The definition of a Princess

11

"Princess? Are you in there?"

You woke up disoriented as you rubbed your eyes. You had fell asleep on the bathroom floor and quickly you rushed to unlock the door.

A servant gasped when she saw you, "Princess you're still in your ball gown?! How'd you get that cut?? You have to get ready for the public execution!"
Your heart dropped, "Public?! We don't do those anymore! It's not the damn 1800s!"

The servant was shocked at the words that rolled from your mouth. You didn't care as you sighed aggravated.

"Listen.. I'll get dressed and go talk to the King about this.."
"About that.." she started and led you to your balcony. The sun hit your face as you peered outside as you could see a large group of people gathered in one area on the outskirts of the Palace.
"What the.."

...

You quickly got dressed in your black dress and grabbed your crown. You rushed out the room and down the hall then stairs.
No one was in the castle but servants and you cursed to yourself.

I have to stop that execution..

You practically ran out the front doors as you rushed to the place they were having the execution. When you finally made it out of breath, you could barely push though the crowd.

"Fuck!" you cursed lifting your dress and a woman turned to you.
"Princess? Do you need assistance to the front?"
You were flattered, "Oh.. uh yes ma'am!"

She tapped on her husband's shoulder and whispered in his ear. He nodded and picked you up.

"H-Hey!" you flustered out and another person lifted you.

The citizens began to crowd surf you to the front. Despite being at an execution, you began to laugh as the people smiled and lifted you forward.
You made it to the front quickly and immediately your smile dropped.

Glamelia was laying at the head of the guillotine.
Her black hair covered her face and you could hear soft weeping. You quickly found your father who was talking to Yumin and Kane.

"Father what's this? A public execution?!" You yelled and everyone went quiet.

He turned around as his velvet clothing popped against the crowd. His crown was twice the size as yours with different exotic gems. His belly popped out as he snarled and it was hard to believe you were blood sometimes.

"Excuse me?! You dare speak out in my presence! You may be princess but I am still King!" he yelled and faced the people, "This will be a lesson to all who think of betraying our Kingdom!"

There was cheering but also low murmuring. Your blood boiled and you scowled at the old, prideful man. You saw an executioner dressed in all black walk on stage with his axe.
Your heart dropped as you knew what was coming.

"I won't let you do this! This is cruel! She's always been close to the Royal Family!! This just proves her point!" you yelled not knowing the self incrimination you were spouting.

Suddenly a hand flew across your face and there were multiple gasps from the crowd. Your face stung as you continued to look at the cement.

"This disrespect won't do! I knew better than to leave you in her care.. you will be sent off and married in a foreign nation since this monarchy is so cruel!!" The King shouted after slapping you across the face.
"Yes your majesty.." you mumbled with tears as you bowed.

You didn't even look Kane or Yumins way. You could imagine the smirk on Kanes face as he slowly began to get exactly what he wanted.
You stormed off into the crowd wiping your own tears. Whispers from the people gave you hope as they saw the kings cruelty to his own daughter.

"Princess are you alright?"
"The King is cruel.."
"Why is this woman being executed again?"

You couldn't bare to see the women who practically raised you beheaded. You wanted to leave as soon as possible but bumped into someone.
You looked up to Lenon dressed in his iconic black tuxedo.

"The killer.."
"The one and only~" he smirked.

You heard The King start to prepare a speech which meant time was winding down.

"Why are you here?" you asked and he kissed your hand.
"Oh you know.. I like to see a little blood shed here and there~" you raised your hand to slap him but he caught it.
Hot tears poured from your eyes, "How can you be so cruel? It's disgusting!"

The killer pulled you into a hug and began to pat your head as you cried into his arms. No one was paying attention of course as the execution began to start.
You tried to leave but Lenon grabbed you.

"What? Stop!"
"You need to watch this.." he grabbed your cheeks and forced you to look at the front stage.
"No.. please.." you mumbled and he wrapped his other arm around your arms and waist. He pulled you closer as you struggled.
He brought his lips next to your ear and told you sternly, "I'm not being cruel. You need to see this. It's not fair right? Watch the injustice unfold in your future kingdom.."

Despite the tears blurring your vision, you could still see as the man raised his axe.

"Any last word Glamelia Sorme?" your father asked and your eyes widened.

S.. Sorme?

It was quiet for a few moments before she spoke.

"You will rule"

The axe swung down on the rope and the guillotines blade came down. You watched as Glamelia was beheaded. Her head fell into a small, grass basket.
He beautiful, black hair slowly fell off her shoulders as her neck poured blood. Lenon released you after watching the scene himself.
You covered your mouth at the sight and ran off as you felt the urge to vomit. You found a nearby alley way and bent over against the wall.
You tried not to vomit as you swallowed.

"You need to realized the world isn't all birdies and flowers.." Lenon informed walking up behind you.
"You don't think I know that?! How are you so calm? Your mother was just beheaded in front of you!" you glared at him disgusted.
"You wouldn't understand.. congratulations by the way.."
"Congrats?" you asked confused and he smirked as he came closer.
"Seems you don't know.. I heard you're getting engaged. Not that that will stop me~"
Your jaw dropped as the sudden sorrow became worse, "To who?!"

...

You ran back to the crowd of people and everyone looked at you with glee.

"Congrats Princess!"
"Congrats my lady!"
"I'm so happy for you!"

You found your father talking to Kane.

You walked up distressed, "What's this?"
"Lucky for you, you won't be having a foreign marriage.." your father chuckled as he patted Kanes shoulder, "Married to a Lord regent and a damn sure of a fine Guard!"

"I'm marrying him?!"

To be continued ♥️