Hello, Beastie

Breaking and Entering: OK with Good Intentions

(Ella's POV)

"Would you care for some tea, Lady Lilibeth?" I asked the doll dressed in lilac.

I nod. "Certainly." I pour the "tea." I then pass the plate of cookies to my bear, Carnation.

Sigh. It's so boring playing alone. I wish Mommy would play with me. She has tea parties with the grown-up ladies all the time. Maybe because I'm too little? I'm five and a half! 

Daddy and Charlie always play tourney together he's eight. Daddy's a lot older. 

But at least Grandma Rose is coming. She's always called Aurora or Sleeping Beauty, but she prefers Briar Rose. She and Granny Ella are always willing to play with me. 

Knock. Knock.

"Come in!" I turn to the door. Was it Grandma Rose?

One of the maids, Sara, entered. Oh.

"Hello, Princess." She curtseys. "You have some guests hoping to see you."

"Grandma Rose!?"

"No, Your Highness, two young...gentlemen."

Could it be Mars!?

"Thank you!" I dashed past Sara, decorum forgotten.

Ever since Mars' birthday party, no one's seen him. Has he finally gotten better?

I come to the entrance hall to see Troy Hook and Carter De Vil.

I feel my smile waver.

"Princess Rosella." Carter bowed. 

I returned it with a curtsey.

"Let's skip the pleasantries!" Troy strides to me.

I blink. I'm used to Troy's rude antics. But I think they'll always surprise me.

"Alright. Shall we talk over refreshments?" I'm used to rolling out the red carpet for guests.

Troy rolls his eyes. "What part of SKIP the pleasantries did you not understand?"

"Sorry. What can I help you with."

"Mars." Carter answers, stepping forward.

"What happened to him?" Is he hurt?

"We don't know." Carter exchanges looks with Troy.

"And THAT'S the problem."

"Maybe he's..." I try to think up a perfectly logical explanation. 

"Maybe he's whatever!" Troy snaps, crossing his arms. "But whatever it is, the royals sure don't want nobody to know."

"So, why'd you come here?" Yet, I think I already know.

"Troy said Mars once mentioned you and him discovered a secret tunnel outside the castle walls leading into the Royal Library." Carter explained.

I feel a little blush crawl on my cheeks.

That was a special day.

We had an accidental kiss while we were exploring the tunnel.

"Earth to Ella!" Troy, tapped his boot impatiently.

"Huh? Oh, I'm sorry, I was distracted..."

"Spare me the details." Troy waved his special hook he had attached to his link-chain belt.

I purse my lips. I will not lose my temper. I will NOT lose my temper.

"Could you show us where the tunnel is, Ella?" Carter asks me.

I'm grateful Carter is polite. Still, I musn't be too judgey with Troy, Mars is the same way.

At least they're honest. 

"Yes, I can. It's-"

"Great, let's go." Troy starts to lead me outdoors.

"Wait!" I move away from him. "My Grandma's coming, and what'll happen if Mommy or Daddy come home and find I'm not..."

"Do you wanna help Mars or not!?" Troy glowers at me.

I stop myself from flinching. A Lady Knight stands her ground politely, but firmly.

"Of course, I do. But I want to think things through first."

"Rosella," Carter put his hand on my shoulder. "Every day we don't find out, is one more day closer to too late."

"But, still, you do realize this plan is....breaking and entering! And it's THE castle." I know that's not something that's taken lightly.

"Ella, let me tell you something that'll help you in life." Troy grins at me.

I raise an eyebrow.

"Breaking and entering is NEVER ok, unless! Unless it's with good intentions." Troy beams proudly.

Sigh. That's not true. But, I think I'd cross that line for my friends, so...

"I'm in."

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Author's Note: Now you have gotten to know Rosella a little better. Fun fact: her names are the conjoined names of her grandmothers! She's now in on this VK Heist. But will it work?