" Here "
" What is it? "
I stared curiously at the box she shoved in my hands. Mom could really be overdramatic. Like her face this morning. It was priceless. She is always about the gowns. ' A princess must always be proper, including her attire ', she would say. Bye, bye proper attire. Hello jeans and jackets.
She thought that I would walk this road as a princess. But no. I've got a month to be me. And I'm gonna take advantage of it. No more pretty pink dresses. Don't get me wrong, I love dresses but sometimes they can be overbearing.
I sometimes wish I was a prince. My brother gets to do whatever he wants and I can't even pick up a sword without being scold at. But it does come with an advantage. Underestimated. At a young age I used to sneak out of the palace. I learned a couple things on the way.
" Your Highness the carriage is ready",
the butler said, giving a bow before he leaves.
I turned to my mother and was surprised when two short hands wrap around me. I studied my mother. Wondering where I got my features from. Her green eyes were like a cat's. A dull green with golden honey specks. Shoulder length blonde hair framed her round face. Thin rosy lips that seems to be arch, always making her look a little scary. Small nose and short eyebrows. Long lashes covering her small eyes. She was lighter than me almost like the people on the other side but too many years in the sun made her slightly red. They say she was the most beautiful back in her days. She is still gorgeous but old age is catching on. I guess that's why they are sending us off to that academy. They didn't want to leave us with that mess.
" Be careful. Don't give your brother a hard time. I love you. Enjoy your stay there and make the best if it ", she whispered before pulling away.
A strong arm wrapped itself around my mother waist. A laugh tumbled from my father's mouth before it turned into a small smile.
I have to admit my dad was handsome. Mom was lucky catching him. His honey brown hair was swept back from his face giving a better view of his strong jaw. His plump red lips and straight nose were great but the thing I liked the most was his eyes. They were doe like. I don't know how to explain it. He look like he just got out of bed. Add in his wrinkles and he is super cute when he wants to be. His big brown eyes were swimming with unshed tears and his bushy eyebrows were furrowed. Wait I get it it. He's eyes were like dog eyes. His olive skin was burned by the sun making him appear a little tan.
" I'm going to miss you sleeping beauty. Be good and don't do anything that you will regret. Give your all and be safe. I love you ", he whispered giving me one last smile.
" I love you guys too "
With one last glance I turned around and took the butler's outstretched hand. With a sigh I sat in the carriage and found my siblings already there.
Today is going to be a long day.
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We've been riding in the carriage for 2 hours so far and let me tell you, it is boring. So I decided to take out my airbuds and a book that I, luckily, packed and started listening to Rather be by Jess Glyne.
I didn't even notice that a few more hours passed and we had to stop for the night. It wasn't night as yet but late afternoon. It would take a while to set up everything we need so they decided to stop a little early.
As I step out of the carriage I was glad that I didn't wear one of those dinner dresses mother constantly bugs me about. Instead I wore a black jacket over my white tank top with a black leather skirt right above the knee. To top it off I wore my black combat boots. I know not very princess like and to be honest this is the first time I wore something like this with my parents knowing. I normally buy them when I sneak out of the castle.
I grabbed the package mom give me and started to walk off the path. Since I was little I always had an adventurous soul so I sneak out alot which help me to develop the skill of knowing my whereabouts where ever I am. I can easily find my way back so I was not worry at all. But just to make sure that I don't get lost I leave a few sticks in my path.
I walked until I reach a cliff. It hanged over a valley, spreading out beyond the field. I sat on the cliff, careful not to fall and gaze at the setting sun. One of the things that puzzle me is that the Sun Kingdom gets night as well but we are still different from the Moon kingdom. How is that? The only real difference they have from us is that they have winter while we have summer and our elements. Well there is the fact that they never see the sun or feel its rays and we never saw the Moon but the palace still becomes dark, it's like an eclipse at night time.
(Please remember that she lives in the Sun Kingdom& sorry if I confused you.)

I took the package and carefully open the box. Inside was a notebook and a matching pen. Both had sun designs carved into the leather covering. At the bottom of the box was a note.
I've noticed that you wrote alot in your free time so I thought this will help you at the school. You can right your thoughts or whatever you want inside and no one could see it. You have to be bonded or you have to give them permission to enable someone to see whatever you wrote in this book. I hope this little gift helps and be careful.
- Love Mom
I took the book and flip through the pages observing the slight golden glow of the pages. It's as if looking at the sun but not as bright.
The place was getting a little dark now and I should be heading back. I don't want my siblings to worry to much. It seems that i'm going back to school after 3 years and there is no way I can stop it but maybe it won't be that bad.
After all everything happens for a reason and maybe this is just another test or way for me to reach my full potential.
As I walked back to the carriage I scribbled into my new journal.
Dear diary,
In less than 24 hours I will be surrounded by a huge crowd of people trying to make this galaxy a better place. After all world peace is everything isn't it?
But that's okay because i'm not going to be a pushover. I'm going to make this the best experience of my life. Cause after all I'm a flame. And I'm burning bright. And when they think I'm tame I will ignite. Let's blow this popsicle stand.