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Chapter 4: A different side…

-Alice-

My father death was a tragedy! First my mother, and now my dear father! It was so sudden, yet even when I didn't communicate that much with him due to his constant working, it saddened me.

I currently had a huge headache, for after the funeral and all, they started debating on my eligibility to be queen of our kingdom. They say I'm a girl and have a weak heart. Others also say that I'm only of the age fifteen and I'm too young!

Well, I personally think I'm more suitable to be queen and ruler of our kingdom more than any man. I plan on being married to Dan, and he isn't someone they don't already know!

I really wanted to excuse myself from this debate, for I didn't see where it was going. They just keep arguing and arguing, why can't they just keep peace! It seems as if they can't stop, but even so, I had to stay to make sure they know how responsible I can be…

"She is a woman for god's sake!" one man shouted.

"She has the right to take the throne; she is the kings only child!" another one countered.

I finally had enough of this, I stood from my place saying, "If my father, the king, were alive he would appoint me as queen! I have the right as the king's only child to rule my kingdom! I am of the royal bloodline, as was he!"

They stood silent for a while then one shouted, "We will leave this for the nobles to decide!"

They all shouted in agreement and finally I had a moment of peace! All it took was for me to speak up a bit.

I got up from my seat and left, as did the others. After a while I decided to go to Shun, and ask him if he has other news to give me.

I found him on the stairs panting, "Dan told me that he saw me kill Runo!"

I gasped, "How on earth-?! Did Dan blame you?" I quickly asked.

"No, he knew that to me Runo is like a sister, and that I wouldn't kill her. He guessed it was you who ordered me to go murder her." Shun explained.

"Did you say anything?" I inquired. Everything is falling apart. If the nobles hear of this I would not be a queen; I would be claimed as a bastard. Treated horribly and recognized as non-royalty and a threat.

Shun slowly replied, "No, he turned and I was too shocked. He did mention one thing though, that soon enough the people will rise in a rebellion. With no ruler, the people get frustrated."

I paced frantically around the room trying to think. I had no idea what to do, but I had to think fast. The nobles said they would have their decision by noon and asked the people not to disturb them, so I'm counting on them to declare me as rightful queen. I wouldn't know what to do if they did not declare me as queen. I paced faster. I slowly thought that if I were to be declared non-royalty, I would go confess my sins and ask forgiveness and be spared my life… I might as well send myself to a nunnery on the way.

It was almost noon time and Shun and I were in the castle waiting for the decision. We were in the front row next to the townspeople. I greeted them with a smile, in hopes of being friends with them. I don't want to get on their bad side, I'm already anxious if I'm going to be declared as non-royalty.

"God has sent us a message, the rightful queen is Alice! Congratulations!"

At that moment my face lit up with joy! I was the new queen, Queen Alice! I felt relief I would not need to go to a nunnery or confess… yet.

Shun sighed in relief, and said, "Congratulations, Queen Alice!" He bowed down and I smiled. It felt good to be recognized.

Everyone cheered as I walked up in front of the crowed, "Long live Queen Alice!" They all cheered and I bent on one knee as the pope set the royal crown on my head.

The celebrations afterwards went well, though I felt I was being watched. Although I knew everyone was looking at me, for I am the queen now, I felt a glare, a harsh one at that…

We arrived at the castle where I sat on my late father's throne awaiting my royal duties as Queen Alice. First thing I did was catch up with the entire paperwork. When he died, no one got all the work done. Most of the papers were requests for lower taxes, but sadly as I learnt from my great father, the king, I needed to keep the taxes at hand. So I kept it the same.

Shun entered the room and bowed heavily, "Your Majesty, Daniel wishes to speak to you."

Shun sure is respecting me more since my coronation. He needn't not respect me this much, it seems like he cannot look at me in the eye anymore. I miss the times when he would speak to me normally.

"Shun, there is no need to act formal with me. I am still the Alice you know." I laughed a bit.

He scratched the back of his head a bit in act of nervousness. He said quietly "But your majesty, I'm just a mere servant."

I shook my head in disapproval, "You may be a servant but you're still a very dear friend. Act normally." I smiled at him and he shyly returned the smile.

"Now about Dan…" I said unsure.

"Yes, he wishes to meet you." Shun replied.

I don't want this to go unwell. I wanted to hear what he has to say. I haven't met Dan since the day he confessed to me that he loved Runo. Dan causes so much trouble for me, yet I love him. All this is just for him…