Anne Elle Dhalas

Lephia Rosemary Crystal,the late queen's daughter. Along with Luis Jacques Crystal,the first in line to the throne. They have pure royal blood, from the west and the south. The queen and the king were direct descendants from the family, not mixed with some of a concubine.

The late queen Annette Elanor Dhalas Crystal was kind and passive. This marriage wasn't her choice,neither hers. Her older twin sister, who the king was interested in, years ago, was dead. Since only two princesses were born,and one was dead,they had to proceed with the marriage with her. They switched the death, saying the little sister died instead of the other. All these years, she was faking her identity as "Annette",her real name was Anne Elle Dhalas. Only after her death was she discovered. Rumors say she was assassinated, but no proof was found.

Because of this, the kingdoms might clash. It wasn't that big of a problem, but royals are complicated.

Well whatever this ain't my problem.

The night ended peacefully, no other big scenes occurred. It was the next day, the day Queen 'Annette',or Anne's funeral, was held.

I wore a simple buttoned-down black cotton dress. A small hat and veil was also worn. We bought three white tulips. I took a carriage for a good fifteen minutes, reaching the place.

"You are?" A guy in armor that held a clip board asked. He had the duty to check invited guests.

"..Princess Moonlight."

He looked at the brooch I was wearing. (Yes, this father of mine was actually in his right mind for once: he gave me an identity proof aka the royal family emblem/brooch) "You may enter."

"...Thank you.." Is this a new method? How to know if I'm legit or not;look at my gray eye.

There were rows of grandiose tombstones, all belonging to the late royal family. This place was an off-limits place for the lower ranks.

I found two tombstones, one was for Annette, the other was for Anne. I bent down, and laid down one tulip on each stone. No one else except me was hanging around, deserted. I guess the visiting hour they arranged for me was at the end. After guests and others left.

"..Greetings queen Anne..and Annette..I..We have met before...I can still feel the loneliness you felt everyday behind these walls..I know you never wanted this crown. Many will curse you for stealing the place..But I know you never wanted this..You never earned the respect you craved for. You were only a disposable political object for them. You also helped me.When I was young..Without you..I don't know if I would still be alive today..Thank you..I hope you rest peacefully." I rose up. I always thought that Anne was a warm hearted person, that was trapped, like rapunzel. She was always in, and had a weak body.

I looked at the engraved name on the stone..And then my purple bracelet, remembering the first and last time we met.

That day,when I went to the market,a parade was held.Mother stayed home that day,she looked quite angry..The parade was held for the queen.She was thanking the citizens,I thought she looked like a goddess.Apparently,she opened a public bank,all citizen could use it,commoner or noble.It was a happy news since all banks were for nobles.She also handed out food from her own hands,everyone was happy.She even gifted me her bracelet.Mother did not seem happy though...I wonder why? What made mother this way?

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*Flashback*

"Here!" The queen was seen gifting bread to the low class people.

"..Thank you.." People rapidly took the bread.

Little Moon was standing in line waiting patiently for her turn.

"Mom! Why is the line so long!"

"Shh! Be grateful that the emotionless queen is here!"

"What do you mean 'emotionless queen, miss?" Moon asked.

"Ah.Well they say she stays in, and spends all her days in luxury and-" The miss turned around.

"It's you! Get away from us you FREAK!" The woman walked away.

Moon clenched her small fist. She was about to cry. "W-Well! Why are you not grateful! She is taking some time off of her busy day for us!W-We are receiving free food from her own hands!" She screamed.Seeing everyone was looking at her, she was scared, and ran off.

"Ugh..The freak is kind of right.."

"..Yeah.."

Little Moon ran to an unknown area; she was lost.

"W-Where? Momma! Help little Moon! Where are you!" She panicked and tried to go back.

"Hey!" A voice was heard.

Moon turned and saw a lady with light purple hair. "W-Who?"

"Hehe..I'm... Anne..Pleased to meet you!"

"Mommy said to Moon that she can't tell others her name.."

"..."

"I was at the town square earlier. I heard what you said..I'm happy..Thank you.."

Moon looked at her eyes. "Aren't you the queen?"

"Hehe..You found out! Can you keep it a secret?"

"Of course!" They twisted their pinkies together.

"Here." Anne handed her a purple bracelet.

"Ah! So pretty! B-But..I can't.."

"Ah just take it! It's part of the secret!"

"..Okay..thank you…" She wore the bracelet. It was a dark shade of purple and had one gem.

"Now, shall we go back? I will also give you extra food.."

"Yes!"

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"..." The wind blew. I wrap my hands around my body, it's getting late, and colder...My 'family' doesn't care about me. "It's okay..It's better for me anyways..I don't need headaches…"

I looked up, the sky was turning darker and darker. It was grey, it will rain soon.

No! I have to look for my mother's grave..

"Irene Hélaine Coeur..Hélaine.....Here? No.."

Time passed on..I still couldn't find her name..Droplets started going down.

Does this mean..They don't consider Mother part of this family? They don't care?

How cruel! They are so..Selfish!

Rain went down like crazy. I was fully soaked.

"I-I should go back..Or I'll catch a cold..But.." I looked at the tulip I was holding.I haven't found it.

"I'll come back another day.. Wait for me mother..I'll give you two flowers instead of one.."

I tore a petal and let it go. "She's here." I tore another. "She isn't here." I tore one. "She's here."

"..."

I continued until all was left was the stem. It finished with a "She isn't here."..

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I reached the front gate, the guard had already left...I looked for my carriage.

"..." Strange..It wasn't here? Where is the coach man? Don't tell me..

"HE LEFT?!?!" I screamed. I looked around, everything was deserted. No humans were there. It was just the cemetery and I.

"What do I do? What do I do!" I panicked. "Calm down Moon.."

There were no shelters either.

"..." I guess there's no other way.

"I have to walk back...."