Chapter 3: I am the queen, your queen
Evil flowers steadily bloom, with an array of colorful doom, even if the flower is so refined, the thorns had driven its garden to decline.
-Len, come here!
My dear servant came towards me in such rush, always listening to my each and every command. I just hope he will stay like that, I mean, he is still my beloved twin brother…
-Yes Milady? What can I do for you?
-Don't you think this castle, no; this whole country is starting to get…boring?
-Milady, don't think that way, I know! Why don't we organize a ball? The room wasn't used in a long time.
-Mhhhh, you're right, thanks Len!
I kissed him on the cheek
-Len! Call all of the castle staff, even the governors, emergency meeting in the throne room! NOW!
He bowed down and dismissed. I am so excited. When all the summoned persons where gathered in the room, I exclaimed:
-Listen up all of you! We are going to organize a ball
Everybody seemed quite surprise. They started murmuring.
-Quiet!
They all stopped their actions
- Cooks, start brainstorming exquisite food for the banquet. Governors, invite all nobles queens, kings, princesses and princes of all other countries, even the ones overseas. Maids prepare the ball room for it to be clean, sparkling and worthy of this kingdom's crest and name! Do it, now!
All of the staff ran off, also excited.
For the next few days, tons of messengers fled with horses to go directly deliver all those invitations. Many got them, and at the queen's expectations, all of them were accepted. The room was sparkling. Chandeliers made of diamonds, decoration with all precious stones, from sapphire to ruby. It was flawless. The food looked delicious. Pork, lamb, duck, fish, there were all there. The day of the ball, in the morning, Rin let her loyal servant tailor her ball dress. She was in her apartments.
-Say Len…
He was kneeled down, arranging the bottom of the elegant dress. He looked at her from down low.
-Yes Milady?
-When you were with father, did you often organized balls
He stayed silent for a while, then responded:
-Yes, sometimes to appeal the public. A ball in always good to build up your reputation and social standings among this society.
-Did you found yourself a lover when we were away?
-Well Milady, why all the questions?
-Well servant, why are you avoiding the subject?
He looked away for a moment. Since he came back to the castle, he seemed sadder. I kneeled down to his level, and hugged him.
-Mi…milady!
-No Len, not Milady, Rin. I'm Rin, you're twin sister. You are my servant, but you will always stay my beloved brother. I will never let you go again, not like that time, not ever again…
My whole body was trembling. I could feel the salted water slowly running down on my cheeks. I got a tighter grip of his clothes. I felt his fingers wiping my tears. He then said;
-Rin, I know. I will always stay by your side. Even if the entire world becomes your enemy, I will protect you. So please, just be there smiling and laughing.
I smiled on to those delightful words. I may be mean, even evil, but I will never be with him, no, never, I swear.
The evening came to an end, and the starry night woke up. The ball started. I was at the door, with Len by my side. Together, we greeted each and every one of the invited persons, and there were a lot. Eventually, everybody came, and enjoying themselves. However, I got a lot of comments like "Oh you did a ball, how surprising for the daughter of evil", or others were more like this "Is this a scheme, I think it is, after all, she is the daughter of evil". That nickname is somewhat true, but it pisses me off.
-Rin, it's alright, don't get upset, it's only a stupid nickname.
I tried to force a smile. Len only tried to comfort me a little. Suddenly, I saw him, the prince in blue.
-Len, Len, who is the gorgeous prince over there?
-Oh him, he is the prince of Blue, his kingdom is overseas and… Milady?
I ran off to the prince. I tapped him on the shoulder. He turned towards facing me
-So, are you enjoying the evening prince?
-Yes queen, this ball is absolutely magnificent and splendid. The food is exquisite also
His smile made me shudder, but quickly turned his passionate gaze away, like he was searching for someone. To get more of his attention, I spoke to him.
-Prince, from what kingdom are you, could you tell me details?
-Wha…Oh yes queen, well…
And we talked all night. I could hear his voice like a melody in my head. He was wearing a black outfit with white embroidery. His hair and eyes were in tensely blue. He was perfect. I felt my eyes sparkle.
-Oh, excuse me for a moment; I have some business to attend to…
He took my hand, and gently kissed it before leaving my sight. It's clear, I fell in love with him, I mean, what girl wouldn't? But I'm a queen, he should love me more, we are both royalty, so it perfectly works! I am going to tell him how I fell.
When Len finnaly saw me, he rejoined my side and start searching for the prince. When I found him, he was in the garden with a unfamiliar lady. I quickly hid myself and eavesdropped on their conversation.
-Kaito, I'm telling you, not now
-What Miku, nobody is around
-Yes there is L…
In my great shock, he kissed her. Kissed…her… A girl with green hair… No way…
I covered my mouth with my hands. I was so angry, at him, at her. I looked Len, but what I saw was most traumatizing. He was looking at the girl, with a flustered face. No, I am really mad. I felt my blood boiling up in my entire body. I walked away to retreat in my apartments. Why Len? Why prince? That girl… That damn girl… It's her fault, she stole my love and my brother, she will need to pay.
The next day, when I woke up, my eyes were all teary. I guess I cried a lot, but I won't cry anymore, not now. The only thing I had in mind, was revenge. I changed myself into clean clothes, and wandered to the throne room.
-Len, come here.
My voice echoed in the entire palace. A few minutes later, he reached the room.
-Yes Rin?
-Len, you know the lady with green hair last night?
-Well, yes why?
I looked at him with a red and bloody look.
-Burn her country.
-Milady? Wha…
-And from your own hands…
I want her dead.