Lost Royalty, Kaitlyn Barnett [libby ebook reader txt] 📗

speaking to me.

"Hey, you-"

I heard a few voices say. I ignored them. They did nothing after that, they were probably thinking I'm a weirdo. A twit running from her Mother instead of actually doing something about it.

I crossed the bridge and took a left to see a near forest again, but it looked scary at night. I could see in this now pitch black darkness because of the 35% night vision inherited from generations of Iprellanans. That is sure nice for me, but not the rest of my family. My heart calmed down a bit for some reason. I still felt nervous as hell, but maybe I sensed that I was far away from them. Lucifer. Mother. Father. The corrupt Palace itself, but not Evelyn. I wonder how she was doing.

I keep the hood on just in case. They probably suspect that I'm already missing. I just have to keep walking. You will prosper, Lyrosa.

Prosper.

***

It has most likely been a few hours since I left, and from my surroundings, I felt that I was close to the exit of the city. From being in the city a lot, I think just another 30 minutes or so and I would probably be free. I would have to sneak my way through, as the Guards may be aware of a lost Princess that is me.

I have been on my feet all day, but my fear defeated the physical pain, fatigue, hunger, and thirst. I skipped dinner because of Evelyn and I's postponed-forever plan. I kept crossing forests and I barely ran into people regarding the South-East part of Iprellis.

Soon enough, I saw the gates of Iprellis in sight. I could climb the border wall and run left, I believe the right would go right in the direction of Wrenwood. I ran to the wall, not caught. I clung to the wall, only able to see half the Guards that were protecting the Gates. Only the Gates was guarded. I am thankful ironically for the low level of Security. I had a plan.

I threw the suitcase over the 8-foot wall, and I hid behind a few trees like I had been doing. I did so and ran to the nearest trees. I saw the Guards turn their head, gripping their weapons. They looked at each other, said something inaudible, and went back to their natural stance. Maybe they thought it was a rock or a storm or something.

I let out a small and almost inaudible sigh as I now have a use for the climbing skills my Father taught me when I was 7. Little did he know that I remembered it. All of it. I quietly grabbed onto a loose brick on the wall, hoisting myself up, I was able to reach the top of the wall with the thankfulness of natural-born long arms. I throw myself over the wall, landing in the grass, so not much noise was made. I stop moving for a second that the Guards on the other side didn't suspect a thing-

"Hey!"

I freeze. I turn around, wanting to cry. I look to see that the Guard wasn't talking to me. He was looking at a person who was running to the Gates. Another escapist from another city maybe? I think they were holding him down, the man yelling things in his own language.

I shake my head and grit my teeth. I run to the left, almost crying.

I run and run until I see the guards out of sight. I take a right, away from the border wall. I took a breath and walked once again. I felt like I could pass out at any moment. I then heard the noise of an animal and I started running again.

I eventually stopped in a forest about what seemed like an hour after I climbed the wall. It was a bit hidden, as I didn't see it myself. Secret almost. It was hidden by a wall of leaves and it looked like a normal wall. I was looking behind me as I walked through it.

This is where I camp out for tonight. The fatigue overtook my fear and nervousness. Laying my suitcase next to me, I lay on the ground, hugging my hoodie over me. I held back the tears somehow. I then closed my eyes, dreaming about a Palace with Guardians in it and pure pink and gold. Just like my happy colors.

 

Chapter Six: Evelyn

 

I know Lyrosa is as tense I am. I worry about what actions she's going to take next. This is why I want her to follow my lead. She is very co-dependant and I know she may not be able to do this independently. She is not alone. I was returning from cleaning up the dishes in the sink from the kitchen. I was commanded by that Queen of mine to do so.

"Lyrosa!" I call out. Nothing. I start to worry very quickly now. I kept calling her name on my way to her bedroom. I opened her door, seeing that she wasn't in there currently. I checked my own room, maybe she was looking for me. I look around but of course she isn't here. I was about to exit the room when I saw something sticking out from other my pillow. One part of it looked paper while the other looked silver. I became severely worrysome. I took off the pillow quickly to see the tiara. It was silver with the purple gems in it. Lyrosa.

I read the note:

"Thank you. I love you."

I stare at the note in disbelief. This couldn't be it. Has Lyrosa runaway without my consent? Is she going to be a lost royalty now? This is bad. I wasn't ready. Now I have to make up an excuse to the Queen which I know I am just going to be bruised once again. Dammit.

I check other rooms to make sure this isn't some type of game. I look around the Palace. No signs of Lyrosa. This is just simply fantastic. I may as well be thrown in the prison of prisoners and be the victim. It was all going to happen, so instead of having slight fear, come at me Cysara.

I sighed many times as I drag my feet across the floor, jumping in my bed. I was awaiting the screams of Queen Cysara and possibly King Manugar too. Manugar actually loves his daughter, but I can tell he fears his own wife as well. I feel a bit sad to let Lyrosa go, I do care for her very much. Even though there's no way she'll come back to me or the Palace, she would have been a way better Queen than any royalty I've worked for. I also pray to Akamane that she doesn't get caught. I will not speak up to Cysara, even if it means passing away. I'm committed to sacrifice those with a good heart. Even those that I've known for a long time. I grab the note next to me and I hold it up to the light rereading it. For the first time in months I felt my eyes getting teary. I don't know if I will ever truly let Lyrosa go, even in my dreams or when I become reincarnated. I can sense things exactly like her. She was always like my daughter sort of, but now she is truant along with now being a lost royalty. It is for the best.

I close my eyes, not because I'm sleepy, but because I feel at peace. I feel like everything and everyone is going to benefit from Lyrosa, even though she's left. I have all faith in her. She's a smart girl. She'll rule one way or another. I'm 99% sure of it.

Then the peace ceased. The reason was because I heard what I was supposed to be prepared for.

"EVELYN. GET DOWN HERE NOW."

I smirk and respond to the call of the Queen.

Thank you, Lyrosa, I know your a hero. I thank you too for keeping me sane. I thank you for keeping me happy and I'm glad I could too when your Mother can't. I've never told you, but I love you too.

Let the screaming begin, maybe even a possible sacrifice. It's all for Lyrosa.

All for her.

What a beautiful goodbye this is.

Yes.

Chapter Seven: Fortuitous Meeting

 

 That morning, I was awoken to a strange noise. It sounded like a creature quickly moving from place to place, like in the movies. I was alert immediately as I got up. Is it possible that I'm found by the Palace Guards or Evelyn? Possibly my Mother or Father themselves? I quickly but quietly gander at my surroundings, hearing the noise as if it was circling me. I got my knife out of my suitcase, it was silver and small hunting knife I stole from a Guard a few years ago, nobody had noticed that I stole it. I was hiding it slightly under my foot, hoping the thing that I was hearing could have their guard down. Hearing it coming closer, I clutched the knife harder, ready to put all my force and committing a possible murder. I was ready, not going to let my guard down. I could hear it coming closer and closer. Of course, my eyes are unable to see it.

Suddenly, the noise stopped. I relaxed for a split second, then tensed right back up again. I felt paranoid and I didn't want to be fully relaxed and let my guard down. I sit down, barely making any type of sound. I still tightly held my knife in my hand. I was breathing a bit heavily, waiting for the noise to possibly make a comeback. In the meantime, I look at the sky. It was at sunrise. In whatever part I'm in, it is early in the morning.

For the rest of the morning, I didn't hear the noise. I still stay awake out of paranoia.

***

It was I who was searching around for possible food, as mine was stolen. This most likely happened when I was asleep. After that happened, I'm no longer going to sleep. Sleep is for the weak and the runaway.

Earlier this morning I was fully awake and active for hunting prey or finding something to eat at least. My technique was to be sneaky, to be unseen. I was using my technique in the bushes, checking to see if I could find anyone or anything. I did, however, see a girl that seemed to be startled with a knife in her hand.