Bloody Roses

Chapter 6: Precious Little Gem

The next day, I recieved a package of weapons and well, basically almost everything I'd need for my plan.

Kill my parents.

Rule the kingdom.

It may seem simple, but it'll take lots and lots of work.

Today is Charlotte's funeral.

I get out my shawl and walk over to the town plaza, where many people have gathered around in order to commemorate Princess Charlotte.

If I died, no one would come.

Not even my parents.

The moment I saw the arrangement of flowers and small gifts by a painting of Charlotte, I instantly became annoyed.

She's not here anymore.

Get over it.

She doesn't matter.

I matter.

I scoffed and sat impatiently next to a strange looking girl about my age.

She wore her long dark orange hair in a high ponytail, and what seemed like a warrior's outfit.

Looking into her sunny yellow eyes, all I could see was complete boredom.

Everyone loved Charlotte.

Had she not liked her either?

"Hey." I greeted, too casually for a funeral.

"Oh, hello, your highness." She greeted. The girl slumped back in the bench and set her long sword on top of her lap.

"I'm Opal." Opal flashed a peace sign at me and smiled.

"I'm Aura. As you might already know." I introduced myself.

"I used to be one of your sister's old friends. Charlotte was cruel towards me so I just left her." Opal shrugged and chewed on one of her fingernails.

I gasped.

Someone in this kingdom hated Charlotte as well?

"What had she done to you?" I asked curiously.

"She talked about me behind my back and always used to start rumours about me. The only reason why she did that though was because she thought all girls should be "proper" and "have manners." I seriously don't give a shit about that stuff though. Just gonna do what I love, fighting." Opal explained.

My eyes lit up with joy.

Someone finally understood.

Someone finally understood the real horribleness behind Charlotte.

"Charlotte acted so spoiled man. Like, she would always be bragging about how she got this new dress or how she preformed for the kingdom millions of times. Also about how everyone loves her. All people care about these days are looks. That's the only reason why she was so loved."

I giggled happily.

"Hey, aren't you supposed to be crying or something? This is your sister's funeral after all.. Didn't you love her?" She asked, confused yet concerned.

"I HATED HER." I spoke sharply.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

"W-What? You did too?"

We both looked each other straight in the eyes and laughed.

"SOMEONE GETS ME!" We said, a little too loudly.

My father looked me straight in the eyes, and I shivered in fear.

He can be pretty scary.

Geez.

"She was always treated like true royalty should. She was always given plenty of love, and my parents never controlled her life like they have done with mine. I've been neglected, controlled. I have absolutely no freedom whatsoever. I feel like a complete prisoner at times. Charlotte never even truly appreciated what she had. She would be complaining all the time about how she doesn't have a certain thing, or how she isn't allowed to do this and that." I closed my eyes and smiled in relief.

Opal nodded in understanding.

"Can I tell you a little something?" I smirked. I was taking a huge risk by telling her this, but I had hoped she would understand.

I came up close and whispered in her ear.

"I know who killed Charlotte." I whispered.

Opal gasped.

"Who? Who?" She replied.

"What I told you.. That is the reason why I killed her. I got rid of a burden. Something that was holding me back from my true desires.."

I looked her in the eyes, and I could tell there was a huge amount of shock.

"My true desires to rule my own kingdom. The evil, EVIL desire to rule my own empire."

Opal had done the complete unexpected.

She had looked at me in amazement.

"If you don't mind, your highness.." She spoke very quietly, looking down at her feet.

"May I join you in your quest?" Opal looked up at me and held my hands.

My eyes had widened.

I grinned with acceptance.

"Please.. call me Aura.." I laughed.

"And yes, you may join me, my precious little gem."