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The Bedtime Story

Diana was in her quarters lying in her bed for almost half an hour now. Today was a tiring day indeed for the Amazon Princess for she was assigned to a mission in Egypt that lasted for a day. A good rest is what she needed but for some reason she just couldn't sleep

She was staring aimlessly at the ceiling reminiscing memories from her childhood. When her mother, Queen Hypolyta, used to read her wonderful fairy tales about man's world. She closed her eyes with her lips forming a smile as she tried to remember her mother's wonderful stories

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It was already late and I couldn't sleep of some reason, I wanted to train more and more. I slowly got off of my bed and tiptoed to the window trying to sneak out when all of a sudden the door slowly creaked open. It was my mother of all people!

"Diana, What do you think you're doing young lady?"

My mother asked

I looked away while I hid my bracelets in my back.

"I just wanted to breathe in fresh air Mother" I hesitantly uttered

My mother looked in a suspicious manner. There was no way to trick the queen of Themyscira and I knew that for a fact. Nodding her head, she approached me and gently caressed my hair.

"Diana, you have used this excuse many times already, did you really think it would work with your own mother" She deliberately stated with a playful smile on her lips

I knew it! There is just no way to trick my own mother, she's just too wise and smart for any of my devious mischief. I slowly waltz back to my bed while, hoping she won't be that angry. She closed her eyes of disbelief as she shook her head, my mother had always been patient with such a stubborn daughter like me and I am thankful to her for keeping up with me

Mother sat next to me on the bed as she gently pinched my cheeks.

"Do you want a bedtime story, Diana?" she suggested merrily

Would I? Bedtime stories are great!, I get to listen to wonderful stories and tales about princesses, fairies, and romance, oh romance, 

"I would love that mother!" I replied in a very excited manner

She slowly began with her usual "Once upon a time...." as I looked at her very interestingly. I really loved my mother's voice, it sounded so full that every word that she uttered was so clear to my ears. I closed my eyes as I imagined the story that she was unfolding.

"Tonight's story is about a kind and caring girl who was abused by her second family but she stayed true and genuine despite of all the hardships life had in store for her. One day, the King announced that a royal ball is about to take place in the castle tonight and every fair maiden in the kingdom is invited. This news made the girl very excited but unfortunately her evil stepmother prevailed. Losing hope of joining the party, She cried and cried all night to her bed when suddenly A fairy-god mother appeared before her!"

"A fairy god-mother?" I asked very curiously

"Yes, a fairy god-mother. She gave the girl all the resources that she needed to be merry for the night.

But unfortunately there's a bad news. When the clock reaches midnight, She goes back to her former self. The girl wasn't discouraged at all since she was already blessed with the Fairy god-mothers' gift towards her and all at once, she setted off for the ball. Upon reaching the castle, she was the most beautiful of them all and the others could tell. The Prince noticed her from a mile as he deliberately approached her. He invited her to a dance as the music starts