5 years have passed since Morgianna was born into this world.
At that time her mother was true to her word and had her father get her a private teacher. Though it was almost useless as they still did not teach her very many things she did not already know.
On top of her normal lessons she had resumed her martial arts after much begging and pleading on her part towards her mother. Her father however was proud that she would want to be strong and defend herself.
Her mother felt that she should behave more ladylike. She feared she would scare away any potential suitors if they saw her in her pants and tunic, hair pulled into a tight bun. She was a beautiful girl even at her young age, if only she acted like, well a girl.
With each day Morgianna felt like she was in a never-ending state of deja vu, she just could not place why. That is until her father brought her to his office to discuss marriage proposals.
Though she knew the world was not exactly modern by her standards she had not thought they still practiced arranged marriage.
Sitting before her father's large oak desk while he explained that several nobles had sent requests for her hand in marriage to their sons she felt uneasy. Her father looked quite displeased, and her mother, she just looked excited. Probably thinking of how her daughter will not grow to be an unwed spinster.
"I know you are still many years from marrying, and you have not even been through your public debut and magic testing, but we have to at least give these lords some form of response." Her mother pleaded with her eyes, hoping to see hearts in her daughters future.
Clearing her throat Morgianna did not mince her words and got straight to the point. "I know you wish to one day see me wed, and I shall do just that. However, at the age that I am now I do not feel that I could make such an important decision. If it shall please you then after my public debut I shall attempt to get to know my suitors and if one shall catch my eye we shall go from there."
Though she spoke the words Morgianna felt bile rise in the back of her throat. At the thought of courting any boy, especially since they would be children she felt gross. She may be in the body of a child herself, but mentally she was a grown woman. She would keep her word and meet the suitors but she would not try to get them to like her.
Her mother seemed to be deep in thought before a look flashed in her eyes too quickly for Morgianna to decipher it.
"I would not want to make my daughter unhappy. How about we at least give you the information on them so that you could at least know a little about them before you meet them in 6 months for your party." Her mother smiled, but it was one of mischief and ulterior motives. Morgianna could see that her mother was hoping she would like what she saw in the folder.
Reaching her small white hand out to receive the folder she was surprised when her father's much larger one picked it up first.
"I know you wish to wait and we will respect that as much as we can, but know a lot of these families hold power equal if not more than we do. We cannot afford to be rash or rude." She could tell her father was worried, but nevertheless he still handed over the folder with a bit of reluctance.
"If that is all I shall retire to my room." Morgianna stood and gave a small curtsey before leaving her parents to most likely discuss how they will go about planning her future.
Walking through the halls absentmindedly she arrived at her bedroom in less time than she thought. She was curious to know who was in the folder, especially if they made her father who is extremely powerful feel nervous.
Opening the folder she found that each person had sent a letter attached with a short bio and a picture of her intended suitor. She couldn't help the unladylike snort that escaped her lips thinking of these people trying to essentially sell their children.
Her internal monologue was cut off briefly as she read the first name.
Prince Thadeous Everglade
Age 6
Titles: Crown Prince of Everglade
Race: Fey
Powers/abilities: Earth, water, and ???
Part of his profile had been covered with thick black lines so that you could not see what was under it. However that is not what made Morgiannas mind race. That name and picture... was just like the one her friend was gushing about just before her death.
The information sucker-punched her in the gut almost making her lose her lunch. Prince Thadeous was one of 5 capture targets, and she could almost bet that the other 4 were also in this folder.
On top of her friends constant gushing over the "hot" guys, the game had she also shared one other piece of information that stuck. The Villainess was named Morgianna. Her friend wouldn't stop comparing her and this imaginary girl... yet here she is stuck in that same person's body.
The story revolves around the heroine who during her time at Crossroads Academy is bullied relentlessly by the Villainess because she got close to the capture targets. The Villainess believes she has some sort of ownership over the boys as she is to be engaged to one of them. She was supposed to choose one but over the years enjoyed playing with each of their emotions and dragging them along. Why chose one when she could have them all?
When the heroine shows up and they see her as a pure soul they each slowly start to care for her which makes the villainess jealous. In each of the routes she does something to hurt the heroine which makes the boys hate her. Her friend hadn't told her how this specific one ended but if it was anything like her friends other games it could only end in death or something horrible befalling her.
Morgianna had not felt scared once since arriving in this world but now she was cursing the being that had sent her here. "Might as well look at the rest." She sighed once again picking up the folder from off her lap.
Flipping to the next person she saw exactly who she expected.
Prince Gabriel Angelis
Age: 6
Titles: Crown Prince of Angelis
Race: Angel
Powers/abilities: light, ????
Once again she found some parts blacked out.
Prince Alistar Demonius
Age 7
Race: Demon
Title: Crown Prince of Demonius
Powers/abilities: darkness, fire, ???
The picture seemed to be a drawing of the young prince. Though who could say if it captured his likeness fully.
She stared at it a moment longer wondering why a Demon King would be trying to make ties now when their world was in constant wars between races.
Next should be...
Prince Caspian Aquaria
Age: 7
Race: Merman
Title: Crown Prince of Aquaria
Powers/abilities: water, air, ???
And lastly...
Prince Kieran Wulfric
Age: 7
Titles: Crown Prince
Race: werewolf
Powers: shapeshifting, ice, ???
As Morgianna stared at the picture of the last boy she felt the eyes were somehow familiar. As if she had seen them before in this lifetime.
Leaning back on her bed she laid the file to the side, thoughts of how she would change her fate weighing heavily on her mind. There were other suitors she had not even glanced at but compared to the princes none of them ever stood a chance.