Adventures of the Badass Princess

Prologue

PROLOGUE
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I am the Astral.

The summoner of the stars and light. The heroine of heavenly bodies.

They said it was a blessing to receive such title and power as the Astral.

They had also said that it takes once in a blue moon to have this kind of gift, granted by the radiant of the stars and heaven.

But the curse for having this ability—everyone wanted to become the Astral, tempted by the overflowing strength and mystical powers.

Especially, the allies of darkness —wants only nothing but destruction.

And some humans who are greedy for such remarkable and divine ability.

Whoever could kill the Astral, the power would surpass to him.

And so... they were all after me. Wanting kill me. Wanting to take what I have.

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I woke up because of the loud screams and running outside my room. My little heart was gradually governed by fear the moment the uneasy sounds became more harsh. I wanted to peek out of my door to find out what was going on outside the castle, but the horrible screaming from the outside my room brought fear in me. It made me faltered, frozen, and scared.

I grabbed my favorite doll and hugged it to my chest as I closed my eyes. Hoping that through it could relieved the fear I felt. I silently prayed that the horrible sounds would be done, but it seemed to be endless. The awful cries, moaning asking for help, and the strong thump and broken glasses around continuously echoing into my ears. After a while, I heard some echoes of footsteps coming towards the room where I was. I immediately opened my eyes in horror, at the same time, confusion of whoever would it be.

My little heart thudded in anxiety, petrified and wondering who was outside behind my door. It didn't took long as my face lighted up the moment the door burst opened as it showed my mother. And there was this unexplainable worry and fear etched around her face as she moved her feet to approach me.

"Mother, what's happening?" Fear was evident in my tone and in my eyes.

"We need to leave the castle, my dear," mother replied in her not so chilly manner. I was confused that I had no time to think further but immediately nodded as a consent. It was obvious to her face the great apprehension and fear of whatever caused, but I was certainly that it had something to do with the event happening outside.

After mother packed my belongings, we hurriedly came out of the castle. We passed at the back and went straight into the woods. I couldn't understood what was going on but I knew there was a great risk happening in our kingdom.