The Runaway Princess

~Chapter 6~

I stand in front of my bed thinking about how I would bring these two large baskets down the wall and past the guards. I slip one basket on my left arm. It is quite heavy but I should be able to climb down. The other one is lighter.

I walk to the window and carefully lower myself out. The guards jist passed this area so I quickly make my way down. I skip every second one so I can get down faster and run. Ten more, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three. I jump and run to the maze as fast as I can. The pots in the basket make some noise but if I get to the maze that won't matter as much anymore.

I reach the maze just before I hear the guards come. I run through the maze unable to go through the shortcuts and soon find myself at the safety that is the woods. I go to the clearing and sit down. I take the baskets off my arms and rub my arm. It is already starting to cramp.

I see a bruise on my right arm. This arm keeps getting injured.

I hear footsteps and grab my dagger handle on instinct. The sword would have slowed me down so I brought two daggers instead.

"You actually brought something?" I hear Shane's familoar voice. I nod. "You better take it because to was extremely hard to do." He comes and picks them up. He looks at my arm. "You have a bruise. Did you get it because of these?" He holds up the baskets. He sighs. "Come on." I follow him to his home.

When I open the door for Shane I see everyone sitting at the table.

"I bring food!" Shane announces. His mother looks up and smiles at me. She takes the baskets and puts them on the table. She takes out the pans and spots. She gasps at the shiny silverware as well. "Thank you your majesty. I don't know how we could repay you." She then stacks the food in their empty cupboards.

Then I remember something I put in the other basket.

I open it and take a dress out. I pass it to Kat. "This is for you." She stares in awe at the silk then hugs it to her chest. "Thank you so much." She jumps up and hugs me. I laugh and hug her back.

"How do you get out of the palace?" Mr Brione asks. "The walls of the palace are old so pulling out the bricks isn't hard. I pulled them out then stood on them to pull bricks further above. Soon I had my own little staircase which I climb down."

"So you climbed down the walls of the palace and dodged the guards all while holding these baskets?" Kat asks. I nod.

"Thank you your majesty. Would you like to stay for dinner?" Mrs Brione. "Sorry. I would love to but the neighbouring royals are visiting. They are coming in about an hour and I have to clean myself from running through the woods and maze." She nods. "Thank you again. You are welcome here any time." I smile and wave to all of them.

I run back to the palace and make myself 'presentable' for our visitors.

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I look in the mirror and instantly wish I could change. My mother wanted me to wear a blue floor length gown that has embroidery all over the chest of the dress. It is a nice dress but the jeans are much more comfortable.

I slip into a pair of blue heels. My maids fixed my hair and put little make up. I look nice but this isn't what I like to wear. I open my door and head downtairs.

My mother, fother and brother all stand near the door awaiting our guests. I rush next to Anthony and straighten myself. A man enter. "The King and Queen of Claremont with their son Prince Thomas and newly born daughter Princess Joanne." I put on a winning smile and wait for them to enter. The King comes in first. We all exchange our greeting the same with the Queen. She holds a little cute girl who I assume is Joanne. "Hello Joanne. I am Alexia." The girl giggles. "You look beautiful Alexia." The Queen says. "Thank you. You look just as stunning." She smiles then heads off with my mother. Thomas follows and reunites with my brother. Just before they head off he stops in front of me. He smiles. "You look nice Alexia." I smile as best as I can without scowling at him. "So do you." He nods then follows Anthony somewhere. I roll my eyes and trudge upstairs.