The Lost Princess

Chapter 5: James

I looked at Leora in bewilderment.

This is what? I asked her shakily.

This is where my adopted parents found me. Ruby and Tom found her here? Most humans cant find this clearing. Its too close to the magical tree.

They were walking the trails and heard me crying and followed it, finding me here. She looked so shocked I went up to her and wrapped her in my arms.

Leora are you okay? Anna asked softly. Leora nodded Then she squinted her eyes and walked over to a bush on the far side of the clearing pulling out a dagger but not just any dagger one of our enchanted daggers only high ranking knights, and Junior knights sent on special missions get those, so what was it doing here.

What is that? Anna asked confused. Leora just shrugged her shoulders.

Its an enchanted dagger from the Celestial Realm. Nick replied.

Okay but whats it doing here. And right by where Leora was found as a baby. Anna was getting more and more confused, but Nick and I were finally putting the pieces together after all these years of searching for the kidnapper he was right under our noses!

It means someone either stole it from a knight or we have a rogue knight in our ranks! I exclaimed. We wrapped up the dagger carefully not to touch it and put it in Leoras bag.

So, what is your story? Leora asked me. Why Did you decide to become a knight?

Im a prince too from the Moon Kingdom but Im third in line so I decided to become a knight. I grew up hearing stories of the lost princess of the star kingdom and I became entranced. Jasper is one of my closest friends. Hes quite the jokester. Ametrine was closer to my twin sisters and still is.

Wait you have sisters? Are you a triplet like me or? Leora cut me off.

No nothing like that we are a year apart. Rosella and Roseanne may look alike but they couldnt be any more different from one another. I respond.

So how many kingdoms are there in the Celestial Realm? Anna asks jumping into our conversation.

Four the Star Kingdom, the Moon Kingdom, the Sun Kingdom, and the Shadow Kingdom. We dont know much about the Shadow Kingdom. Not for the last eight hundred years. It used to be a kingdom for the outcasts, the people who preferred things a little on the morbid side but since the last King died no one has made any contact. We dont even know if there are any royals left there. Nick explained and both girls listened intently, hanging on to his every word.

What about the other Kingdoms? Leora asked. Nick and I smiled.

The Sun Kingdom is all about life and light colors and beauty. The King and queen have two sons and a daughter. The oldest son, Prince Liam has been training his whole life to become king. Princess Vivian is closed off and anti-social. And the youngest son, Prince Ray has been training with his brother so he can be his chancellor. That is if he doesnt fall in love with an eldest princess.

And the Moon Kingdom? Anna asks?

The Moon Kingdom is all about balance and serenity. The King and Queen have two daughters and one son, my sisters and I. Rosella is all about getting ready to be queen and being poised and proper. Roseanne is boy crazy to say the least. She is what my parents call a wild card or what you would call a wild child. Me Im training to be a knight that way I can still protect my people and other kingdoms even without wearing the crown.

And what about my kingdom, the Star Kingdom? Leora asks.

The Star Kingdom is all about peace and unity. They are ruled by King Topaz and Queen Jade. You are the oldest Princess Amethyst. Prince Jasper is Jokester and loves to pull pranks. Princess Ametrine is a poised and graceful princess who loves reading and horseback riding. The Star Kingdom has been in grieving since you went missing so expect a lot of balls and parties to happen when you return. I look over at Leora and shes deep in thought. Anna seems to be processing as well.