Princess Astrid is sleeping in her chambers on the day where her parents have big news for her and her half brother, Prince James.
The curtains were opened harshly by Astrid's maid.
"My Lady, it is time to wake up and join your family for breakfast, your parents have big news for you and your half brother.", said Clara.
"Ugh, do I have to go? Can't I sleep in for just a little longer?", I mumbled.
Clara said, "Sorry My Lady, but your parents ordered me to make sure your awake and in the dining room before your guests arrive around noon." Clara suddenly pulled the sheets off of Princess Astrid and helped her out of bed.
"Fine, but my brother will hear of this.", I declared. The door flew open, and Prince James walked in. "Dear sister, it doesn't surprise me that your just now getting out of bed. I've come to escort you to breakfast, but it looks like you still need to get ready. I'll be waiting outside.", laughed James.
"Okay, I'll hurry up and get ready!", I said. Clara pulled out two gowns that I had to choose from, there was the black one that goes off the shoulders, and then the red one that has beautiful golden designs going down the skirt of the gown. "Hm... I will wear the black one, and the red one can be worn tomorrow.", I stated. "Yes, My Lady.", Clara agreed. Clara helped me get into my dress then she did my hair. My mother loves my hair because it's below my waist, and it's a wavy, light brown. Clara placed my tiara on my head and I looked so radiant. I walked out of my chambers and walked with my brother to breakfast. "What do you think the big news is, beloved sister?", questioned James. "I have a feeling they are going to try to give me away to another Prince, I just hope they will soon give up. I'm the crown princess, I'm the most beautiful princess there is, and I will not marry anyone. The throne is mine, and mine alone." I declared. "Without a king by your side, people will cause problems for you. You should try to consider marrying a crown prince, or a young king.", James stated. "Ha! That is absolutely absurd! I can take care of any problem that comes my way.",I declared. "Okay, just don't be the cause of the problem! Haha!", he joked. "Fine, now let's hear what the big new is this time dearest brother.",I said. We walked into the dining room for breakfast, and our parents were already seated. "Finally! Your both here! Take a seat and we can have a chat!", said mother. My brother and I sat across from each other. Mother and father were on the opposite ends of the table. Mother and Father kept looking at us all giggly like. I have never seen them act like this for a while, and I was starting to feel like this big news wasn't about me marrying anyone. "So, mother, father, what is it that you wanted to share with us?", I asked. Mother and Father looked at each other and said the big new together in sync. "We're pregnant!", Mother and Father shouted.
I couldn't help, but gasp. I was going to be a big sister to another child! I am so happy, but James didn't look too pleased with the news. "May I be excused?", asked James. "Oh... of course my son.", said Father. James stood up and left the room. I wonder why he wasn't pleased with this news. He finally gets to be big brother to someone.
"Mother! Father! This makes me so joyous! I can't wait to finally meet my new sibling!", I said. "Glad to hear it my dear!", mother said. After breakfast, I decided to go for a ride on my horse. So I went and quickly changed into the proper attire. I walked to the stable and demanded the stable boy to fetch my horse. Shortly after, the stable boy returned with my horse. "Fiona! Are you ready to go for another ride!", I said. She neighed in reply. I hopped onto Fiona and rode off to my spot. While on my way to my secret spot, something started to bother Fiona.