"Welcome to you both", the woman smiled, "but where is the third?" She asked. Robin and Rose looked at each other, confusion clearly evident upon their faces, till it dawned on them, "Maria", Rose sighed and turned her attention back to the woman.
"Who are you exactly?", Robin asked, "that is for you to find out", she smiled before turning to walk back into her tent, "oh Enoch, do let go of our guests", she sang and beckoned Rose and Robin to follow her.
Inside her tent you would have thought it to have been grand and majestic, but inside was merely a simple bed and a glowing orb, which sparkled like the sun. With a shake of her hand, the orb became even brighter and golden sun spots lit up the tent. Rose stared around in awe, admiring the golden lights dancing around her, Rose let out a giggle as the golden rays brushed through her hair.
The woman sat down, upon the bed, and began, "I see you've found the moon water, you seem to be doing quite well with your quest".
"Well we had a little trouble down by the river, Robin's shoulder was hurt", Rose looked towards his bloody bandage on his arm, clearly not in good shape. "Well, we'll have to get that sorted out, and some new clothes, I doubt the two of you are very comfortable in what you are currently wearing. Rose had almost forgotten that Robin was only in his trousers and she only in her petticoats and corset.
"Thank you, but would you mind telling us who you are? What is this place? And how you know our names?", Rose asked manically, the drama of the day getting the better of her.
"You my dears, have stumbled into Camp Goldendale, a separate group of settlers to the people of Silverydew, and you are in the presence of Cornelia Marisol, Sun Princess", she smiled gently, as Robin and Rose's jaws dropped to the floor.
"You're the...you're a...", Rose stuttered, stumbling for words. No one could have looked quite so ridiculous as Robin and Rose did now, their eyes so wide, planets could have fitted in them.
"I know this must have come as a shock, but if you would care to take a seat, I can explain everything", Cornelia signalled to the edge of her bed as she stood up, "many years ago, there was a girl just like the Moon and Forest Princesses , except she was blessed with the powers of the sun. Like the moon pearls from the sea; the diamond from the purest rose; a glowing star came from the Heavens. Many generations passed and to this date I am the current sun princess, I have watched over you and your sister for years and years, just as the sun keeps watch on the earth, so that the trinity may be reformed and balance is brought to Moonacre once more"
Rose couldn't say anything, the shock getting the better of her, so she just stared open mouthed for quite sometime. There was someone else like her, not just Maria, but an actual person outside the family. This was crazy. Rose had no idea what to think.
"I believe it might be best if you and I had a little chat", Cornelia muttered, "oh Enoch", she called, "would you kindly take young Master Robin here, and bandage him up properly", she asked, a sweetness in her tone of voice, ringing throughout the tent. Enoch led Robin out of the tent and left Cornelia and Rose together.
"I have long awaited this day. That one day, we will meet face to face at last. I have watched over you and your sister since you both were babies. I have watched as you two have grown into beautiful young girls. But I can hardly say that about you, now can I? You are becoming a woman, and a brave one too". Cornelia smiled, but Rose still sat there stunned.
"I guess I should tell you what all this means. As you know there were three Princess'; moon, sun and forest, each responsible for maintaining balance in Moonacre. Each of us posses a magical object, you and your sister of course returned yours to the sea because of the curse, however, unfortunately because of Juliet,the forest Princess', heartbreak from Thorn De Noir, she is now destined to fall. The moon princess tried to save her, but now her spell is broken and time is running out.

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The Other Curse ~ Robin De Noir [2]
FanfictionBOOK 2 (The other Merryweather is Book 1) After Rose and her younger sister Maria broke the curse, they've been enjoying their life here at Moonacre. However, to break them from their perfect paradise, Rose's recent headaches have been getting worse...