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King Rowan
Queen scarlette
Queen Elena
Princess Stilla
Princess Elly
Prince Rao
{Rao and Stilla are siblings while Elly is step-sister. She is the only daughter of Queen Elena. Queen scarlette passed away 15 years ago.
Rao is the crown prince.}
Lora thought after hearing all the imformation, "I cant tell them apart. It's important to see them."
O, "I heard The king is arranging a party tomorrow. Many other kindoms will join too."
L, "Is there any way for the villagers to go in?"
O, "Villagers arent normally allowed...
You can take my brother. He knows every way around the palace."
L, "...It would be pleasure to meet him."
O, "My father once told me that we used be close with the royals. He was a brave soldier. After the war I've only met with them once.
Prince Rao...is cold and strict. But i've seen his affection toward princess Stilla. They look cute..."
F, "Anything about Princess Elly."
O, "She joined the royals only few years ago. She's quiet and alone all the time.
They are the misterious beauties."
Someone enters the house with a shout, "Im home!"
O, "My brother's here. I'll let you meet him."
Lora nods and follows her.
They reached living room.
As soon as Ren and Lora looks at each other, Both shouts, "You?"
O, "You've seen her before?"
R, "We've met again then.What a fate."
"Why is she here? Are you following me?"
L, "You-"
O, "Brother calm down. She saved my life today.We should be thankful. If it wasnt for her I would have drowned to death-"
R, "How many times Do i have to say it!
be careful with the chores-"
O, "Lets not talk about it.
Can we let her stay?..."
Ren turned around To Lora and bows,
"Im really thankful that you helped her. We owe you too much."
L, (He's so different infront of her sister...)
"I just need a shelter to stay tonight.
I'll leave tomorrow..."
R, "Thats it then.
You can stay with Olive tonight.", Turns around amd walks away to his room.
Olive pulls Lora to her room.
⚡The other way⚡
At midnight,
Rao was sleeping in his bed.
Suddenly, He started grabbing the bed sheets.
Closes eyes tightly.
At last, He shouts and immediatly wakes up
Stilla's room was right beside his.
She was woken enough to hear his shout.
She rushed to Rao's room.
S, "Brother! What happened? Are you okay?"
Rao was still taking deep breaths. Unable to speak.
R, ".…"
S,"You ...saw her...Again?"
Rao looks at Stilla slowly. "I cant-"
S, "Its just a dream. Dont stress out about it.
If you want...we can ask an expert dreamcatcher about the meaning."
R, "Dont!
Father will find out.
Let it be.
I dont want to mess up tomorrow."
S, "okay...
Dont worry.
You'll do great."
⚡The other way⚡
Lora's eyes opens.Olive was sleeping beside her. Without making noise, Lora tries to sneak off the bed. She succesed and went out.
The field was wide. Winds were blowing through her hair. The moon was shinning brightly.
She stood in the field.Gently took out the necklace and takes the middle part in her palms.
Slowly whispers, "Can..you hear me...?"
She starts shuttering with her teary eyes. Almost about to cry,
"It's your Lora....
I miss you...I really want to see you right now...
If you can hear me...if you miss me...just give a sign.
Any sign..."
She fell on the ground, Kneeling.
Ren quietly walks toward her.
"I knew something is off about you."
Lora quickly wipes her tear and stood up.
"Are you following me?"
R, "This is my house. I can follow anyone.
Espeacially When they are suspicious."
L, "Mind your bussiness.", Tries to walk off.
R, "So interested in the royals,Arent you?
I wont spare you if you try to hurt my sister.
Dont use her kindness to achieve something."
Lora still couldnt turned around. She kept walking away without looking back.
(Who are you...)
At that night. A blurry vision appears in Lora's dream. It was the moment of Leo and her before the time breaking.
L, "I want to show you something..."
Lora stares with curiousity.
He took out a small jewelry box out of his pocket. Placed it beside him and opens the box. There was a shining necklace inside.
L, "I'll help you wear it.".When The necklace was around her neck, Lora takes the center part in her hand, "This way, You'll always be with me. Thanks..."
L, "i want to say something..."
F, "what is it?"
L, "I should've said it way earlier.
There's something I hid from you....
I was scared to reveal my truth..."
F, "Which truth? Say it. We promised to not hide things from each other..."
L, "I cant tell what you're doing out there but for now...I want to warn you.
In that world, There's another 'Me'
He's cruel and heartless. You cant trust him no matter what happens"
The scene suddenly changes. It was again the visions she used to have back in her real world.
The scenes repeated. Lora thought she is pretty much used to it. But this time, The stabs and falling off the hill were painful than ever.
She woke up quickly. Thankfully her movements werent that powerful to wake up Olive who was sleeping beside her.
Her breaths and Heart beat were running fast. She tried to calm herself down.
F, (Can i ever escape this painful vision...
I want it to stop.
The other dream...Leo was talking about himself in this life. Is he really that different here...?
Right now I cant even tell where Leo and others are. Most importantly,
Where am i...?)
The sun rises. It was a bright morning all over the village. People started gathering in the market again They started walking all around the roads.
Lora slowly walks outside. She saw Olive Fetching water. The struggles were visible in her expression.
She quickly ran to her and picked up one of the basket., "Let me help you."
O, "Thanks...Lets put it there."
Lora thought to herself while helping Olive, "(I cant collect anything in one day. Should I request them to let me stay for more days...)"
O, "Ora! what are you thinking?"
L, "You see...I'm only a passer by. I dont have any place to stay...I know I asked for one day...but,
If you let me stay for more days, I'll help you out with everything in this house. Chores, cooking, cleaning.
You can take it as a rent...If you want.."
O, "…"
L, "(Did i say anything wrong? Is she thinking about how greedy I am...what should i do!!!!)"
"Olive?"
O, "My brother always leaves me alone in this house. I have no friends to hang out.
Finally...I have someone to talk with."
L, "So...are you okay with me staying here?
I mean...What about your brother-"
Before shw could finish, Olive's expression changes. She starts jumping around and hugs Lora. Her face was light up.
"Please Stay. I really need you As a friend!
If big brother says anything rude, I'll beat him to death. He obeys me all the time."
Lora hugs Olive. "Thank you lil sister. I would love to be your friend."
O, "Okay then. From now on we'll share a bed. We'll play all day and do all the work together. We'll do shopping together. We can make delicious foods for brother."
L, "(She's way too excited...I cant let her down. I better look for an excuse after gathering imformation about Astrid.)"
ONE WEEK LATER
⚡The other way⚡
The palace was busy all over. Servents ran from here to there. Decorating all the rooms and halls.
Prince Rao came out and started looking around the halls quietly.
Colt ran to him, "Rao! Rao!"
R, "Colt! where have you been! I was looking for you all day."
C, "Stop lying. The day just started."
R, "okay...Any news?"
C, (I'm seeing him smilling after a long time.)
"Prince Neth and Carson is here. They are gethered at the garden. You should join them."
R, "I dont like any of them...
Fine. I'll go.
You should stay with Aide. Who knows if you get bored."
C, "haha so funny -_-||"
R, "I was joking.
I mean..You really should.
Okay bye."
In the garden, There was a royal table-chair set in the middle for tea time. Rao reached and saw Neth alone.
R, "Where's Carson? Did he left? Gosh I was waiting to see him."
N, "Am i not important here?"
R, "What about you. You're gonna be my family now or later. I dont wanna get bored of seeing you everyday."
N, "Anyway.", Prince Neth picked up his sword and stands up.
"I've been waiting for way too long."
R, "looking for someone?"
Neth starts blushing, "No."
R, "I'll tell you where she is if you do me a favor."
N, "…"
R, "Come on. Only I can tell where she is now."
N, "Fine. What is it?"
R, "Now you're talking.
The favor is, You have to order Aide not to follow you around today."
Neth gives Rao a suspicious look, "Is it for you? You wanna rule both our Servents?"
R, "You take them as servent. I think they are our saviours. Not for me. I want Colt and Aide to spend time together."
Neth smirks, "ridiculous."
R, "Stop acting. You can also tell they have feeling for each other."
N, "Enough about the saviours.
Where is she?"
R, "In the music room. Her class would be over in a minute."
Neth walks away with his sword. The rush of reaching the room was visible in his movements.
Rao smiles after a glance and walks away.
After a few moments,
Stilla walked in to the grarden. She starts mixing up her feeling with the flowers. Looking at the roses and smilling. She looked like the most beautiful woman between the flowers.
Prince Carson was passing by the side where Stilla stood.
He noticed her. He kept staring at her beauty, "Who is this princess~"
After gethering courage, He walks to stilla.
Stilla noticed him. She bows with a rose in her hand, "Your highness, You are?"
Carson bows back, "Im prince Carson.
In my guess, You're princess Stilla right?"
S, "It's such a pleasure to meet you. The last time I saw you...It was 5 years ago!"
(He's so handsome! =￣ω￣=)
C, "You grew up as a beautiful woman My princess. It's a plessure to meet you too."
They went quiet for a while. Both were blushing without any eye contact.
C, "So...You like roses?"
Stilla nods.
Carson steps closer. He took a rose from the bush and puts it in Stilla's hair.
"You look beautiful."
S, "Thanks...(Too close! Too close!)"
Carson was about take another step toward her. He suddenly stops. "Would you like to walk around the garden with me?"
S, "sure..."
Meanwhile,
Neth ran into the Music room. The class wasnt over yet. So, He stood outside.
The bell rings. Few students started running out.
Neth hid himself from the crowded students.
When the path was clear, He walked in.