Ally

Days had passed since the queen had stopped talking to her majesty as usual, her thoughts about what happened while she was in bed did not let her mind be calm, the meeting with the empress dowager could not be put aside, thanks to that Mary took with her majesty's guard the information about the investigation of the empress dowager reached her ears without the need to see him personally, for her part the queen had also taken action on the investigation without saying anything to her majesty, Mary who he was his only confidant in the palace who knew of all his plans.

That day Mary and the queen were prepared for the visit of young Tyson upon hearing the arrival of the minor, the queen gave a small smile as she watched the child enter the room, even though he was only a child because of the way he presented himself to the queen and Stella, they realized that the label she possessed could be compared to an adult.

- Greetings to the queen and princess of the kingdom, my name is Norma Tyson I came to visit princess Stella -

- I hope the trip has not been very long - replied the queen while Norma gently denied -

- It is an honor for me to be here, I appreciate that the queen accepted my request for a visit - Norma replied.

Stella, who was next to the queen, averted her gaze without wanting her eyes to meet those of the child in front of them, even so, both eyes met, Norma made a small bow to such an act while Stella hid behind her mother, which amused her and also Mary who was at the side of the room.

-Eh to apologize for the behavior of my daughter, but she is not used to having visitors so she must be somewhat surprised -said the queen.

For Norma it was the first time that she spoke face to face with the queen, her way of expressing herself as the princess surprised her, unlike the rumors that were spread by the kingdom, when listening to her she was a simple person, observing how the queen The treatment of her daughter made her understand that she appreciated her quite a bit, a shock of thoughts came to her head. Was everything the Empress Dowager said about the Queen a lie?

-The queen seems to be very kind - Norma said.

The queen thanked her for her compliment, Stella for the part of her looked at Norma intently after saying those words, lightly squeezing her hands and talking about her.

- Mother, can I take it to the garden? - Stella asked.

Norma, upon hearing Stella speak, was surprised while the queen looked happy at the question of her daughter, nodding her head, she gave her approval, Stella went to Norma's side who just looked at her a little confused by him. behavior of the minor.

- Don't worry, queen, I'll take care of her - Norma said.

- The guard will escort them, Stella do not forget what I told you - said the queen.

Stella nodded to her mother's words as both children left, the queen and Mary did not take their gaze from her from both children, the queen's gaze turned serious when she saw that both children had left.

- So, is that boy true? - Said the queen as she looked at Mary.

-If my queen, according to her research, her parents are on the side of the empress dowager, since she ascended as empress they have been on her side, I still do not understand why young Tyson approached the princess - said Mary.

The queen gave a long sigh as she watched both children through the window, there were still many loose ends, trust, doubt, she did not know what that child was dealing with when approaching Stella directly, for now she had accepted her visit so that the nobles won't create any more rumors about Stella and herself.

Mary, for her part, knew that the queen's concern was growing more and more, although she had completely recovered the concern for her did not disappear, more to know that the relationship between the two majesties was not entirely well, her majesty was the only one to the queen was listening to, but it had been days since they ate or slept together.

-For now, keep an eye on him Mary and report to me everything young Tyson does - said the queen.

Mary nodded to the words of the queen who was looking at her.

- Stella, can you sleep peacefully now? - asked the queen.

- Not yet, the princess from that day has nightmares, although they are not as frequent as before, they still remain, the time does not change, it is always at midnight - Mary answered.

The queen frowned upon hearing her, she still did not know the reason for her nightmares and even when she asked Stella she was silent, the queen could know the reason for the nightmares if she called a magician of the kingdom, but that was Dangerous, the magicians upon learning of his majesty's order against the empress dowager strongly opposed and criticized his majesty, even blaming the queen for having turned his majesty against his own mother.

-Tonight I will sleep with her, prepare everything for it Mary - said the queen, while Mary nodded to her words and prepared to leave - this is strange, did Stella attend the purification ritual? - Mary, upon hearing the queen, stopped her walk, turning around and squeezed her hands slightly, that day Mary had taken Stella out of her room to witness the ritual and see, even for a moment, her parents - Mary? - The queen observed that Mary had remained silent to her question which worried her, at a slow pace the queen approached Mary who knelt instantly and lowered her head, surprising the queen.

- Yo, I'm sorry my queen! - Mary exclaimed without raising her gaze, the queen upon hearing her words stared at her while Mary continued - that day, I took the princess to witness the ritual ... - she said in a low voice, waiting for the queen's response and her punishment. , at that time both majesties had ordered Mary.

- I know - the queen answered calmly, Mary looked up when she heard her answer - I could see her, both of them - she said with a slight smile - I know that her majesty and I ordered you not to take Stella to the ritual, but even so I must thank you If it weren't for you I wouldn't have been able to see my daughter in a long time, I feel satisfied to have seen her in that short time before falling ill in bed - the queen helped Mary to stand up while her gaze turned a little serious - but that's why I'm worried, the purification ritual as its name says purifies us, that's why Stella shouldn't have nightmares -

Mary watched as the queen remained in thoughtful silence trying to find an explanation about Stella's nightmares, having nightmares for the royalty was a bad omen because they had the blessing of the millennial magician and were not prone to it, both the queen and her majesty they had almost never had nightmares in their life, Mary remembered how on the day of the purification ritual the princess had been hurt with the purification magic, she tried to talk about that subject but for some reason she felt that she should not tell the queen, keep silent it was something he felt in his heart that was right at the time.

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Both children walked through the garden without saying many words between them, Stella looked at the flowers in the garden in silence, Norma watched her without getting too close to her, the guard who was accompanying them both felt some discomfort between both children.

-Princess, young Tyson, the sandwiches prepared by the queen are ready - said one of the servants.

Stella nodded towards the words of the maid as she guided her to a small resting place in the garden, both children took a seat while they served her some tea, Norma thanked the people in charge who smiled at such an act for the service, That attitude of the maids changed when they served Stella tea, Norma realized it, with downcast eyes they served the tea and quickly retired from the princess's side.

- Princess, do you think we could talk in private? - Norma said.

Stella listened carefully to her words, looking around her, knowing that Norma was referring to her withdrawing the servants and guards, she nodded slightly looking at the guards.

- Get back… - Stella said in a low voice.

The guards frowned slightly while the maids refused, Norma was a bit surprised to see that Stella's words had not been heard and that Stella for her part was not bothered or complained about it, Norma gave a slight sigh as she stood up and looked at them.

-The princess has said that they retire - she said with a firm voice.

-I'm sorry, but we can't leave the princess alone - replied a guard.

Norma was surprised that that guard responded in that way, the status in the kingdom was everything, the aristocrats with it survived, more if it is royalty, then why is it not the same now, Normal looked at Stella who remained silent, She looked uncomfortable that could be clearly seen.

-Remember your position before royalty, do you want me to report this behavior to the queen? - Norma claim.

Hearing Norma referring to the queen the guards and servants silently backed away giving both children room, Norma looked a bit annoyed as she took a seat and drank some of the tea.

-You! Didn't you understand anything I told you ?! Are you stupid ?! - He said a little annoyed while looking at Stella - you are the princess !! Remember it! You must give the orders! -

-I don't know them - Stella said without looking at him - this is the first time I have left the palace and drink tea with someone who is not from my family -

Norma did not know what to say, certainly Stella was a mystery, even though she is a princess she had never left the palace or drank tea with other children her age, which was very normal for children her age more if they were from the nobility Creating relationships between families was normal at that age, why the princess was the exception was a question that came to Norma's head, remembering the last conversation she had had with the youngest.

- You really don't have magic? - asked Norma.

Stella raised her gaze quickly to her question, Norma was surprised by the sudden change of the little girl, those amber eyes that had been avoiding her gaze since her arrival now stared at him without fear.

- I knew, you are just like them - Stella gave a small knock to the table - It is not your concern, why should I tell you! - Stella claim - go! -

Norma frowned slightly at hers upon hearing her.

- Is that the only thing you can say? She - with her serious look she approached Stella - you told me the same thing last time and you ran away - she said grabbing her arm - you must not run away !! You are the princess of the kingdom! -

Stella did not listen to Norma's words, she just wanted to get out of her grip, Norma looked at her seriously without letting go, he was determined not to let go of the child knowing that this could be the last time she saw her.

- Princess!! - Norma shouted to get the attention of the minor - I, actually I came to apologize and thank you -

The little girl when listening to Norma stopped struggling, Norma without letting go and with her eyes down from her I wait in silence for Stella's response.

- Because? Why do you apologize? -

Norma raised her gaze, Stella's gaze was calm towards him and at the same time she seemed confused by the words he had said to her, Norma did not understand, he had made a serious mistake before her on that occasion, by accepting the invitation of the Queen in the palace, he came prepared for any punishment, thinking that Stella had spoken about what happened in that meeting, gritting his teeth, he stared at Stella's arm as he discovered it.

- Why do you say?! For this!! - shouted Norma.

Stella looked at her arm as well as Norma who released her instantly after not seeing any trace of a scar on her arm, Norma looked puzzled, perhaps that never happened and were they only her imaginations? Stella calmly covered her arm watching Norma.

- What's wrong? are you okay? - Stella asked.

- You, did a magician do it? - asked Norma.

- Wizard? - Stella denied the question - I don't like magicians -

Norma understood that the relationship with them apparently was not good, just talking about it made Stella uncomfortable, the magicians for the kingdom were a figure respected by all, they with their powers helped people, everyone cheered them, but with Stella It was different, more doubts were created about the princess after that.

- Princess, did you tell someone what happened that day? - asked Norma

Norma stared at Stella who denied and began to eat quietly quietly, Stella was speaking sincerely towards Norma.

- If it wasn't for what happened that day, then why did you accept my letter? - asked Norma

Stella silently ate her sandwiches as she watched him.

-Friends, allies - she said in a whisper - mother said you could be -

Norma was silent, she did not think that the princess after what happened she could consider him an ally or a friend.

- Did the queen say that? - Norma asked Stella who nodded - and what do you think?

-I don't know, mother said that a friend is different from my family, I don't know what she means by that -

Norma understood that Stella was confused, a princess who was ignorant of her status and her environment, the queen was worried about the future of the princess, seeking allies was a great way to protect her monarchy and status, accepting to go to the palace was To test which side Norma would be on in the kingdom, the empress dowager's power was strong even the queen knew.

-Really, the queen is surprising - Norma said with a smile as she looked at Stella - I give up -

Stella without understanding her words watched as Norma stood in front of him and extended her hand towards her.

-Princess Stella, let's be friends, allies - Norma said.

- I refuse - Stella answered.

Norma was puzzled to hear Stella's rejection of her proposal, Stella looking away from her.

- Why did you reject me ?! Wasn't that what you wanted? - asked Norma.

- It is that you, you said that with it an arranged marriage would occur, I said that I do not want that, that's why I refuse - Stella answered.

Norma could not hold her laugh at Stella's response, who was a bit annoyed when she saw him, her answer had surprised him, he did not think that the princess remembered those words and used them against her, apparently the princess also surprised him more than What he would think it would be, an incompetent princess was what he had been told about her, although the first impression had not been pleasant for either of them, his curiosity was greater.

- Okay, then I will withdraw the words I said that day to the princess and start again - Norma took a step back while making a small bow - I present myself before the light of the empire, my name is Norma Tyson and I would like to be friends with the princess -

Stella when she saw her act gave a small smile, she felt like those words were sincere unlike the first time she had met, nodding to the words she gave her consent to Norma's proposal.

- Now that we are friends, what does the princess want to do? - asked Norma.

- Do? Mm ... what do friends do? - Stella asked.

Norma gave a little laugh at Stella's question, while she didn't understand why she was laughing.

"It will be interesting, to see how the princess progresses little by little" - thought Norma.

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Her majesty had not spoken to the queen at her request, although he received daily reports from her that were not enough. During those days the investigation into the palace of the empress dowager had advanced Asher who was in command of that operation, his majesty did not disappoint, the nobles who had learned of the confinement of the empress dowager on behalf of his majesty were present to the few days demanding his freedom and questioning his actions, his majesty even when the nobles and magicians of the kingdom questioned him did not return his word, after the investigation it was confirmed that the empress dowager had not only contact with different nobles but with the wizards themselves, the concern the queen had had was justifiable.

-I can't believe it… -said her majesty.

The power of the empress dowager in the kingdom was strong, after the investigation the families that were on her side were revealed, among the servants who had been arrested was found the one who had taken Stella with the empress dowager, when she was I interrogate she did not speak, after forcing her to speak abruptly she released a few words, among these she spoke of the order that had been made to her by the Empress Dowager, with this they could testify against the Empress Dowager.

- No more clues? - Asked her majesty.

-We are still investigating her majesty, but it is very difficult to find evidence against her even when we have her information, the wizards do not stop interfering - Asher answered.

Her majesty frowned upon hearing it, she knew that it would not be easy to find evidence, the power of the Empress Dowager had to be discounted once and for all, at this rate Stella's life would be at stake and also that of the queen.

-Summon all the ministers, also the Sir Lion - said her majesty.

Asher did not understand why his majesty had decided on a meeting so soon even though the tests were not complete, seeing the determined look of his majesty Asher nodded at his words.

-As the majesty commands him - Asher replied as he left.

His majesty after giving that order also left the throne room, asking one of his servants about the whereabouts of the queen and the princess, the servant in charge answered about the visit of young Tyson to the palace, her majesty upon learning of it frowned his frown as he asked the maid to take him to the queen's palace, on the way to where the queen, his majesty couldn't stop thinking about the surname the maid had told him, during the investigation of the ducats that were with the Empress Dowager Tyson's last name appeared, knowing that their heir was in the palace did not like his majesty, the Empress Dowager even being restricted in her palace had not lost her connection with her allies, her majesty was aware of it.

-His majesty of her? - said the queen.

One of his palace servants had informed her of his majesty's sudden visit to the queen who frowned slightly at her upon hearing of her.

- What will we do my queen - Mary asked.

-There must be a reason for her majesty to come even knowing that I do not want to see him - answered the queen - I will go to receive him -

When the queen was about to leave, her majesty was present, everyone present bowed and greeted her majesty, the queen raised her gaze to his majesty.

- What is the reason for the visit of her majesty? - asked the queen.

Her majesty frowned upon hearing her wife speak so formally towards him, after hearing her she knew that the queen was still upset, her majesty looked around the room without finding any traces of Stella.

- Where's Stella? -

The queen looked at him strangely when she heard him ask about her daughter, somehow hearing him ask about her little girl gave joy to the queen who smiled slightly.

-Layla, where is she? - His Majesty replied.

The tone of her majesty was a bit serious, the queen did not understand why she asked in that way about her daughter, she looked at Mary so that she went for Stella.

-Stella is with a guest, her majesty -

- Is she alone with the heir to the Duchy of Tyson ?! -

- Young Tyson requested an audience with Stella, I did not see that there would be any problem for it - answered the queen.

- Reina, you know very well who that child is, don't you?

The queen nodded while her majesty looked more upset to confirm it, her majesty knew her wife very well, that she accepted that child from the dukedom of Tyson meant that she was looking for allies.

- That dukedom is with the Empress Dowager, it is not to be trusted -

-I will judge that her majesty - said the queen - he is still a child -

- Queen!! - Shouted her majesty annoyed.

Stella and Norma were at the entrance of the room, having heard their parents fight surprised Stella, the little girl hesitated to enter the room, Norma looked at Stella who did not move forward, Norma decided to speak.

-Greetings the majesty of her -

The majesty of her upon hearing her greeting looked at the minor who appeared before him, her gaze was cold, Norma after giving her greeting raised her gaze.

-Why is young Tyson visiting my palace? - Her Majesty said.

-I simply came to visit the princess and give greetings from my parents to her majesties -

The queen approached Stella while her majesty chatted with Norma, her majesty looked meticulously at Norma.

- Let the dukes know that I am grateful for it and I will send a gift to compensate them, then since the visit ended, young Tyson should leave -

Norma realized that her majesty did not like her presence in the palace, Norma silently nodded to her majesty's words.

- I'm sorry to be rude, but I hope you don't return to the palace -

Both Stella and the queen were surprised by the words of her majesty towards Norma, the hostility that her majesty had towards the minor was clear.

-Yes, as ordered by her majesty - said Norma.

- No, You can not!! - Shouted Stella.

Her majesty was surprised that Stella opposed her decision, Stella always kept silent and listened to her father's words.

-He said so, he's my friend! - Claim Stella - she promised! -

The queen stared at both children, she knew that Stella was very reserved with others, to say that he was her friend without any fear meant that she trusted hers, the people that Stella trusted were limited.

- Stella ... - said the queen.

His majesty did not know how to respond to the intervention of his daughter who was determined to his words, even so, he could not accept that Norma was close to the minor, it was not to be trusted, his duchy was faithful to the empress dowager, let Norma go to the palace was a danger.

- Stella, listen that child belongs to the Duchy of Tyson, they are faithful to the Empress Dowager -

Stella upon hearing the words of her majesty looked at Norma who nodded slightly, knowing that Tyson's family was faithful to the empress dowager caused her fear, she was aware of the power of the empress dowager, looking at her mother, she squeezed slightly still refusing to the words of his father.

- He told you? - Stella looked up from her - Norma told you that he is faithful to the Empress Dowager? He said that?! -

Norma was silent when listening to her, Stella had asked her opinion before her family's, the nobles followed whoever suited them if it helped them maintain their position in society, the one who had more power was the Empress Dowager, that's why since Little did he know who to follow, but never even in his family had he asked him what his opinion was about it, the first person who had taken his word into account before that of his family was Stella.

-Your majesties of her, please let me come often to the palace, I promise you that I will never betray the princess - Norma said.

Those words surprised her majesties, Norma was still a child, but she acted like an adult in those situations, other children would have cried when listening to her majesty, Norma remained serene while speaking to her majesties.

- I still can't promise that my parents will stay calm, but - Norma approached Stella and gave a slight smile - I will never break my promise with Princess Stella, I have a different thought from my parents, Princess Stella would be an excellent monarch I can assure you -

After saying those words the queen felt relieved, since Stella was born, everyone criticized her, they said that she would not be suitable to be a monarch, the magicians, nobles repeated it countless times, the character that Stella had developed was due to it, listening that someone believed in Stella other than her.

Her majesty still did not change her mind even after hearing the words of the child, Stella instead was glad to have heard him say those words.

For now I reserve my judgment, we'll see who you really are - said her majesty.

Stella upon hearing her words looked at Norma happily as he nodded at her.

-I thank her majesty, so I am retiring for now -

Some guards escorted Norma out of the palace, Stella when she saw that Norma had left she smiled at her mother, but her smile disappeared when she saw how her parents were staring at each other.