A/N: Hi, I'm back again with another chapter. I think I like writing this
story better than 'The Tiger Lady,' honestly, I don't see that story going
anywhere.
Yay! I finally got the Tricksters Choice! And I finally finished reading all the Protector of the Small books, so now I get to read Tricksters Choice. *sniffs* I feel so proud.
FireMage6: Yes, I was planning on using Onua as Fairy godmother; I thought she was the best for the job. I mean, who better to use then the person who saved Daine from Galla? Thank you for reviewing!
Disclaimer: I own nothing in this story, quite sad actually. I don't own the characters, or the plot. It's all owned by Tamora Pierce, Xena Warrior Princess, and Cinderella's first maker.
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Tortall's Fairytale
Chapter 3
Prince Numair walked down the lonely halls of the palace, sighing. He lived in such a big palace, and yet he is alone. Sure, he had everything he could think of and more, but did he really want the life of a prince? No, he would rather be out in the city, in the fresh air, on an adventure. Was this life really meant for him? He sighed and walked toward the palace library. He loved reading books on history and magic. Being a powerful mage, he tried to learn as much as he could, but also being a prince, he couldn't practice magic as much as he wanted to.
He sighed and entered the library. The palace ball was in one day, and the palace over did it's self with preparations for the ball. He had to get away, and the library is the only place where he can find peace and quiet. Numair picked out a book on magic and sat down on a chair. He tried to read it, but his mind was else where.
He couldn't help but think of the girl he met in the town, Daine. Gods, she was beautiful underneath all that dirt and rags. If only he could see her again, but no, he can't leave the palace, he had to make sure the palace is ready for the ball he did not wish to have. He looked up when he heard the library doors open.
"You're Majesty," a messenger said as he came into the room and bowed to Numair. "The King and Queen wish to see you," he said.
The prince nodded to the messenger. "Very well, thank you." The messenger nodded and bowed once more before taking his leave. Numair groaned as he lifted his lanky body out of the chair, and walked to the King's workroom.
"Yes, mother, father? You summoned me?" The prince said as he entered the workroom. Jon sat at his desk and Thayet stood next to her husband, both looking over some papers.
Jon looked up. "Ah, my son, we called you hear to remind you that you are to be at the ball tomorrow night. Do not forget."
"Father, why on earth would I forget to go to my own ball," Numair asked.
"Because we know you didn't want a ball to start with," Thayet said, smiling.
Numair rolled his eyes and walked from the room.
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THE NEXT DAY
Daine woke with a start, today's the day for the ball. She sighed and got up for the start of a busy day. She dressed in her rags and went to the kitchen to make the morning meal, so her step mother and sisters don't have a reason to yell at her.
She got out the pots and pans and cooked a little something. As the meal was cooking, she set the table for three, since of course she isn't allowed to eat with her step mother or sisters. Then she ran back into the kitchen to serve the food for her step family, then put the food on the table and awaited the arrival of her family.
Varice was the first to wake up and come into the dining hall. She glared at Daine and sat down at her spot. "Daine, you filthy brat, bring me some tea."
"Yes, Your Royal Snob," Daine said, bowing her head. She turned and smirked when she heard Varice's reaction.
"You wench; I should have your head for that remark!" Varice shrieked.
Daine rolled her eyes and walked back into the kitchen to fix Varice's tea. As Daine was fixing the tea, Hera and Callisto came into the dining hall and sat down at the table. "Daine! Serve us!" Hera yelled. Daine rolled her eyes and set each girl her plate full of food, and gave them tea. Then she went back to the kitchen and sat in her chair by the fire hearth, and day dreamed of what it would be like to be loved.
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A/N: Ok, I know it's short, and I'm sorry. I've been trying to write it for a week, but I kept getting distracted, like with my newest group. And half the time I wasn't even here. So, live with this short chapter and the next chapter will come as soon as possible, and it will be the Ball, at last! This chapter will be over with soon, I expect 5 chapters at the most.
Yay! I finally got the Tricksters Choice! And I finally finished reading all the Protector of the Small books, so now I get to read Tricksters Choice. *sniffs* I feel so proud.
FireMage6: Yes, I was planning on using Onua as Fairy godmother; I thought she was the best for the job. I mean, who better to use then the person who saved Daine from Galla? Thank you for reviewing!
Disclaimer: I own nothing in this story, quite sad actually. I don't own the characters, or the plot. It's all owned by Tamora Pierce, Xena Warrior Princess, and Cinderella's first maker.
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Tortall's Fairytale
Chapter 3
Prince Numair walked down the lonely halls of the palace, sighing. He lived in such a big palace, and yet he is alone. Sure, he had everything he could think of and more, but did he really want the life of a prince? No, he would rather be out in the city, in the fresh air, on an adventure. Was this life really meant for him? He sighed and walked toward the palace library. He loved reading books on history and magic. Being a powerful mage, he tried to learn as much as he could, but also being a prince, he couldn't practice magic as much as he wanted to.
He sighed and entered the library. The palace ball was in one day, and the palace over did it's self with preparations for the ball. He had to get away, and the library is the only place where he can find peace and quiet. Numair picked out a book on magic and sat down on a chair. He tried to read it, but his mind was else where.
He couldn't help but think of the girl he met in the town, Daine. Gods, she was beautiful underneath all that dirt and rags. If only he could see her again, but no, he can't leave the palace, he had to make sure the palace is ready for the ball he did not wish to have. He looked up when he heard the library doors open.
"You're Majesty," a messenger said as he came into the room and bowed to Numair. "The King and Queen wish to see you," he said.
The prince nodded to the messenger. "Very well, thank you." The messenger nodded and bowed once more before taking his leave. Numair groaned as he lifted his lanky body out of the chair, and walked to the King's workroom.
"Yes, mother, father? You summoned me?" The prince said as he entered the workroom. Jon sat at his desk and Thayet stood next to her husband, both looking over some papers.
Jon looked up. "Ah, my son, we called you hear to remind you that you are to be at the ball tomorrow night. Do not forget."
"Father, why on earth would I forget to go to my own ball," Numair asked.
"Because we know you didn't want a ball to start with," Thayet said, smiling.
Numair rolled his eyes and walked from the room.
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THE NEXT DAY
Daine woke with a start, today's the day for the ball. She sighed and got up for the start of a busy day. She dressed in her rags and went to the kitchen to make the morning meal, so her step mother and sisters don't have a reason to yell at her.
She got out the pots and pans and cooked a little something. As the meal was cooking, she set the table for three, since of course she isn't allowed to eat with her step mother or sisters. Then she ran back into the kitchen to serve the food for her step family, then put the food on the table and awaited the arrival of her family.
Varice was the first to wake up and come into the dining hall. She glared at Daine and sat down at her spot. "Daine, you filthy brat, bring me some tea."
"Yes, Your Royal Snob," Daine said, bowing her head. She turned and smirked when she heard Varice's reaction.
"You wench; I should have your head for that remark!" Varice shrieked.
Daine rolled her eyes and walked back into the kitchen to fix Varice's tea. As Daine was fixing the tea, Hera and Callisto came into the dining hall and sat down at the table. "Daine! Serve us!" Hera yelled. Daine rolled her eyes and set each girl her plate full of food, and gave them tea. Then she went back to the kitchen and sat in her chair by the fire hearth, and day dreamed of what it would be like to be loved.
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A/N: Ok, I know it's short, and I'm sorry. I've been trying to write it for a week, but I kept getting distracted, like with my newest group. And half the time I wasn't even here. So, live with this short chapter and the next chapter will come as soon as possible, and it will be the Ball, at last! This chapter will be over with soon, I expect 5 chapters at the most.