Prologue


(Third-Person POV)

*The rain fell as a crowd of people dressed in black all stood in front of freshly filled grave. A priest & two nuns stood next to it*

Priest: She has departed from us now. As all mankind must leave the Earth. As someday, we all must. Her flesh will turn to ashes, but her spirit will remain with the Lord. May God watch over her eternal soul and keep her safe -

*Standing the closest to the grave was a girl with long blonde hair in a low ponytail (look up "Low Ponytail (50 pts)" by "Reseliee" on "DeviantArt"), fair skin with freckles on her cheeks, blue eyes, & wearing a gray hat with a veil, a gray long sleeved long dress, & black shoes (look up "Sketh: Funeral dress" by "Otromeru" on "DeviantArt")*


(Chrissy's POV)

*Hello. My name is Christine Becker. But everyone calls me Chrissy. As you can see today is a very sad day*

Lady:*whispering* To think such a young woman could die from a mere fever.

Lady #2:*whispering* Well, it's no wonder. Running a business and raising a child alone. It must have been a struggle.

Lady #3:*whispering* What's going to happen to Chrissy? The poor dear. She's an only child and no one knows who her Father is or if he's even alive.

Lady #4:*whispering* I hope she's doing well.

*A girl with with black curly hair, chestnut skin, brown eyes & a boy with orange hair, warm ivory skin, freckles, a bandage on his cheek, green eyes both wearing black clothes came up to me. They were my best friends, Elizabeth, or Lizzie, & Peter. Childhood friends of mine. We all lived in the same neighborhood. Lizzie's family owned a flower shop across from our bakery & Peter's family owned the Inn next door to us*

Lizzie: Chrissy . . .

Peter: We . . .

*For a minute, all three of us were quiet. Then we all hugged each other & cried*


*A few days later, I woke up at the sound of a rooster crowing next door (wearing a white long sleeved dress with drawstrings at the neckline (look "Rosalina - Kiki (Nightgown)" up by "KatLime" on "DeviantArt"). I got out of bed, brushed my hair, put it in braids, changed into a purple sleeveless dress over a white shirt sleeved shirt, a white apron, white tights, & brown boots, & tied a bandana around my hair (look up "Christine (Chrissy) Becker" by "SwanGirl24" on "DeviantArt"). I then turned to the picture of my Mother that was next to my bed (she had long wavy brown hair, porcelain skin, dark blue eyes, & was wearing a purple shawl held up by a yellow rose brooch & a white apron over a blue dress (look up "Caroline - Chrissy's Mother" by "SwanGirl24" on "DeviantArt"))*

Chrissy: Good morning, Mama.

*I then went downstairs & made myself breakfast (simple eggs & toast). Then I went outside & began to sweep the front of the bakery my Mother & I ran together (The Sunshine Bakery). Just then, I heard a voice calling me*

Lizzie:*off-screen* Chrissy!

*I turned & saw Lizzie (look up "Georgia (TTOTT)" on "The Harvest Moon Wiki") & Peter (look up "Fritz (SoS)" on "The Harvest Moon Wiki") coming towards me*

Chrissy: Lizzie, Peter, good morning.

Lizzie: Morning. So . . . How are you?

*I felt sad again*

Chrissy: Fine . . . I guess.

Peter: Uh . . . Chrissy?

*I turned to him & noticed his cheeks were a little red*

Chrissy:*in her mind* Does he have a fever?

Peter: If you ever need anything at all, just let me know! My family and I will be happy to help you with anything you need!

Lizzie: You don't need to shout.

*I stared at him for a few seconds. Then I smiled at him*

Chrissy: Thank you, Peter. That's very sweet of you.

*Peter's face started to turn completely red*

Peter: Uh . . . Chrissy?

Chrissy: Yes?

Peter: Um . . . I . . . I just wanna tell you . . . I -

*Suddenly, a carriage pulled up in front of us. A man wearing a butler's uniform came out. He stared at all three of us for a minute*

Butler: Which one is you is Miss Christine Becker?

*I stepped forward*

Chrissy: Um . . . I am, sir.

*He then pulled an envelope out of his jacket & handed it to me*

Butler: I was given instructions to deliver this to you personally.

*I took the envelope, opened it, & read the letter inside*

Chrissy

First and foremost, let me apologize for the loss of your dear Mother. I also apologize for not being there for you when you cried. I know I haven't been there are for you in the past, but I promise you that I will be from now on. Therefore, I wish to invite you to stay with me and my family at our home until you come of age. I hope to hear your response soon

With love

Your Father

*Me, Lizzie, & Peter were all shocked by what we just read*

Butler: I will be by tomorrow for your answer.

*He got back in the carriage & it drove away. Me, Lizzie, & Peter just stood there, completely shocked*


*That night, I sat on my bed, staring at the letter I received, & thinking about what I had heard today*

Chrissy:*in her mind* My Father . . . This is the first time I've ever gotten anything from him. I don't even know anything about him. I only asked Mama about him once, but I never got an answer. Instead, she got quiet and looked like she was about to cry. So I never asked again. How do I even know that this is even real? What if this is a trick? Maybe I should a least meet him and find out. Yes, I think I will

*I went to sleep. Dreaming of the Father I had never known*


*A week later, I had what very few possessions I had packed (some clothes, my only doll (look up "Rag girl, Raggedy Ann" by "sanna-mania" on "DeviantArt:), my hair ribbons, & my picture of Mama) & went outside to meet the carriage, which was waiting for me*

Butler: Are you ready to go, Miss?

Chrissy: Yes.

*Everyone in the neighborhood had also come to see me off*

Peter's Mother: This opportunity will be such a blessing.

Lizzie's Father: We can all rest easy. Now that you have a place to live

*I climbed into the carriage & looked back at all my friends as it started to drive away. They all waved me goodbye*

Lizzie's Mother: Take care of yourself, Chrissy!

*Just then, Lizzie & Peter stopped waving & ran after the carriage*

Lizzie: Good luck, Chrissy!

Peter: Don't forget about us!

*I gave them another wave as the carriage drove away*


*The carriage traveled through the cobblestone streets. The whole trip, I was wondering what kind of family my Father has & what kind of life has he been living? Maybe as a wealthy merchant. Or a rich noble. I snapped out of my thoughts when a familiar building came into view*

Chrissy:*in her mind* Is that . . . Weisburg Castle? Does my Father work there?

*I was even more surprised when the carriage stopped at the front gates instead of the back entrance. A woman with blonde hair parted into two curls & bangs, fair skin, blue eyes, & wearing a black & white dress was standing at the gate. Two male palace guards (one had short cropped blonde hair, pale skin, blue eyes & was wearing a black & gold hat with a white plumage, a red, white, gold, & black jacket, white pants & black boots & the other had spiky dark pink hair, pale skin, blue eyes, & was wearing the same uniform) were standing on either side of her. The carriage stopped in front of her. The messenger opened the door & I stepped out. The woman & the two guards bowed to me, much to my confusion*

Helene: Welcome to Weisburg Castle, Lady Christine.

Ludwig & Maximilian: Welcome, Lady Christine.

Chrissy: Um . . . Thank you. But please call me Chrissy. Everyone does.

Helene: Very well, Lady Chrissy. *the messenger handed her my bag* If you'll please follow me. They're waiting inside for you.

Chrissy:*in her mind* They? *out loud* Okay . . .

*I followed her inside. The two guards bowing again as I entered Weisburg Castle. Little did I know that I was stepping into an adventure that would change my life forever*


*Helene lead me through the halls of the palace until we came to a pair of giant doors*

Helene: They're all waiting in here.

*She opened the doors*

Chrissy: Th - Thank you.

*Suddenly, just as the doors closed behind me, a handsome boy two years older than me with long strawberry-blonde hair with light pink tips at the end, pale skin, blue eyes & wearing a black military uniform with a red collar & red & white cuffs with the front of his white button up shirt & jacket open a bit jumped at me. I immediately recognized him as Prince Licht von Granzreich. But it was the way he was acting that really surprised me*

Licht: Chrissy! You're finally here!

Chrissy:*in her mind* What the - !?

*The next thing I knew, I was being hugged by him, making me blush red*

Licht: Oh, my gosh! You're so cute! I could just eat you up!

*Suddenly, a book was thrown, hitting the boy in the head. I looked in the direction it came from & saw a beautiful boy with short blonde hair, pale skin, blue eyes, & wearing the same uniform as the guy hugging me. I recognized him as Prince Leonard von Granzreich*

Leonhard: Stop hogging her, Licht!

Licht: Oh, hush up! First come, first served, Leonie!

*A boy with short brown hair, pale skin, blue eyes, & wearing square-rimmed glasses & the same military uniform came up to us. I recognized him as Prince Bruno von Granzreich*

Bruno: We should properly introduce ourselves first.

*Standing behind him was a tall boy with ash-blond hair, pale skin, narrow blue eyes, & wearing the same uniform as the other Princes, only his jacket was hanging off his shoulders. I recognized him as Prince Kai von Granzreich. Sitting on a chair in front of a table with tea on it was an elderly lady with blonde hair in a high bun, pale skin, blue eyes, & wearing pearl earrings, a pearl necklace, & a pink dress. I recognized her as Maria von Granzreich, the Queen Mother. On her lap was a little girl with long blonde hair, pale skin, blue eyes, & wearing a pink dress. I recognized her as Princess Adele von Granzreich. Sitting at the Queen Mother's feet was a fluffy white dog. The Queen Mother put the Princess down & they walked up to us, with the dog behind them*

Adele: I wanna hug big sis too!

Chrissy:*in her mind* Big . . . Sis . . . ? Can't . . . Breath . . .

Maria: Now let's all calm down so we don't overwhelm her.

*Suddenly, I started to feel dizzy & then everything went black*


(Third-Person POV)

*Chrissy fainted right in Light's arms*

Leonhard & Licht: Chrissy!

Adele: Big sis!

Maria: Oh, dear.

*Bruno just sighed & face-palmed. Kai just stood quietly where he was*


(Chrissy's POV)

*Soon, I woke up laying on a couch, with a wet cloth over my forehead. After Prince Bruno made Prince Licht apologize for nearly suffocating me, they told me something that shocked me*

Chrissy: You're my . . . Family . . .

Licht: That's right! We're all your half-brothers and sister! *he motioned to the Queen Mother* And she's your Grandmother!

Bruno: We don't know all the details, but apparently our Father, the King, and Miss Caroline were childhood friends and fell in love over time. They never officially married because they knew society would never allow it. But they had stayed in touch all these years through letters & your Mother occasionally sending him pictures of you.

*Just then, Prince Kai came up to me with a glare, making me shake with fear. But then he pulled a giant teddy bear out of nowhere & put it down next to me*

Kai: This is . . . For you . . . To celebrate us . . . Living together . . . From now on.

*Princess Adele & the fluffy white dog came up to me*

Adele: Shadow and I can't wait to play with you, big sis!

*I blushed at their cuteness. Then I shook my head to snap myself out of it & stood up*

Chrissy: Now hold on! First of all, I never heard any of this! How can I know that this isn't a joke!?

*Princess Adele looked ready to cry & the Princes didn't know how to respond. Then the Queen Mother pulled out an envelope*

Maria: I think this might clear things up. This is a letter from your Mother. She sent us two. One was for your Father with instructions incase anything happened. This one is for you.

*I was surprised*

Chrissy: From . . . Mama?

*I opened the envelope & read the letter inside*

My dearest Chrissy.

It's true. The people in front of you are indeed your family and your Father really is the King. I'm sorry I never told you, but I thought you would never meet them. But I'm gone now and you have no one to rely on. That's why I'm asking them to look after you until you're old enough to look after yourself.

With love

Your Mother in Heaven

*I was in complete shock from what I just read*

Licht: Well, it seems you believe us now. Let's all be a big happy family from now on!

*He & Princess Adele both gave me a hug. Prince Kai joined in too. The Queen Mother & Prince Bruno just took my hands. Shadow happily barked*

Leonard: Stop hugging her every chance you get!

Chrissy:*in her mind* My family!? No way! It's impossible! Mama . . . This has to be a dream, right?


*Once the hug fest was over, the Queen Mother called Helene to take me to see a surprise the Royal Family had for me. She lead me down a few hallways. Along the way, we passed some maids, who bowed to me as we passed. We then arrived at a pair of giant gold & white doors. She opened the doors to reveal a very fancy bedroom (look up "Mini Princess Bedroom" by "miakyou" on "DeviantArt")*

Chrissy: Whoa . . . Is this . . .

Helene: Yes. This is your Royal Suite.

Chrissy: It's so . . . Big . . .

Helene: Well, the King wanted you to have only the best. The best furniture, silk sheets, your own personal bath, plenty of books to read, the most expensive toys, *she opened another door to reveal a room full of fancy dresses* and of course, all the dresses, shoes, and accessories you'll need for any occasion.

Chrissy: I . . . Uh . . . I don't know what to say . . .

*Just then, the clock chimed*

Helene: Oh dear. It's almost time for dinner. We better hurry.

*She lead me to the dining room for dinner, which was a real challenge. I was confused by all the knifes & forks. Prince Leonard was happy help me. After dinner, Helene lead me back to my room. She & a few maids dressed me in a pink long sleeved nightgown (look up "Rosalina - Marie (Nightgown)" by "KatLime" on "DeviantArt"). I then went to sleep in my new giant bed. It was a lot softer than my bed back at the bakery. I fell fast asleep in two seconds*


*The next morning, I was expecting to wake up back in the bakery to the sound of Peter's rooster & the smell of Mama cooking breakfast. As of what had happened was a dream. But instead, I woke up to the feeling of something wrapped around me. I opened my eyes & saw Prince Light sleeping in my bed with an arm wrapped around me. I screamed*


(Third-Person POV)

*Her scream scared everyone in the palace*


(Chrissy's POV)

*Soon, Prince Licht was being dragged out of my room by Prince Kai, while Prince Leonard was calming down the palace guards, who had come running when I screamed*

Licht: You're so mean! I just wanted to make sure you weren't lonely!

Bruno: She's not one of your women, you fool!

Chrissy:*in her mind* So it wasn't a dream . . .

*The next thing I knew, Helene & two other maids put a red bow in my hair & changed me into a red, white, pink, magenta dress & brown boots (look up "OC Fashion REDO Thalia Casual Dress 1" by "purpleorchid-8863" on "DeviantArt"), then I was lead to the dining room for breakfast*


*After breakfast, I was taken back to my room. Where a scary looking lady with light brown hair in a high bun, peach skin, a mole on her chin, blue eyes & wearing triangular black-rimmed glasses, a turquoise, gold, & black dress, & black boots (look up "Alicia Lohmeyer" on "Code Geass Wiki") was waiting for me*

Ms. Richter: Christine Becker, I presume?

Chrissy: Um . . . Yes.

Ms. Richter: I am Lavinia Ritcher. I have been hired by the Royal Family to be your live-in Governess.

Chrissy: My . . . Governess?

Ms. Richter: Yes. *we both sat down across from each other with tea set in between us* I have been instructed to teach you the proper etiquette of a Princess. For example, that horrific scream you gave out this morning.

Chrissy: Oh, yes . . . Well . . . I can explain.

Ms. Richter: Whatever your reason, it's no excuse for raising your voice in an unlady like manner. Therefore, during your stay here, I shall mold you into a proper lady worthy of the Granzreich name.

*She had a dark aura surrounding her & I could feel a sense of dread going through me*


*Three days have now past since I came to Weisburg Castle. Right now, I was laying on my bed in my room (my hair in a half-up ponytail & wearing a beige sweater, a green bow, a white & green collared shirt, a green skirt, & green boots (look up "OC Thalia Black Butler Germany" by purpleorchid-8863" on "DeviantArt"), relaxing a bit before my next lesson & feeling completely exhausted. For the last two days, it's been nothing but Princess etiquette lessons with Ms. Richter. Table manners, eating, dancing, walking, waving, sitting, standing, & how to use a fan. (She also told me that when guests come to the castle, I have to introduce myself as Christine Vogel, a distant relative of the Granzreich Royal Family) I haven't received any educational tutoring yet. Because, apparently, my "brothers" had scared away the Royal Tutor the day before I arrived. Right now, all I wanted to do was bake something. Cookies. Or maybe a pie. Just then, I heard a knock at my door. I sat up with a jolt*

Chrissy: C - Come in.

*But, to my relief, it was the Queen Mother/my Grandmother who came in*

Maria: Chrissy?

Chrissy: Oh, Que - I mean, Grandmother. Sorry, I'm still not used to saying that.

Maria: It's quite all right. I wanted to ask you something. Are you feeling lonely here?

Chrissy: Well . . Not that I'm ungrateful for all you've done for me and everyone's been so kind to me. But I guess I am a little lonely.

Maria: Well, I know just how to fix that. *I looked at her confused. then she took my hand* Come with me. I have a surprise for you.

Chrissy: But what about Ms. Richter? I have another lesson with her this afternoon.

Maria: Don't worry. I convinced her to give you the afternoon off. Now come with me.

*She lead me out of my room & down the hall*


*She led me out to the garden. When we arrived at the gazebo in the garden, I was surprised to see some familiar faces sitting at a table laid out for a tea party*

Chrissy: Peter! Lizzie!

Maria: I thought you could use some familiar faces.

*I was so happy, I hugged her. Then I looked up & her with a smile*

Chrissy: Thank you, Grandmother! *I then ran towards my friends* Lizzie! Peter! *we did a group hug* I'm so glad to see you!

Lizzie: Hi, Chrissy!


(Third-Person POV)

*Maria cried happy tears as she watched her new granddaughter*

Maria:*in her mind* She hugged me . . .


(Chrissy's POV)

*We all sat down & Helene, with a few other maids, poured us tea*

Lizzie: I couldn't believe my ears when the Queen Mother herself told us that your Father was the King!

*Peter looked a little depressed*

Peter: I couldn't believe it either . . .

Chrissy: It was a little hard for me to believe at first, but I've gotten a bit used to it.

Lizzie: So, how many gowns to you have?

Chrissy: A lot. More than I can count.

Peter: We've really missed you, Chrissy.

Chrissy: I've missed you too.

Lizzie: Ooh, how many tiaras?

Chrissy: Five. No, six.

Peter: Do you know how long you'll be staying here.

Chrissy: Until I turn 18.

*Peter's face went pale*

Peter: B - But that's 6 years from now.

Lizzie: You're acting like it's an eternity.

*I giggled*


(Third-Person POV)

*From a third floor window, the four Princes & Adele were watching Chrissy & her friends*

Adele: No fair! I wanna have a tea party with big sis too!

Bruno: You heard what Grandmother said. This is just for Chrissy & her friends.

Licht: I know. But it still looks fun.

Leo: What I want to know is who that boy sitting next to Chrissy is?

Kai: Peter . . . He's a childhood friend of Chrissy's.

Leo: Really? Cause from how much he's blushing, it makes me think otherwise.

Licht: Hey, Leonie, what do you say we get in closer and get the goods?

Leo: Hmm . . . I'm in.

*The two of them ran down the hall towards the garden*

Adele: Brothers! Wait for me!

*She & Shadow ran after them*

Bruno: Hey! Wait a minute you three!

*Bruno ran after them with Kai behind him*


(Chrissy's POV)

Lizzie:*blushing* So, what are the Princes and Princess like?

Chrissy: Well, they're all very nice for one thing, but nothing like the rumors say they are.

Peter: How so?

Chrissy: Well, for one thing . . .


(Third-Person POV)

*Little did she know, her half-siblings were listening*


(Chrissy's POV)

Chrissy: Princess Adele is just an adorable little ball of sunshine. I have to hold myself back from hugging her every time she smiles at me. As for the Princes. These last three days have been enough to know what they're really like. You know how Prince Leonard is known as the "White Lily of Granzreich"?

Lizzie: Yeah. Who doesn't?

Chrissy: Well, turns out his looks and kind nature were the only thing those rumors were right about. In reality, while I'll admit his athletic skills are good, but when it comes to academics . . . He's a dummy.


(Third-Person POV)

*Leonard felt an arrow pierce him*


(Chrissy's POV)

Peter: Seriously?

Chrissy: Yep. And that's because that he, along with my other brothers, have somehow managed to chase away every single tutor that has come to the castle.

Lizzie: Wow. What about the other Princes?

Chrissy: Well, Prince Bruno is just as smart as the rumors say. In fact, I think part of the reason all the tutors have fled was because they didn't have anything to teach him.


(Third-Person POV)

*Bruno pushed up his glasses with a smug smirk*


(Chrissy's POV)

Chrissy: But I think it's also given him a swelled ego.


(Third-Person POV)

*Bruno's smirk dropped*


(Chrissy's POV)

Chrissy: Prince Licht is a nice person. But he really does sneak out of the castle almost every day. But it's actually just to play with all the beautiful girls in the city. To put it simply, he's a frivolous flirt who has a habit of coming into my room without knocking & sneaking into my bed at night.


(Third-Person POV)

Licht: Ouch.


(Chrissy's POV)

Chrissy: And Prince Kai, while he does have a scary face, his temper is nonexistent. In reality, he's a very kind person who loves animals and taking naps in the garden. He just has a bit of a problem talking. One that I intend to help him with.


(Third-Person POV)

*Kai had a hint of pink on his cheeks*


(Chrissy's POV)

Lizzie & Peter: Wow . . .

Chrissy: Ok, you guys have to promise to keep what I've just told you a secret. I don't want to cause any trouble for them. They've all been so kind to me and I hope to one day repay that kindness in full.


(Third-Person POV)

*All five siblings were in awe of her words. Bruno turned to his brothers & sisters*

Bruno:*whispering* I think it's time to give Chrissy our other surprise.

*The rest of the siblings nodded & they left the garden*


(Chrissy's POV)

*After I waved my friends goodbye (& telling them that they could visit anytime they want), I started to make my way to my room. But I was stopped by Helene*

Helene: There you are, my lady. I was looking for you.

Chrissy: You were?

Helene: Yes. The Queen Mother, the Princes, and Princess have something they want to show you. Please follow me.

*She lead me to a different part of the castle. We soon found the Royal Family standing in front of two white doors*

Maria: There you are. Thank you, Helene. You may go now.

Helene: Yes, Queen Mother.

*She curtseyed & left*

Maria: Now then, Chrissy, we have one more surprise for you.

Chrissy: Another surprise?

Maria: Yes. Boys?

*Kai & Bruno opened the doors to reveal a beautiful kitchen (look up "Castle Kitchen" by "rialynkv" on "DeviantArt"). My mouth almost hit the floor*

Chrissy: This . . . This is all mine?

Maria: That's right. Everything in this room belongs to you.

Bruno: Father had this all built in for you in case you ever came here to live with us.

Leo: This will be your own private place. You can come here any time you want and we won't bother you here.

*Then a smile grew on my face. I then ran up to Bruno & hugged him*

Chrissy: Thank you! Thank you so much! This place is a dream come true!

*I then tied a handkerchief around my head, grabbed an apron, rolled up my sleeves, & grabbed some flour*

Maria: I think that's our cue to leave you alone. Come children.

*The Royal Family left me alone to work on a my first project in my new kitchen*


*A few hours later, I finished a whole bunch of assorted cookies (look up "Assorted Cookies" by "AnimeAngelArtist1990" on "DeviantArt"). I then wrapped them all up in bags with pretty ribbons & put them all in a big basket. I then went around the castle, giving out the cookies to everyone. I saved Ms. Richter, Helene, Ludwig, & Maximilian for second-to-last. Finally, I asked Helene to gather the Royal Family & bring them to my room. A little while later, everyone arrived*

Maria: Chrissy? Is something wrong?

*I shook my head*

Chrissy: No. Actually, this time, I have a surprise for all of you.

*They all looked surprised*

Licht: You do?

Chrissy: Yes. *I took out the basket, which had six bags of cookies left in it* One bag for each of you.

*They all smiled, took a bag, & tried a cookie. Adele gave one of her cookies to Shadow*

Adele: Yummy!

Kai: It's . . . Good.

Bruno: Crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside.

Licht: Delightful!

Leo: Almost as good as torte.

Maria: You made these yourself?

Chrissy: Yes. This is just one of my Mother's recipes. These cookies are my way of saying thank you for everything you've all done for me. And my hope that we can all be a big happy family, just like my Mother and our Father wanted. So, Grandmother, Kai, Bruno, Leo, Licht, Adele, and Shadow. Thank you welcoming into your family.

*They smiled at my words. Licht, not able to hold himself back, hugged me*

Licht: Oh, Chrissy! You're an angel!

*We all did a group hug. And that was when I knew, this was definitely my family*


(Shoppai Namida (Salty Tears) by Shougo Sakamoto-Oushitsu Kyoushi Haine (The Royal Tutor) OP AMV/Lyrics)

(Theme Song | Sofia the First | Disney Junior)