Hey guys! I'm back with another chapter!

The updates for all of my stories are going to be a little sluggish because I'm starting school. And my mom thinks I'm spending too much time on Fanfiction. Am I? Please be honest.

Kim

I was madder than I usually am. My usually elaborate handwriting was now a furious mess all over the parchment.

Dear Jack,

HOW DARE YOU THINK GIRLS ARE INFERIOR? You'd think a prince would have more respect for the people protecting his life. I am. If it weren't for my guards, I may have died numerous times. And girls are lithe, graceful, and beautiful. All useful things for the guards. Guards need to be light on their feet, and in no way clumsy, and beauty? I know it can make a man fall head over heels. IF I were to insult men, I would only mention that the men I've met have never taken too many baths, my father, King Marcus, not included. My father allowed my female guards to stay, and you just insulted those guards, so you insulted my father, and insulted my kingdom. I hope you don't make many more mistakes, dear.

Your angry beloved,

Kim.

I wait another few minutes for the ink to dry before rolling up the letter, tying it with a purple silk ribbon, and waiting for Kelsey to come. "Hello Pr- Kim. You haven't been out often. Why don't you take the time to stroll through the gardens? Maybe you can talk to Grace and Lisette. Also, I have a letter from Jack. He sent another one, and it just reached us an hour ago," Kelsey says as she hands me his letter. Only an hour ago? I wonder what it is.

I give Kelsey a quick hug. "You're right, Kelsey. I need more time in the sun. I'll read this outside, and spend some time with Grace and Lisette," I reply. Kelsey smiles.

"Happy to be of service, Pr- Kim," Kelsey blushes furiously. I laugh as I walk out with her.

"You know, you have to get used to calling me Kim," I giggle as I enter the gardens. Donna's sitting by the fountain, her eyes vacant and thoughtful. I make my way to her. "Donna? Are you all right?" I ask worriedly.

Donna comes back to reality. "Of course. I was just enjoying the sunshine. You know, I sometimes dislike my status. Do you?" she asks. I tilt my head, knowing my answer but wanting to phrase it correctly.

"I do hate my status at times. The wealth, the richness, I do appreciate, but most of the time I want to be a peasant," I answer cautiously. Donna's eyes widen slightly, but then she seems to consider my answer.

"I get it. The pressure to be a wonderful queen... to be unable to make your own decisions... the inability to understand some people's dilemmas... By the way, I hear you've been engaged to Prince Jackson?" Donna asks eagerly. I sigh.

"You're right. I don't know the man well, and I've just received this letter from him. It must be urgent," I sigh again. Donna smiles gently.

"Well, I'll let you get back to your walk. I do need to go to my fitting. I must say, I hope I don't get poked by a pin, let alone a floating one!" Donna exclaims joyously. I roll my eyes, and turn around.

Grace and Lisette are walking towards me, their eyes both worried, ecstatic, and sad. "I hear you're engaged, Princess Kimberly," Lisette murmurs sadly. I nod slowly.

"Call me Kim, Lisette. But I may bring you along, just because I'll miss you dearly," I add hopefully. They brighten.

"That's wonderful! But... will there be a replacement?" Grace asks, eager but cautious. I nod.

"I'll have Father hand pick them himself. We must replace the best with the best," I answer. Lisette blushes.

"Well, we must be off on our rounds. We'll see you soon... Kim," she whispers softly, and they brush gently past me.

I find my way to the secluded alcove I was in when Jack first came, and unroll the letter gingerly.

My dear, beloved, Kim, (This man is too much in love with me! I barely even know him!)

The kingdom is ready to receive you and your friends, and are awaiting your presence. I hope for your safekeeping, and if you don't come within three weeks of this letter's arrival, then I will come after you. I love you,

Your love,

Jack

I hold the letter in my hand. I have to pack! I'm going to my (stupid) fiancee's kingdom! So soon? I'll miss everyone here, and I might miss my brother's wedding! And I so hoped to wish him good luck properly. I frown, and head towards my chamber.

I slip into a new evening gown Julie dropped off in my chambers. It's a royal blue, with puffed sleeves, lots of silk ribbons, and a beautifully embroidered bodice of a simple, bronze color. Lilies curled around on the tawny silk , and a similarly colored pleated strip flowed down the middle of my dress, from my waist, just below the bodice, down to the edge. I slip into my royal blue heels, and wait for Kelsey to come.

Kelsey bursts through the doors, panting hard. "I'm sorry, P- Kim. I was preoccupied with helping Julie overcome her shyness and talk to the librarian," she gasps for breath, and then stops and stares at me in my dress. "Kim... you look... beautiful!" she exclaims.

"Help me with my hair and makeup, please," I answer as gently as I can. Nodding, Kelsey sits me down, and tells me to close my eyes.

I feel the soft brush caress my skin. I'm still slightly irritated. I mean, why can't I be a peasant, who's only concern is having enough to get by? My life would be better!

"You may open your eyes, Kim," Kelsey murmurs, and when I open them, I'm blown away.

I look gorgeous. My hair is curled, and the locks flow down to my shoulders in elegant spires. The hair that always covers my face when I eat, and sorely annoys me, is pulled back into a little ponytail in the back of my hair, where it's braided instead of just left there to blend into the rest of my hair. "I love it!" I smile genuinely. Kelsey returns the smile nervously.

"Well, I figured if you wanted to tell Your Highness your idea of bringing us along, your appearance will make an impression."

So, Jack's sent for her. And if she come on time, Jack will come after her. With a few guards, perhaps? Just so you know, Kim hates him. Still. She's still getting over her anger issues. I'm sorry it's a little short, but with school, I might not be able to do anything too long. In the first TWO days, I'm completely overwhelmed! Read and Review!