the queen

the attack

It wasn't long before Astrid turned 16 , she outgrew the tea parties at noon and the flower picking at morn , it was all coronation plans for her sister to be reigned queen , her mother fell ill and there were no chances of survival , Astrid knew it best to try and take her mind off of things , like trying on dresses and seeing who she would dance with on her sisters first hours of being queen . It wasn't that easy , when it came time for the coronation, walking in through the big wooden doors towards the crown ,scared her more than anything , nervousness building up like a stack of paperwork in a poor office . The doors opened , these steps would welcome her into the next step of life , the room fell silent Erica walked one step closer to the throne , smiles on faces grew as she walked by , finally she met with the platform , taking a step up she turned , and was met with a man

"Do you promise to keep your kingdom safe at all costs , to listen to the towns folk and be the best queen you can be" the man said , who stood in front holding the crown that Erica waited all her life to have .

ERICA'S POV

"I do" I said , the two words rolling off my tongue , the crown slowly being placed on my head , waiting to see if anyone dared to object. It was official I was queen , the power I had , was unstoppable .

I skimmed the room , there they were , my parents stood gloomily in the corner , my mother was handed off to a helper who took her to her bedroom , my father nodded and strode to my side , it was the time for gifts . A knight cautiously made their way up to us , "They are here your majesty"

I had no idea what this meant , clearly father did as he pulled me way towards my sister , my father was a strong man , he was not scared of anything but the look on his face was enough to make others cower with him .

"Erica take your sister to the west wing of the castle , make sure she gets away" My father has never been this serious since the accident .

I took Astrid by the hand and pulled her to the doors , my father followed behind , we exited through the doors , mother stood in front , slowly putting one foot in front of the other , " my dear girls , look at the women your turning int-" she coughed , " find Queen Calanthe , she can help , quick you must go !"

With that we took off running again , a knight awaited us at the west wing , Astrid jumped onto the horse and took off .

This wasn't the life she was meant to live , but somehow I knew she is going to save us.