Luna

The next day I go to the balcony before the sunrises to look out to the kingdom that I grew up in, the place that I hope to protect from the Dark Warlock and myself. I can feel a pull to evil every day I fight this battle within me, but I keep this from everyone because I will beat this. I have to keep everyone safe. My magic is tainted with darkness. It has been this way since I tried to fight the Dark Warlock by myself when I was just a child. I start to see the sunrise, and I lose my train of thought. The colors in the sky are unique in that of reds, golds, and purples. Then I hear jack's voice. My new knight says, "You are up early, Milady. Did you have trouble sleeping?"

I smile, looking out at the kingdom, saying, "no, I always get up early enough to watch the sunrise over the kingdom. It's how I get ready for my daily tasks. I find that it is a lovely way to start the day." I then turn to him, saying, " well, let up go get breakfast," he then says, "milady, I am not worthy of eating with you and the queen." I then say, "nonsense, you are a royal guard now and the captain of my armies. You are required to eat with the queen and me now, and that's an order." I smile, knowing he will follow my order, and I make my way to the dining hall where my mother has a plate been brought to her. I then go to the counter and start piling food on my plate, but just what I need, and jack takes a minimal amount, then I walk over next to my mother, and jack stands and tries to eat at the same time. My mother looks to me and says, " who might this be, my dear child?" I look to her then say, " this is my first retainer. He may not look like much, but he has a conviction that proves his loyalty. With that, after some proper and excellent training from the best swordsmen in the kingdom, he will be the most powerful ally we could ask for." Then my mother looks to him and says, " Child, you are a retainer. Now you are to sit near your princess, for she is the one who is taking the time and effort to make you her knight and captain of her armies. Now come sit." He does right next to me. Then my mother starts to go over the list of studies she would like to go over with me.

When my mother finishes her list, I finish my breakfast. I leave with Jack in tow to my study. As we walk through the winding halls, Richards passes me by and says, "princess, why are you still in your scouting clothes?" I hadn't even noticed. I bet I smell like I haven't bathed in years. Considering all the mud and muck that I went through not to get seen by enemies or just regular villagers if they were to be questioned by the enemy. I don't want them to have to lie for me. I look to him and say, "Richards have a bath and a fresh change of clothes ready for me. Also, get Silvia. I think I will wash my hair, as well." Richards nods and says, " I will come to get you when it is ready, princess." When the conversation is over, we arrive at my studies door. Jack opens the door for me and lets me go in first. I make my way to my desk and sit down; grabbing a quill and paper, I write down a mission for my knight. I look to him and say, " first, finish your training, then give this note to your trainer, and he will help you complete this task I have for you, then come find me and report your findings." He gives a quick bow then leaves to train. After a while, Richards comes in, and I am finishing reviewing some reports from when I was gone. Richards says, "princess, your bath is ready." I get up and walk with him to my chambers and my bath area.

Once we get there, I start to undress, and Richards leaves to prepare my lunch. Before I get into the bath, Silvia checks the water to make sure it isn't too hot, even though I wouldn't care. As I sit in the tub, Silvia washes my hair with much care. In contrast, I wash my body all the dirt, grime, and soot from being out in the elements and assisting with burning villages for 14 days and nights. By the time we finished getting me clean, the water was almost black. It was gross. However, I guess that is what happens when you don't have time to get clean. I step out of the water, and Silvia pulls a large bucket of clean water out of nowhere and pours it over the top of my head to rinse the dirty water off. Then I towel dry as Silvia drys my hair and puts it into a braid over my shoulder. She then gets me into a lavender dress with white flowers covering the bottom and the left side. I stand in front of the mirror. Silvia finishes lacing up the back of my dress. It's the first time in a long time I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was blonde with white streaks in it. I used magic to change it once, then I close my eyes, and when I open them, the white starts to turn a dark purple. Moreover, Silvia smiles at me when she is done.