The definition of a Princess

4

Night fall finally came after being in your room all day.

You looked in your mirror as you tied your black corset. You had on the dress you usually snuck out in. All black with a hood to cover your head.
You usually had no problem leaving.

You went to your door and opened it, and of course, your new Personal Guard Kane was there.

"Oh hello!" you smiled sweetly as you tried to squeeze pass him.
Shockingly, he placed his hand infront of you and raised an eyebrow. "Where do you think you're going princess? You can't leave your room at night"

Your face grew disgusted but quickly you smiled sweetly like the nice princess you are.

"I'm going to get something to eat" you lied.
"I'll ask a servant to get you food" Kane offered and you thanked him as you went back to your room.

You went out your balcony door and looked down at the ground. Atleast a 10 foot drop and you didn't feel like breaking your ankles.
You bit your lip and looked at the vines that went up the palace walls.

"Too fragile.." you mumbled looking at the now dim city which was lit up with lights and lampposts.

You decided to try again as you opened your room door. Kane looked at you waiting for you to say something.
"You don't look like a Kane.." you mumbled and he chuckled.
"I can't believe you don't remember.."
"What?" you asked confused and he sighed.
"You're not leaving this room unless you want me to alert the king.."
You gritted your teeth with anger, "What's your problem?! I'm the princess you listen to me!!" you yelled and to your surprise, he chuckled.

Kane opened his mouth to say something but you could tell he changed what he was going to say, "I will alert the King. I advise you get some rest Princess"

...

You slammed the door in his face and began tying your sheets together.
Once you were done, you threw the sheets over the balcony in a fit of rage. You tied the end of the sheet to the railing and began to scale the 10 foot wall.

When your feet touched the ground, you finally realized what you had done as you stood in the darkness.

You let out a small laugh.

Who the hell does that Guard think he is trying to tell me what to do?

"Stupid Guard.." you mumbled quietly as you crossed the stone bridge without being detected.

You roamed the streets as you seen commoners going into bars and minding their business. You didn't know where to start searching for Yumin.
All you knew is that he was put on a detective case to find out how the commoner got a gun.

You touched your neck and almost gasped when you remembered you forgot to take your jewelry off.
It was covered well but if any of the citizens saw the expensive gold, they might get suspicious.

It'll be fine..

You turned a corner and saw a bunch of people standing in a crowd. You decided to stop and listen.
A man was standing on a wooden box dressed in formal, yet ragged attire.

"We all know what has happened in the streets of our homes! One of our people killed by a Head Knight!" the man continued as people whispered, "Yes he was holding our beloved Princess at gunpoint but he said something worth listening before he was killed!"

The man looked around the crowd in a serious tone.  Some people began walking away, thinking the man was full of it but some stayed to listen.

"He said the monarchy was trying to influence our minds!! Saying he knew the truth and our lifestyle is corrupt!!" the man hopped off the box and shouted, "Maybe the old man was a looney and was a bit crazy in the mind! But if there's even a slim possibility he was right.. don't you think we should find out for ourselves? We never see the king! For christ sake people disappear everyday without us even knowing what's going on!"

The man began ranting even more and you couldn't bare to listen any longer.
You began walking away with annoyance and confusion. Suddenly there was a clasp on your shoulder and you gasped as you were startled.

"What do you think your doing?"

You knew that voice.

"Yumin!!" You wrapped him in a hug and he returned the favor, "Where have you been? What's going on? Oh you must tell me! Something's wrong with Glamelia and I'm worried! Is there a traitor?? My new Personal Guard is suspicious and oh god Yumin I miss you!!" you whined out and he patted your head as he deeply chuckled.
"Princess.. you know you're not supposed to act like this.."
You quickly pulled yourself together, "I'm sorry Yumin.. I'm just so anxious.."
"It's alright"

Yumin sighed and pushed his blonde hair back.
He wasn't wearing his usual tuxedo but was instead dressed in common wear.
He grabbed your hand and dragged you to the side.

"Listen to me okay? I'm undercover outside the kingdom trying to find out what's going on or if a secret rebellion is being created" he continued, "That doesn't mean there isn't a traitor in the castle.. I can't be at both places at once so I need you to either find out or avoid the whole situation in general"
You bit your lip, "What about Glamelia?! What's going on?"
"She's The Kings right hand, she's partially at fault for letting guns be spread out throughout the kingdom.."

You sighed and Yumin grabbed your hand and kissed it.

"Don't worry Princess.. I'm still at your service even if I'm not a Head Knight or your personal escort. I will do anything in my power to protect you.." he smiled and you almost blushed.
"Thank you Yumin.."
He laughed as he stood up, "Now get back to that castle before you get caught! Be careful! If you ever need to contact me, go to my old room in the castle and use the castle house phone"
"I will!" You smiled as you headed back.

You felt relieved now that you knew atleast something. So a rebellion is being started?
More or less there's still a traitor within the kingdom walls.

There was a sudden scuffle down the street as you took a right. Guards were stopping citizens and checking them of weapons.

Red regiment.. the lowest of all the Militia.

Most of the time Red Guards roamed the city keeping peace but you couldn't believe they had orders to check people without a warrant.
One of the guards looked up at you and you quickly hid. You turned and took a shortcut through an alleyway.

That was close..

You sighed and continued walking down the dark, narrow alleyway.
The air suddenly began to reek as you passed garbage and you held your nose. Your shoes tapped against the ground but you noticed something was off.
You slowed your steps as you neared closer to the red pool of blood from behind a dumpster. When you finally saw the sight, there was a dead woman who's body was left to rot against a brick wall.

You covered your mouth and began to shake.
You turned to take off when suddenly there was a grab at your arm and you were pushed against a wall. You couldn't even see the perpetrator as your face rested on the cold bricks with a dagger against your neck.

"Two in one night~? Just my lucky day.." he chuckled sadisticly and your body shook with fear.
"P-Please.."
"God why is that always the first thing they say?!" He joked with a laugh before becoming sadistic again. He flipped you around so your back was pressed against the brick wall.

"Oh? Atleast you're a pretty one~"

To be continued ♥️