Blossom in Full Bloom (Book 4: The Pink Blossom Series)

Playing the Part of a Hero

When we were back in my office, it was time to inform my attendants of my new role, I was meant to play.

"Kat! Desti! I have decided to help my people. I know this will be a difficult task, but I would like you to be by my side."

"Well, duh." Kat answered immediately.

"What are you saying? You want to be a hero or something? Are you sure?" Desti questioned me.

"A heroine? I never thought of it like that. I know I can help when people are in danger and when they are abused. I will do everything I can to save them."

"Since your mind is already made up, I have one condition... we are going to do things my way!" Kat insisted.

"Just what did you have in mind?" Is there another way? It seemed rather simple to me.

"First, you need a proper disguise."

"That would be best. We don't want you to attract any unwanted attention. And your pink hair is too obvious!" Desti explained.

"Exactly! We need a plan."

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We went to town and bought a lot of new garments that were black and red. A bit showy, but it was supposed to grab people's attention and make sure they take me seriously. I got a new sword too, clearly my palace issue was going to be too obvious, as well. After we found a few unattended horses in town, we cut their tail hair to make a wig, upon Kat's suggestion. After everything was gathered, we found a quiet spot, deep in the forest and I changed into my new attire.

We found a pond and I looked into my reflection. I almost looked like a boy. My red cape and hat were dashing and my short brown hair, helped me blend well. Besides my red boots, the rest of my outfit was black. I could see a hero, in my own reflection.

"Perfect!"

"Not quite. You still look like a girl." Kat observed.

The whole idea was to look like a boy? I guess that makes sense. There aren't too many girls out there with skills like mine, let alone saving people. It would raise suspicion.

"Desti, give us a minute, would ya?" Kat asked Desti to leave us alone. I wondered why, but I was sure I would know soon.

"Oh course. I will be over that hill. Holler if you need me!"

"I will." I smiled at him sweetly.

He smiled back and left as he said he would.

"Now what?"

"Take it off! We need to make that bust of yours disappear."

"I-I... uhmm... okay..." I replied nervously.

"Don't worry, Desti will keep a lookout for people coming."

"I guess..." My face was a little pink from embarrassment.

I did what she asked and removed my shirt, but covered my chest uncomfortably.

"You need to move your arms, so I can wrap this around your chest." Kat revealed a medical dressings, that she must have picked up in town.

I sheepishly did as requested. She wrapped it around me, very tightly. I could feel my chest being squeezed to death. I even found it hard to breathe at first. But once she tied it off, I quickly put my clothes back on without hesitation.

"Alright Desti! We're clear!" Kat announced.

Desti returned shortly after and stared at me. "I can barely recognize you. Good job Kat!"