The Struggle Of Being Twelve

2 days later,

I am now in front of the castle gates. I felt so nervous,the castle up close was so big and grand. What if he doesn't take me in? What will I do? Should I just take a job? Maybe I should..I mean,it's not like there is an age limitation…

"I'm twelve! I can take care of myself ! I don't need a guardian or stranger! Yeah! …"

"..."

"Right...That's plan B..Let's just, move along with plan A first…"

First objectif spotted! The castle gate.

Dragging my luggage which was packed, and yes very heavy,I reached the gate.

"State your entry! " A guard said.

"..."

"No one?" He said.

"Hey! Look down!" I was offended. If only my height was a little taller,maybe I could've reached the counter.

"Oh..Erm...Little kid where's your parent? I need to ask them a question for you to enter?"

"My parents aren't here. I came here alone."

"Oh..Hey,kid.This is no playground alright? This place is where the king lives. Go back home and come here when you are older."

"But..Do you think I'm five? I'm "old" ! I'm no kid here! I'm already twelve!"

"..."

"I have to talk to the king!" I said.

"Hey,stop fooling around! This is not the time to joke.Do you think you're the king's relative?Just go home! "

"I AM! I'm the king's daughter!"

"Haha! If you were,you would be inside the castle already.You would be wearing diamonds and a crown on your head."

This guy..He was getting on my nerves…! I really want to punch this guy.. Besides, mother will never lie..right?

«If someone asks you for evidence,show this hairpin.»

The hairpin! Maybe he will recognize this!

I took it out from my secret pocket.

"Look!" I held out my hand and showed him the hairpin.

"..."

"Do you think that showing me your jewelry will change anything?"

But! Isn't this important?He doesn't recognize this? Or…

"Hey,what is taking so long?" Another guard shouted.

"I'm trying to get this kid out of here!"

"Be quick! Tons of nobles are waiting and are angry!"

"Alright!"

"Kid you got to get out.You're causing traffic.If not,I would have to use force."

I stood there,raising an eyebrow. You think I'm scared of your "force"?You think I'm intimidated?

"I'm not going anywhere,let me inside first." I raised my head.I had to show him of my stubbornness. I have to grant mother's last will, I'm actually and usually not this fierce..

"urgh...Whatever. Do whatever you want. Don't curse at me if you're charged with trespassing."

"Finally. I can go in."

I passed through the opened gate and dragged my luggage.

Wait a minute…

Am I on a bridge?!

That means..

I looked up..The castle was about 100 kilometers away..

Some carriages passed in front of me.

I think the coachman leading the vehicle was making fun of me.

Seriously?!?

I had to reach the castle by foot. That means,from the town to the castle was a long one hour. And now you expect me,a ten year old girl to be able to walk this distance?!? Are you kidding with me?! I think I'm going to pass out..

"No! Fighting Moon!! You can do this!"

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I finally reached in front of a building and a giant door.

"Stairs…"

There were several stairs ahead of me to reach the tempting giant door.

What is this?! Stairs to lead me to heaven? Am I going to die? I was exhausted.

It was afternoon, I got out of my house at seven am. I did not have lunch yet..Maybe I should eat my sandwich before entering, I don't want to speak to the king with my tummy growling..

Once I took one bite, I heard a voice.

"Princess? Princess Alice?Where are you?"

Should I hide?

"Ah! There you are!"

"...." I looked at the guard. Please look away,I'm trying to eat here…It's getting awkward here..

"A child?"

Yeah a child,have you never seen one,sir? Was something my voice itched to say.

"Are you lost? Where are your parents?"

Again with the "you're too young to be here" I have enough hearing those.

I was going to say something,when he cut my words.

"Isn't that? The Moonstone in your hairpin?"

"..." I was confused. Moonstone? I know that the hairpin was a moon shaped but a stone?

"Please come with me."

Wait,wait,wait! Are you kidnapping me? Wait stop dragging me! Stop stop! I screamed in my head.

"Where are you taking me?" I said.

"We have to have an audience with the king."

Well,getting dragged and meeting this guy was a shortcut to my plan. But hey,all leads to the plan, talking with the king.

Wait a minute…

My baggage and sandwich!!

Nooo!! My lunch and stuff !!!!