A/N: Sorry this chapter is short!
Amber and the Magic Thread
Chapter 3
Amber paced up and down the hallway, irritable and anxious. As soon as she had 'arrived' in this time period she was immediately ushered to the King's office. She had no idea why her father would want to see her so badly, and the thought worried her deeply. After what seemed like forever, but also not long enough, the door to the office was opened and Amber took a cautious step inside.
"You wanted to see me daddy?" Amber asked as she carefully stepped up to his desk.
King Roland glanced up from his notes to look at his daughter. "Ah, yes, Amber. I'm glad you're here…"
"What is it daddy?" Amber asked with concern in her voice. "You sound worried."
Roland sighed, "It's this letter I just received. Apparently the prince from Feranzank has just asked for your hand in marriage…"
"Oh, excellent! Tell him I accept."
The King sat there, mouth gaping. "B-but Amber! What about-"
"Right, I almost forgot," Amber cut in. "Is he cute?"
"Um…well…I suppose, but-"
"Then it's fine. Accept the proposal."
A flabbergasted King Roland finally regained his composure and sighed. "If that's really what you want, then I guess I have no choice."
"Good," Amber beamed happily. "So, when will I get to meet him?"
King Roland looked back at the letter, "Well, it looks like you two probably won't be able to officially meet until the wedding, which won't be for quite some time. Maybe a year or two."
Amber frowned. "That's much too long. Can't we speed it up a bit?"
"Absolutely not," the king argued. "I will not lose my daughter to another kingdom that quickly. You will just have to wait."
Amber sighed, "Fine. Thanks for the talk daddy!"
Amber leaned over the desk to give her father a kiss on the cheek before leaving the room. As soon as she was out of sight, she took out the bauble.
"There is no way I'm waiting that long to become Queen."
She pulled the thread.