Sorry to everyone who liked my other HM story if you're reading this but I had no idea where to go with it. I hope this one will be a gazillion times better! This story will mostly be Chelsea POV with the exception on some chapters, 'cause I can't convey everyone's feelings through one person. I'm not an amazing writer. Still I hopes you likes ^_^. P.S. for this chapter I reccomend you play Bad Reputation, sung by Avril Lavigne for this chapter. I think it suits Chelsea.
DISCLAIMER: No I do not own Harvest Moon. I do own this story plot though so no stealies! :3
The Runaway Princess
Chapter One: Morning Chase and Unfortunate News
Hi, my name's Chelsea and I guess this is my story. Ugh, that sounds so cheesy... Aw hell I like cheesy things! Like pizza... mmm...? Oh! Ahem 'scuse my ramblings, I get distacted easily. Like I said, I'm called Chelsea. I'm 19, 5'11, I have shoulder length, light brown hair, peachy skin with a few freckles on my face (which I hate despite people insistantly telling me they are cute) and deep blue eyes. I was once a princess. Not anymore though. I guess I should explain what the hell happened really. Well it all started here...
March 29th/8:00am/Cue morning chase
"No way!" I yelled "I am not gonna come with you!"
"We have orders from your father." The first idiot faced solider grunted.
"So just come with us." The second sighed.
"Well you'll have to catch me first!" I cackled and bolted off.
Lucky for me I was wearing my running trainers (litreally) and got a good headstart on the two guys. I sped past the gates of the giant prison I called home.
Thank God my mom hadn't forced me into a dress that morning and let me wear my jeans and t-shirt. Otherwise, I would have been screwed.
I ran straight into the little village that rested beneath my home. Most people had learned to ignore my daily early morning fiascos. I zig-zagged through various people and selling stalls. I ignored the disgruntled faces and noises people were making and carried on.
The two idiots my dad employed to hunt me down, were lagging behind.
"C'mon!" I shouted back to them "At least make it a challenge for me!"
I chuckled to myself as I reached and open part of town. There Hugh was waiting, as per usual, with his skateboard.
I grabbed it from his hands and jumped onto it laughing "I'll pay you later!"
"Make sure it's cash!" He yelled back to me.
After doing this for fourteen years I was an expert, I smoothly dodged crowds and jumped things that were low enough.
I grinned as the two finally caught up. They were about seven steps behind me.
Just wait for your opportunity Chels. My mind whispered as they fast approached. It'll come soon.
Sure enough it did come, in the form of a very large, very muddy, puddle.
I could feel my trademark mischeveaous smile sneak it's way onto my face. I slowed down slightly to let them get just a few steps behind me. Then I sped up as fast I could and zipped through to puddle so fast, that most of the water splashed behind me and I only got a couple of muddy patches on my jeans.
I looked back for just a moment and smirked as I saw the two twats, covered in mud and soaked to the bone. They had stopped chasing me and were fuming about what a brat I was.
I looked forward and laughed evilly. I love it when a plan comes together.
I soon found myself having to jump off the skateboard and chuck it up on the roof of Hugh's house, he could get it down from there.
I kept on running though, because I knew by now they wouldn't give up that easily. I looked back and confirmed my thoughts Yep Chels, they're tough as old boots.
I shook my head. Will they never learn? I always win. Well, most of the time.
I was confident I would escape this time and skidded round a corner. Only to be faced with a big chain fence.
Oh. Crap.
I could hear the heavy boots thudding, they were close. I had no choice.
I leapt at the fence and scrambled up, using the holes and hand and foot placements.
I heard them stop behind me and curse. I smiled Like I said, I always win.
I reached the other side and jumped off the top, landing on my feet with a thump.
I turned 'round to face them and put my hands to my ears and blew a raspberry at the two idiotic soliders.
But something was wrong with that picture. They were smirking gleefully at me. I stopped mid-raspberry and frowned. Something isn't right here Chels.
Sure enough as I regained my composure two large hands clapped onto my shoulders. My eyes widened as I turned my head round. There stood two very amused looking guards.
"You didn't think your father would just send two of us, did you?" One grinned.
I slumped over and sighed "I was hoping so."
"Come on. Back to the castle" The other one clasping my right shoulder said.
I pouted as I was marched back to the prison.
In the castle dining room
The two guards pushed me onto the chair opposite my parents.
"Very good." My dad praised them "You may leave now."
They both nodded and briskly exited the room.
I crossed my arms and arched one eyebrow "So what punishment for me running out do you have now?"
My dad chuckled, an action he did not do often and it scared me slightly "You've got this all wrong my dear. I simply needed you here to tell you of some fortunate news."
"It is most wonderful indeed." My mom beamed brightly at me.
I narrowed my eyes at the suspicious pair "What do you want from me?"
"We want you to meet someone, tommorrow at dinner. I expect you to dress impressively." My dad cleared his throat "And not wear that usual tacky outfit."
"Who I am I meeting? The king from yawnsville? Or the princess of boringtown?" I stuck my tongue out at him.
"Chelsea! Princesses do not have such childish mannerisms!" My mom scolded me.
"Whatever. Who do you want me meet anyways?" I sighed.
"A prince. Or should I say your future husband?"
"Oh okay." Wait... "WHAT!"
Merrrh. Sorry it's short but I couldn't be bothered to take it any further right now. I hope this will satisfy you, your highnesses -bows-. Ta to anyone who reviews this aswell, you have all my love 3. Oh and by the way, the kingdom place is set in Harvest Moon DS, just imagine it squished together a bit with more people and a big castle. Yeah, like that.