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It was like a dream. Just… too good to be true. Queen Bloom herself, the most powerful being and the universe offered her kindness to me. She and her daughter cleaned my scarred body, made my wings white again. I must admit, my skin burnt for a few more hours after the bath, my wings hurt as well.

Dirt and dust were embedded into my skin so deep and for so long it hurt when it got removed and floated away. Soap they used was infused with magic that pretty much left only my skin. I was red all over.

They also gave me a really pretty dress that not just pretty much put itself on me on its own, but it also fitted perfectly.

Just what was going on? Nothing is this perfect. I learned that the hard way.

But… either way… I cannot just suspect queen and princess. They genuinely seem concerned about me. And… even if they do have some ulterior motive, they treated me nice, saved me… why wouldn't I help them in return?

After the bath, we went to a sort of living room of the royal family. There was a nice big white sofa. Princess Alessa was pulling me by my hand "Come on, let's watch some movie!"

I didn't even have time to say anything. She just pulled me in and kept on pulling towards the sofa.

"Now, now Alessa, be gentle with our guest." Queen Bloom giggled "So, what movie would you like to see?"

"How about Snow White?" Alessa jumped into the sofa, pulling me with her. We both landed in a very soft sofa. Alessa then quickly sat and asked "Starsha, do you know Snow White?"

Honestly… I was just super confused, super disoriented and I had no idea what was going on anymore. I didn't even have time to process my thoughts and managed to only to shake my head. It was true, I didn't see… what was it? A Snow White?

"Really?" Alessa was super energetic and happy "It's a really nice movie. You'll love it."

"Alright, Alessa." Queen reached from behind Sofa to hold her by shoulders and calm her "Calm down. You're scaring her. Now sit down and I will make something good for dinner."

"OK." Alessa cheered. I could only giggle. Princess was really energetic and in retrospect, I'd say she was hyperactive. Either that or someone was giving her constant supply of sugar.

She looked at me and with the most sincere apologetic expression said "Sorry for scaring you."

I rose my hands in defense "It's alright. Really. I just…" I put my hands down. Honestly… I was happy. For the first time in my life, somebody cared. I didn't mind Alessa's nature, because ultimately… she was super friendly to me. I felt a tear run down my cheek "I'm sorry." I whipped the tear away with my hand "You're two are just so nice to me. I don't…"

"Well of course we are." Alessa quickly hugged me "Let's be friends, alright?"

At that moment, I just couldn't hold it. Tears began rushing down from my eyes. I sobbed and hugged her back "Yeah. Let's."

I have no idea why they are so nice, but as I said… I don't mind helping them with anything, even if I was only a tool in some great plot. After all… they are the only ones to even show some interest.

Little did I know that her highness, Bloom, was watching us, leaning against a wall with a gentle smile on her face.

After my little emotional burst, we sat down and soon enough, the queen came, carrying a plate of sandwiches "You girls comfortable?"

"Yup!" Alessa cheered. I just nodded with a smile.

"That's good." Queen put plate before us on a small table. She sat down next to me and said: "Computer, play Snow White from Walt Disney, Earth."

I jumped when a big holographic screen appeared before us. The movie began with nice singing of choir and white castle appearing on a blue background. This was the first movie I have ever seen.

Alessa reached for sandwiches and taking two of them, she handed one to me "Come on, eat up."

My belly growled like an angry dog. Of course, this made little princess laugh "Your tummy sure agrees."

I caught myself blushing as I reached for the sandwich "Thank you."

I took a bite and… I felt like my taste buds were melting. It was just a simple ham sandwich, an ordinary snack for normal people, but to me… it was a heavenly meal "Wow… it's so good."

"Glad you like it." Queen giggled.

"Mom's sandwiches are the best." Alessa took a bite of her own.

Afterward, we just sat and watched the movie. It was a really nice fairy tale, beautifully drawn, nice songs. It was about a princess that had to serve her stepmother. One day, the queen's magic mirror said the princess was prettier and stepmother ordered her death. But the hunter had mercy and let her run away. She ran into the forest and met 7 dwarves that took her in.

And… I have no idea how it went on.

Halfway through the movie, I leaned back into the sofa, my eyes became heavy. I felt Alessa do the same and… we fell asleep. Leaning against each other, comfortably sitting on a soft sofa, we embarked on a journey to the land of dreams.

Queen giggled when she saw us. She quickly reached into her pocket for the phone and took a picture. Two 5-years-old girls leaning against each other, sleeping. My wings spreading behind me, laying on the sofa.

With a sincere smile, she turned off the movie and with a bit of her magic, she lifted us without as feeling anything. In mid-air, carried by her magic, she took us into Alessa's chamber. A little twinkle with her fingers, bed prepared on its own and she carefully laid us on it. The bed was big more than enough for both of us. She had to lay me on my side so I wouldn't lie on my wings. I was used to that way.

She positioned me so my wings would be away from Alessa.

Then, she pulled a blanket over both of us "Sweet dreams girls." She leaned in to kiss Alessa's cheek and then moved to me. I… I'm kinda sad I didn't consciously feel it that time. It was the first time anyone has done that and I'm sure it was awesome because the queen said I had the most sincere and satisfied smile on my face.

Queen Bloom then left the room and we were left to sleep through the night. Warm bed, friend by my side, full tummy… I was truly in heaven.

I was always a pretty heavy sleeper. I never had dreams at all. I always went to sleep and woke up seconds later at the dawn. At least what felt like seconds. This time, however, I knew the night was long. I didn't remember any dreams, but I felt just how long it took.

When I woke up, I felt some tugging on my right wing. I felt it was folded over my body before me and then down to my legs. But I felt something more. Something solid was just under it and to make it better, something was holding it.

I opened my eyes to see Alessa's very satisfied smile. She was holding onto my right wing as I was facing her. She was covered by it. She was pretty much using my wing as a blanket. Although it was tethered as places, she didn't seem to mind. And honestly… neither was I.

But I tried to move it a bit only for her to subconsciously grab it tighter and curl under it "Hmm… so warm."

My wings were great for keeping heat. I myself used to use them as a provisional blanket during cold nights. That was when I noticed her blanket was kicked away, down to her feet. Not sure how it happened and how she ended up using my wing, but it was honestly really nice.

I closed my eyes again and waited. I was just enjoying a soft comfortable bed. And the warm presence of a friend.

I'm not sure how long I've been lying there like this, but I eventually felt the grip on my wing disappear. I opened my eyes again and saw Alessa was also awake. She was smiling at me "Hi, good morning."

"Good morning." I smiled back.

She giggled "Your wings are really warm and comfortable."

I laughed back "Glad you like them. You and queen are actually the first ones."

"Well, why wouldn't we like them?" She laughed again "They maybe are missing feathers now, but they are still cute." I blushed a little "Come on, let's get up. I bet mom made her famous pancakes."

We both jumped up from the bed. I began stretching. I must say it felt really good to be able to stretch not just my legs and arms, but also wings. I pulled them all the way up. They are really long… they were just towering above me.

"Wow." Alessa exclaimed when she saw me stretching them up. In bath, I could barely stretch them to sides due to just how heavy they were thanks to water. Let alone the fact the feathers were glued together by dirt and mud. I let skin in them heal over the night and now I can move them as freely as I want "Can you swing and fly with them?"

I shook my head "No. Too many feathers are missing."

"And once they grow back?" She seemed really excited "Can you fly then?"

"I guess…" I replied, uncertain. I haven't used them in such a long time… in fact… I know I used them, but I don't remember where and when it was "They are big, I should be able to fly."

"Girls?" a knock on the door interrupted our conversation. It was the queen.

"We're up mommy!" Alessa yelled out, pumping her head up.

The door opened to reveal her highness, as beautiful as ever "Glad to hear that." She looked at me "How are you feeling Starsha?"

"Better than ever." I gave her the most sincere smile I had.

"That's great." She smiled back "So Alessa, get dressed, OK? I'll help Starsha change."

"Sure. See ya later, Starsha!" And with that, she was off.

Queen walked up to me and went on her knee to be at my height. I couldn't help but ask "Your highness… may I ask what you want?"

"To help you change of course. I just said it." She was smiling. She pulled the center of the dress and just like before, it broke into thousands of silver threads, coming off my body, being pulled by the queen "Now hold still. It should come down real easy. Say, do you have some preference for clothes? I'm sure Stella will be delighted to make anything."

"No, I meant… what you expect from me? Why are you so nice to me?"

She stopped and looked into my eyes "Starsha… I don't expect any payment. Why would you think that?"

"Because…" I hung my head in sadness "Because nobody is that nice without reason."

There was brief silence. She sighed very heavily "Starsha… that is a really dark way to view life. However… sometimes… life doesn't have to be this way. I did not bring you into my home from the streets to gain anything." She reached for my cheek and gently made me look into her eyes. They were sincere, carrying tears under them "But because it's who I am. I help those in need. You are a child with a pure heart that suffered more than anyone should. You faced hardships on your own despite your very young age. Please, allow me to give you one thing that you never had… motherly love."

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