
“Ma’am I came to inform you that the king of Ilaidel died.” (And?) “His will was quite shocking to us but he wishes that Crown Princess Chelsea would become queen.” (Crown princess? Queen? What were these goosebumps? They’re staring. Cut, scoop, chew, swallow, cut, scoop, chew, swallow.) “He wrote that anyone else who tried to take the throne was to be killed.” (You idiot what about your kids?) “Before you object he also wrote to threaten her family and kill if necessary.” (If he wasn’t dead yet he would be soon. Also what is with this dudes straightforwardness?) “Now excuse me I must talk with the princess.”
Wonderful just wonderful he was walking towards me. me and my siblings! I sprang up and half ran to meet him. He fell to one knee as I approached.
”Princess please come back with me. I know you must be hesitant” (No kidding) “because I threatened to kill your family. But you understand now has me and my men feel with our families on the line.” (All thanks to the stupid king) “ Trust me when I say very few people will give you respect. A majority of the nobles will try to get rid of you but if you don’t go by threats I’ll kill your family and kidnap you.”How does someone look so innocent on one knee with a solemn face while threatening to kill your family and kidnap you? Never mind that Chel. He’s given you to great options. Go by force or go by more force. It counts as force if they threaten to kill your family when you don’t want to go right? Focused Chel.
“I believe you’ve made it abundantly clear. Why should I sacrifice families when all I have to do is stroll into a lions den,” Stop your sarcasm Chel. Just take a deep breath “,I’ll have to rid the den of old lions and replace them. It’s not impossible right? Don’t answer that, I’ll go.”
”Go?” When did they get there? Oh no. Those faces look close to tears “,Ate (Au - teh: it means big sister in Tagalog) where are you going? You’re not leaving us, right? Ate don’t go!”
I was wrong, so very very wrong. When I leave these two wouldn’t laugh they’d bawl and cling to me. Their little fist held tight to my dress and their faces were filled with tears. I hugged them as tight as I could afraid if I released them I wouldn’t see them ever again.
A quiet whisper came from behind”, I’ll give you time to take one last look around. Oh um don’t forget to pack well. It takes around two months to get from this area of the Aixomor empire to Ilaidel’s capital.”
His head hung low as he walked out. The weight of leaving your with lions for four months settled on me. When he goes home there was a good chance his family wouldn’t be there to greet him. I wouldn’t let that happen to my family. The new Lord of this territory would protect them but first I had to tell her. Pen, paper, and um Margaret! She worked for one of the Lords concubinus. ( Male version of concubine.
To my lord, Duchess Britta, urgent news,
I doubt you’ve know who I am unless you pay attention to the school. Away from that I am in need of your assistance. You may not believe me, but I am the crown princess of Ilaidel. The king of Ilaidel died so they have come to retrieve me. If I hadn’t agreed they would’ve killed my family. I fear their lives. Many people will try to take advantage of me and try to use my family to do so. I’ll be able to protect myself so please protect them. I will be leaving as soon as I’m packed for the journey. Ilaidel’s trading company snuck in assassins.
-Crown Princess Chelsea
Duchess Britta has more power than the emperor because she is cunning, never satisfied, and never ignored her people. She’d read this letter and understand the end.
“Mother can you please start packing. I have a letter to give to Margaret.” “Chelsea, you’re about to leave us. Spend time with us.” Mother had been crying. I felt her pain. 14Please respect copyright.PENANAvcWQL39m8A
“It’s a letter to the duchess. If your lives are in danger the duchess will protect you.” I didn’t turn around fast enough. Mother’s sad, desperate face will forever be etched in my mind.
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