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Celestia
Since the last time we've all been together, both Miriam and I have turned 17. Today, we will learn which childhood friend of ours we will wed, which kingdom we will unite with. Only two others have found out their life partners, Adele and Lilah.
Last time we were here, Adele found out that, when she turns 20, she will marry our friend William, and the alliance between Tourmaline and Jaspar will be strengthened. Lilah found her match last year. She will marry Everett in two years, and Aventurine and Epidote will join.
But now it's my turn. I grew up with these kids, they are my life. Every single one of them shaped who I am today in one way or another. When I'm at home, I am basically alone, except when my older brother, Dorian, has time to be with me. So these royal children are the only ones who possess my deepest thoughts and cares.
The youngest of our group is Octavius, who is 8 years old. If no other kingdom provides a baby princess soon, he will remain unmatched. The oldest of us is Everett, Lilah's pair, who is 21. We all get along very one, even though there are clear divisions. In the end, we are all family. Violetta and I are very close as we write to each other during the three weeks we are apart. I would say she is the closest friend I have. Miriam also hangs around us sometimes, but she does that with everyone. The girls are mostly in pairs. Esmeralda and Aliena, the younger ones. Lilah and Adele, the older ones. Violetta and I stay together, but we always stick with Aquilla and Alec, the twins from Quartz.
It would be nice if we were both paired with them since they are such close and intimate friends. Though it is only possible for Violetta to be. We have no idea who our future spouses will be, but we can narrow it down a bit. It has been two generations since the monarchies changed the royal bloodline. Since then, my kingdom, Morganite, has made matches from Epidote and Quartz, meaning I will not be able to marry either of the twins or Prince Killian. I often linger on thoughts of the other possible suitors. Tristan and Caspian.
They are both wonderful, attractive guys whom I love. Caspian is from Kingdom Aventurine and is Lilah's brother. He is next in line for the throne after their oldest brother. Since they are farthest north, their land is always covered in snow, resulting in their inability to get sun. They all have pale, alabaster skin which is beautiful on them. But unlike his sister, Caspian has jet black hair that is always falling in his face. Recently he dyed a streak blond in the front, to the displeasure of Lilah.
Tristan is more relaxed, coming from Agate with his sister, Esmeralda. He is very intellectual, especially with medicine. But I think he misuses it sometimes... on purpose. He has had longer hair since he was a child and always keeps it right below his shoulders.
One of the two has been my match since my infancy. There is no changing what has already been decided, what has been set in stone.
10 years ago
Celestia- 7 years old
It's time to leave my family again. Only a week, but this time is the first time dad will escort me, and leave me behind. Mother is much to pregnant to travel with me this trip. Dorian tells me of Kingdom Agate's great healing ways and how smart everyone is. I know that Tristan lives there and he has a baby sister with a long name, Esma-da- something. Tristan is skinny and very tall for being ten. But he's very funny when he teases us in a strange voice. he acts annoyed, but I don't think he really is. I'm mostly excited to see Violetta though. And Miriam too, I guess. She's kind of quiet.
We finally arrive and dad leads me to a big room and then leaves me to talk with the adults. When I spot Violetta, who is standing with her older sister Adele, I run to her and we hug. I missed my best friend. We hold hands and rush off to find Aquilla and Alec. I have already forgotten dad.
Dashing down the cold, stone hallway, we laugh. Violetta lets go of my hand as she rounds a corner. Not expecting the sudden lift of her weight, I trip and fall, scraping my knees and ripping my dress on the rough ground. Tears blur my vision as blood drips down my legs. Violetta squeals when she spots me but she only looks at my blood and rushes off in search of the boys. She returns only minutes later, not with Aquilla or Alec, but with Caspian.
Prince Caspian is only two years older than me, but right now he seems much older. His thin body is stronger than expected when he picks me up and carries me without a word.
"Find Tristan, Violetta." He says, his voice strained under my weight.
She nods once, running again, her dark curly hair trailing after her.
"Sorry Caspian." I whisper when she is out of sight.
"Your fine." He says, attempting to smile.
He walks now in silence, so I stare at his face as he looks ahead. He has really blue eyes. I wish mine were that beautiful.
Caspian lays me down on the ground when Violetta and Tristan come to us. Tristan is wearing those silly goggles again. He's always wearing them, around his neck, on his head, on his face. They are too big for him and slip down a lot. He makes that tsk-tsk-tsk sound when he spies my bloody knees.
"Oh, princess." He sighs. "Let's get you cleaned up."
I giggle, despite my painful knees. "Thank you, Tristan."
To Be Continued....
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