PRINCESS LAVINIA is young, innocent and cursed with a past she cannot escape. Despite her broken past she has never stopped seeing beauty in the world, until a shadow from her past forces her into isolation. Leaving the world she once knew behind.
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"How come he called you Vinny?" River asked, as a sly cold smirk crossed his face.
''Octavius, someone with half a brain could have heard you''. I scolded.
''Crap. Sorry I forgot.''
''It's alright, you better run along before someone sees you''. As soon as he was out of earshot River piped up once again.
''So how come he calls you Vinny''.
"Uh I-" Before I could respond, a black van rolled down the gravel driveway.
"Oh look, vans here, we should get moving," I quipped. We strolled up to the van, the boot automatically opening, and stuffed our belongings inside. We walked to the side and sat in the back seats.
"Ivy, where are we going?" The driver inquired.
"338 Archer Lane, Findara,"
"That's quite a drive." He said astounded.
''Well we best get going'' I said, rolling my eyes and leaning back in my seat.
''No need for the attitude''.
''No need for your commentary either'' River spat.
As the automobile accelerated out of the driveway, I glanced up and out of the window. The castle was slowly shrinking as it disappeared in the morning fog. I sighed and sank further back in my seat.
It was going to be a long drive.
To keep myself occupied throughout the drive I drew little pictures in the fogged up window. ''Nice drawing'' River said.
''Thanks'' I replied bluntly.
''What is it?''
''Just something I used to draw when I was little''.
''Speaking of little. Why does he call you Vinny?''.
''It's just a nickname Octavius used to call me''.
''What does it mean''.
''All conquering''.
''That's fitting''.
''I S'pose''. I muttered leaning against the cool window. My eyes were drooping and I couldn't help but yawn.
''Are you tired?''
''A little bit''. I mumbled. Before I knew it my eyes were closing and I was slowly drifting into a state of unconsciousness.
The Palace gardens came into view and I saw myself playing with Alexander and Octavius amongst the flower beds.
"Come on guys'' I called.
"Look Vinny," Octavius cried. He ran up to me with a scarlet rose gripped tightly in his hand.
"Careful Octavius . The flower still has its thorns".
Octis' face crumpled as he let go off the rose. The thorns had scratched at his hand drawing little drops of blood. A little whimper escaped his lips as he ran towards me. I drew him into a close hug.
