2 Departure Day

A breeze blows between the shady trees that make the leaves dance in the direction of the wind. The moon seemed to shine brightly as if it didn't want to leave the darkness of the night that was firmly ruling the sky.

A girl's blue dress fluttered in the moonlight. Creating a contrast of beauty between the moon and the girl who radiates dazzling. Her posture was naturally graceful, as if elegance became her last name which was ingrained in her blood.

The girl was sitting beside a pond. The pool which is located in the backyard of her palace is made of high quality marble. Surrounded by precious stones that glow at night. As if to be a light that completes the beauty of the girl.

"Be a good girl while I'm away, Mitty." in the girl's arms, a cat with thick white fur is curled up comfortably.

The cat was the last gift from her late mother before she left the world. The cat has pink ears and yellow eyes. Looks beautiful just like the owner.

Tomorrow is the day of her departure, she wants to try to relax one last time with her favorite cat. The cat was very spoiled to her. Always want to ask for a hug from her.

Only, her attitude towards others was extremely cold. She even scratched the person who was the king's right hand when her father's friend wanted to hug the cat who was wandering around the palace.

As if answering the girl's request, the cat meowed softly. Makes the owner smile sweetly. Showing small dimples that can make others freeze in awe. Unfortunately there was no one there who could admire the beautiful girl's smile.

The night passed like the previous nights. Calm and Quiet. But somehow, that calmness made one feel that it was the kind of calm that existed before the storm hit.

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"Father ordered them to prepare supplies for a week in the carriage."

"If you need anything, tell Captain Jerome immediately. He will be the one to escort your journey this time."

"A variety of medicines and herbs have also been prepared. Father asked the treasury to open a storage area. There must be some useful things in those boxes."

"Father.." Rose's soft voice was heard. Trying to stop the ravings of the father and king of the fairy race.

"I'll be fine. Father kept us here for a long time. At this rate, we'll be there once the banquet is over." The girl smiled at her father's behavior.

Although her father looks wise as a king, but he becomes like a hen when he treats his children. She didn't mind at all, because it proved that her father really loved her and her younger brother.

Since their mother died, their father has been very protective of them. Whether it's servants, bodyguards or people who can meet her and her younger brother must pass a very strict examination.

Even so, father did not spoil the two of them arbitrarily. If they are wrong, they will be punished. But father will not let others punish them. He will be the one to educate his children. Even so, his affection can still be felt even though her father is punishing them.

Just like when her younger brother committed a great crime that could endanger their race, her father didn't kick him out. He just slapped her younger brother and gave him a prison sentence that was intended as an accountability for his mistakes.

Or when her younger brother destroys one of their ancestral treasures. Her father did not cut off her little brother's hand, but gave the bad boy 3 lashes. Even though her father kept glaring at her younger brother while giving punishment, she knew that her father was not using his full power.

She even accidentally spilled tea on his father's important documents when she wanted to put a cup of tea for her father. At the time, her father just pouted and told her to increase her etiquette lessons.

Father love them both very much. Father will take care of all the chaos caused by her or her young brother peacefully. Trying to minimize the impact they will receive afterward.

She did not want to continue to be a burden to her father. Father has done giving too much love and sacrifice for himself and her young brother. She couldn't make her father sad. She always hoped that her father would live happily.

"I'm leaving Father." the beautiful girl hugged her father before leaving.

The father returned the girl's hug tightly. Not willing if his daughter had to go far away from him. Even though it was only a few days, he felt very worried. He always felt that something bad was about to happen.

"Be careful, my daughter." The father watched his daughter leave sadly.

Inside the carriage, the beautiful girl was staring at a crystal pendant that was presented in front of her. A servant who had accompanied her since childhood on the king's orders told the function of the beautiful pendant.

"This is a fairy protection crystal. One of the ancestral heritage of the fairy race. It can protect the princess from harm."

"When the crystal senses that the danger is life-threatening, it will signal its presence to all the fairies for help." the female maid continued to explain in detail.

"The Majesty wants the Princess to wear it and never let it go until Princess Rose returns to the kingdom safely." the female maid was polite. Not humble or arrogant. The maid standing by her side was handpicked by the king through strict selection. Therefore, their quality is unquestionable.

Extending her slender fingers, Rose took the necklace from its box. The crystal pendant was originally golden yellow. But as soon as it came into contact with her skin, it turned blue.

"The blue color means absolute protection. It will immediately form a shield as soon as danger comes. The purple color indicates that there is poison in the food or drink that is close to the princess. While the red color indicates that there is a life threatening danger and will immediately send a signal to all fairies. " the maid answered the princess' confusion.

Hearing all that, Rose was a little surprised. This small object turns out to have many functions. She immediately put the beautiful necklace around her neck. The necklace fits her perfectly. As if the purpose of the necklace was made for her to wear.

"Then what again?" Rose asked softly to the maid who was immediately answered by the maid's awkward smile.

"The king ordered this servant to disguise the princess with an ordinary appearance. His Majesty is worried that the princess will be approached by uncivilized flies." the female maid continued to explain professionally even though her face was still very awkward. As soon as she received this king's order, she felt that she had a hearing problem.

To her, the princess had a face that could destroy a kingdom. From any side, the princess is stunning without any gaps. She felt guilty if she had to stain the beauty with powder that could hinder the beauty of the princess.

"Do as the King commands." Rose felt like her self-control was being tested. If she didn't have good manners, she would have laughed out loud at her father's childish request.