I nodded.

I had tons of questions.

We both saddled up on our horses.

I could tell by the sky that it was about to rain. I absolutely love rain it's so perfect. Nothing could stop it or start it. It's just so spontaneous.

Light as a feather the drops started to fall. We rode along.

" So Esillah what were you exactly doing here, in the forest?"

He was grinning. Damn him.

" Shush. I'm trying to enjoy the rain"

" Enjoy rain? You are about as odd as my mother"

" What ever"

Drop by drop the water splashed down on my face sliding down my face and on to Fallstar's furry coat. Sigh.

I started to talk.

" So prince were you following me all along or did it just happen?" This time I was smirking.

He blushed a little. HA!

" No I just saw you running toward the doors and I knew there was trouble"

His blush turned into a smirk while my smirk turned into a glare.

Damn him.

Pitter-patter pitter-patter. I was soaked but I didn't care.