The definition of a Princess

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You got dressed quickly after showering and head down the stairs.

Of course you're curious about what your father wants to talk about but you're even more curious about Yumin and Glamelia.
Are they okay?
You know it's not appropriate to worry about them.

I should only worry about princess duties but I can't help it.

You made your way into your fathers quarters and he sits on his thrown waiting for you.
The light bounces through the window, creating a glare over half his face. His grey hair glistens with the sun but his mouth frowns with the moon.

"Yumin will no longer be escorting you.." he speaks sternly and you gulp.

Don't ask why.

"A top guard will now be escorting you everywhere until the new recruitments for head knights are made"

Don't ask which regiment.

"You'll be going out to visit the people more often to boost reputation"

Don't ask questions. Don't ask questions.

"Is that clear?" The King says sternly and you nod with a smile, "Leave my sight"

...

You rush down the hall with anger as your fist ball against the stone walls.
You can almost feel tears of rage.
Why must you remain silent even when it's for your own safety?!

Fuck.. I'm a princess for gods sake why can't I be humble?!

"Why are you upset?" A deep voice startles you as you quickly look to the side.

It's a guard with brown hair.
You've never seen him before.
He's taller than you.. unfortunately.
He seems around your age but obviously he's from lower class seeing as though he thinks he can talk to you so smoothly.

"Who gave you permission to speak to me??" you quickly snap and he bows.
"My apologies, I just wanted to be of service to you in any way. I will be your new escort and personal Guard. My name i-"
You scoff, "Just stay out my way Guard.."

You walk pass him as you go to find Yumin but you can't find him anywhere! You end up at Glamelias room but she won't speak to you.

She always speaks to me.. I don't understand?
She's like a mother I've never had.

You huff with anger as you begin to bang on her door.

"Glamelia I order you to open this door!" you yell and finally it swings open.
She almost snarls at you, "You order? Princess with all due respect you finally think you're a big shot now?"
"Huh?"
She laughs, "You're naive. This is a lot more dangerous than you think.. you're being protected and you don't even know it"
"What are you talking about?! Where's Yumin?? What happened after the incident yesterday?"

Melia leans forward with her red lipstick glistening. She almost peers into your soul as she half smiles.

"Yumins been.. relocated. He's basically been sent out the castle as a detective to find out how weaponry got spread throughout the city.." she shrugs as you continue to listen, "I'm in hot water with the king aswell. I wouldn't be surprised if he has someone watching me right now. I just know you need to be careful princess.. after that fiasco, people will start to question what he meant by corrupt king.."

You bite your lip at the horrid memory.

She narrows her eyes at you before wrapping you in a hug, "Be careful princess.."

...

You shut her door and sigh as you look down the empty hall. You lean against it with aggravance.
Nothing more annoying than being left in the dark.
Are princesses supposed to be dumb?

You begin to walk back to your room. Your mind is filled with thoughts and questions which you just don't how to handle it.
Why would the monarchy be corrupted?

Does that mean I'm corrupt?

You sort of frown as you finally make your way up the stairs before stopping dead in your tracks. The same guard is standing outside your room and you're suddenly annoyed.
You're supposed to always smile and be a sweet princess but lately you've been letting it slip.

"My lady I-
"What's your name?" you cut off and the male blinks a bit confused before replying.
"Kane.."
"What regiment are you from?"
He hesitated, "Gold"

Gold?! Not even one of the high regiments.. I thought my father said top guard..

You scoffed with disgust before noticing a smirk form on his face. Your heart jumped.
The aura suddenly changed and you stepped back with intimidation as you gripped the top of your dress.

"What's wrong princess?" he asked with sudden worry and the aura went away.

That smirk.. it was so familiar.
Could he had been that guard you locked eyes with yesterday?
No..

You took another glance at the male now that he didn't have a helmet on.
He had brown hair with fair skin and his eyes were an unnatural deep brown. He had on armor which was a bit unusual for you since usually you were only escorted by men in suits. He was quite young aswell.
I mean.. usually it was older men such as Yumin who   was your personal guard, although Yumin is only 26.

Kane finally spoke again, "I wanted to tell you we will be visiting the kingdom tomorrow morning"
"What?!" You asked a bit frantic, "But the killing was just yesterday! They can't send me out there!"
Kane shrugged, "Kings orders not mine.."

You bit at your thumb nail, now more anxious than ever. With what you had heard last night, the kingdom was skeptical and most likely you'd be treated a certain way when you went to visit.

"Don't worry princess.." Kane started coming a bit closer with a sweet smile, "I'll protect you as your new Personal Guard.. no need to worry! The kingdom still loves their beloved princess.."

You would've believed his words if his eyes didn't say something else. There was something about his eyes.
So unnatural as you looked at him upset.
You began to go for your door when Kane called out to you again.

"I guess even a beloved Princess will fear when scared~"

...

You shut your door with an anxious huff.
Although you knew Kane stood outside your door, you did not feel safe.

You wanted to ask him questions about how he got such a high position of watching over you but you didn't trust him.
Something about him.. was unnatural.

He isn't even in the top regiment Exile! But Gold? The third regiment? It makes no sense!

The only thing you could do was wait for night where you would go out to search for answers.
They didn't really expect you to stay in your room like a sitting rock right?

Your top priority was finding Yumin, wherever he may be.

You glanced at the door and could see the shadow of Kane beneath the cracks. He began tapping his right foot which made you irk.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

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