Discovering Truth

Chapter 4

The next morning when i woke up, my mother had summoned me to eat breakfast with her and my father in the castle gardens. It was a beautiful garden. The flowers were very pretty but some of them were kinda strange. I didn't know how to dress and my closet was full of choices. I decided to wear a white strapless sundress and i put my hair up in a high ponytail. I wore these really cute white rose sandals. It's weird because i never worn dresses that much. When i arrived in the garden my parents were sitting with smiles on their faces. I sat at he round table and a servant came and poured me a tall glass of orange juice.

"Morning daughter, did you sleep well?" my father asked.

"Yes i did."

"Well good. We're glad." my mother said. We ate breakfast silently and we didn't talk much. It felt weird and awkward. At least the breakfast was good. I had eggs, and some fruit.

Once we finished breakfast my father spoke.

"Now that your gonna be here, I think it will be best if you did some training after your ceremony tonight."

"What kind of training?" i asked

"Well, you will learn to use your powers, and you will need to know how to fight and handle weaponary. We still have enemies from other realms and we just want you to be able to protect yourself if anything were to happen to you." That is understandable since i was kidnapped when i was a baby and that's why they sent me to live with mortals.

"Also, i will teach you about how to be a princess, apolloan history and other things you need to know about our realm and other realms." my mother said.

Just then a small little person came into the garden. He reminded me of the christmas elves you see on holiday specials. He had short blonde hair, blue eyes, pointy ears and he was wearing little tight green tights and a green tunic.

"What is it Phillip?" my father said

"Queen Madelina has asked for you. And my queen we are having a little bit of trouble in the ballroom setting up for the ceremony tonight, could you please come?" His voice was so adorable and kind of high. It took up alot of energy trying not to laugh. I didn't want to be rude.

"Thank you phillip. You are dismissed." my father said.

"We have to go and handle some things. You are welcome to explore the castle, but stay on the castle grounds. I'll send a servant later to help you prepare for the party." my mother said. They both stood and gave me a hug.

"We love you." they both said. Then they left.

I wandered around the castle for a little while. I even took a peek in a couple of rooms. There was one room i liked in particular, and that was the pond. It was behind this light blue door and it was not too far away from my room. It was an indoor pond that had a nice beautiful scenery. It's like being outside but not.

After a little while, i started to get a little peckish. I walked around so i could find the kitchen. It's weird, i haven't seen damien all day. I couldn't help but think about last night. I found it strange on how he kissed me on the cheek like that. The weirdest part is that i kinda liked it.

I remember when i was in the eight grade, i developed a small crush on him and thought about being more than friends, but then i eventually got over it though. Is it possible that he likes me more than a friend. It would be weird though.

I finally found the kitchen behind this white door all the way down another hall. I entered and there were alot of apollioans buzzing around. I uess they are very busy because of the party tonight. I heard them whisper as i walked through the kitchen.

"This is gonna be a huge party." one said. And another whispered.. "I hear prince ash is gonna be there as well." Who is prince ash? I ran into a chef as he was carrying a huge crate of apples.

"Hello princess." he said. Then he bowed to me.

"Hello. Would you mind if i have an apple?" i asked.

"Not at all princess. Take as many as you like." I took one apple and left the kitchen through another white door but it led me into the ballroom. There were even more apollioans buzzing around setting up for the party. Icould see my mom in the front of the room on a huge stage directing everyone on what to do. I quietly snuck out and stood in the hall biting my apple.

When i finished my apple, i decided to go back to my room. Then someone came up behind me and wrapped their arms around my waist and lifted me up off the ground.

"Where have you been? I haven't seen you all day." I knew that voice.

"Damien put me down!"

"Yes my princess." He put me down and i turned to face him. He was smiling at me. Today he was dressed diffrent. He wore a hunter green tank that showed off his muscles and his chest, Blue jeans and no shoes. I looked at him with a scared look on my face.

"Wjy are you dressed like that?" i asked.

"I was outside in the yard, and it can get hot out there sometimes."

"Ok then." i simply said and then i turned and continued walking to my room.

"Hey, wait for a second ok." he said catching up to me.  I felt kinda weird being with him right now, especially because all i could think about was last night.

"What's up with you? Are you mad at me or something?" I kept walking and remained silent.

"Why aren't you talking to me? Is it because of the way i'm dressed, or is it something else?" I still didn't say a word. Then he took my arm and pulled me towards him, opened a door and pulled me in with him. Then he pinned me up against a wall.

"Let go of me!" i shouted.

"Oh, so now your talking to me." He said in a mocking tone. He smiled at me and i didn't like it. I looked around and saw we were in my room. I was trying so hard not to look at him. Then he took his hand and made me face him. He cupped my chin and looked me straight in the eye. He's been weird ever since he first brought me here to this world. Then he did what i thought would never happen, he kissed me. It was soft and passionate. I didn't know what to do. When he pulled away he let go of me and left. I stood there in shock and touched my lips. He kissed me and i liked it.

What is happening?!?