Reign of the Wicked

Mom

From then own it was like I was really the plump woman's daughter, who I later found out was named Luce. The blonde was name Katilyn and the red head was of course named Marie.

Whenever they told me to do something, I did it. Whenever they went somewhere, I went with them. Whenever they befriended, someone I befriended them.

News of the King and Queen's death spread. I never told anybody what I knew for fear of me, Luce, Katilyn, Marie, and possibly Annabella.

I tried to suppress the memory of that day as much as I can. The memories still haunt me however. That's why I took matters into my own hands. I got a job as a maid in the kingdom, luckily I get to see "her royal highness" a lot.

I can see why people would think that she's actually the king and queen's daughter. She has green eyes like them and the brown hair. I look nothing like them though. With my red hair hair and blue eyes I can easily be described as a "imposter".

The "princess" is named Noella. I was named after her by Luce. If you look at it in a technical way actually I was literally named after myself. I must say though the fake princess must have a spell cast on her that gives her fake memories or she's just a really good actress.

She tears up anytime she talks about the king and queen in public. I also haven't heard anything about Annabella. I feel like I would know if she was dead. They could be holding her, torturing her to find out my whereabouts.

"Oooh, Noeeeel," I heard Luce sing. I darted down the hall to get to her. Whenever she calls out to me like this, I know she has some sort of surprise for me. Unfortunately I can't shout "coming" or something along those lines because I am still mute. Luce, Katilyn and Marie can't afford to take me to a sorcerer to get my voice back.
When I gracefully landed in front of Luce she smiled at me. Katilyn was sitting in a chair holding a wrapped present, Marie was doing the same. They gestured for me to have a seat next to them.

"We just heard that you got top of the class for Archery, Swordsmanship, and Melee! Why didn't you tell us!" Marie exclaimed.

Sorry guys. I just didn't think it was such a big deal, I signed.

Katilyn rolled her eyes. "Didn't think it was a big deal!?! I can't believe this girl! Of course it's a big deal! We love you! If you have a big accomplishment then we should be able to celebrate it together," She smiled at me.

Thank you so much, I smiled.

"Well let's get on to it shall we? What are we waiting for? Katilyn to get married," Luce teased.

I unwrapped the first present, which was from Marie. It was a long, slender, elegant sword. It gleamed in the light. It was like it was calling my name. I touched it's sleek metal. It was pure perfection.

Oh Marie! I absolutely love it! I can't thank you enough, I signed rapidly.

"No problem, Sweet Pea! Now open the rest," She replied cheerfully.

I opened the next present. It was a brown leather bag that could hold a lot of stuff. It had a little white flower embroided on it. It was from Katilyn.

It's lovely! Thank you Katilyn!

She smiled at me and kissed my forehead. I took the next present from Luce. She smiled at me warmly. I opened it to find a hair clip with a green leaf with a emerald on it and a letter.

Don't open until needed.

It read. I looked up at her and she wasn't smiling anymore.

The hair clip is gorgeous! Thank you, Mom!

The whole room froze. I hadn't meant to sign the word 'mom'. Luce smiled at me and put the hair clip in.

"I'm glad you think of me as your mom. Listen, Noel. There is going to be a time where you will have to leave this place and find your true destiny. These things will help you. Just always trust your heart and understand the good," She said.

What does that mean?

Katilyn shook her head. "You'll find out soon. Just know that people love you,"

"We love you," Corrected Marie.

The door burst open and knights from the kongdom flew in.

"Luce, Marie, and Katilyn Garrot! YOU ARE UNDER ARREST!"

A/N: Nobody will ever understand how hard writers block is for me. Espically with school in your way. I know this chapter is short but I promise we'll be getting to plot soon. And awesomeness will begin! See you guys next Friday!