Chapter 5

Alana returned home that evening. She quickly dried herself and pulled a fish from her hair. Disgusting she thought as she walked into her parents room.

" Alana darling " said her Step Mother Queen Penelope. " We have your birthday present."

" Thank you Mother and Father."

Alana sat down on the chair. Lady Penelope waved her wand a small green box appeared on the table."

" Go ahead " said her Father King Durer. " Open it."

Alana smiled and open the lid. She pulled out a set of beautiful white pearls.

" They were my Mothers " said Penelope. " Go on try it on."

Alana nodded. " Mother it is very beautiful , but the amulet I am wearing is of great importence to me as well and I cant wear both."

" Alana " coaxed her Father. " That trashy old thing was bought in a flea market somewhere , it isn't worth a damn but this fine necklace has quality and tradition."

" Father I have worn this all my life. I dont treasure it for its wealth. I treasure it because I like it and thats that."

" Wont you at least try the pearls on Alana" asked Penelope.

" Of course I will Mother. Here Father help me remove the amulet."

The king moved forward and began to unfasten the amulet on her neck.

" Ouch Father , your pulling my hair. Ouch you did it again stop. Father " yelled Alana. "STOP IT NOW."

" Oww" yelled the king and he let go , his hand was clearly burnt.

" I'm sorry " cried Alana. " I just got stressed , the amulet lit up , did you see it?"

" Dont be silly child " cried the King. " You must have tipped your wand."

" I swear to you Father , I didn't."

" I hate lies Alana , you dare try to fool me." he growled.

Alana blinked the tears out of her eyes. " I cant believe you think I would try to hurt you."

" I dont " cried the king. " I just think your wand slipped. "

" It didn't" cried Alana. " The amulet lit up , it did something. Whats wrong with me? Why am I so different from all of you? Why dont I fit in with this family or others?"

Alana stormed out of the castle and into the castle grounds. It was a dark night.

" Alana come back " cried the King.

" Let her go Richard" said Penelope. " You have said enough."