5 years later:
Stella was standing in front of her mirror,staring at her new dress her parents bought,she is to wear it to her 17'th birthday party.
Her parents kept reminding her it was a special occasion,she rolled her eyes,she knew exactly why it was so special, her parents would inform her she is to be married.
Stella didn't like the fact that she was being forced to marry some man she didn't even know.
*knock knock*
"come in."Stella replied,frowning at the bow on her dress,her new dress was a long beautiful light pink,v-neck,Stella didn't like the bow,she gazed down at her brand new high heels,they were the same color as her dress with a 3 inch heel.
The door opened and it was her two sisters that entered,Tifa smiled at Stella"aww sis,you look so pretty."
Rinoa nodded her head in agreement,Stella pouted at her sisters"it's not fair,I don't want to get married."
Tifa shook her head"well as princesses,we really don't have a choice,it's for the good of our country."
Stella put her hands on her lips and frowned at the oldest"but we should!we're people just like everyone else."
"it might not be that bad Stella,me and Tifa have both learned to love our husbands."Rinoa said trying to calm her down.
"you don't get it!I want to find my true love on my own!."Stella stomped her foot
Tifa rolled her eyes"for god sake Stella!your going to be 17 today,why don't you act like it?"
Stella glared at Tifa"well excuse me!."
The Princesses were now grown women now,Tifa was 22 and Rinoa is 20,both of them are married,Rinoa married to Prince Squall of the Leonhart kingdom and Tifa married Prince Cloud Strife of the Strife Kingdom.
Rinoa sighed"well Mom and Dad said to hurry up and dress,the guests will be arriving soon."
Tifa nodded and looked at Rinoa"come on,let's go get our husbands,we don't want to be late for the party."
Both princesses walked out of the room,each step filled with frowned,she was a little jealous of her both were older and prettier and were full of grace while Stella was clumsy.
She sighed and twirled around in the mirrior"well I guess this is as good as it gets."
Stella gave herself one more glance then walked out of her room,she started down the long marvel staircase.
As she walked down the stairs she glanced up at the royal family painting,it had Stella,Rinoa,Tifa and their parents all together smiling,Stella missed those good old days,she sighed then as she was about to step down the mid step,she accidently tripped.
Stella gasped as she rolled down the stairs screaming,she waited for the hard floor but it never came.
she opened to her eyes to see she was safe in someone's arms,she glanced up and saw spiky blond hair
"C-Cloud?"Stella asked shocked at he caught her.
Cloud chuckled and brushed a hair out of her face"you alright there Princess?"
Stella nodded as he helped her to her feet,she blushed slightly and straightened her dress"Thank you...Cloud."
he smiled"your welcome Princess."he bowed and kissed her hand
she blushed and stammered"p-please just call me Stella."
Stella has had a little crush on Cloud since she first met him,but never told anyone since he was married to her sister.
Cloud smiled at her"okay Stella,well do try to be careful,we wouldn't want you to get hurt."
she blushed"I know but it can't be helped...I'm not as graceful as my sisters are."she admitted embarrassed
"don't worry about it,just be careful."
Stella smiled and was glad it was deep concern she heard in his voice instead of anger"thank you Cloud and I will be more careful."
she bowed to him before she started walking could feel eyes on her back so she turned confused and saw no one.
*hmmm that was weird*she shook her head and continued on her way to the audience chamber.
The King and Queen were sitting on their thrones,waiting for Stella to arrive, door opened and Stella walked in,with all the grace she could muster.
she smiled and bowed to her parents"Hello Mother,Father."
"good Stella,your wearing that dress we bought for you."her mother replied
she frowned and stood up"yes,I didn't really have a choice now did I."
The King frowned at her tone"young lady,you do not speak to us like that."
Stella sighed and bowed her head"I'm sorry."
The Queen stood up and walked up to Stella,putting an arm on her shoulder"now dear,I'm sure she's just nervous,no need to scold her on her birthday."
Stella glanced at her Father,he sighed"yes,well Stella I think you should go join your sisters,their in the ballroom."
she nodded and bowed and exited the audience chamber,she sighed as the guards closed the door.
Stella hated talking to her parents,it was so hard to talk to them without feeling criticized,she turned down the hall that lead to the ballroom,when she felt that feeling again
like someone was watching her,she whirled around but once again saw no-one,Stella frowned and hurried along the hall,she was feeling a bit creeped out now.
a guard opened the door for her,she bowed to him and walked into the room,she looked around and saw her two sisters,they were arguing over something.
Stella walked towards them curious about what they were fighting about.
"Hey guys."
Tifa and Rinoa stopped and looked at Stella,Tifa smiled"oh hi stella,visit Mother and Father already?"
Stella nodded"what were you two arguing about?"
Rinoa glanced quickly at Tifa and shook her head"nothing,it's nothing really."
Tifa coughed"yeah it's nothing,nothing you need to worry about,little sister."
Stella raised her eyebrows,something was definitely up,she just didn't know what
she giggled"come on,you know you guys can tell me."
Rinoa and Tifa looked at each other and nodded
Tifa patted Stella's head"it's nothing really,don't worry,you have more important things on your mind."
Rinoa smiled"yeah,like who's the lucky man to marry you."
Stella frowned,they were soo hiding something,she will get it out of them sooner or later though.
"I'm not looking forward to that."
Rinoa offered Stella a smile"oh come now,it's not that bad."
Stella rolled her eyes"thats because you two are lucky,you two got two sexy Princes,who knows how mine will be."
Tifa shook her head softly"you never know Stella,it could be Noctis."she teased
Stella's eyes widened and made gagging sounds"oh please!me and Noctis? yeah right!."
Rinoa rolled her eyes at Stella's childish behavior and Tifa ruffled Stella's hair
The blonde princess frowned"hey!do you know how long my hair took to get ready?"
The two brunette princesses giggled at her,which caused Stella to whine
"oh come on,you two are still treating me like a baby!"she cried
Tifa smiled"well maybe it's because you ARE acting like a baby."
Rinoa giggled"yeah,plus you are younger then us,so it's natural for us to treat you like that."
Stella stomped her foot and growled"well I'm 17 now! so treat me like a adult."
Tifa rolled her eyes"well then you should act like it."
Stella frowned and turned on her heel and walked out the room,she had enough of everyone,she ran up to her room and closed her door.
she fell on her bed and sighed,Stella hated being the youngest,she was always teased and criticized,the only person who didn't treat her like that was Noctis
but his family and him moved away 3 years ago,ever since then Stella has been so lonely.
Stella sat up and quickly changed out of her dress and changed into a comfy outfit,she was now wearing pink sport pants and a pink shirt and matching jacket.
she has made up her mind,she is running away,she was running away from her family and her soon to be husband
Stella didn't care anymore.
A/N I'm so sorry for not updating sooner,I was busy with my other story. anyway,I liked how this chappie came out.
poor Stella,hates being the youngest, I know how that is,I'm the youngest out of my sisters.I totally hate it lolz.
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