On the outskirts of London, within the confinds of a meadow two children around the age of ten ran. One was a girl whos' blonde hair reached below her waist and blue eyes shined brightly. The other was a boy whos' blonde hair was cut in a messy style, longer than average for a male reaching to his sholders, and eyes a brilliant blue.

The meadow was beautiful, full of color, the flowers it held ranging from a bright yellow to a soft lavender. A little ways away a village resided, resting beside a small river that flowed in a half circle around it. The village was large in size, almost but not quite big enough to be called a town. The village was named Beauteous, for it's beautiful scenery that was known throughout the Kingdom.

Beauteous was a rather quiet village, for not many children or teenagers lived there. To be exact only around thirteen children and five teens lived there. That was because they were thirty minutes travel to London, and many young adults wanted to try their luck in the city. No one could blame them, after all, many of the adults and elders who lived here tried the same thing when they were young.

Out of the nineteen young adults living there, two in particular were very well loved and respected. Their names were Alice Becker and her twin brother Alec Becker. Alice was a very spontaneous young girl and because of that got into many tough situations. Yet that didn't bother her, for she had a studious and smart twin brother who helped her out during times such as those.

Our story starts with Alice running from the meadow after Alec caught sight of a very familiar carriage, one that held their dear mother and father coming into view, behind her Alec gave a exasperated sigh before running after her.

As the midnight black and blood red carriage approached the village the two people within caught sight of two particular twins running towards them. With a laugh the woman motioned for the driver to stop.

Chuckling the man stepped out only to immediately turn back to help out the woman that resided within, holding out his hand for her to take. "Why, thank you dear." The woman says as she exited the carriage. "It's no problem at all," Replies the man as he released her hand. "Now, lets deal with those two, do you mind a walk back home?"

"Not at all, a little walk wouldn't do me any harm." The woman replies as she waits for the two children to reach them. The man motioned for the driver to carry on, and turning back heard a yell from one of the twins.

"Mama, Papa, You're back! How was the trip? What did you do? How was the King? The Prince? The Princess?" The female twin asks as she stops in front of them.

"Whoa, Slow down little rabbit!" Exclamed the man, laughing as he motioned with his hands for her to slow down. "We have all day to answer your questions, for now can we just enjoy each others company?" The woman says as she smiles towards her daughter.

"Alice! Don't run off like that!" Yelled a boy who suddenly appears. "Alec, where were you?" Replies a clueless twin. "Alice... you ran off, and didn't wait for me." Expains Alec as he shakes his head, his shoulder length blonde hair moving from side to side.

With a guilty look Alice pleas with Alex to forgive her. "Alec, my dear Alec! Please forgive me so, I simply couldn't stand it if you were to be angry with me!" Alec pauses pretending to think about it "I don't know, I'm really angry with you at this moment..." Alice reeles back in shock only to immediately start pleading with Alec.

"Alec, Alec please!" She pleas clasping her hands together as she gives him her best 'puppy dog eyes'. Alex pauses once more before seemingly letting out a reluctant agreement "If you promise to never do it again, then I suppose I forgive you for what you've done." With a happy yell Alice launches herself at her brother, he stumbles as her sudden weight takes him by surprise.

Throughout this entire ordeal, their parents stood not far off, laughing as Alec pretended to be angry. "Hello, my little mouse. How was Alice's and your day?" Asks the woman as she smiles fondly at the young boy.

With a small grin Alec started to explain what they did while their parents were at the castle in London, with Alice adding details here and there. As they did the four started of their way to the village, enjoying each others company.

When they reached the entrance, the village baker Susan caught sight of them. "Nathaniel, Mary-Ann you're back! How did the King fair?" She asks them as they approach her. "The King is in perfect health." Nathaniel replies with a polite smile.

"That's simply marvelous! Did the trip fair you well?" Susan asks with a tilt of her head, her choclate brown hair falling around her face as she does. "The trip was a very calm and tranquil one, thank you for asking Ms. Susan," Mary-Ann smiles as she answers her question. "Yet regretfully we must get going, there is much to do at home."

After bidding Susan goodbye the four continue of their way, greeting the fellow villagers as they walked by. They slowed to a stop in front of a medium sized stone home.

The home was a beautiful stone house, with a garden leading to the front. The walkway was covered with river stones making the garden seem almost natural. The entrance to the house was under a trellis, making it seem magical. Pale white stones made up most of the house, giving off a calm feeling. The windows of the house were covered with glass, a rare luxury only the rich could afford. Off to the right of the house a chimney rose up high, seemingly reaching for the sky.

Opening the door the family of four went inside, and after getting rid any unnecessary accessories went into the living room to talk.

As Mary-Ann sat down she pats the seat beside her, inviting Alice, meanwhile Nathaniel did the same for Alec. "Alice I believe you had questions earlier, and now is the perfect time to answer them." Says Mary-Ann with a gentle smile towards her daughter.

Author's Note

Hello Everyone!

Wow, it's only been four days since my last update! Good job me!

I really hope you enjoyed this chapter, I think it worked out alright in the end.

Please vote and comment your opinion on how I did, I would love the feedback!

A few things about this chapter

1. Beauteous means Beautiful

2. Some of spiritual meanings of rabbit are gentle, spontanous, and clever. I thought is was the perfect nickname for Alice.

3. Some of the spiritual meaning of mouse are modesty, attention to details, and quietness. I thought it was the perfect nickname for Alec.