Adventure of Mira

Chapter 1

Once upon a time there was a young princess by the name of Mira. She had raven black hair that spilled down her back in little curls. Her face was that of an angel and her temperament was filled with graceful kindness. She originated from the Daybloom Kingdom. The Daybloom Kingdom flourished under the rule of Mira's parents, King Stephen and Queen Amelia. Mira's parents were kind and generous people who were deeply in love. Through their love the Queen bore the King two sons and three daughter. The eldest child was the crown prince and heir to the throne Nathanial, who was nineteen. The second eldest child was named Prince Eric, age seventeen, who aspired to become a knight. After Prince Eric came the middle child and eldest daughter Princess Geneveve. Princess Geneveve was a sixteen years old child that held decorum in the highest regard and only ever slightly relaxed her proper demean\or when alone with her family. The second youngest daughter at age eight was Princess Mira. Mira was a carefree child that loved to play in the gardens and had begun to learn how to use a sword. The youngest child the Queen bore was Princess Niella who was born mere months earlier. The royal family of Daybloom were close and loved each other dearly.

Daybloom Kingdom was one of four kingdoms that made up the Country of Time. To the east of Daybloom Kingdom the Kingdom of the Dawn resided. The two kingdoms were close allies as King Stephen's sister had married the King of Dawn Kingdom. The allied kingdom was filled with wildlife and crystals. Daybloom kingdom was filled with flowers and agriculture. The kingdom never changed to night time. To the west of Daybloom kingdom resided the Dusk kingdom. Dusk kingdom was neutral towards each kingdom and was a passive judge to most conflicts. It specialized in mining and industrialization. The final kingdom was named the Nightfall kingdom and it dealt mainly in the black market. Nightfall kingdom had a long standing conflict with the Daybloom kingdom. The reason for the feud had been lost long ago, however it was rumored that the current kin of Nightfall, King Gareth, knew the reason for the conflict.

On a day like any other Mira was playing in the garden. While playing Mira heard a commotion within the corridor of the castle. It sounded like swords clashing and the cries of battle. Mira entered an empty corridor only to see her elder sister coming around the corner at a run. It was the first time Mira had ever seen her sister Geneveve anything other than composed. In Geneveve's arms was their infant sister, Niella and a decent size bag. As Geneveve came up to Mira she grabbed her hand and pulled Mira along with her saying, "Come Mira! You must escape!"

Confused and frightened Mira asked, "What is happening? What are those sounds? Where are mother, father, and big brothers?"

Still running through the corridors Geneveve quickly answered, "King Gareth of Nightfall Kingdom has attacked the castle. Brothers are fighting and mother and father are most likely in the throne room." As Geneveve finished speaking they came up to a dead end that housed a large statue. Geneveve went up to the statue that was shaped as one of the Kings of the past. Squeezing her hand into a small gap behind the sculptures neck, Geneveve pressed a button. The statue moved to the side and underneath it was a secret stairway that descended into the darkness. Pausing, Geneveve pushed their infant sister into Mira's arms along with the bag. In a panicking voice she said, "Take Niella! The bag has the necessities that you will need. Such as money and a little food. Mira listen to me carefully! You need to travel to the Dawn Kingdom and enlist the help of the king. Our aunt is the Queen; she will help you!"

Panicking Mira asked, "What about you? Come with us! I'm scared!"

Geneveve's face softened as she knelt down and put her hands on Mira's shoulders. In a calm and gentle voice Geneveve said, "I am going to find mother, father, and brothers. Once I find them we will follow after you. We will meet with you in the Dawn Kingdom. Until then I need you to take care of Niella and be brave. Now go!" After reassuring Mira, Geneveve gently pushed Mira towards the entrance of the secret passage. As Mira left Geneveve quietly whispered, "Be safe Mira. Please raise Niella well and take care of yourself. Goodbye." Turning around Geneveve ran towards the fray in order to find her parents

Author's note: This is my first time trying to write a story and I would appreciate some constructive criticism. Please don't be rude if you don't like my story, it is just for fun. <3