Chapter 27: Almost but not Quite there yet

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Y/n p.o.v 


I heard the loud footsteps, I heard the metal hitting each other. When "Princess Y/n". Shikamaru and I let go of the hug but at that moment my feet gave out so he held me by the waist with one hand, and with the other, I held his hand. Then in front of me was one of my general's and his men.


"General Atlas, what brings you and your men here to Konoha?" I asked the stern man, this guy was not to mess with but in private he was the biggest goofball ever, he was Stella's Dad.


"Your grandmother requested your presence at one of the balls she is throwing. And she has sent me and my men to escort your ladies, yourself Princess, and Princess Victoria. Both of you are to immediately come back and will stay for 3 weeks and then you will come back to Konoha on week four and on week six your Grandmother, former Queen Tsarina, will come and have dinner with you. Your schedule has been made already. We leave tomorrow at 6am". My jaw dropped, what? Why now of all times? What the hell is she up to know? I knit my brows and asked.


"Why? Why must I go back doesn't she know what is going on here? I must stay to support my comrades!" I said firmly, my eyes probably had that intense look because the younger soldiers were shaking.


Atlas sighed "Because she said so. She is your legal guardian. She also has partial custody of you. And yes she knows, she sent us here to make sure you were fine but at the last second, she requested your return to the realm. She says the people miss their princess"


Shikamaru then whispered, "Go, we'll be fine". But I was not having any of it. "Do I not have a say!" I spoke back to them "I'm sorry Princess, I am only here to give the message" Atlas said and you could see he felt bad for me "Well then take it back! Tell her anything but I am-"


"That's quite enough out of you Princess!" said an old voice and there I saw my childhood enemy. "Miss Dalia what brings you here?" I asked the head of the maids, I told myself to not lash out because it would come back to bite my ass later.


She was old, lean, tall, had a high bun, and a different maid outfit since she was the head, it was long to the bottom, long sleeve and it was all black. It looked like she was going to a funeral more than being a maid.


"A Princess never speaks that way. She has duties, expectations, and responsibilities. She must face them head-on with grace and kindness. She is the face of the kingdom and as for you" I imitate cut her off, "I am the future Queen, I must make my family and ancestors proud. I must carry the weight of my kingdom and protect the realm at all costs. I am the Crown" she gave me a look as if saying shut up and I was about to as when Shikamaru poked me as if saying 'don't do it'


"Very good, You have heard me and Queen Tsarina say it so much that you memorized it. But a princess does not speak out of line or when not spoken to, it is rude. This will be all for not if you keep messing you, Princess. You must strive for perfection" then her gaze landed on Shikamaru. "Who are you boy? What is your business with her majesty the Princess?" he was going to answer. But I did


"He is a very good friend of mine and he also happens to be one of my Guards here in Konoha so treat him with respect or else all of you answer me and as my late Great Grandmother used to say "Off with your heads". Understood!"

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