Fine's POV
Rein said, "Mother, Father, why have you called us here? Did we do something wrong when we went to the Flame Kingdom?"
"I was sure that we behaved properly. After all we didn't threaten anyone or bite anyone. Making a racket however, was unavoidable," I said. Why did they call us out? It's not like we did anything wrong. Just then Mother took out her decor maker, which Grandmother had given her.
"I want to give you two my decor maker, since you'll need it eventually. "
The decor maker... I always loved the decors that Mother made using that then she gave them us. We came back to reality quickly and said together,"Is it really okay?"
"Of course, I hope that you two will become better princesses with this and that you'll cherish it as much as I do," Mother explained.
Rein and I curtsied and said," Thank you Mother, Father. We'll take good care of it." Then we turned to Camelot and said, "Did we do it properly, Camelot?"
Camelot nodded and said," That is acceptable."
Mother handed us the decor maker while Camelot gave us some materials. We went to our room and opened the bag. There were acorns and different types of nuts. Now that I think about it... Mother sometime used things from nature and they turned into beautiful beads and charms.
"Shall we make one," Rein asked as she grabbed a few of the nuts and put it in the top. I nodded as I turned the crank. When we were done, a bracelet of yellow and blue beads was done. "It's quite different from the ones Mother makes."
"Yeah. We need to practice more but first we need more materials. Should we go and look for some in the garden?"
"Yeah."
We both stood up and went to the garden. Maybe if we put in pretty flowers, it will become even prettier. Rein and I each found a bunch of flowers and nuts. "Now that I think about it, the next Princess Party is to decide the best Decor Princess, right?"
"Yeah, no wonder why Mother wanted to give the decor maker to us. Now do you think that we gathered enough?"
I glanced at the large collection, we really have a lot. "This should be enough. Now, let's go."
After about 100 decors, we finally made two that kinda looked like the ones Mother makes. Sure they were pretty in their own way but something... just seems wrong. Rein sighed. "Fine, is there something we're not getting about decors. But what could it be?"
"Hm... I'm not really sure. I wish we could go to the Jewelry Kingdom and see all those pretty decors to help us out, but it's almost time for us to go to sleep. Day's coming fast and the Princess Party is tomorrow," I told her unfortunately. There's no way we can make an absolutely wonderful decor now.
"Camelot might get mad at us again for not winning again, but we don't have any good decors to wear."
"Hmm," I thought about it for a minute. Then I remembered something. Suddenly I stood up and searched through the drawers of out dresser until I found what I was looking for. I turned to Rein and said,"We can wear Mother's old brooches. They'll look good with our dresses and we might have a chance then."
"Ah, good idea Fine," Rein said as I handed a blue rose to her. Then for me, a similar red rose. "These will do. I'm so glad that we still have them. Then after the Princess Party we can study more about decors without feeling pressured."
"Agreed. But I still want to make them right now for fun," I said sitting down to make a new decor. I put materials inside the decor maker once more and turned the crank. When I was finished, I realized something the beads on this one was shining. "Rein, look."
She saw the shining beads and said,"It's... sparkling. Well, we'll have to find out why it turned out that way tomorrow, it's getting late. After all, the sunlight is quite painful."
"Alright," I said as I quickly changed into my night or day gown. Before I went to bed I made sure that the curtains were tightly shut. "Rein, good day."
She smiled and said,"Good day, Fine. Have a sweet nightmare."
Before I knew it I was sleeping.
~Fine's Dream World~
I stared into the blood colored sky, lying down on the soft ground. It's quite peaceful here isn't it? And quiet and beautiful but all at the same time it's lonely. Yes, an endless loneliness. Suddenly, gunshots ruined the quiet peace and just barely missed me. Looks like I'm not alone.
I stood up and saw someone a boy with somewhat spiky purple hair, holding a gun. That's... a vampire hunter. Why do I feel so scared? It's only a dream. After his next shot, I didn't feel any pain but... I looked at my hands that were covered in blooded and my chest had was also bleeding. I looked up at the hunter and the last thing I remember was his deep purple eyes.
I woke up and there was cold sweat on my forehead. What was with that? I opened the windows slightly to see sun still up high. I turned to and saw Rein still in a peaceful sleep. I shouldn't wake her.
It's a little early but I should get some breakfast. For some reason that dream made me hungry. I should probably get Rein some breakfast too. The Princess Party will start at sunset as a request from Lione for us. She's been so kind to us.
When I got back with some warm blood, Rein was already awake. "Oh, good evening Fine. Nee, it's about time we get prepared for the party right?"
"Yes," I said as I put the platter down and handed her a teacup of warm blood. "After breakfast we'll go. Should we go in a balloon or should we fly ourselves?"
"We'll need to learn how to use a balloon eventually... and just in case of sunlight. That should be the best choice."
"You always have a good answer Rein. By the way are you going to ask Bright to dance with you?"
She immediately turned as red as the blood and stuttered out," W-w-w-what are you t-t-t-talking about Fine? I'm-"
"And this is why I worry deeply for you," I told her as I sipped my 'tea'. "Now hurry up and we'll go, only another hour before sunset."
...And eventually this happened...
"AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
And our balloon ended up, crashing into the ground and we tumbled out of our balloon. Then Altezza loudly said," Now are you planning on becoming the most un-princess like princesses? With such an ungraceful landing like that you'll have no problem."
Lione quickly came and asked," Are you two alright? And why didn't you come here like the first time?"
"There was too much to carry," I said as I stood up and wiped the dust off my skirt. "And we'll just have to get better at flying balloons."
Then Bright came over and helped Rein up. I noticed that Rein had hearts in her eyes. "T-t-thank you very much, Bright-sama."
"I'm glad that you're both alright, Fine, Rein."
I looked around and saw a waiter with a platter of cake~! I wanted to get some but Rein grabbed my hand, knowing what I was thinking, and said," We need to greet others before eating, Fine."
"I know. Look there's the Seed Princesses at the Jewelry Kingdom's table," I said. Let's see the sunlight's pretty weak so we don't need anymore cover.
As we walked over to the table I could hear the Seed Princesses complimenting Altezza's jewelry and King Wal starting the Princess Party. When we got close to the table we both curtsied and said, "We're very pleased to meet you, everyone." They just quivered in response. Our eyes right now are probably emotionless; and here I thought that they wouldn't be so scared.
"Did you two want to see my collection as well?"
I looked besides the Seed Princesses and saw a box filled with shining gems. "Pretty," Rein said. Then I noticed that Princess Mirlo was up showing her decor. "Ah, Milro's accessory is pretty too."
"I'm starting to wish that I have one like that," I heard one of the Seed Princesses say.
I took out the Decor Maker and said, "Then we'll make one for you, right Rein?"
"Of course. May I," Rein asked with her hand extended to one of the small princesses. The Seed Princess was shaking as she handed her necklace to Rein who smiled and said," It's okay. We're not going to hurt you."
Rein put the nuts in the top while I turned the crank. Please turn out nice so that they don't hate us anymore. Please... When we were done, a pretty necklace sparkling like the stars was made. "It's a bit small through," I started to say.
"No, it's the perfect size for us," she said.
We both smiled and I handed the necklace to her. "Then you can have it. We'll make one for everyone."
When we were done, Altezza said, "You think that a simple nut necklace will even be on the same level as one of my jewels? Also, it's no competition for my most special decor." She took out a red heart necklace and set on a stand. "See? Look how wonderful it is."
"Sure, sure it's delicious," I said as I was eating a piece of cake that I got. Delicious~! I'm so glad it's not spicy like the fried rice I ate here last time.
Then I noticed that Altezza was looking at me strangely. "You really don't have an eye for jewelry do you? Like that brooch of yours is, it's as pretty as a wilted flower."
I didn't say anything. Before Altezza could speak again, Rein said," Fine, did you notice? The necklace is missing."
"What was that? My necklace," Altezza said as she saw the empty stand. She almost collapsed. "How could something like this happen- It was you wasn't it?" She was pointing at the Seed Princesses and continued to say,"Because I was showing off my decors, you're probably thinking that it serves me right, aren't you?"
Lione and Bright came over and took her somewhere else to be comforted. Then one of the Seed Princesses said sadly, "Since we were the only ones that were on the table the whole time it's only natural that she would suspect us."
"It's not your fault," Rein said as I looked around the table. A red feather...If I not mistaken isn't that...?
"Rein, let's do it."
"Eh? But there's a lot of people and they'll see... but there's no choice if we want the Seed Princesses to be proven innocent then we've got no choice. Let's do it." I nodded and black wings started to form on our backs until they became a large pair of bat wings. I ignored the stares and we flew up.
Normal POV while Rein and Fine were searching...
"I still can't believe that my necklace is gone," Altezza whined. (I'm sorry what other word could I use?) "And those two suddenly disappeared as well, what are they planning on doing?"
Then her elder brother said," You know, Altezza I think that you don't don't think that the Seed Princesses took your necklace, you're probably just in shock that it's gone. Don't worry, I'm sure that it will turn up soon."
She looked at her brother and gave him a faint smile, which quickly vanished because she saw someone with a long coat and hat. She quickly pointed at the person and said loudly, "Oni-sama there's a suspicious guy over there!"
"What?" Bright turned his head and followed the guy that was running away. The chase went on and Altezza screamed, "There's a thief! HE'S THE THIEF."
King Wal was nearby eating something and then he also yelled out, "A thief? GET HIM!"
Then the guards soon trapped the guy like a bird in a cage. The man didn't say anything as they trapped him into a corner. Just when there were about to chain him up Fine and Rein gracefully landed in between them. "Oh? What are you doing?"
Altezza saw them and said, "You two... exactly what were you doing?"
"What were we doing... isn't that obvious," Rein asked at the blond haired girl as her wings disappeared.
"It's not obvious at all!"
"Altezza, you'll get wrinkles if you keep frowning," Fine said. "Anyways, what are you doing? And who's this?"
"The thief who took my necklace. And what do you mean by that?"
Then the both looked at Altezza as if she grew a second head and said," Thief? He's not the thief. What are you talking about?"
Then Rein showed Altezza what she and her sister went looking for,"After all, your necklace is right here, so he can't be the thief."
As Rein handed the necklace back to Altezza, Fine explained."I knew when I saw the red feather near your stand. Lione told us last time, when Flame birds tried to take my hat, Flame birds love anything red. Since we knew, I thought that we should get it, to prove that the Seed Princesses were innocent."
"I see...," Altezza said as she held out her necklace in front of her. "Thank you..."
Bright said with his hand extended, as the guards backed off, "I'm sorry for accusing you and for all the trouble that happened. If you would like, you can join the party with us?"
The boy looked at all of them and said," No thanks. I have to be somewhere now. I also don't want to be at a party with vampires." He practically glared at Fine and Rein before he left.
Anyways the one who wins the Seed Princesses. While Rein and Fine were going home...
"Rein, that person... I saw him in my dream..."
"What," she said as she turned from the window and looked at her sister in shock. "Fine, what do you mean by that? What happened in your dream?"
Fine was quiet for a while. Then in a soft voice she said, "He was trying to kill me. That person... I think he's a vampire hunter."
