Strings of Fate

1st String: Getaway

...it's the end for us.

Having a child with a human is unforgivable. I think there was a person like that in our clan, but I don't remember his name since we didn't really talk about him that much. He was banished from the mansion. And people have never seen him since.

If that was already unforgivable, what if a king lets the child live? What more if they find out that he let me roam around the mansion freely? They'd kill the both of us. He doesn't seem to plan on letting them know any time soon. Can't be angry at him for that. I wouldn't really like getting my head chopped off and thrown in the sea.

Maybe he won't tell them anymore. Because his being a king won't matter. They'll kill him right away. Even if they lose their most precious king. They could easily replace him with another. Another king who would not commit the same mistake. No sweat.

And you think I care if he dies? I don't. In fact, I think it's better for that to happen. No more arrogant dad who keeps on making snide remarks every time I tell him about what I did. He really does that. Even if we're eating in the dining hall with other people listening to our conversation. And when I look around, they all give me those weird expressions. I can't tell if they're holding their laughter back, or they just feel sympathy towards me, or pity me.

I scrunched up my nose in disgust. They're gonna pity me? That's not going to happen, even in my dreams. If someone ever told me that he feels pity towards me, I'm gonna smash his face. I don't want anyone pitying me. As if I'm weak. Eww. That's so not like me.

But still... The fact that he killed mom... I just can't understand him. Why did he kill my mom? Because of him, not only was my freedom gone, I also lost my mom.

...the only person who tried her best to understand me. And succeeded.

I hate this clan. As in, totally. There were so many feeble attempts to make friends with me, but after a scenes of me ignoring them, they gave up. Well, it's about time that they did anyway. I don't give a damn if they're going to be a snob. I just want someone who can understand me. And it's impossible for them to play that role. Maybe humans can, but like I said, I'm not allowed to go outside the gates.

I hate my father for creating that rule. I hate him for doing this to me. I want him to remove that rule so badly, I even went so far and begged him to, but to no avail. Well, what can I say, he's stubborn. He thinks so highly of himself. Can't blame him though, he's the king, and I'm just his daughter.

Enough of the drama, I still need to do something. I folded my clothes and put them in my bag.

*knock knock*

"Your Majesty?"

My head snapped uncomfortably to the direction of my door. "Yes?" What do they need? Ugh! They should not see me packing or my whole escape plan is ruined!

"Your father calls for your presence. He says it's important," Julius said. He was one of the Cavaliers. He was once a good friend of mine, too. Yes, that's right, was. But it's all in the past. I don't know what happened. One day, he just stopped talking to me, that's all. End of story.

"Okay, tell him I'll follow." I slid my bag under the bed. Who knows, he just might barge in? My door's not locked!

"Sure, princess." And I heard footsteps outside the room. I wonder what that selfish king wants with me? I shrugged at myself. Maybe he wants me to leave. I laughed at the thought. What am I thinking? That's totally, as in totally, impossible.