The Goblin Princess

Chapter 2

Warm spring sunshine shined down on the lovely garden. The sound of children's laughter filled the air.

Smiling, a very young Veena raced past the central fountain as a boy with the same dark hair, but with emerald eyes instead of her pale blue eyes, chased after her.

Two slightly older boys, one with golden hair and slightly darker blue eyes and the other with dark hair and emerald eyes (like her twin), stood near one of the flower covered arch ways, watching their younger siblings playing.

Veena raced to her favorite hiding place, the one place she could reach and her brothers couldn't. She smiled as her twin tried to reach her.

"No fair, Veena. You know I can not get in there."

"Not my problem," she tucked her knees to her chest. "You didn't say I couldn't hide."

Chapter 2

Soft sunlight filtered into the library of the Castle. Sitting in a comfy armchair near one of the massive windows, Veena was reading yet again. The day after she had awoken, the Sorceress had brought her three books to begin her training.

Three days later, she was still reading, the first book that is. All three of the book were fairly thick. Veena was getting really tired of reading.

Veena looked out the window towards the massive forest. All she could see was green. She was starting to hate the color green, almost. What was really getting to her was the loneliness. At least back at home, she had a few people she could talk to. Here it was only the Sorceress, and more often than not she was no where in sight.

Sighing, Veena leaned back into the chair. Why was she really here? Something more had to be going on than she was letting be on, but the Sorceress only said that her father would explain it all when he showed up. When ever he decided to show up. Had she been running from the cottage? Wishing she could remember, Veena glanced down at the massive book in her lap, and marked her placed in the book.

Yes, she was still fairly weak, but a walk outside couldn't be that hard. Could it? Placing the book on the table beside the chair, Veena slowly stood up on unsteady legs. Gripping the cane the Sorceress had given her, she slowly made her way towards the door.

Veena slowly made her way towards the only room that she knew the Sorceress spent most of her time, the Throne room.

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Prince Adam walked into the darkened castle, with his loyal green Eterniain tiger, Cringer behind him. Why had the Sorceress called him? There hadn't been an attack on Grayskull in weeks. He and the other Masters had been enjoying their break, of course they knew it could come to an end at anytime. Glancing over at Cringer, Prince Adam sighed. The Sorceress wouldn't have called him to Grayskull unless it was important, and that had him worried.

Soon they reached the massive doors that lead into the Throne room, but something stopped Adam from entering the room. Turning towards the darkened corridor that lead deeper into the Castle, he thought he heard a sound.

Then came a single word from not too far away "Damn."

Adam moved into the darkened hall. "Hello?"

He heard someone slide on something, just before some candles burst into flame. Sitting at the bottom of what appeared to be a grand staircase was a beautiful young woman with dark hair and blue eyes.

Slowly, he walked towards her. "Need any help?"

She looked up at him. "It would be appreciated."

Adam moved to her side and gently helped her to feet, but once she was standing, she lost her footing, causing him to bare some of her weight. "What happened?"

She twisted herself to better align with him. "I was coming down the stairs when my cane broke."

He glanced at the broken cane on the stairs. "Did you hurt anything when you fell?"

She shook her head. "I don't think so. I guess I shouldn't have tried to come down here on my own."

Adam glanced back at Cringer. "Where were you heading?"

She looked up at him and smiled. "Oh, er the Throne room. I was looking for the Sorceress, but I think what I was going to ask wouldn't be a good idea after all."

She had a beautiful smile, he realized. Gently, he wrapped his arm tighter around her middle to support her more.

"I would be more than willing to help you to the Throne room. I'm actually here to see the Sorceress."

Slowly, they made their way to the doors of the Throne room. Cringer moved to the side to allow them to pass.

Worriedly, She glanced at Cringer as they came closer.

He smiled at her. "Don't worry. Cringer's more afraid of you than you are of him." Seemingly still worried, she moved her hand closer to her side, but Cringer moved over to her side, as if he was trying to help support her.

The trio walked into the Throne room, but the Sorceress was no where to be seen. Frowning, the young woman snagged in his arms. "Well, why am I not surprised?"

Frowning, Adam slowly lead her towards the bottom of the massive pyramid. "She'll make an appearance. I really don't ever meet with her any where else." He helped her to sit down on the first step.

She looked up at him, as Cringer laid down with his head in her lap. "You know we haven't introduced ourselves."

Adam smiled slightly. "Sorry. I'm Adam."

She nodded. "Veena." Cringer butted his head against Veena's hand. Gingerly, she began to pet his head, causing him to begin to purr.

Adam sat down on the same step not too far away. "What exactly were you going to ask the Sorceress anyway?"

Veena sighed as she continued to pet Cringer. "Well, before my rather ungraceful fall, I was going to ask if it was possible to go outside the Castle. I've been stuck in here for days."

Adam nodded. "I wouldn't recommend that you go alone. It's not entirely safe outside."

"I didn't want to go far. I just wanted to be outside of this place for awhile."

"I'm afraid, Prince Adam is right. It would not be safe for you to go outside alone, just yet."

Adam and Veena both looked up at the throne to find the Sorceress watching them.

Holding in the groaned that threatened to escape, Adam slowly stood up. "We didn't see you when we came in."

The Sorceress nodded. "I only just returned."

Adam glanced at Veena. "Is there anything to be worried about?"

The Sorceress smiled. "Not at the moment." She stood up. "Prince Adam, would you please help Veena back to the Library. She knows the way. Then would you return here. I will then explain why I called you."

Adam nodded before he moved to slowly help Veena stand up. Then slowly very slowly lead Adam and Veena made their way out of the Throne room, leaving Cringer with the Sorceress. Neither of them noticed the smile on the Sorceress face as they left.