To the Dark of Nothingness

Chapter 3

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Chocolate. The two princesses and I were buying nothing but chocolate at Little Miss Sweetener. The youngest Princess Inina was complaining to her older sister about how cold the store was, she had a cough so I guess not liking the cold is understandable for her.

Back at home, I took Princess Ladonna for a stroll around the village since it was the first time in the last ten years or so that she visited our village.

We take a seat on one of the large boulders by the river. The wind swayed passed us, the tweeting of the birds and the water streams of the river were the only sounds to hear. To think of this and be surrounded by such serene scenery is pretty relaxing, right? I barely go out the grounds of the castle because I've been trained to never leave the it only when on duty or if there are any orders from the Toxic Demon Rulers. Luckily I got a five-hour pass from them today, and they let me tour the grounds outside the castle, with the two princesses of the 6th Circle.

As we were resting, a black messenger dove flew towards us and dropped me a white envelope. It's from Queen Mirela!

Dearest Sloane,

I have to apologize, but I don't think King Jaromir and I can make it to the archery tournament this evening. I am deeply sorry, but due to the things that we are organizing back home, we can't compromise ourselves to venture off. You'll see us soon, so don't fret. You'll come to visit us soon.

Sincerely,
Queen Mirela.

Even though I got my hopes up for nothing, I will not be upset. She's right, I'll visit them soon, no need to feel down. Although I really was hoping to see the Queen today, that was literally the only reason I planned on going to the archery tournament and nothing else. I just wanted to see the Queen.

Well, now I have a reason not to go.

6:33 PM. I go back to the castle, climbed up to my room, and fell face down on my bed. My body felt all kinds of pain, but not as much pain as it will be tomorrow when the Toxic Demon Rulers send out orders.

A sudden pounding headache had me feeling faint and unsteady, so I responded to it by banging my head against the wall twice. It hurt, but at least the pain stopped. One might say that I've gone insane, well it is true that I am insane, but someone has driven me to be insane. My sanity is as tired as my soul and mind.

As I stare up at my ceiling and sang a tune, once again I was faced with the dark of nothingness.

'Cause it 12:51
And I thought my feelings were gone
But I'm lying on my bed thinking of you again
And the moon shines bright
But I gotta dry these tears tonight
'Cause you're moving on and I'm not that strong to hold any longer

Slumber took me in and my eyes slowly fluttered shut.