The definition of a Princess

5

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

...

You could see the killer up close now. He wore a white mask that covered the upper half of his face. His black hair was tied back and he was dressed in a ball tuxedo.
Was he upper class? This has to be a joke.

"No screaming or it will be worse~"
He probed the dagger deeper into your neck and you whimpered. A bit of confidence built in you as you remembered your position in society.
"Y-You don't know who you're dealing with!" you began to laugh nervously as he narrowed his eyes, "I'll have you thrown in a cell to rot!"
He smirked, "Oh really now?"

His blade began to travel lower. It ripped the top of your dress, showing more cleavage as he held you in place. Blood began to drip from your skin.

"Don't be so scared.. I'll make it quick since I've already killed tonight~" he teased before suddenly pausing. His knife lifted your gold necklace and suddenly his face of amusement changed to disgust.

He pulled your hood down and could finally see your gold earrings as your hair hung lower.

"Fuck.." he cursed to himself as he kicked a box aggressively, "It's no fun anymore.."
"Y-You're not going to kill me?" you asked as the killer glared at you.

He looked you up and down with annoyance, "Unfortunately, you're not my type"

N-Not his type?!

"Lucky for you huh? Whatever I'm out of here.." he placed his hands in his pockets as he began to walk away.

Quickly you grabbed his sleeve as you looked up at the tall male. He was surprised and so were you at your own actions.
But you didn't understand, a killer didn't want to kill you? Yes, you should be happy but at the same time it messed with your complex.

"I'm the Princess" you told him sternly.
"I figured.." he mumbled moving your hand and cleaning his bloody knife.
"You won't kill me because your afraid of getting caught?"
"Of course not! I don't care, you're just not my type! Too high class and I don't feel like getting involved with the monarchy.." the killer said rolling his eyes.

Not his type huh..

You noticed the aura had changed yet again. It was so terrifying before but now it was casual..?
He noticed your expression.

"Are you insecure princess? Don't tell me I'm the only man to have pushed you against a wall?" he laughed and your face reddened.
"You're disgusting! You'll pay for the crimes you've committed.."
His eyes grew dark as he grinned, "Sounds like you want me to slit your throat right now~"

Before you could reply, sirens began to blare a few streets away and the killer frowned.

"I'm leaving.." he mumbled as he walked away.

You held up the top of your dress as your corset laces began to fall. Your hand was painted red with your own blood as tears streamed from your eyes.

Yet again.. you were confused.
It seemed like you weren't royalty after seeing how you've been treated lately.
But if you weren't royalty, what were you?

Not even a killer wanted you in his presence.

...

You finally managed to climb back up your balcony. You immediately stripped of the soiled clothes and cleaned your wounds. You winced at the cleaning alcohol before dressing in your silk gown.
You hopped in bed exhausted as you drifted to sleep.

The next morning a servant woke you up with breakfast.
"Good morning your highness!! I polished your crown and I have your clothes laid out for you!" She smiled and you thanked her. You looked behind her and saw Kane standing in the corner of the room with his arms folded.

Except he wasn't wearing armor, he was in a tuxedo.

"Why are you wearing that?" you asked annoyed and he smiled happy to reply to you.
"Well we're about to visit the common people, so the King said I need to be dressed properly when in the presence of escorting the Princess" he replied and you told the servant to leave the room.

When you got out of bed, you almost gasped since he could see you in your nightwear which wasn't very long. Kane, on the other hand, was unphased and didn't seem to care.

"What the hell are you doing in here?!" you scowled before realizing you had cursed.
His eyes widened before laughing, "Princess did you just cuss at me?? I'm doing my job.."

God it was something about him that just really worked your nerves.

You sat on the bed as you began to eat the freshly made breakfast.
"So.. you're in the Gold Regiment yet somehow you're the one escorting me? You've even got on a Head Knight uniform. What makes you so special..?"

Kane walked a bit closer as his brown hair hung by his ears. There was something about his eyes. So deeply brown which made you straighten your posture.

"Well.. I'm one of the Kings favorites. I work the hardest. Even in training, I didn't even have to join Regiment Red or Purple before jumping to Gold.." he smiled as he looked at his hands, "I've fought from the very bottom to get where I am. I've been teased for coming from poverty but I'll make it to the top.. even if that means dealing with a spoiled girl such as you" Kane insulted and you stood up quickly.
"Spoiled?! Wait until I tell my father about you! You'll just be another Guard to replace!" you threatened and he grabbed your wrist.
"Whatever Princess. I'd like to see you try.. I always knew you weren't as elegant as you pretended to be.."

Kane dropped your arm and left the room, leaving you full of anger. He had the audacity to grab your arm and call you spoiled?!
You had never been treated such a way.. and after that run in with the killer last night, you began to overthink.
You didn't understand why everyone was treating you so harshly. It's not like you asked to be the heir to a monarchy.

You quickly got dressed and brushed your teeth before putting on make up.
You grabbed your crown before opening your room door and walking passed Kane.

"Where are you going?" he asked annoyed but you ignored him.

You practically bolted through your fathers doors after walking so fast. He was sitting eating breakfast with a servant and he gave you a look.
He told the servant to shoo and you gulped.

"Father you must give me a new Personal Guard!" you started and could hear Kane walk in behind you, "He's disrespect! Not to mention I don't trust him! I wouldn't be surprised if he's the traitor! Oh and father about the killer in the streets I-

"SILENCE!" he suddenly yelled and your heart throbbed. "First you interrupt my breakfast with nonsense! Kane is one of our best who serve our kingdom with great honor! And you dare mention him to be a killer?"
"No that's not what I was going to say!" you began but again the King wouldn't listen.
"Enough! No more of your complaining! You're a Princess, just sit and look pretty for the public! How did I end up with such a worthless daughter?"

Your expression dropped as you scoffed.

"My apologies father.." you say before exiting his quarters.
Kane stood with a bit of cockiness, "Princess, are you ready to visit the kingdom?"

You glared at him as he smiled. He would've been very attractive if he wasn't such an asshole. You still had no idea how he could've become your father's favorite.

"More than I'll ever be"

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