"What are you doing in there Sarah! We haven't seen you all morning, mum's worried, come down and have breakfast before I come in there to get you myself," she said from the door and stalked off.
Bella, Sarah's Older sister, she was a fine Young girl with ash hair, she was bright and had an eye for fashion and luxury, like how noble kids are supposed to be, she doesn't like Sarah very much, she was suffering from a large sense of inferiority complex, she wouldn't go out of her way to bully Sarah it was too much trouble for no reason,but would openly ridicule her in the harshest way possible if needs be. Sarah though knew that for a long time and openly avoided her at all cost.
Sarah looked at herself in the mirror now dressed in her usual white pants and top, her now blue hair spraying over her body, I hope they wouldn't be too much of a fuss if I go down like this,she thought. For no particular reason she tiptoed towards the door, opened it slightly enough for her to stick her head out, she looked both ways of the large hallway, no one was in sight, not even the maids, not that she would have preferred them around normally. She dashed down the hallway stealthy, trying her possible best to be sneaky, as far as she knew she was doing a perfect job, she clambered down the stairs looking around for anyone,no one so far, she made her way to the dining hall when she heard a loud gasp.
Sarah! What is this what's going on, boomed her mother Celia from behind.
Sarah froze still not turning around as her mother walked up to her jerking her around and staring at her in the face,"what's going on, why's your hair blue? You look really pale, what's with your teeth, feels like they could bite an arm clean off.
Ummm..I was ....," Sarah stuttered as she tried to look for an excuse for her bizzare look, she couldn't think of any that could explain the current situation.
"Did you drink something bad? I hear you've been turning your room into some sort of lab, Celia stared at her sternly. Why would you drink chemicals, that's not how a lady should behave, she boomed.
Sarah stared at her Indifferently, her mother was genuinely a good person and was always looking out for her, but for some reason she couldn't bring herself to like her, though she didn't hate her, she just See's her like a poke nosing woman, or maybe it was the fact that she was always looking for playdates for her, she couldn't really tell.
Her mother had dark raven black hair and equally black pupils, it terrified her when being scolded by her.
Will it wear off?she finally asked. They had been through something similar before, except that time she drank something that made her as tall as her mother, I wore off in the next three hours.
Sarah shook her head,"i don't know," she muttered.
"Curses, Celia muttered biting her fingers, we'll have to dye it in the mean time.
Sarah did tell her she already tried that, and just let her keep rambling on, to her tell her is a waste of time and would rather her experience it herself.
" Now I know why you didn't come down yet, she sighed, I haven't had breakfast either why don't we together, she said taking her hand and leading her towards the dining hall.
She was greeted with gasps and mummurs as she stepped into the dining hall.
"Playing with chemicals again, her eldest brother Andrew scoffed.
"I wonder why none could blow her fingers off, maybe that way she'll learn to leave them alone, her second brother Mark smirked.
"Silence!, mark and Andrew shut their mouth instantly, at the head of the table, Ashen hair, dark eyed man sat, the head of the rose family, and Sarah's own dad, Marco.
"Are you well Sarah, he asked twisting a wine glass in hand. She nodded slightly.
"Fine then, take a seat, he continued, usually you're the first one here but seeing as you didn't show till you were called I'd assume it had something to do with your appearance no?
She nodded again keeping her eyes to her knees, her father had always made her feel uneasy, he didn't scold her for her experiments, did tell if she ever winded up taller or shorter, though he always asked if she was fine, but it still made Sarah feel wierd none the less.
The Butler brought in their meal, by Sarah's continued suggestion and nagging they agreed to have veggies for breakfast cause she wouldn't shut up about it, staring at the large plate of peas and beans and glass of orange juice, Sarah didn't feel like eating. For some reason she felt like her father was trying to please her and she knew where it was going.
"What? Smirked Andrew, is the food too strange for you now that you look like a shark, mark burst into laughter, and almost choking on his beans.
"Yes actually, Sarah replied in a way her predatory grin was in full view, I rather prefer human flesh, she smiled broadly.
Andrew gulped and withdrew inching close towards mark who shuved him away.
"What? She continued getting up from her seat and walking towards him slowly, Andrew made to run but tumbled and fell from his seat. Their father smiled as with their mother but didn't say anything, Sarah got close to Andrew face to face so her new appearance particularly her teeth were in his line of sight. " You look quite tasty wouldn't you say, she said slowly as she inched closer, I think I'll have a bite, she opened her mouth, Andrew closed his eyes in horror as his noble pride vanished instantly, Bella turned away, Mark was sweating bullets. She pricked Andrew with a needle on his cheek, he howled like a dying man. Being satisfied she walked away from Andrew smirking and back to her peas. It took a while for Andrew to realize Sarah was no longer with him, he got up unsteadily not daring to look at Sarah, he sat on his chair trembling heavily.
"It's like you've seen a ghost, Sarah added taking a single pea and biting into it, she tossed it in front of Andrew who stared at the roughly bitten crop, mock my appearance again and half your face would look like that, she scoffed.
After the whole ordeal the table was quiet for a while aside from the parents and Sarah fork clashing with their plates as they ate.
Sarah! Marco began, aside from your current appearance you seem to be in good shape is it not?
She nodded not looking away from her plate.
On our way out today we're going to drop you at the palace, you're to keep the prince company for today, Marco said taking a sip from his wine.
"I rather you burn me at the stake," she muttered.
"What was that?" Macro asked like he hadn't heard her the first time.
"I said I'd be pleased to," she replied, but only if Bella accompany me.
"Me? Why? Bella responded aggravated, but one look from Sarah was enough to calm her down. Why me? She continued calmly.
" I don't want to be with the prince alone, she continued, I might accidentally set him on fire, I need you to get water Incase that happens.
"Sarah!, she mother boomed almost choking on her pea.
"Leave her be, Celia, her father cautioned, she's just jesting, he said calmly without a hint of joy in his voice.
"Mark despite himself couldn't stop laughing at her remark, Andrew still lightly shaken could only chuckle.
"So your only condition is Bella's company is that is, their father confirmed, I was sure you were going to ask for the keys to my office again.
"No Bella's company is fine, she sighed, not to mention I already got the key to your office, she thought. And knowing Bella she wouldn't refuse, she partially worships the prince like god, she should chummy with him instead rather than me.
So get dressed Bella, their father said getting off the table and walking towards the door. You're accompanying Sarah to the imperial palace today, he left.
The Imperial palace was the most beautiful and naturally decorated building in the whole of Villia, it was adorned almost in gold, had dragon statues spitting out water like fountains of some sort, Sarah was bored of it all, but Bella clearly wasn't, it was the first time she had talked to Sarah so much, she kept pointing at land marks and beautiful statues and knights as they went, Sarah oblige and occasionally added remarks. It was almost like there were on good terms. They arrived at the entrance of the palace, Bella stepped out first, she was two years older than Sarah and much taller, her red dress gleaming under the sun as she got out the carriage, Sarah got out still in he pants and shirt, basically horse riding clothes. They were greeted with a familiar voice Sarah knew all too well.
Sarah! Sarah!, yelled a boy fighting his way though the knights at the entrance clearly stationed there for his safety, she quickly hid behind Bella, her dress big enough to hide her, he came up to them beaming and clearly flushed, his obsidian coloured hair gleaming in the sun, bloodred eyes, as tall as Bella. He stood for a while looking at Bella, they exchanged quick awkward hellos. The prince then proceeded to pull Sarah from behind Bella, she didn't give in without a fight. Smacking the princes hand as hard as she could he left her rubbing the back of his hand.
"Why do you look like that? He asked, Drinking stuff you shouldn't aren't you?
Touch me without my permission again and I'll use my teeth on you, she growled.
At the sight if her teeth he back away a little, then laughing he came forward pulling her from behind Bella, you always threaten me and never do anything.
Sarah's eye caught a shade of blond hair walking past, she broke free from the princes grip and darted after the boy instantly, he was being escorted by a formidable wall of knight.
What am I doing?, she thought as she ran trying to catch up to them, it can't possibly be him, I mean they're many kids with blond hair in this city, so why am I chasing after him like an idiot?
Carl! She yelled before the boy got into his carriage, she saw the boy turn slowly, blue eyes taking her in view, he was rushed into the carriage and it pulled away instantly.
"You know him? Asked Mike the prince coming close and staring at the carriage as it left the palace and outside the gates. I heard from father that he's form on of the great knights family, particularly the Heilo, they were among they're the descendants of the three great knights that brought down the calamity dragon, apperantly he Inherited the shared power passed down from bloodline to bloodline, but they're practically useless now, the prince continued, no one has seen a monster in ages, they might as well find a new line of work.
Don't you dare call them useless, Sarah barked.
Mike backed away slightly, he had never seen so much emotion and fire in Sarah's eyes before," why are you getting upset over some family you've never even met?
"Just forget it, she sighed taking the steps Into the palace, go play with my sister if you're looking for me I'd be in the library, she said vanishing behind the palace door.
After being in the library for almost the entire day, the prince decided to grace Sarah with his presence unfortunately for him, she had locked the library door with an artifact she had found in her dad's office. Unlike most kids her age who manifests magic and are able to perform simple spells, Sarah didn't possess any form of magical powers, making her rely heavily on artifacts and many magic infused objects. She didn't mind and would rather strike a match than project fire from her fingertips.
The prince shook the door vigorously, and after realizing it wouldn't budge, he called out Sarah's name.
"Where's my sister?, she called from the other side of the door.
"I left her at the garden, the prince replied, it was really hard to shake her off.
"You better not hurt her feelings, came Sarah's calm voice with a hint of warning in them, better go keep her company before she realizes you ditched her,or you might actually be booking a ticket to my bad side.
"It doesn't really matter, he responded, pls open the door, I want to know if you're still mad at me.
Damn he's obnoxious, Sarah though. "Well you could always order me to, I mean you're the prince after all and I doubt I'd be able to say no if you used your authority around me, she said flipping through a book about magic stones, where she was squatting lay large books about magic, dragons and monsters were scattered laying half opened.
"Come on you know I can't do that, it's not nice to use one's authority on him friends, came the prince's reply.
"Then be ready to stay there for a long time, Sarah drawled. Cause I'm definitely not opening it until you order me to.
"But this is my home and library, Cried the prince.
"That's why you're free to order me out, she scoffed, I wouldn't refuse then.
The prince made to respond but was Interrupted by Bella's cheerful giggle as she grabbed him from behind. "Found you," she called.
"What are you doing here anyways, we're supposed to be playing hide and seek I'm the gardens and along the great hall, she stared askance at him.
"The prince looked around for something to lie about, Sarah saved him," he was looking for a place to hide when I called him to help, I accidentally locked myself in here, she said calmly flipping a book and not batting an eye.
"Oh! Are you alright? Should I try melting the keyhole? Bella asked walking towards the door.
"No it's fine,the problem has already been resolved, just get the prince out of here now that he has done his job.
"You sure? Asked Bella.
" Definitely, replied Sarah Indifferently.
"Well if you say so, come on Mike now it's my turn to hide, she said dragging the prince away, he stared at the library door as he was pulled awkwardly away by an abnormally strong Bella.
It was around sunset before the carriage came to take them back to their manor, Sarah Walked awkwardly out of the library Carry stacks of books, she was greeted with look of awe as she dumped them in the carriage, their Butler asked if she was stealing books from the kingdoms Library.
"Me? Steal books? Never, the prince is right there he gave them to me as a gift, she said charmingly staring at the prince.
The Butler looked at him hesitantly for confirmation.
"Ah yes, the prince responded flushing, I gave it to her as a token of our friendship.
"What about me? Bella asked softly.
"Here, Sarah said handing her a green emerald, he specifically asked me to give you this, she whispered to her sister, she flushed Instantly. Bella got into the carriage first almost as red as her dress, Sarah got in after her, covering the window so the prince couldn't see her face.
On the way back home Bella asked.
"Do you like the prince?
"Sarah flipping through a book about spells and hexes," I'm going to assume you mean romantically here, if that's the case then no, She said flatly not looking up from her book, by the way you guys seem like a cute couple, his eyes matched your dress perfectly.
" You think so, Bella blushed.
"I know so, Sarah confirmed with a small smile playing along her lips. I think this will do, cause in the future bella becomes a very powerful fire mage and helps significantly in the battle against the monsters, she didn't directly hate me to begin with but she didn't like me either, so getting on her good side should be beneficial to me, besides unlike Andrew Bella is actually a nice girl, just saddened that my parents and her crush fawn over me rather than love her properly, so making it seem like I'm not interested in the prince and he in her should get me on her good graces definitely, other than that I can't help but like her ,Sarah thought.