1 Chapter 1: Yuri's Fantasy Dream
As our story begins.. A young 16 year old Atlantean princess named Yuri was roaming the grounds, staring out into the afternoon sunset, and the clear blue ocean from the pathway of her father's palace, breathing the fresh air thinking to herself.
'Ahh.. the ocean sea air always makes me feel much calmer whenever I'm feeling upset or just need a way to clear my head of the day's thoughts.' She said as she sighed looking out toward the ocean. 'I wonder what life would be like beyond these walls. But I know father would never allow it.'
A small gust of wind blew her long straight blonde hair, while I was standing admiring the beautiful scenery.
"Princess Yuri. Oh princess." Came a voice from a male tutor who was trying to get her attention, founding me in my usual spot. "There you are. You can't be out here and missing your daily lessons. It was my duty to help you prepare for when you become the next ruler of this fine kingdom."
"I know that but-" I answered him interrupting.
"Na uh, no buts Princess, you need to focus more on your studies, instead of wasting your time out here. What will our citizens think if you don't take things seriously."
"That's just it, I don't think I can govern a city all by myself." I replied. "I want a little excitement in my life, not to be cooped up like some rabbit in a rabbit cage. I Want To Be FREE."
"Well, if you feel that way princess, then I suggest discussing your honest opinion with your father King Kudqos." He said.
Kudqos was the current ruler of Atlantis, just right before the whole Dartz era had begun, along with my mother Queen Sophia.
"You know, you're right. I need to stand up to my father, and stop procrastinating." I said to myself. "Thanks for understanding."
"Not at all Princess Yuri." He said while holding the textbooks in his arms. "I'll take my leave now, good day."
He walks off with a stern face, saying 'ungrateful little-' under his breath.
'Speaking of talking with father, wonder if he'll even listen to what I have to say.' I thought. "Better go and get this over with."
Yuri walked along the hallways, passing the many servants who was taking care of the palace, until I entered into the throne room seeing my parents sitting in their chairs.
"Father. Mother. I need to speak with you."
"What a coincidence, your father and I have something to tell you too Yuri." Mother replies.
"What is it ?" I asked.
"Since you are of proper age, we've decided that you should start finding a husband to settle down with." Father added.
I spoke my mind. "Marriage ?! I'm sixteen years old, I don't need to be thinking about commitment right now, plus who would be interested in me."
"Yuri, it's in our best interest to-" Queen Sophie said, agreeing with Kudqos.
"Ha, you're best interest." I said sarcastically.
"Do not use that tone of voice with your mother, young lady." Father said in anger. "Besides I've already arranged for you to meet different princes from other kingdoms."
"You did WHAT?! But father-" I said with a serious tone.
"No buts. You've been spending way too much time daydreaming." Father replied. "It's high time you start to act more like a princess. Tomorrow, you will meet these princes and then pick one of them to be your husband. Is that clear ?"
'There again, he would even listen to what I have to say.' I thought, replying back with a sad but still sarcastic. "Yes."
With that I excused myself and goes back out to take one last look at the ocean.
'Marriage? That is far from my mind at the moment.'
To Be Continued... End Of Chapter 1
