𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆, Short Stories (Completed)

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𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆
𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐚𝐡

tw: very very small mention of
homophobia and suicide

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 to set down when I finally get out of the palace. I run and run, my short dress flailing with me under the silver light of the moon. With a bag bouncing on my shoulders, I continue to run as if my life depends on it.

Being a princess is not easy. Everyone in the family wants you to be polite and well-mannered and expects you to always act a certain way at all times. Sure being a princess gives you a huge palace to live, with servants running around ready to cater to every single need of yours. But it all gets overwhelming to a point when it's impossible to take it in anymore.

I, Vivienne Leon Ivy, princess and the heir of Zaphate kingdom, just ran away from my palace for good.

My family may be the ruling power, but they have never known how to treat their own subjects well. It will always seem as if they are caring about every single person living under their rule, but once you go out on the streets, you notice hungry kids who can't afford food, cold parents who can't afford a house for themselves and their kids, and so much more.

As I run through the roads with my disguise firm around me, I come across every imperfection I've seen before when I used to come out in the markets, disguised to see how everything takes place in here. The first time I saw it, I was absolutely disgusted and tried talking to my father (who is the king) about it, but he didn't pity them. Not at all.

I am the only daughter, and I am expected to marry someone and carry on our dynasty with me as a queen and my husband as a king. My parents even arranged my marriage to the royal family of the neighbouring kingdom, The Kais. I was supposed to get married to their prince Kael Kais who I never even got to meet, but before any of it can take place, I ran away. I don't want to get married and I don't want to live in this pathetic kingdom anymore.

Our kingdom is quite small, and before I know it, I am on the country side. The moon above shines down on me, making my skin seem silver. I stay still at my place, trying to spot anyone around me, or detect any noise.

And that's when I hear it. A truck revving loudly stands right in front of me. With my eyebrows creased, I watch the back door of the truck open and a person popping out.

"Who are you?" He asks, his strong accent doused in a deep rasp.

"My name is... Ariella," I say with a small pause, realising it is best if I don't tell him my real name. "And I just ran away from my home."

"You have met the right people," he says. The moonlight enlightens his face, but not bright enough for me to understand his facial features. "My name is Killian, and luckily for you, I ran away from my home too. I joined this... gang, if you may, who ran away from their homes just like us. Would you like to join us?"

"I would," I say confidently.

"Well then, welcome to 'Clubs and Spades'," He opens the back door of the truck even wider than before, making space for me to enter. As I enter inside, I see three people sitting inside.

This is going to be one heck of an adventure, I think, sitting amongst these people.

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𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒 by with the speed of light years. I have come to know everyone well in 'Clubs and Spades'. First we have Adriana, who ran away because when she came out to her parents as lesbian, they kicked her out. Then we have Ace, who lost his parents and just wanted something new, so he ran away to create a new life for himself. And then we have Kiara, who didn't run away. She was attempting to commit when Adriana saved her, leading to both of them becoming instant friends. Kiara lived with a very toxic family, so when Adriana ran away, she joined her.

And then we have Killian. He never reveals why he ran away and joined 'Clubs and Spades'. Maybe it is something he doesn't like to think about, and would appreciate if he could forget it and no one around him mentions it. Killian has been the one I've gotten close to. I haven't told him my real name yet, or why I ran away. But when it is the right time, I might as well tell him everything.

He is the most carefree person in the gang. He keeps all of us entertained by telling us stories all night. Everytime he laughs, his eyes crinkle on the sides. His hair is light brown in color and is curled. His curls keep on falling in his eyes if his hair is open so he keeps it tied in a bun. His eyes are an electric blue, and I have caught myself almost drowning in them quite a few times.

Right now me and Ace sit in the truck, whilst Kiara, Adriana and Killian are outside, trying to steal some food for us.

"Ace," I call, making him hum in response, "do you know why Killian ran away?"

Ace stays silent for a moment as I patiently wait for him to give me a reply.

"Yes," he mumbles, "but you can't tell him I told you." He says sternly. I swear by my word, and he begins to tell the story.

"Killian isn't any regular person," he begins, "he is a prince." He whispers the last part. "Killian isn't even his real name."

I swallow the huge lump in my throat. "What is his real name then?"

"It is Kael Kais," he says, making me slightly gasp.

Killain, or Kael, is just like me. He ran away from his palace because he didn't want to live the royal life. The royal life is like a trap. It may include living in huge palace, but it still doesn't provide the same happiness freedom can provide you.

And what more, he is the prince I was supposed to get married to.

This is most definitely a heck of an adventure.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

I am not really a huge fan of the ending, but I didn't want to extend the plot so much that I end up making it a mini series, because then Emory will kill me for adding 'to be continued' :D

I hope you still did enjoy it, and I hope you can vote and comment to motivate me to write more!!

Drink some water, eat some food, and just be you <3

WITH LOVE THROUGH HEALTH AND SICKNESS
KEZIAH