A/N Sorry for not posting yesterday. I fell asleep and then well, yeah. I felt bad because I didn't post last Friday and I did leave on a cliffhanger. From now on, however, if I don't post on a Friday I probably won't post on Saturday. I also happen to have lots of homework that I have to do this weekend so I'm on my computer a lot anyways. In case you thought I forgot, I am currently listening to The Greatest Showman Soundtrack for I'm not joking about the 30th time- this week.
I don't own Kickin' It or England for that matter...
"Just- the Queen of England," he said, shrugging a little as if what he said was no big deal.
"The WHO-NOW?! England! Queen! I've never even been to another country, besides China and America!" I yelled.
"It is not very ladylike to lose your temper, Kimberly."
"Ladylike?! Why do you care about ladylike?" I screamed.
"A princess must remain ladylike in all circumstances, princess."
I stopped breathing. I took a deep breath and looked around.
"Princess?" I whispered.
The man nodded.
"Wait! How do I know you aren't lying? You could have made this all up! Don't you think I would have heard about some missing princess? What about my family? Are they just fake?" I went on.
"And why, if this is all made-up, would we go through the trouble of bringing you here? You said it yourself, you have no money. No one would pay for just ordinary Kim Crawford's ransom. Your parents kept you a secret and that just makes you even more valuable. They will do anything to keep you safe, but they will do more to keep you a secret. You are not ready nor is the world for you to be discovered."
He took a long pause.
"If your parents fail to pay up, you can say goodbye to the world as the long-lost-now-found princess."
I took it all in. A princess? Me? No way! I looked back up and everything was blurry. Before I could blink, I fainted.
I woke up to a bright light flashing.
"What the-" I started.
"Just needed proof we really did have you to send to the Queen," someone said, lowering a camera.
I stood up and blinked until the colors were somewhat back to normal.
"Eat this," the Leader said, sliding me some food.
"Not hungry," I said. Of course, I was hungry, but I had completely lost my appetite.
"Now you listen here, princess," the Leader said standing up as he approached me. "You will quit it with this sass. Now."
"Or what? You'll kill me?" I asked sarcastically.
Losing his temper, he punched me right in the jaw. I spun in a circle from the impact and looked just in time to see him signal to some of the others.
They dragged me into a room next door and sat me down.
The Leader walked in again and I asked, "What are you doing?"
"Teaching you a lesson."
About 10 minutes later everything stopped.
"She's had enough," the Leader said.
Someone grabbed the back of my pants and lifted me up. He carried me bridal style and took me to the cell Jack and I were in before. Once he got to the wall, he dropped me, which hurt like heck. Then he found a chain on the floor and put some sort of restraint on my ankle, which was attached to the wall. He left and slammed the door shut.
Jack's POV
After Kim left I tried to stay calm. She will be okay. She is strong. I kept repeating to myself. It was working until I heard her screams a few minutes later.
Just then about 4 people came in and each grabbed an arm or leg before I could react. They dragged me closer to the wall and hooked a chain from the wall to a metal clasp thing. Then they put the clasp around my waist and locked it.
They let go and put another chain up, but with a much smaller clasp. Before I could say anything, they were gone and I was left to hear Kim's screams.
I tried to imagine what they were doing to her, but it was too painful. I tried to ignore it, but her screams pierced my ears. After 10 minutes, it finally stopped.
The door opened and Kim was in someone's arms. They chained her ankle and quickly departed.
"Kim?" I questioned, scooting closer. When I had almost reached her, the chain was out of lack. I quickly analyzed her body. She was covered in newly forming bruises, and there was blood everywhere. Not a lot, but everywhere. Her hair was all tangled and part of it was stuck to her forehead with some blood.
"Kim?" I said again. She whimpered a little and scooted close enough for me to grab her.
I pulled her onto my lap and moved the hair out of her face. She looked at me, then buried her head into my chest and started to silently weep.
"Kim, what happened?"
She sat up on her own and took a few deep breaths. "I think I know what this is all about."
"You do! What is it?" I Urgently asked.
"Ransom. They want me for a ransom."
"Ransom!" I yelled.
"And blackmail," she added.
"Ransom and blackmail? Who's the ransom to? And what is the blackmail for? This doesn't make any sense!" I asked.
Kim's POV
"The Queen of England," I plainly stated. I waited for him to say something but he never did.
"Apparently I'm a princess, surprise!" I said. Jack still didn't say anything.
"Jack, please say something!" I begged.
He waited another minute before saying, "A princess? No way. How?"
"I don't know. I don't know if I believe it either, but the story seems credible so far. They said no one ever knew about me, and the King and Queen will pay to keep it that way. At least for now."
"Oh," Jack was still really shocked. Honestly, so was I!
Okay before the story takes off I need to say this.
Please don't complain about how it does not work out for Kim to be a princess, believe me I know. Let's just all pretend the ages work out and focus on the action and romance and friendship and other things in the story than the probability that it would actually happen because we all know that none of this could actually happen.
Q: What is the weather like right now? What is your favorite weather?
A: Well I just looked outside and it is raining. Not super hard but the sky is a little gloomy. I'm one of those people who really likes the rain and the sun. Honestly, I love all weather but for all different reasons.
(I am going to list my favorite weather and why they are my favorite. If you find that boring just don't read it, I won't say anything else important.
Cold- snow! or just stay inside or cuddle up and that is great
Warm- go outside without wearing extra layers and feel the sun
Cool- Go outside and feel the breeze as it blows through your hair- AMAZING
Hot- Swim or do summer things! or stay inside and play games on a nice sunny day
Gloomy- Stay inside and cuddle up, clean the house and just take a break from life. Listen to music and look out the window like you are in a music video or movie or something. Sing along and just be in a GREAT mood!
Light Rain- go outside and stand in the rain (or same as gloomy)
Hard Rain, like LOUD and HARD with wind and lightning and thunder and a chance of tornado- Stay inside and be grateful for my house. Snuggle up and appreciate life, watch a movie, read a book. Play games with my family.
Okay that may seem like sooo cheesy but all of it is true, there is always a reason to be happy and all seasons are gifts from God that we can appreciate and I'm just so happy right now!
