Saving Her: Chapter V


Summary: Carter knows this is a good idea. She really does, because she's going to be saving Rosie, and anything after that just doesn't register. CarterxRosie

Author's Note: I think I'm probably posting two chapters a week so we may just stick to this. Lols Have fun with chapter five!

Disclaimer: I do not own Princess Rosalinda/Rosie Gonzalez, Carter Mason, or Princess Protection Program and all affiliated characters and environments. They are the property of Disney in conjunction with Annie DeYoung :]


When Carter next awoke, it was to the same, chilling sound of rattling iron bars being thrust aside, and the feeling of her discarded masquerade mask gently placed back onto her face. She turned her head, still resting on Sophia's lap, and squinted into the sudden light illuminating three figures in the archway. Carter's blood ran cold when one of them spoke.

"Hello Princessa, I see you have found your mother."

The former queen placed an arm over Carter's side, pulling her closer protectively.

"What do you want, General." She spoke, her tone hard.

Kane chuckled, tutting. "Now now my Sophia, is that any way to speak to the King of your country?"

Sophia's eyes tightened. "You are not, nor will you ever be, the King of Costa Luna."

Kane laughed loudly. "Now that I have the Princessa, I am King." He snapped his fingers at the idle guards, and they moved forward, ripping Carter out of the former queen's arms and dragging her in front of the general. She flinched violently as he trailed a finger down the side of her face.

"Ah Rosalinda, I see you have read my engagement announcement! No congratulations?" Carter grit her teeth, and he smirked. "No? But still you have returned for your mother. How very brave." His fingers danced over her mask as Carter's palms turned clammy. "But it was not necessary, as my intention was never to marry your mother." The brunette paled; she had a feeling she knew what he was going to say.

"I intend to marry you."

She knew this had been a trap.

There was an enraged cry from behind her as suddenly one of the guards released her into the full custody of the other, darting behind them. The loud, painful sound of skin hitting skin reached Carter's ears as she flinched again, tears pooling in her eyes at the warbled cry of pain that came from the former queen. Carter turned her head, her tears running down her face now as the other guard brought the queen's struggling form to stand next to her, one cheek swelling and flushed a deep red. Kane smirked as he moved to stand before her. He leaned in close to the queen, almost nose to nose as he took in the burning hatred in her eyes.

"There is nothing you can do to stop this, My Queen. Now," He turned his gaze back onto Carter, predatory; the hairs on the back of her neck stood straight up.

"Let us see your beautiful face, my bride."

In seeming slow motion Carter watched his hand go past her face and tug on the loose end of the satin ribbon, and then her face was bare, cool and pale in the light of the surprise in the malevolent General's eyes. The mask clambered onto the floor, forgotten, as suddenly the cold of the cell sunk just that much colder.

"You…" Kane's upper lip drew back over his teeth, all playfulness disappearing from his eyes as they swirled to an almost black in anger. "…are not the Princessa."

Carter's bones rattled as his open palm connected with her cheek. His face drew so close to hers that she could count every one of the wrinkles in his burning glare.

"Where is Princess Rosalinda." It was not a question.

A boldness she didn't think she had burst fourth at the mention of Rosie. Carter spat into the General's face; he recoiled sharply. She wanted to laugh at the disgust on his face.

"You'll never find her."

Kane wiped his face on his sleeve, his eyes narrowing into hers.

"Big mistake, girl."

Carter braced herself, as General Kane's hand descended on her again.


Author's Note: I know it was short, sorry! Next update on Tuesday or Wednesday! Hope you guys liked this! :]