The Future Queen

Chapter 1

« Once upon a time in a prosperous kingdom, there were a beautiful angel with Saphir eyes and white hair. She was the reincarnation of the purity and the kindness. »

- I read this legend every time and still don't understand her sense ... say Améthyste she sighs
- You still haven't talk to Rubis about an engagement don't you little princess ? Say Sofia, Sofia is her lady companion she's a red haired girl with grey eyes and now she's doing Améthyste's hair
- No I haven't ... but I'll do just before the Autumn ball.
- It'll be your birthday too say Sofia while smiling at the princess
- Yes and it's in two weeks so I have to do all the preparation quickly ! say Améthyste with a serious and determined face
- Yes you will. You can go to the dinner room now I finished it Sofia said it while show Améthyste a mirror
- Thank you Sofia I'll see you in a few minutes then ?
- Yes.

Améthyste exits her chamber and walk in the corridor of the castle : The Joyaux Castle literally Jewel in English, the name of her family.
The kingdom is ruled by a prosperous family who a long time ago discovered a mine of jewels, they became rich and created the kingdom.
That's why her name symbols the purple jewel.

- Greetings Améthyste
- Greetings Émeraude. Do you feel well ? say Améthyste while smiling to her sister
- I'm feeling well and you sister ? I know you work a lot for your ball if you need help ask me okay ? Don't work too much it's not good for your health you know that ? I'll be worry if you were sick because of this ... say Émeraude with a worry gaze
- I'm feeling well too sister she chuckled a little don't worry for me I don't work too much. And if I need help I'll ask you don't worry about it okay ?
- Okay. Anyway say Émeraude while opening the door of the dinner room and letting her sister enter first do you already choose your future fiancé ? Maybe you have some boys who asked you to be your fiancé ?
- I choose him yes but you'll know it at the ball sister be patient.
- You have good taste I assume so I'll be surprise in a good way.

She smiled to her sister and they start eating and talking about some things : books, history, gossip about nobles and political subject of course.

- It was great to breakfast with you sister say Émeraude while smiling to her sister I'll see you at the afternoon okay ? I have some business in the city so you won't see me today ... sorry
- Don't be sorry sister. It's normal, see you at the afternoon then say Améthyste while standing up

The two princess took two different paths but will meet again at the end of the road.

Améthyste enter her room, Sofia was cleaning all over the princess' chamber.
- I have to write a letter for Rubis. say Améthyste while taking a paper and a pen to write What should I write ?
- I don't have to tell you that. It's your letter, just talk about a possible engagement, wedding. I'm sure sir Rubis will understand he's a smart boy say Sofia
- Yes you're right. I don't have to stress myself, I know him he knows me so it'll be fine. say Améthyste
She think : « But why am I so nervous ... is it because I write about a wedding ? ... maybe »

- I finally wrote it say Améthyste with a victory pose
- Can I take a look say Sofia curious
- Hum ... Yeah of course you can say Améthyste

Dear Rubis,
It's been a long time since we saw each other so I wanted to invite you to the Joyaux Castle on this Friday.
I have to tell you some things I can't tell in a letter, some serious things.
I hope you're feeling well, the summer is ending and the flower are...

- I see I think it's good, it's a great start I didn't read all the letter but I know you wrote it well little princess say Sofia while look at the letter
- Thanks Sofia, I was nervous it would be too much ...
- It's not little princess don't worry about that. It's perfect she wink at the princess who now chuckle a bit
- You know the word to make me feel better Sofia.
- Because I know you little princess.

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The princess finally finish her work of the morning and now is looking at the window. She's seeing the beautiful garden of the castle with roses, iris, Narcissus, ...
The blue colour of the sky like her eyes and big trees around the garden.

- Okay I have to send my letter now ... Rubis will receive it this afternoon. Maybe tomorrow I'll receive his letter who knows ? say Améthyste with a smile Sofia send my letter please.
- Yes little princess. Wait for me I'll be there in a few minutes say Sofia while opening the door and exit the princess' chambers

Améthyste is now alone with her thoughts...
All alone.
« Did I do right ? Did I act like a good princess ? Like a future Queen like a good girl ? Did I do too much ? »

All this thoughts make her sad and angry at the same time. She still doesn't think she's enough.
She'll never be enough for herself.
She wants to do all right and is a perfectionist but even if she does all good she still thinks that it's not good enough.

Underestimating herself is her problem.
She's not satisfied and won't be.

A little tear drop on her face and she wipe it quickly, she looks a the mirror and try to don't look like someone who cried just before.

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- The letter is send little princess say Sofia
- Thanks Sofia you can go and take some rest I'll be in the garden if you need me.
- Hum okay ? But you're the one who's supposed to do this. I'm at your orders little princess.
- You work hard for me so you can go get some rest don't worry for me.

Améthyste exits the room and go to the garden, nobody but her and only her, it's a peaceful place.

- Greetings your highness say Phillipe a Knight who help Sofia to raise Améthyste he's like her second father
- Greetings Phillipe how are you ? You finished today's training ? say Améthyste while smiling to Phillipe
- I'm feeling well and yeah I finished today's training but you what are you doing here and without Sofia?
- I just wanted some fresh air and Sofia is in her room getting some rest if you want to see her.
- No, she probably doesn't want to see me now. But your highness it's been a while since you didn't take your sword, you're really good at it don't you want to take it and train with me ?
- It would an honor to train with the greatest Knight of the King, she chuckle and smile to Phillipe
- Then take your training's clothes and come with me.

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Améthyste and Phillipe train together.

- You still are really strong your highness even if you don't train everyday ! say Phillipe while pat Améthyste's head
- I'm not a child Phillipe ... say Améthyste
- I know but in my heart you're still my ... Hum a child
- Yes if you want and when I'll become Queen you'd still do that ? ask Améthyste
- Oh, he chuckled and pat her head
- Anyway I have to go goodbye Phillipe !
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Goodbye your highness.

The young princess returns to her room, thinking about Rubis what will he think about the engagement, will he even come ?
She stops thinking about this and call a maid to take a bath and relax a bit after this training.

- Thank you Farah you can go and by the way your husband will come with my father before my birthday say Améthyste while smiling to the maid
- Oh it's a great news thanks your highness good afternoon.
- Good afternoon. Finally a relaxing moment with me and only myself ...

She was so peaceful that she fell asleep.

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- Little princess ...
- Wh-
- Little princess wake up it's the morning say Sofia
- But I was in my ...
- Yeah, I came yesterday and take on you your clothes and I carry you to your bed, she winks. I maybe don't look like someone who can do it but I reality I'm strong, she chuckles.

Améthyste and Sofia laugh together.

- Rubis will come at midday so be prepared little princess I have the perfect dress for you!
- Yes Sofia.
- Go take your breakfast okay ? You have to be ready.
- Yes Sofia, see you later.