Pirate Princess

Forget me not

I wish i could have stayed longer but I did not want to risk somebody checking up on me and finding my room to be empty.
„When I find a way to get you out of here I want to come with you" I said and he smiled brightly: „Really?"
I nodded, never in my life had something felt so right.
„It's strange but the time I was kidnapped was the first time I really felt free"

He thought about it for a moment, studying my face with affection in his eyes and finally answered: „I am not very good at kidnapping, then"
„The worst" I chuckled and leaned in to kiss him, there was still a grid between us I did not care, I could not leave without a kiss goodbye.
What if I couldn't save him? I needed to kiss him one last time, just in case.

Our lips met in the middle and I felt him smile into the kiss, filling my stomach with butterflies.
„Amelia, please promise me something" he whispered, disconnecting our lips but still holding my face close with his hand.
„Anything" I answered.
„Whatever happens, please don't forget about me"

For the first time since I had met him, he genuinely looked scared. It was almost as if he was more scared of being forgotten than whatever happened to him.

„I promise" I whispered and gave him one last kiss before making my way back to my rooms, wiping a tear from my face.

~~~In the morning~~~

I was wakened by Faye's familiar voice, happily saying: „Good morning princess, rise and shine" and squinted my eyes because of the sunlight hitting my face. I must have fallen asleep at some point, though I couldn't have slept long.

„It's a beautiful, sunny day outside" she proclaimed and opened the curtains even further „the perfect weather for a royal tea party. The lords and ladies can not wait to hear all about your incredible story"

Bless her, she seemed genuinely excited for me. Of course she had no idea that a royal tea party was probably the last thing I needed right now.
Last night I had made a plan to get a hold of the key for Orion's cell and search for his belongings, so I could free him tonight.

I guess I will have to think of an excuse, maybe pretending to be sick could help?
Or I could tell my father that I am still too shaken up to talk about my time away and that I needed time to process it first.
Surely he would believe that.

„I'm not sure I feel comfortable attending a tea party yet" I said and waited for Faye's reaction.
„But princess Amelia, it will be good for you to talk to your own people again. Plus, it's a good distraction from the trial happening today"

My heart dropped.
„A trial? Do you mean for the pirate?" I asked nervously, hoping for a no.
„Yes of course, your father could not wait to bring him to justice. After that you will finally be completely free of him"

But then my whole plan was ruined, I had no chance of sneaking Orion out of dungeons in broad daylight.
My hands began to tremble as I nervously combed a strand of my hair.

„Are you alright, your highness?" Faye asked and looked at me, worried.
„I- I need to talk to my father. I can not miss that trial" I answered and got up quickly
„Please help me with the dress now"
She gave me a confused look but did not question me: „As you wish"

After I was ready I excused myself and hurried towards my fathers chambers.
„Amelia, you look beautiful" he greeted me, not noticing the worried look on my face.
„I want to attend the trial" I blurted out without greeting him. His eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

„I mean...I need to be there to see him get what he deserves. Please father, it will bring me closure" I elaborated.
„But I already promised the lords and ladies that you will be joining them for tea today" he responded and wrinkles appeared on his forehead.

Okay, still not convincing enough. Alright.
„I just can not imagine having tea while this man is in trial" I let out a fake sob and sat down on the nearest chaise lounge, covering my face with my hands.
„I just- I need to witness his punishment or else I am afraid it will never feel real to me. I could barely sleep last night, knowing he is down there" I said and sniffled.

„Oh, well in that case I will postpone the tea party" he said and I wiped a fake tear away: „Thank you, this means so much to me. When does the trial begin? I want to take some time before to prepare myself to see him again" I lied but he believed every word.

„In the afternoon, at around three" he responded „I expect to have him hanging by four".
I nodded, trying to look happy but my legs felt like they would give out any moment.

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