Small Voices In My Head

Unconventional Keys

"Music is my medicine, a curse that our family believes. If I pluck a string, jail will be my ending."

It was a bright and shimmering Thursday morning in the kingdom of Croglang, the noblest kingdom in the world. There were tall trees from a cold forest near the huge and rocky castle where the royal family lived. Inside the palace, the knights are standing in front to guard the place. The servants are doing their respective jobs-some of them are cleaning, and some of them are fixing the furniture.

Meet Princess Celestia of Croglang. Celestia's beauty resembles a fairy. She has long brown hair that shines like a sun. Her hazel eyes are feline that glows in the dark. She has pointy nose, and heart-shaped lips. Her collarbone is evident, even her ballgown covered her curvy body. Her great posture makes her appear taller.

One mellow morning, Celestia was in her bedroom, laying on her mattress. She was reading "The Three Musketeers", a book that her sister recommended. After she finished all the pages, Celestia went to her exclusive room, and picked a huge harp. She plucked every string with dignity, and felt every rhythm. The sculptors carved it, and those beautiful fingers played its string, that's why it sounded like a voice of a mermaid. There were also music sheets of Classical and Romantic movements that were scattered all over the place.

Three knocks interrupted her, so she fixed everything in place, and went out to that room. She picked another book, and put it on her table. Then, she rushed to open the door. It was her sister, Queen Antoinette who came home from the appointment.

"Oh Celestia, how's your day? Did you do well while I'm not around?"

"Yes sister. I've finished reading a book, and I'm about to read another batch."

"Well, I'll be heading out again. Better act gently, or you're grounded."

"Yes sister."

When her sister was gone, she rolled her eyes. She knew that her sister despised music. She doesn't know what's the reason, but she's certain that it will not hinder her passion. Celestia decided to go out of the world, but she asked permission first from her auntie Heather, their loyal servant, and their caring guardian.

"Auntie, may I wander outside of our world? I promise that I will be careful."

"Yes you may, but remember to wear something that won't make people recognize you."

"Thank you Auntie."

"You're welcome sweetie. Make sure to lock your room, and bring your keys."

She rushed to her room, and changed her attire. When she's all dressed up, she brought her small bag filled with necessities. She went out of their palace, and went to a public market. She went to a small store wherein they sell music books. She bought a set of music books for ten dollars. She's excited to go home, so she checked the things she brought, and nothing was lost. When she has arrived at their home, Heather welcomed her. Celestia ran into her, and showed her music books that she bought.

"Auntie, I had bought these music books in inexpensive price! I'm so excited to learn another song from these."

"Really? Let's open it, and see what's inside." Celestia brought one music book, and opened it. Then, she showed it to Heather.

"Auntie look, the notes look so complicated."

"Well, you can improvise those. You're great as your mother."

"Really? Well, I'm just a charcoal over my mother who is a diamond."

"Sweetie, you're such a pessimist. It won't make you prettier, my dear, so go inside your exclusive room, and make yourself greater."