《A twisted noble lady》 Where does it all start A calm village with birds and trees No fights and crimes The villagers are innocent and religious . No throne or king just A village head to control the villagers. Being religious people are dependent on the village shaman more than the village head . Who is known to be stricter than a maths teacher .... And well yeah I am that shaman I am Si woon . A commoner who lived as a shaman my whole life . Fighting ghosts and spirits .. It''s all coming to an end I am tired and now going to rest . Looking the clear blue sky .. Laying on a wooden bed Si woon was surrounded by his disciples and villagers. There are many people who are performing rites to send me to you god . But not one among them was close enough for me to call them a friend. I lived my whole life for you . With no friends or family . Being an orphan was tiring And seeing spirits from a young age scared me I have never seen your face oh god . Are you really there? Well what can I even do coming to you . Isn''t it boring there , maybe you should send me back as some rich person so I can live freely "smiling softly Si woon thought to himself . I dont want to see these harem fights or these spirits anymore.." si woon muttered . This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. His face was all wrinkled up and his eyes were dry A flash came into his eyes God who looked like a rabbit hopped in front of his eyes .. Smiling broadly the rabbit spoke... "ohhhhhhhhhhhh my child " Shaman was confused . "what am I hearing a rabbit speaking ?!" Siwoo was confused seeing a rabbit speaking to him ..he suddenly looked towards others who were reciting some prayers He realized no one noticed a speaking rabbit Now si woon ,knew it was a spirit or a god who only he could see Rabbit God spoke in a child''s voice, "yes, yes , it''s me I am your God. Is my voice too cute?" Siwoon" what my whole life I lived for a rabbit? Who sounds like a rebellious baby " Rabbit God twitching his eyebrow spoke " haahaa , really ..well, then I will send you as a baby too " Hoping all around si woon''s face The rabbit God irritated si woon Who was already short tempered Siwoon was now frustrated " what baby ? Send me ? What are you speaking?" All were staring at si woon ,who was talking something strange . No one else could hear God''s voice Soon a light flashed Si woon saw his life , he saw each time when he did rituals , fought for food ,everything rushed into his memories. Before closing his eyes for the last time . He shouts "Ohh great God who sounds like a child , give me a peaceful life ." God smiles back and answers "Hehee I''ll give you lemons my child ,you can make lemonade yourself ,in this coming life. " Si woon was again confused by this rabbit god he asked curiously frowning. "What ? Lemons? What are you even thinking you rabbit-faced god?" Si woon shouted in fear using all his might . And that was the end of the shaman Si woon Soon he falls into an endless dark abyss. He was all surrounded by darkness Siwoon realized something was changing . His body was changing its shape . Siwoon was scared of being alone in this endless darkness. As he was losing his hope ...he spotted a light at the end of the dark tunnel . He ran and ran towards the light . The light sparkled like a night star . He reached out his hand to grab the star.... A warmthness gushed into him once he reached near the star . He tried grabbing onto the star . But it was soft and fluffy . He realized his eyes were closed . He felt a weight on his body . And his hands were on something soft and fluffy . Slowly he opened his eyes and saw a kitten cuddled up on him . The kitten was all black and very soft . Si woon slowly smiled and patted the kitten more . And relaxed closing his eyes again Suddenly he realized something was wrong . Si woon" wait what is this a cat ? On me? In afterworld?" He opened his eyes again and saw a luxurious ceiling. A golden chandelier hanging above him He woke up his surprise The cat flew out of his top and landed on the other side of the vast bed Meowwww..... wha...what is this si woon shouted. The maids rushed into the room They opened the door and ran towards their lady (Si woon) Miss.... Are you alright They had a worried expression "Miss? What do you mean . ?" Si woon asked in a cold voice. But to his surprise his voice was of a young child''s .. a soft and gentle voice The maids shed tears seeing their young miss awake .. A young maid hugged the lady and spoke, " finally , finally after months of waiting you are awake my lady..thank you thank you God for saving our lady" 3 months back It had been around three months since the manor had fallen into silence. The youngest daughter Miss Andrea was kidnapped by some men when she visited a festival with her parents . The kidnappers were skilled enough to kidnap the most treasured young miss even when she was under the protection of knights and the duke who was known as one of the best swords masters . After days of searching for their precious daughter, the Duke and the Duchess finally found their kid kidnapped and tied up in one of a deserted building in a back alley . She was all alone tied tightly to a chair ... the small child was scared and in pain . When Miss Andrea was brought back . Her fragile body had marks of being tightly tied up and starved . The manor fell into deep sadness... Miss Andrea slept for three months to recover from that gruesome incident . All were worried...now their worries were coming to an end . Their treasured young miss was awake . The maids were genuinely happy for their young miss who woke up after a long sleep , But , was it same for a young child who woke up losing all her memories in an unknown place , surrounded by unknown elders ? The young maid who was hugging her felt their young miss shivering under her . She suddenly withdrew her arms that were wrapped around the child . The child was shivering in fear . Her eyes teared up in fear and anxiety of this unknown place and situations. Siwoon now in a child''s body realized in terror he was in some unknown place . The room was filled with luxurious furniture and was brightly painted. Light show was comming through the window . The sun was peeping warmly through the other side of the glass . But that light was not something that comforted a person who woke up as a young child in an unknown place . As Siwoon was in a child''s body, his mind also started feeling like a child Fear overcame his mind . He was lost .He saw many unknown humans around him... A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation. Maids hurrying here and there , an unknown young maid who was hugging him tightly just a few seconds ago. Si woon screamed in fear and started crying. "Aaahhhhh...who who.... whe...where am I... waaahhhhhh...wahhhh." her cries echoed throughout the large room Few servants were shocked some were worried. (There were around five maids.) Suddenly a lady at her early thirties rushed inside .The unknown lady was dressed in costly night dress that was pure white. She had wrapped her body with a thick brown shawl. That covered her otherwise open neck and shoulder there was no jewelry , her hair was loosely tied . She looked as if she just woke up. Seeing her daughter sitting on the bed, she felt a strange relief. She rushed towards the crying si woon with a soft smile and worried face . ... All the maids greeted the unknown lady . Si woon''s tiny hands shivered in fear . His child''s body couldn''t hide his emotions . As the old shaman turned into a child now , his body did not act as if he wanted . Tears flowed down , his face turned pale . Noticing the child''s behaviour and fear, The unknown lady commanded all servants to retreat from the room at once . She hugged tiny si woon in her warm hands and whispered into his ear, " my baby , don''t fear Mother will protect you . " Her eyes teared up "no one can harm you again as long as I am alive my little Andrea ." with the warm hug si woon came back to her senses .she regained colour in her face She asked the lady, "andrea ? Who... who is that?" The lady was shocked , her face turned pale " baby , you .You don''t remember anything, " Andrea nodded ... Mother smiled softly and held Andrea tightly in her arms " It''s okay my little Andrea , let the bad memories be left as a nightmare " she smiled softly her words were warm and sweet like the morning sun . Two young boys with a man rushed into the room . The boys were covered in sweat they looked like they just rushed in from their exercise . The man rushed to his wife , who was sitting on the bed . He stood beside her and held Andrea''s hand and with a worried face asked, " how do you feel my child ? Are you hurting anywhere?" Andrea couldn''t even reply back a word . Her fear once again swallowed her. For Andrea (si woon), he was just a strange man with big muscular body . Her tiny body feared men . (It was because of her past trauma) as fear filled her mind. Some memories flashed into her mind .. some rituals been performed , many people reciting unknown mantras ... spirits around her A village of people oddly dressed. Her face grew paler ... The young man standing beside the lady . Held Andrea''s hand and whispered in a soft voice, " Calm down my princess , you are safe." The children who entered with the man was shocked and worried seeing their little sister suffering. Mother hugged Andrea warmly and started singing her favourite lullaby.. The sweet voice of the mother filled with love and care calmed the child''s body . Her mind felt a gush of peace . Once she felt peaceful, she raised her lowered head to gaze the lady beside her . She was a beautiful woman with light pink hair and blue shining eyes . Her eyes were filled with love and worry . She looked like a tender lily , her hands were warmly wrapped around Andrea . The man standing beside her was in his thirties. he had shining violet hair and green pupil eyes . His broad shoulders made him a reliable person to little Andrea . The two young boys who stood beside her bed also had violet hair . While the elder child had green eyes , the younger had blue eyes like his mother. They looked like they were around 11 years old and 8 years old . Andrea soon realized that she is not someone who she used to be . si woon the great shaman had become a young child with fragile body and young mind warm food with love Realizing this truth , it felt like a huge burden was given to Si woon , who just wanted to rest . "Why , why should I restart my life as a little girl now? I lived a hard life in my previous life ; now I should live in a new and completely different world?" he thought to himself . Having the memory of being a man and now changing into a girl itself was a burden to si woon who was now Andrea . His little body was not able to control his emotions , tears started to flow again . Seeing her child crying , Andrea''s mother hugged her tightly . Andrea (Si woon) felt relaxed by the warm embrace of her mother . Her body relaxed . It had been three months since she was asleep .Her little tummy was hungry . It cried for food ''growl '' . Everyone stared at Andrea. Andrea''s face turned red due to embarrassment. Her mother smiled and asked the maid who was waiting outside the room to bring light food and water to her bed . The maid rushed to the kitchen [maids prove ] - "My young miss must have suffered a lot . I could clearly see fear in her eyes when she woke up . I am glad she does not have memories of being kidnapped as it could give her greater trauma . I ..... I should always be beside my young miss now . Being her personal maid ,it was my fault for not protecting young miss. I should not have allowed young miss ,to visit the festival that night . I should not have trusted that Marina with my young miss (Marina was a traitor , who informed kidnappers about the young miss visiting during the night festival). Only if I went instead of that traitor , she should not have been just fired .... i am sure Master Duke would have caught her and cut her into pieces. Such a filthy human should not be alive . My poor young miss don''t worry I will never let you fall in danger again. " The maid was determined to protect her precious young miss Andrea . She brought some veg- sandwiches , cut fruits and a glass of warm milk to Andrea''s room . She gave it to the madam ,and stood beside the bed seeing her young miss being consoled by the mother and father . Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. Andrea looked towards the young boys who stood there with a worried face , she asked the boys with her soft and gentle child voice " are you .... are you hungry? I can share my food with you too." The elder child smiled and walked towards Andrea . He looked really handsome and mature for a child who was just 11 years old . He spoke in a gentle voice that would sooth anyone who would hear it " Andrea , my younger sister I appreciate your worries about us . I would be full just seeing you eat peacefully, " he smiled . His eyes were filled with love towards his younger sibling . The second child came rushing towards the bed and stood beside his brother . He looked playful . His eyes were teared up , he asked in a worried voice" Andrea are you fine now? Are you scared of me?" His eyes started to tear up more. Andrea smiled and answered, " No second brother , I am not scared of you .Do you want this sandwich?" The boy rejected the offer . Mother spoke, " Baby , I know you are hungry . You can eat these sandwiches and fruits .You should also drink this milk ,it has been months since you ate proper food ." Mother''s gaze was filled with love and care . It comforted Andrea''s little mind and body . She ate her food while her mother held the plate for her . The Duke , duchess, her brothers and watched her eating to her fill . They felt relieved seeing their young daughter ,not being scared of them anymore . After drinking the warm glass of milk , and eating to her heart''s fill, little Andrea felt drowsy . She slowly drifted off to sleep once again in her mother''s arms. As she had just woken up from a coma , her body was weaker than a normal child''s. Seeing her relaxed and trusting her mother , the duchess felt like a warm breeze gushing through her heart . The Duke and Duchess looked each other . They smiled lovingly , feeling relieved for their daughter being safe once again in their arms. The mother sat beside Andrea while she was asleep . The boys were told to go back and freshen up as if they had just completed their swords training. They left with their father . The maid stood beside madam , seeing her young miss fast asleep . Si won was too tired . Once he was in deep sleep he saw two rooms , he knew it was a dream . One room was dark while another one had light he walked towards the dark room first, he thought ti himself. "Last time I followed the light and woke up in a new body , so this time I will go to the dark room. Once he reached on its door , it was tightly locked . Touching the lock ,he could only hear screams and wailing of people . Si woon was confused . He tried to open the lock ,to no avail . Then he walked towards to the room with light . There he saw a little girl sitting at a corner and crying . She had violet hair ,she covered her face with her hands . She was weeping silently. Si woon slowly walked towards the girl in silence. They were weeping girl noticed a shadow approaching her. She started to shiver in fear. Seeing the little girl trembling, si woon spoke " child don''t worry I am not here to hurt you." He bent to sit down and asked in a gentle voice, "why are you crying child, tell me your problem. I promise to help you." The gil slowly lifted her face towards the warm voice. She was a beautiful and cute child with glittering blue eyes and shining violent hair . She looked like a baby fairy even in her crying face. The baby stared at si woon without saying a word . Si woon smiled and reached out his hand to wipe her tears from her little doe eyes. A pretty guest Le b¨¦b¨¦ tremblant sentit la chaleur de ses mains. Alors que si woon essuyait ses larmes, un faisceau de lumi¨¨re a clignot¨¦. Il a ¨¦t¨¦ effray¨¦ par la lumi¨¨re soudaine qui a ¨¦clat¨¦. Il sentit sa t¨ºte tourner et une douleur dans sa t¨ºte. La douleur ¨¦tait insupportable que si woon s''¨¦vanouit bient?t. La seule chose qu''il vit ensuite fut un plafond. La sc¨¨ne ¨¦tait floue. Une servante sourit et vint porter le b¨¦b¨¦ endormi. Oui, ce que si Woon voyait, c''¨¦tait les souvenirs de la vraie Andrea. C''¨¦tait une enfant prodige. Elle a commenc¨¦ ¨¤ prononcer des mots mignons comme maman, papa, bwotha quand elle avait dix mois. B¨¦b¨¦ Andrea ¨¦tait un b¨¦b¨¦ adorable, elle a commenc¨¦ ¨¤ marcher seule une fois qu''elle a atteint l''age d''un an. Avant cela, elle avait l''habitude de obtenir de l''aide des femmes de chambre et de la duchesse. Ses fr¨¨res l''adorent et ont choy¨¦ leur petite s?ur. The elder brother''s name was Johnathan while the younger brother''s name was Andrew . Andrew and Andrea did not have much age difference. Andrew was four years old when Andrea started to walk . Andrea''s memory had fragments of Johnathan running towards her after his sword training and carrying her through the garden .Their mother , the duchess used to scold Johnathan for not washing himself before going near the baby . Andrew was a playful child , he also used to carry a small wooden sword and always tell baby Andrea that he would also become a warrior like their father and protect the mother and Andrea . As she reached age two , she was interested in reading books . She was fast at learning letters and spelling them . This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work. The Duke and Duchess were in awe of their young daughter''s ability . They did not know ,she gained this ability because of a past she had to face .That past was hidden behind a dark door in the corner of her memories. Andrea started and perfected her etiquette at early age of three . As young girls were only allowed to hold tea parties after reaching age ten, Andrea did not get an opportunity for tea parties. This didn''t stop her from memorizing more rules of noble class. She made tea for her family and served them tea with her tiny hands . The tea she made was sweet , but her elegant appearance while making it was not something a four-year-old can pull off. One evening , a close friend of the duchess visited the manor . The guest was escorted inside by The Duchess herself .Little Andrea stood beside the Duchess while she escorted the guest to their beautiful green house . The green house was planted with varieties of flowering plants and fruit trees . There were different colour roses . Even the rare blue rose was found in the Kovinsons Green house. ( Kovinsons is the Dukedome name - Andrela Kovinsons.) The flowers planted had a past to them . The pink rose and white rose planted represented the hair colour of Hannah(Kovinsons duchess ) and Eveline (Matthias duchess). Hannah and Eveline were old friends. The blue and green rose represented the Kovinsons family love . Love between the Duke and Duchess. ... The guest was a beautiful lady with silver hair and emerald eyes , she looked younger than the Duchess . She walked elegantly and could be compared with the white roses of the garden . Her eyes had a shining light in them , that could make anyone fall in love with those pretty eyes . She looked like an innocent angel with shining silver hair . The duchess greeted the guest, " Welcome, Mrs. Matthias. " The guest smiled softly and spoke in a gentle voice to the Duchess." You are my close friend Hannah , why are you calling me Mrs. Matthias? Just call me Eveline or Eva as you used to ." Hannah asked with a worried expression, " but ,how can I do that? Now you are The Archduke''s wife and the mother of the only heir . How can I address Madam like before ?" Eveline smiled and held Hannah''s hand " My friend , I am still your old Eva so call me Eva .By the way , is that cute baby your little princess?" Eveline asked to look at the child hiding behind her mother''s dress. Realizing that the archduchess noticed her , Andrea came forward and greeted her in noble manner, " Greeting Mrs. Eveline , I am Andrela Kovinsons , youngest daughter of Kovinsons Duke and Duchess " "oh my , how cute and elegant, Hannah did you teach this baby to do such a noble and formal greeting?" Eveline asked with a playful eyes filled with admiration towards Andrea. Hannah smiled and told, " Okay okay ,I will call you Eva , if you don''t take offence Mrs. Eveline, but before we speak about my baby , how about you take a seat?" They both laughed and went towards the seat . There was a round table prepared for the Duchess (Hannah ) , Archduchess (Eveline) and baby Andrea . The table was filled with snacks , biscuits , cake , macaroons and tea . Eveline was the daughter of a rich count while Hannah was the daughter of a powerful Marquess family . They both were precious treasures and cherished children of their family . First time Hannah and Eveline met were at the boarding school where all noble children attended before their marriage. Hannah selected class related to noble etiquette and sewing while Eveline was interested in Swordsmanship. The only class they attended in common was maths class. Hannah and Eveline were prodigal in their chosen classes except for Maths . They both were so weak in maths that the professor used to punish them to stand outside for not completing homework or for not answering the questions. Eva and Hannah (past 1) Standing outside the class together . Being punished together, created a bond between them . Eveline amd Hannah , started to talk about how difficult maths was for them. They gossiped about how the teachers were strict too small noble family''s children and partial towards greater noble family''s children. On one such unlucky gossip day , they were caught gossiping about their maths teacher by a strict professor. He ordered them to come with him to the principal cabin. It was ill manners for a noble person to gossip , especially if the person in gossip was a high-ranking person or a teacher. Eveline and Hannah followed the professor to Principal cabin . Hearing about what the two girls did , principal was angry. He scolded Hannah and Eveline for not attending the maths class and for gossiping about the teachers. He ordered Eveline, " You will be suspended for two days and have to write the logarithms twenty times. " For a noble girl ,to be suspended, was equal to having an illegal affair . It would tarnish their reputation. As Eveline was the daughter of a count, the principal did not show any mercy to her. While being the treasured daughter of a marquess , Hannah was not given any punishment. But according to Hannah this was not fair , she decided to help her friend who always stood beside her during maths punishment. Hannah pleaded the principal to take back the order of suspending Eveline. Despite pleading the principal did not agree to take back his order. So Hannah decided to take the same punishment as Eveline . Hannah spoke with a confident voice, " Sir , if you are suspending My Friend Eveline. Please give me the same punishment. I would write a letter to inform my family about the details of the punishment and the reason behind it ." Stolen novel; please report. The principal grew pale. Though gossiping was ill manners according to a noble, it was not a wrong, great enough to be suspended. Principal knew that if this news of suspension reached the Marquess he would cause chaos in the academy. So the principal unwillingly decided to take back the suspension order . He spoke, " Okay , I will consider your request ,Miss Hannah. Eveline will not be suspended; instead she should write the logarithms twenty times before tomorrow noon ." The girls smiled and agreed to the punishment. Once they walked out of the door , Hannah sighed in relief. Hannah was walking ahead while Eveline was behind . Hannah spoke, " Miss Eveline , it''s good we were not suspended. Right?" There was no response from Eveline . Hannah turned back to check on her. Eveline was walking slowly, staring at the floor. Hannah worriedly asked, " Miss Eveline! What happened? Are you sick anywhere?" Eveline raised her head and slowly glanced at Hannah and spoke in a soft voice . " Miss Hannah , thank you. I .....I am so grateful that you stood up for me today. I never had a friend who would stand up for me even in difficult times. All..... all my friends just waved their tales at me for my father''s money . You are my first friend who cared about me , even when you too were at risk ." Hannah smiled and walked towards Eveline who was behind her. She held on to Eveline''s hands and said in a gentle voice "Being a friend this is the least I should do . I too am happy for meeting you and being friends with you Miss Eveline." Hearing the word friends from Hannah , Eveline''s face brightened up . She said, "Miss Hannah , please call me Eva from now onwards. I want to get closer to you." Hannah smiled and said, " Sure , sure Eva . You can call me Hannah too . You don''t have to address me as Miss Hannah." They both smiled at each other . The love of friendship had already started to grow. Among the nobles having a true friend was very rare .Eveline and Hannah were lucky to have each other. Eveline''s eyes teared up, knowing that now she had a true friend . Hannah pulled Eveline closer and whispered "Before that bald Maths teacher catches us again, we should hurry up and go finish your logarithms. I will also help you to write them." Both the girls left to their dorm to complete the given punishment. Hannah and Eva became close friends since then . They were still weak at maths until their graduation. Once graduation was over Eveline left tk her home while Hannah was soon engaged to Kovinsons''s young duke Peter Kovinsons. They exchanged letters to each other . After one year of engagement, Hannah married Peter . While Eveline fell in love with the Archduke and engaged to him. The little girl who was once punished for not doing their maths homework, now had to handle the finances of half of the kingdom. It was never an easy job , the number of letters they exchanged reduced as time passed . When Andrea was born , Eveline became carrying. When Andrea turner one , Eveline gave birth to a cute and healthy boy baby . Now the same Eveline , Hannah''s Eva had come to visit them . Andreas first tea A cool breeze, fragrance of flowers, chirping of birds and two friends reuniting after a long time .It was a beautiful scene . Three of them sat at the round table . Maids arranged the snacks and plates . Andrea ,helped Hannah (Duchess) in making the tea. Andrea had prepared for her first tea time since early in the morning . Washing her hair with rose oil. Using the limited perfume made with Jasmine flowers . Dressing up in a sky blue dress that had flowers embroidery on it and sleeves made with soft net . Small cute earrings and a blue diamond necklace carved into a butterfly were worn by a little child who was three years old . Little Andrea prepared herself for more than four hours for entertaining her first guest. For Andrea, a noble should always be elegant and graceful . She wished to keep the dignity of house Kovinsons by presenting herself in the most graceful way possible . Andrea''s personal maid , Anny was someone who took care of Andrea since she was a baby . When Andrea was one , Anny was 13. Though Anny was a little girl too , she loved and cared for Andrea just like the Duchess. Anny loved to dress up Andrea. Anny knew every single liking of Andrea . Anny was a commoner girl , who was taken in by the duchess. Anny who used to sell flowers on the street was taken in by the Duchess who went out in disguise , and was given an important duty of taking after the precious young miss of Kovinsons Dukedome. Anny considered Andrea as her treasure. Andrea always kept all the maids at a distance. She never allowed the maids to make personal decisions or get close to her. Andrea was not a normal three-year-old , she conducted herself as a noble who already reached their coming of age (17). But for Anny , Andrea was her cute, loving treasure. Back to green house - Seeing a three-year-old, all dressed up for the party , Eveline felt so touched. She spoke to Andrea in a sweet voice and eyes brimming with love " Miss Andrea ,did you prepare yourself to welcome me ?" Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. Andrea said, "Yes , Madame Matthias . I am grateful for your visit . Mother used to tell me about you." "Ohh really , Hannah used to speak about me ! What did she tell , I am so curious to know?" Eveline asked with a playful smile . "My mother ushed to tell me how she and Mrs. Matthias ushed to be good friends during academy days . How you both ushed to shale youl books and visit each other''s home duling vacations." Andrea spoke in a very calm and gentle voice but her pronunciation was like a baby and made her words cuter than elegant . Though she was different from other three-year-old kids in manners, she was similar to them in her pronunciation. The duchess laughed, "haahaa, I see little Andrea . You are so cute . (Looking at Hannah) Hannah , you are so lucky to have such a cute child." Hannah smiled gently "You are lucky to Eva , how is your baby doing?" Eveline whose eyes were filled with love and care- "My child is now two , he is cute and chubby . But.... he is too energetic for a two-year-old. The maids have a difficult time running with him from garden to garden . Hannah smiled softly - " He must be just like you . Don''t you remember how energetic were you during our academic years ?" Eveline - " Energetic? Me ? I was such a sweet child . You must be remembering it wrong ." Hannah -"Yes , yes. Such a sweet child who only swung her sword from morning to night at the training ground." The maids served the tea and cakes . Eveline sipped onto the tea .It was sweet and refreshing. Eveline spoke, "This tea is so refreshing , who prepared this ?" Hannah lovingly looked towards Andrea and spoke, "My baby, prepared this tea herself . She took hours to pick the perfect leaf from our house and made this tea herself." Eveline was surprised "Andrea is three, right?" Hannah smiled and nodded Eveline -" How ... How can a three-year-old child know which leaf to pick and to make such a delicious tea?" Hannah proudly said, "My child knows many things , her peers can''t even imagine about ." Eveline agreed to Hannah . Andrea felt embarrassed, hearing praises from a person like the archduchess (Eveline) her face flushed red . She looked like a cute little tomato who was wearing a blue dress and sitting well mannered. Seeing Andrea all red and blushing Eveline couldn''t control her laughter "pfttt , I am loving tomato these days . Only if my son was also a tomato instead of a jumping squirrel. " Eveline sighed . Hannah smiled, "Your son is a jumping squirrel? I would love to meet him . When my sons were Andrea''s age, my second son was a jumping squirrel too. Well ,my first-born was very calm since he was born ." Eveline - "Ohh , how is your two sons doing? I did not see them." Hannah - " My elder , Johnathan went for his swordsmanship training . My second, Andrew loves watching his brother training .Though he is too young to train with real swords, he carries a wooden sword and imitate his brother ." "That''s so cute . I will bring my son one day . I want Andrea to teach my son some good manners. (Turning towards Andrea ) Will you do that Andrea?" Andrea stood up from her seat and bowed in courtesy "Yesh Mrs. Matthias, I will do my besht and be good fliends with Young Mashtel Matthias. I am not qualified enough to be his instructol. " "Ohh little one , don''t call me Mrs. Matthias. You can call me Aunt Eva . My son would be happy to make you his first friend, " Eveline said with a loving smile . " Please do bring your son one day . I am sure all my children will love him . But ,Eva, you never told me his name . Even in your letters ." Hannah asked in a low voice. "Ohhh, I wanted to surprise you with his name . When we meet face to face. His name is ''Rakhil, Rakhil Matthias '' .He is two this year and has silver hair and red eye A night Festival? "It was indeed a great experience to have my mother''s friend attend today''s tea party. "I learned how great can a lady look from Duchess Matthias." The green house, tea party with Eveline , host- Hannah and our little princess Andrea were over . It was a memorable day , with a new friend introduced to Little Andrea . She was not eager to meet Eveline''s son- Rachel Matthias. She was always calm and composed , was pure and elegant like a morning dew resting on rose petals. Her face shined like the bright sun and her skin was white as cow milk. Cute Andrea , had one setback. She had less friendly conversations with her family as she did not know how to chat freely ,she was oddly very mature for her age . A child who should play and who should be curious about , colour of flowers. Smell of food , taste of mud and fruits, was always bothered by something. She was always in alert and wary of her surroundings. She always maintained a servant -Lady relation with all maids . But a baby would be curious even if they act matured. One day a maid named Marina told her " Miss , do you know about the night festival that will be held in two days?" Baby Andrea ,though it was mature for her age , still had the mind of a child . Hearing the word festival ,the alertness she held her whole life , well its three years , vanished . She asked curiously, " festival. What is that? What happens during the festival?" The maid smiled sweetly like a honey trap laid carefully and replied in a sweet voice, " my young miss , a festival is where you can enjoy a lot of different and unique things . Yummy food , beautiful street decorations, bright light ,many people who are friendly and firecrackers." If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. She was not interested in visiting crowded places ,nor was she interested in yummy food . She just nodded and said, " I see." Noticing that she had no interest in the festival, maid spoke again, " Miss , you can visit the festival with Duke and Duchess. You can spend some lovely time with them and get closer to them ." Hearing the words ''getting closer to them , her face shined . She asked, " getting close to moma and dad. How? Will they like to spend time with me keeping aside their work?" She always wanted to have a close relation with her family .But she never knew how to develop that close relation . For little Andrea this was an opportunity, she cannot miss. The maid spoke " Young Lady , please try your best . I am sure they will not refuse your small request of visiting the night festival." Little Andrea trusted the maid , she ordered Marina to lead her to the duke''s office . As usual Duke was busy with his work . His assistant Dyan -35 years old and a loyal vassal of Kovinsons Dukedome was standing beside him . Helping with the paperwork. Seeing young Andrea entering, Dyan greeted her " Good morning, young lady. " She smiled at him, " I hope you have a good day .Please keep helping father ." "Yes ,young lady. That is my duty ." Dyan replied with a polite tone , and bowing to her. "Oh , My little princess, did you miss Father? Is that why you came here." The Duke asked with a playful voice . He seemed extremely happy ,to see his lovely daughter come to visit him first . He stood from his seat , rushed towards her who was walking with her tiny feet in proper etiquette. He picked her up , and wrapped her in his string arm . It was warm , she felt warmth and love from those big sturdy hands of the Duke. She knew these hands would protect her always. "Father, what are you doing ? Let me down , I have to greet you . " Her face was flushed . She was embarrassed and happy to be carried by her father . But she did not wish to lose the image of an elegant lady in front of the maids. Seeing her face red as a tomato the duke spoke, " pfftt , my princess is so cute . Daddy doesn''t want to keep you down. But I would be sadder if my princess gets angry , so this time I will keep you back down ." Saying this the Duke placed her,on the floor gently . Once her shoes touched the ground she bowed a little in courtesy and spoke, "Greeting, Father . I hope you always stay healthy ." "Haha ,if my daughter says so ,I am sure I will be healthy ." The Duke said with a broad smile on his face. then he asked is a sweet and caring voice " Andrea , did you come here because you missed me , or is there something you wish to have?" She smiled, " Father , I always miss , you . But today I came to meet you with a special purpose in my mind ." The Duke was confused "purpose? What purpose, my princess?" the nigth festival part 2 "Hey" I smiled. "Dad, I want to go to the night festival with you and mom. I would also like my BLOTHELS to accompany me. " Father remained silent, staring at me. He asked me: "Andrea, who told you about this night festival? I smiled: "She''s washing my maid Marina." She knows a lot about the city FESHTIVALS. I would like to spend time with you and mom. I said shyly, "But my child, it can be dangerous." How about enjoying a feast in our mansion? I will order the chef to prepare all the dishes you like. We can even dance to songs." wanted to experience the fun of the festival with my family under the moonlight. Because of my stubbornness, Father had no choice but to agree. I was happy. "THANK YOU Father. Do you want to INFORM MOTHEL OL if I have to inform him? I asked "Don''t worry, darling. I''ll tell your mother and brother to be ready at night." "Hehee", I smiled and left the room. The day went well. I was excited. It was the first time we had a family picnic. As night fell, I prepared to visit the festival. My maids dressed me in modest clothes that didn''t stand out, braided my hair which was dyed brown. Looking in the mirror, the only image I saw was of a commoner girl, with the usual brown hair and neat clothes. "You all did a great job", I appreciated the maids for their hard work. "Ohhh our young lady is so cute and adorable." I could clearly see their love for me in their eyes. They looked like puppies, meeting its owner after a long time. Once ready, I rushed to my mother''s room. She was still getting ready. Mom wore a red and white apron dress. Mother looked younger than usual with her hair dyed brown. Instead of gold and ruby jewelry, mother wore a simple, plain silver necklace. It was something the married commoner used to wear as a sign of marriage. Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. As soon as I entered the mother''s room, she rushed towards me, leaving behind the maids who were helping her. "Andrea, you are there! The mother''s voice was soft and charming. "Yes, Mother. I am fully LEADY FOL OUL TLIP now [YES MOTHER, I AM FULLY READY FOR OUR JOURNEY NOW]" I spoke confidently. "Oh, my baby looks so beautiful and cute in your clothes." said my mother, hugging me. "Of course she''ll look cute, it''s our child Hannah," said a voice from behind. Without looking back, I knew who it was. "You are there, my dear." The mother smiled and greeted the father. "Hi, FATHEL (FATHER)" I too greeted him courteously. "Andrea, you don''t have to be so formal with us," mom and dad spoke at the same time. I always knew they loved me and my brothers. But love and etiquette were different things. I nodded slightly and rushed over to my dad. He was dressed in brown pants and a white shirt. Even in more ordinary clothes, Dad looks gorgeous. He had dyed his hair black, so no one would recognize him as the Duke. "Father, Father. I''m LEALY excited to go to the festival. THANK YOU for having AGLEEING for me BLIMG THELE. [FATHER, FATHER. I AM REALLY HAPPY TO ARRIVE AT THE FESITIVAL. THANK YOU FOR AGREEING TO TAKE ME THERE]" I was grateful for his permission. Usually, nobles never let their children attend the commoners'' festival. They considered him inelegant. My father changed his schedule to accompany me to the festival. It was something no noble lord had ever done. For them, their work always came first, before their family. My father must be the only duke who cherished his family more than his job. "My child, we are your parents, and we wish you happiness. It''s nice of you to be great, but it''s not necessary. You are the reason for our happiness." Mother said to me while kissing me. I felt warmth and happiness. "Haha, honey, don''t tell me, you''re not excited to go to the festival." Dad asked mom laughing. Mom blushed, she always liked to enjoy these parties. As Duchess, Mother could not attend these parties. Now that there was a chance, she was really happy." "Honey, don''t talk like that. Andrea is here, she''ll think her mother is childish." Mom said, frowning, but her cheeks were as red as a tomato. "Mother, I''m glad to KNOW YOU ENJOY FESHTIVAL AS MUCH AS I DO." I spoke with a smile. "Haha, see our child likes festivals, being his mother, why are you shy in admitting t how much you love these festivals." Father asked mother jokingly. "Okay, okay, now you''re calm. Let me get ready." Mom pushed dad onto the couch. His ears were red with embarrassment. I also sat on the couch. We waited for her to prepare. Seeing my braided hair, she also decided to braid her hair to one side. She looked so gorgeous and gorgeous. "You are beautiful my lady." said Father, kissing her hand. Father escorted mother downstairs while carrying me in his arms. I was shy, but I couldn''t refuse him. Father begged to carry me on his arms downstairs. As we descended, my two brothers were waiting. While Johnathan dyed his hair black, Andrew dyed his brown. They looked like cute little boys. Andrew was so excited to dress up and tour downtown. Seeing mom and dad coming, Andrew rushed over to mom. "Mom, mum. You look beautiful. You will be the prettiest woman at the festival today." cried Andrew, hugging his mother. Johnathan greeted calmly "Hi Father. Greetings Mother, you both look good." Our eyes met, Johnathan smiled at me, "My little sister, must be the cutest kid attending the festival." Johnathan''s compliment made me blush. I felt the sincerity of his words. "Oh my God. Andrea, you are SHOO cute." Andrew said, grinning ear to ear. "Andrea, don''t worry. Your brother will protect you. Andrew had a wooden sword strapped to his belt the nigth festival part 3 Family always supports each other, and my family was no different. Each second I spend with them made me feel happy . I felt the warmth of family, love. Our butler had packed a suitcase of necessary items. Marina and two other guards followed us. We decided to walk on the streets instead of going into the carriage. Carriage would have drawn unnecessary attention to us. "Andrea. Do you want me to carry you?" Father asked with a concerned voice. "No, no I will carry Andrea." Andrew stretched out his arm to carry me. Mother laughed, " Ahh, seeing a seven-year-old offering to carry his three-year-old sister is so lovely." I stood speechless, seeing how my brother acted. "Father, it is okay I can walk, you don''t have to carry me. I am a strong girl" I said proudly looking at father, who wished to carry his daughter. Father pov- Aaaa my wife and children are sooo cute. I want to carry my daughter, she looks so cute and soft. Andrea carrying herself as a noble lady is just so adorable. Ahh, it''s good to be a girl''s father, my boys were always naughty and running here and there. Andrew and John are growing up soon. It is good that we are having such a memorable picnic. Once we were out of the manor gates. We saw flocks of people rushing on the street here to there. The street lights were lighted with magic. While Andrew and I walked ahead, Brother John, mother and father followed us. Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. Marina was with me, while the guards did not follow closely. We looked just like a common family with good-looking children and parents. There were different street food stalls and toy stalls that drew attention with their lighting. People called in customers by shouting out what they had to offer. Little children of my age were running around holding candy sticks and toys. I also wished to play and eat from street stalls. I held Andrew''s hand and ran towards a stall that was selling chicken kebab and roasted meat. It smelled delicious. Marina who ran behind Andrew and me to not miss us, soon caught up with us. Mother and Father, along with brother John were in our sight, but far behind. They knew that Marina would protect us. "Marina , Marina I want that chicken which is roasted on the stick." I asked Marina to buy me that by pointing it out. Andrew also asked Marina to buy it for him. Marina smiled, "Yes, my lady and Young Master." She has the shopkeeper 4 copper coins and bought a pair of chicken skewers. "Taking a bite, tens of flavours exploded in my mouth. It was something a noble house did not serve. The chicken was flavourful and spicy, but it was too spicy for me and Andrew. "WATEL WATEL WATEL , MALINA , ITSH TOO SPICY." I cried out for water. "Oh my god, wait a minute Young Lady" Marina opened the backpack, and have me bottle of water. Andrew was waiting for his turn. Mother ,Father and Brother Johnathan had reached us by that time. Father laughed, "Haahaa are my children spice intolerant?" Mother frowned, " Dear, they are still kids, these street foods will be too spicy for their delicate taste buds." "Ohoo ,yes, yes. I am wrong. Pftt" My father was still laughing. Johnathan went to the stall keeper and ordered another pair of skewers, but he whispered to the stall keeper something before taking it. "Here Father, I bought you one too." Brother John offered it to Father. "Oh my elder son is so responsible. Give me." Taking a bite, I saw Father tearing up. His eyes were turning red. As I was wondering what happened, Brother Johnathan spoke, "Father. As I thought you love spicy, I told him to add extra black peppers on your skewer. Are you enjoying it?" Mother burst out laughing, "Haahaa, my John is standing up for his younger siblings. Haahaa, Child your father must have never even imagined he would get betrayed by you. Haahaa ohh God I am tearing up." Father was tearing up because of the spice while Mother was tearing up in laughter. We all laughed out seeing father drinking a bottle of water, within seconds. After that we walked again. This time I was holding mother and brother John''s hand. I felt secured holding them. Many unknown people scared me. Marina who was walking beside Mother spoke, " Young Madame, I have known an orphanage nearby. People visit there on festival, and play with the kids. Do you also want to visit the orphanage?" The orphanage Orphanages were something that I only read about, in books. A place where abandoned children find their safety. A place where they can shelter themselves from the sun and rain. A chance to visit an orphanage was something I never wished to miss. "Mom, mom I want to visit the orphanage Marina spoke about. I want to see the kids my age living together." I asked mother to allow me to visit the orphanage. She strongly denied. "No, it is not safe. We will enjoy the festival with street food and games. Another day let us visit the orphanage. " I ran towards my dad''s arms. "Papa, please. I want to visit the orphanage. " Turning towards mother and holding dad''s hand, I spoke, "Dad will protect us mothers. You don''t have to worry." They were helpless in front of their stubborn little daughter who was excited to explore something she had only read about in books. "Okay, let us go visit the orphanage, but you should always stay with me or your mom." Dad warned me. More than the warning, the permission he gave, to visit the orphanage made me happy. Marina smiled, "Little Miss; now you can go and play with friends of your age." I asked Marina, "Friends of my age. In orphanages are all children three years old. The book I read clearly detailed about how long can a child stay in orphanages, and it was around fifteen years old for girls and fourteen for boys." "Yes, young Miss. there would also be three-year-old children, whom you can make friends." Marina spoke with a lovely smile and soft voice. She looked excited about me visiting the orphanage. We ate candy floss, pancakes, and meat skewers. We played different stall games. Dad won some prizes. Dad gifted me the teddy he won. It was fluffy and soft brown teddy with a blue ribbon. We walked towards the orphanage. Reaching the orphanage, Father told the guards to wait outside, so that the children won''t be scared. Father entered the orphanage first, while Brothers, Mom, Marina and I were waiting outside. Soon a lady in her fifties opened the door. Father was standing behind her. She smiled broadly and greeted us, "Happy Festival Madame, masters and miss. Welcome to the Ruby Orphanage." My mother smiled "Greetings Lady, Happy festival." "Please. Please don''t stand here, and come inside." The lady welcomed us inside with open hands. This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. The door was made of wood and was not something that could assure your safety. As we entered there was a huge hall. Children were running around. A child around age four rushed towards the Lady and hugged her. "Mother, are they our new guest." The child asked with an innocent and cute smile. I was confused, as per the books I read; children of orphanages do not have parents. I was confused, why the girl called the Lady Madame. I knew it was impolite to ask such a question now, so I kept my curiosity with myself. The Lady smiled and carried the four-year-old in her arms. "Yes, little Tresa, they are our today''s guest. There are even friends who are your age. Bring your brothers and sisters, so that you all can play together." Tresa jumped down from the orphan director''s arms and ran inside. She shouted while running, "new friends, new friends." Father smiled at me, "Andrea, you can go with your mother inside. Brother John and I will talk some matters with the director in her office. Okay?" "Yes Father, I will play with them." I smiled and agreed to Father. Andrew who stood beside me shouted, "I will also follow brother johns and father. I also want to learn from Father." "Okay, okay (turning to director) lead us to your office, Madame. I have to discuss about some financial aid. "Father spoke and followed the director who led father and brothers to the office. Mother, Marina and I walked to the inner room. There we saw children coming out of their room. There were around 6 children. Tresa who was four, ran towards me, held my hands "Hello, what is your name?" she asked with curiosity and excitement. "Hello, I am Andrea." I spoke holding onto her hands. Tresa was a cute little girl, who really knew to make friends. She introduced mother and me to other children. One girl was, Rosy, 10 years old. Martin, who was 8 years old. James, who was 7 years old. Riya, who was 11 years old. Cattery , a baby who was just 1 year old. Cattari crawled while others stood shyly behind the curtains. Seeing them all acting shy I spoke. "Hello, Martin, James, Riya, and Rosy. I am Andrea, and this is my mother. This is my maid. Please take care of us. I hope we enjoy this festival together." I realized it much later that the children were stunned, to see a three-year-old speaking so formal." Mother smiled and knelt down on the carpeted floor. She spoke in a soft voice and with a warm smile, "Children, I am Hannah, and I also wish to enjoy this festival playing with you all. Will you allow us to play together?" My mother looked like a fairy, while smiling. Tresa ran towards me, she looked like a rabbit who got excited seeing a carrot. "Come; come closer to us, Andrea. She pulled me towards the other children. Mother sat on the carpet. While I played with the children. Marina was standing beside us. As we were playing, Marina walked towards us. She whispered something to Tresa. Tresa''s eyes lightened up. She went and whispered something to the other kids. They stared at me and Martin spoke. "Andrea, do you want to see per toys?" "Toys? What toys? " I asked. "Toys we play with, it is our secret storage area, but as Andrea is a good friend we will show you. " Rosy spoke . She looked proud. I agreed. I also wished to know whether, these children would also enjoy playing with soft teddy and running vehicle toys. I told my mother, "Mom , can you please wait here, I want to see their store room." "Sure , my child, but don''t wander around." Mother smiled and allowed me. The children led me to a room. As we entered through the door. There were hundreds of spider webs. The rook stank, and was damp. There was not much light. Riya, the eldest, lighted up a candle. Martin ran towards a closed shelf. Opening it, he took out some things in his little hands, and rushed back to me. He stretched out his hands and opened them. He was holding on to some worn-out wooden toys. This was his and the other children''s treasure. The damp and dark room, soon made me feel sick. I started to suffocate; it was getting hard to breathe. The thought of the orphans, treasuring such worn out wooden toys and wearing these wretched dresses, made my mind more burdened. I couldn''t handle the suffocation, I ran outside. Seeing me running, Mother panicked. She asked me."What, what happened Andrea" I couldn''t speak; I felt like I breathed some, I shouldn''t have. I ran outside, from the front door. Mother stood up at once and was following me. She tripped and fell, while following me in a. Hurry. It was hard to run in heels and dress. I wished to help up my mother, but I couldn''t turn back. I felt like, if I don''t go out, I would die from suffocation. Andrea is missing Running out of the door, it was dark all around. The orphanage was deserted, with no people around. There were only few lights lighted up, far away from the orphanage.The night was cold. I ran and ran. So I could reach a brighter place. As I was running, I felt a strong hand on my shoulder. Another hand covered my mouth. I couldn''t scream. They covered my mouth with a cloth dipped in some drugs, I could smell drugs. Soon my eyelids were getting heavy. I was losing consciousness. My legs felt numb and I couldn''t stand. I fell into the arms of two strange men. They were covering my face and holding me in their arms roughly...¡­. Hannah stood up and ran outside. Marina followed Hannah. The children were shocked by the sudden motion. They started crying. It was all chaotic. Hannah who had rushed outside started to search for her daughter. Andrea was nowhere to be found. "Marina, search, search for Andrea. She must not have gone far." Hannah ordered. Marina nodded. "Andrea, Andrea''s dear where are you. Andrea "Hannah called out in the top of her lungs. "Young miss, young miss. Answer us, young miss." Marina shouted. Andrea was nowhere to be found. Duchess fell onto the floor. Marina rushed towards the duchess. "Marina, go inform the duke. He must be, must be in the office."Hannah said in trembling voice holding marina''s hand. "Yes madam, I will go now. Please stand up let''s go inside first." Marina tried to help up the duchess. "No, no. I will wait for my baby. She will get scared if she doesn''t see me. You go, go and inform the duke." Hannah did not move from the floor. "But madam, it is cold." Marina tried to convince the duchess to wait inside. "I don''t care. Go now. Don''t waste time." The duchess pushed marina towards the door. Marina had no choice but to leave the duchess outside. Stolen content alert: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences. "My baby. Come back soon. Mother is waiting." Hannah muttered. Tears rolled down. For a mother, missing her child was as painful as piercing a sword into her heart. "So, we were planning about funding the orphanage. As the duke of this region, it is my responsibility to take care of orphans." The duke was discussing matters with the orphan head. "I am so grateful for your good thoughts towards us my lord. As an orphanage that is supported by the church. We are working well. Your support will help these young ones a lot more." The orphanage director was thanking the duke for his support. Johnathan and Andrew were sitting on the couch. While Johnathan was listening to his father''s decisions and conversations, Andrew was munching on the cookies served as snacks. Soon there was a knock on the door. Before the director could answer, the door burst open. Marina rushed inside. She was out of breath. Haa. Haaaa." She was panting. "What happened? Shouldn''t you be with the duchess and princess? Why are you here?" the duke asked to worry. "The young lady, the young lady." Marina couldn''t speak completely. She was running out of breath. Johnathan and Andrew jumped down from the couch and rushed towards marina. "What, what happened to Andrea." Johnathan asked, shaking marina. All were worried and in fear. They were worried about what Marina would tell in such a panic. "The young lady is missing. The duchess is outside¡­.." Before marina could complete the sentence the duke, john and Andrew ran outside. "Hannah, Hannah what happened? Where is Andrea?" duke asked to run outside towards Hannah who was weeping sitting on the floor. Seeing her husband, Hannah burst out into tears. "My baby, my child. I cannot find her. She is not answering me." Hannah spoke in a trembling voice. Her hands and body were trembling. The duke was also panicked, but for him this was not the time to be panicked. He had to be calm and search for Andrea. He hugged Hannah. "It is okay I will find her. My child trusted that I will protect her. I promised that I would protect her. So don''t worry I will keep my promise." Even though the duke''s voice was trembling, it gave comfort to Hannah. John and Andrew were also worried. Andrew started crying while john stood calmly. Even though John was also a young child he was mature and calm person. He comforted Andrew "don''t cry, Father will find our sister. Don''t you trust him?" Andrew couldn''t stop his tears. While Duke hugged his wife to comfort her. John held Andrew''s hand to assure him Andrea''s safety. Hannah pushed away the duke" go, go and search. Don''t waste time here. I will be strong, don''t worry honey." Hannah smiled in tears to assure the duke. "Yes, yes. Guards." Duke called the guards who were waiting outside. They had already come, hearing the commotion. "Go, search the whole place. One of you go to the manor and bring more guards." The duke ordered. The guards started their search for Andrea, while one guard left to bring more knights. The orphan head had already rushed outside. "Duke, I will inform the church about the children should have been careful. As it is the day of night festival, there are many swindlers and human traffickers. I am sorry. I will do my best to help." Director apologized. What duke wanted was not an apology now, he ordered the director to inform the church at once. "Yes, yes." The director rushed inside to send the church a word through the magical device. Magical devices were some costly devices that were bought from church. These devices had many different purposes. There were very few magicians, who could use the holy power. They were known as Triton. Forgetful song of soul Darkness sometimes brings us into the reality. As my vision blacked out and my body felt numb, I came into the realization that these were all just memories, memories of a little child whose soul is so deeply scarred. I felt a force pulling me into a black cavity. I couldn''t resist this force. I fell into a deep hole; its ends had lights on it. I tried to reach the light. There I could hear a small weeping voice. The voice cried out,"no don''t come in here. I am scared". I slowly approached the voice. As my blurred vision was clearing off, I saw a little child sitting at the corner and weeping. Being a shaman, I could know at one glance that this was the soul of a human child. The forgotten memories of the real Andrea once again came into my mind. I realized that, the scenes I saw just now were the flashback memories of real Andrea when she was 3. I slowly approached the crying soul. This time the soul was brighter and more stable. I realized that as real Andrea shares her memories with me; our souls will merge as one and be more stable. I knelt and tried to peep to see her face that she was covering with her tiny hands. Her blue eyes that were wet from the tears shined like a real jewel. I asked her in a soft voice, "Child, what happened after you were kidnapped?" The girl wiped her tears and stared into my eyes. She then spoke in a trembling voice, "I don''t know. I don''t remember. I am scared, I am lonely." She pleaded for my help. She pleaded so I could take her away from this lonely world. I could feel and understand the sorrow of a little child who was left alone in the world of spirits, apart from her loving family. As a shaman, it was a taboo to bring back the dead, but was real Andrea dead or is her soul just too scared to face reality?"Slowly she stopped weeping, and she stood up. She was barely 3 feet, and looked thin and smaller than her peers. She walked towards the end of the light, turned back and spoke facing me, "the great Shaman Si woon. Protect my family and nation from them. I was too weak to do that in my last life. So this life I will give you the chance." Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit. "What? Protect nation? Last life? This life? What do you mean? Protect from whom?" I was confused. At that time I never understood what real Andrea was talking about. In my confused state, I tried to stand up, and walk to her, but suddenly the world started to shake. The spirit world was meant for one person, but now there were two different souls, so as a shaman, I knew this would happen anytime. I tried to look around for the exit. As I was in panic Real Andrea smiled and spoke, "you will come again into this world. Then I will tell you about my true story. Now go life as a child. Enjoy the love and warmth of the family. Please leave for me, my new Andrea. "Her smile was so pure and innocent that I felt my soul melting away in its warmth. She started to sing as the world was collapsing "Sadness would change into nothingness, Memories will feel like a fleeting dream. Your soul and mine will remember this hour, The hour that can change our lives Into cursed or blessed, beautiful nights. The shine in your eyes, and the warmth in your heart, helps me live through these cold days. Come again, my dear mate, Don''t forget this lonely soul, Family and friends that forgot me, Now remembers you My sadness will soon change into nothingness, Memories will feel like a fleeting dream. Now you may leave, But soon you will come again, To meet this lonely soul in pain." Her song was filled with sorrow and loneliness. Such a song from a three-year-old was not something I was expecting. The words she said before about a second chance in life, made me feel like I was missing out on something important about real Andrea. As I was immersed in my thought, a huge vortex was created. Andrea continued to sing the song. This time I couldn''t understand what she was singing. The words sounded unfamiliar. The vortex grew bigger and bigger. I was pulled into it by a force. Inside was beautiful like a starry night. It looked so pretty that I felt all the stars are now around me. My mind soon cleared up, the only thought I could have now was the beautiful vortex and a falling sensation. Real Andrea was now disappearing from my sight. I could hear her voice that sounded like honey and sang like angels in sky about the ''forgetful song,'' that I once heard when I lived as a shaman. It was usually sung by the souls that had lingering feeling and duties. These songs were dangerous for humans who were alive, as they could mesmerize anyone and trap them in the spiritual world forever, but Andrea''s song was helping me get out of the collapsing spiritual world. I knew at once that real Andrea was someone different with special abilities. Meeting rabbit god once again A space of serenity and stillness is what I would describe about the vortex that looked like a starry night. Moving in it made me dizzy, but my mind was at peace. As I was reached the end of the vortex, I saw two doors once again. I was all confused and did not know where to go. Though I am a shaman, it was the first time for me to do these dimensional travelling. As I stood there in confusion, a tiny hand grabbed onto me. It was the real Andrea, she smiled at me and spoke, "don''t worry, just open the door which u want to. I will stay with you." Though Andrea was a lot younger than me, her smile and words comforted me. I walked forward while holding her hand and opened the door to the right. The world beyond was something I could never put in words. A world that was floating on clouds, and brighter than anything I have ever seen. There were different fragrant flowers and plump fruit trees that I can see even before entering the world. Andrea pulled me closer and whispered in my ear, "Go ahead, someone must be waiting for you inside." Her words once again gave me the courage to enter the strange world. Stepping onto the clouds I entered, as soon as I entered I could hear music and praises to God. The voices that sang the melody and praises were so enchanting and mesmerizing. I was drawn into a state of peace just by listening to it. Andrea helped me break out from the enchantment by pushing me to walk ahead. I walked through the soft clouds, fragrant and colourful flowers, trees filled with plump and juicy fruits and surrounding brighter than the sun. I passed though many tiny looking houses and fairies those were of different sizes. Their wings were of different colours and materials. Some were made with silver threads and some were golden while some had pink wings. At the end of the walkway, I saw a gigantic chair on which a huge figure was sitting. As I walked closer, I could see carrot peels all around and on the throne there sat a fluffy big rabbit nibbling onto his carrot and enjoying the song. "Orange orange carrots'' Can make your skin shinier and softer. Eat and bite them. Chew and swallow them To look fluffy and happier The world of clouds and gods If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. Now have a new visitor Let''s share them some carrots And ask them, tell their favours." Announced a kangaroo that was standing near the throne. I understood that this was not a song of praise, but an announcement to inform the rabbit God about the new visitors. The rabbit stopped nibbling his carrot and looked down. Andrea even though was just a little child stood bravely with me. I knew who the rabbit was because he was the same god who sent me to reincarnate as Andrea. He smiled and spoke in a loud and majestic voice "ohooohoo, here you both are, my two precious souls. Baby Andrea, do you like the person who is now taking your body?" he asked Andrea bowed her head and answered politely, "yes, my lord. I am thankful to you for giving me a second chance." "Haahaa, you don''t have to thank me, it is Si Woon who should be thanked for accepting this responsibility." Rabbit God said smiling. I now realized that my appearance in this world and entering into Andrea''s body was something that Andrea requested to the rabbit god. I spoke looking straight into the rabbits red ruby eyes "what is going on? What does second chance mean? What does any of it have to do with me?" The rabbit god jumped down from his throne and hopped near me and Andrea. He then took my palm and held it "Si Woon; now you are going to live as Andrea. You will have a loving family with sweet parents and brothers, but along with such blessing you will face troubles that will be hard to solve. There will be different puzzles that you will have to complete in order to reach a successful ending. Do not worry, you are not alone. The soul of real Andrea who once experienced all this but failed to reach a good ending will help you out." I still couldn''t understand exactly what was going on, even if I may understand, I did not want to accept the reality that now I may face different troubles and my new family can be in danger. The rabbit god held my arms tightly and started reciting, [Andrea was holding my other hand and standing beside me] "Let the blessing of all the animal gods and the god of the sea be upon you. When the cubs cry and waves sing, you will reach them to comfort them. When you are at your lowest, the Triton and Artemis shower you with their blessing. A cool breeze and green trees will cover you from the filthy evil." This is my blessing child, rabbit God said and let go of my hand. Andrea who was standing behind me had a light emitting from her soul. Her soul became more transparent and I felt a power running wild inside me. I was worried that the real Andrea''s soul I was disappearing. I held tightly onto her hands. Andrea smiled seeing me all worried for her and spoke, "I won''t leave you now, there are still a lot more memories I have to share with you. My soul will merge with you once that is done. Now only a part of my soul is merging with you, and this will help you stabilize the blessing you received from the rabbit god." Saying this, she continued to smile while I felt more energized. A violet star My surrounding soon started to change. The clouds started to disappear while the rabbit god and kangaroo were not visible anymore. I could faintly feel Andrea''s touch on my hands. I heard a voice telling me to walk ahead. I walked as the voice led me through the unfamiliar path. Soon I came across an open door. As a curious person, I peeped inside only to see fire blazing land with screams and painful morns called as hell, in the human world. The black mist made my visibility less. I could see fire blazing all over and souls burning and screaming in pain. I couldn''t stand there anymore. I knew that hell was the home for sinners, but seeing them in painful was something no human can stand unless they are psychopaths. I walked ahead without turning back or peeping somewhere else this time. I passed through few more doors which were slightly open as if to attract my attention, but I dint fall for any of that. Same time on earth- Church was a community of priests and nuns who prayed to the rabbit god. There were few prophets in the church who were able to tell the prophecies by studying about the old myths, legends and stars. A priest in his late twenties was standing outside to do regular surveys on the position of stars. As he was watching the sky, he saw a violet star shining in the sky. This star was something no one has ever witnessed. Soon there was meteorite showering around the star. It looked like the star was a goddess who was showered blessings by the meteorite. The priest rushed inside to inform the high priest who was in his prayer room at that time. Upon hearing the odds and unique appearance of a new star, the high priest rushed outside to see it for himself. The star was shining brighter and brighter each passing minute. It was a pleasant sight. The high priest ordered the prophets to observe the star and tell what they think about it. After observing it and reading text about myths of stars a prophet who was in his early teens (13 years old) with light pink hair and yellow shinning eyes started to speak - "High priest, I found the reason and meaning of this new star!" Everyone was curious; they all stopped their research and heard his words. "This star is known as the Nature Goddess star. As written in this ancient book, The Star indicated the awakening of the Nature Goddess who has the power to talk to anything related to nature. This was considered as a myth as there were no signs of this star for the past two centuries. Now finally we are lucky enough to live in the same time line of Nature Goddess." The pink-haired priest spoke. This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience. "Show the book to me Peter." The high priest ordered to the pink-haired priest. His name was Peter. He was an orphan who lived his whole life in the church. He was a prophet with vast knowledge in the books of myths and legends. Peter was a brilliant child since he was young. Peter was sharp and always smiled. No one knew the real personality of this young prophet. It was hard to believe. This was a forgotten myth, which was not even told as village tales anymore. The high priest took the book to read and confirm the information himself. Once he read the book of Nature Goddess and her ability to revive nature, he was convinced that something incredible will happen soon. At the starry night with meteorite shower and a violet shining star, the church was happy for a new goddess appearing in this humble world. The day Andrea woke up once again gave panics to the Duke couple as she was waking up after drinking the milk and sleeping. It had already been night and the duchess and duke were waiting beside her bed to see her wake-up. It was a hard time for them seeing their daughter sleeping for a whole day. All they could do was waiting. Si Woon who was now walking back to the human world from the spiritual world of God and hell saw a door at the end of the path. He knew now it was time to return to Andr¨¦a''s body. He increased his walking pace, when suddenly he felt a slight push from behind. It was no one else other than the real Andrea. Her eyes were tearing up. She spoke choking on her words, "We will meet soon. Please be happy and keep my family safe." With a gentle smile, she said "I trust you Si Woon." I opened the door. Andrea''s soul was now no more visible to me. As soon as I opened the door, my eyes were blinded by the bright light. I felt warmth in my hands and someone was weeping beside me. Though my eyelids felt heavy, I opened my eyes to see the duchess who was weeping silently beside me and the duke who stood beside her, comforting her. I remembered everything that happened to me including the real Andrea''s memories and the blessing from rabbit God. I smiled and called out "MOM." Hearing her sick daughter calling out her name, Hannah was surprised. She saw her daughter lying on the bed, eyes wide open. All the anxiety and worry she held in came out through the tears that were flowing uncontrollably. Hannah could not back hold back. She hugged Andrea Tightly and repeated the words, "Yes, Mom is always here. You are safe my baby." It was a beautiful love story between a mother and child who were going through a lot of odd events. The promise they made Being a mother all my children are precious to me. My children and husband taught me what is love. Being with them warmed my heart. Their presence itself was a blessing to me. As the wife of Duke and mother to two boys I had lots of works to be done, and an entire duke''s territory to be maintained. It was hard. Andrea''s coming into my life, changed my life completely. Giving birth to such a lovely baby was my most precious blessing. Each time she called out "mom" made my heart flutter. Her tiny hands that held mine, and her tiny legs that walked around me made my days happier. Night festival was the day, I thought I will enjoy the most. A day to spend with my kids and husband. The day I lost my daughter is still clear in my mind every moment. When I lost my child, I felt like someone pierced a sword into my heart. I couldn''t think straight or breathe properly. Finding her was really hard, but once we found her. She had already lost her consciousness. The three months she slept felt like 3 years for me. Each morning and each night I sat beside her waiting for her to open her eyes and call me mom with her sweet voice. I wished, to be the one who was kidnapped. It would have been better, my daughter would have been safe. My husband and sons supported me these three months. The day she woke up. I felt like the warmth that I lost once is returning to my frozen heart. Though Andrea behaved oddly and lost her memories, I couldn''t care less. I only wanted her to be healthy and safe again. I was relieved seeing her asleep after having some warm food. I hope my baby would always stay safe and healthy. I promise to protect her from all dangers . The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. Johnathan''s POV- A brother of two young siblings at age of 5 was a great responsibility. I believed I could be a good brother. Andrew was a naughty and active child from a young age, but Andrea is such a sweet and cute sister, her each behaviour was strictly following the noble etiquette. There were many days, when I wondered why Andrea, who is just three so intelligent and socially knowledgeable. I couldn''t compare her to any other three-year-old. I loved my siblings and family. The day of night festival was something I looked forward to, a moment to spend time with my little brother, sister and parents. Why? Why did that day change into such a tragic day? Mom''s crying voice and the tension we had is still in my memories as if it happened yesterday. I will never forgive the conspirators who kidnapped my Andrea and hurt my family. I will grow into an excellent man who can protect my family. The day Andrea woke up, I decided to be her guardian and protect her. Duke''s POV- A father is the power that strengthens the family. A life with my wife, Hannah was something I considered a blessing from God. She was such a lovely and sweet wife, whom I would never give to someone else. That was until my children were born. Kids who look just like my dear Hannah, made me happier than anyone alive in this world. They were cute and tiny. Their eyes and hair were the proof that Hannah and I loved each other. Being a dad was a difficult task, but never tiring. Father of two sons was something I could always be proud of, but Father of a lovely daughter was a blessing I received. Andrea was so tiny when she was born that I was scared to hold her in my arms. Hannah lovingly placed Andrea in my arms for the first time. Her soft and chubby arms grabbed my rough fingers. "Such a lovely baby! I am a blessed Father." I thought. Seeing my kids growing up was a candy to the eyes. Andrea''s first request was to take her to the night festival, though i knew it was dangerous. i couldn''t stop her from going. We all were very happy that night until the incident happened. Andrea was missing... We searched everywhere, and asked for help. Each minute of that night was torturous. I felt my heart sinking into darkness when I lost her. Only to find my child, unconscious in a dark house. Three months that she slept was days of anxiety and fear. I didn''t want to lose my baby. ''I failed to protect her. She trusted me'' These thoughts haunted me every moment. The day Andrea opened her eyes, this anxiety and fear disappeared as that never existed. Her blue eyes that looked at me, comforted me. I promise to protect my family from all harm from this day. The day Si Woon woke up as Andrea was the day the family swore to protect each other. Seeing Andrea healthy and well, comforted everyone. The Duke and Duchess were grateful to God to see their daughter back, smiling at them. A voice?! Being in the embrace of my mother was warm and comforting. My meeting with real Andrea and Rabbit God were all now miracles that I had to remember. Eating my breakfast with parents and brothers was something I never experienced before. Spending time with my family was a new experience for me. Now I am no more Si woon the shaman, but Andrea the daughter of Duke. There were servants who dolled me up and give me different toys and snacks. The food and toys were very different from where I came from. They used something known as spoon and fork while eating their food instead of hand. Having tiny hands , it was hard for me to hold these odd-looking items and eat food. The imperial palace was the absolute power in the kingdom. The King and Empress were in love instead of political marriage. Empress was a beautiful woman in her early forties with light green hair that looked like tender green newly sprout leaves. She was elegant and majestic while the Emperor was someone at his late forties with blonde hair that shines like the sunshine and red eyes that were ruby. The empress gave birth to four children who were equally beautiful as the Emperor and Empress. First prince ; who had green hair and red eyes. He was twelve years old and was sick most of the time. The first prince was named as the Crown prince - Augustin Galla. The second and third children were a still born child. Even after many doctor''s treatment, the cause of the death of the second and third royal babies were not able to be identified. After prayers and blessings from God, another princess was born. She had blonde hair of her father the Emperor and pink eyes of her mother the empress. This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it. The lovely princess soon won the heart of all. She was named directly by the Emperor as Fiyona Galla. Fiyona was a princess who was pampered and adored by the Emperor and Empress. As the crown prince was sick, he spent most of the time staying away from baby Fiyona so as to not spread her illness. This made Augustin lonely. Fiyona was a brilliant child, similar to Andrea She was only few months younger to Andrea, but was equally good as Andrea One day as Fiyona was playing in her garden of white roses that the emperor gifted her in her second birthday, she saw a violet butterfly. The butterfly shined and emitted light. As a child, Fiyona was curious. She ran behind it leaving the maids alone. The butterfly flew and sat on a fountain. Fiyona saw her reflection in the water and stood mesmerized by the purity crystal clear water. As she was engrossed into it, she heard a voice. The voice came out from water. It was clear and soft "Hello, my friend. I missed you. You were brave in our previous life. I hope we can be closer in this life." Fiyona was surprised, she searched everywhere to find the source of the voice but to no avail. There was no one around. Fiyona did not know it was the voice of real Andrea, who was once her friend. Fiyona, who was just a little girl had more interesting things to do that thing about an unknown voice. She continued playing in the garden of flowers. At the same time, Rakhil Mathias, the son of Hannah''s friend was having tea with his mother. He was the same age as Fiyona and was the precious hire to Mathias Dukedome. The pampered prince looked cute with silver hair same as his mother and red eyes same as his father. The red eyes were a symbol of imperial blood''s direct descendants. Archduke Matthias was a relative of the imperial family and Rakhil had inherited the imperial bloodline. Rakhil was a naughty, cute child, who loved to make troubles. He used to run around picking the flowers in the garden and playing with mud. The maids and nanny had a hard time looking after their young master. Eveline (Archduchess) who saw how well-mannered Andrea was at the age of three, wished to take Rakhil to Andrea and make them friends. Today Rakhil was having tea with his mother. As he usual he was naughty and instead of obeying the archduchess and eating three cookies, he tried to eat the whole pile of seven cookies. Eveline tried to stop Rakhil from eating more sweets as it was u healthy, but he started crying. As he was crying suddenly he heard a voice in his head "You are still a naughty toddler when will you grow up my little friend?" Rakhil was surprised by the unknown voice. He frantically looked around as if it was an unfamiliar voice. Seeing her son, in a panic Eveline asked "What happened, Rakhil? Is there something bothering you?" Rakhil spoke, "Mother, THELE ISH SHOMETHING TALKING TO ME." Looking around Eveline did not see any stranger. She believed that it was just her son''s imagination and she hugged the boy and spoke to comfort him, "You must have felt so, there is no one here other than me, you and the two maids. Don''t worry, Mother will protect you."her smile comforted and assured little Rakhil who was the same age as Fiyona. Eveline was a good mother who loved her family and cared about her husband and child. it''s the end of tome 1. hope you like it :) World is unfair A new day, a new start in my life. It has been around one week since I woke uo in Andrea''s body. My family is loving and understanding. While Mother is strict, Father plays with us. Brother John is caring while Andrew is always a naught sibling who always loves to make troubles. The maids are kind and help all my needs; the only problem I am facing now is that I cannot imitate the real Andrea. The real Andrea was a girl who perfected the noble etiquette while I am having difficulties wearing such a burdensome dress. Today I decided to meet Mother and request for a pair of trousers and shirt like my brothers so I can play around. Andrea walks into the dining room ¨C Mother, father and brothers were already at the table. As I was short in height, I couldn''t get on the chair with ease. Seeing me struggle Mother ordered my maid Anny to help me up while brothers and father was chuckling at the sight. I a seventy-year-old man was now not even able to get on a chair. I was embarrassed at, my helplessness, but it was not time for these thoughts. I cleared my throat "Ahem, mother, Father I have something to tell." My father asked, "what is it dear?" I spoke confidently, "Father I won''t wear a dress anymore, I want to wear trousers like Brother Andrew." My sudden request came as a shock to all. My mother checked on the water she was trying to drink. Andrea was a child who would always care about her noble dignity and would never compromise on her dress. The sudden request of trousers was something no one would expect from a child. Mother asked with a smile, "dear, what do you mean by trousers? Don''t noble ladies wear dresses?" I shook my head and spoke, "no mother, it is uncomfortable. I don''t like long dresses anymore." Father who was surprised by the sudden demand laughed, "ha ha if my baby girl wants I will do it for you." Mother interrupted father. "No, I won''t allow. I already have two boys. I want to see my girl dressed cutely in dress. I will allow you to wear trousers some days, but not every day." "But mother, the long dress makes it uncomfortable for me to move around," I whined. Brother Jonathan spoke for me, "Mother, how about we tell the designer to design dresses that are short in length. That would be fine right Andrea?" Brother asked turning towards me. "Yes, yes. That would WOLK to BlOTHEL. I want to run ALOUND like BLOTHEL ANDLEW." "Ha-ha mom, see Andrea can''t pronounce ''R'' she is calling me ANDLEW''" Brother Andrew teased me. Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon. "BLOTHEL is that important now?" I asked angrily. I couldn''t pronounce some words as my tongue was still not flexible. Mother smiled, "don''t fight now. Fine I will order the designer to design short dresses." "Thanlyou, MOTHEL." I smiled happily and bite onto the steak that was too big for me. It was another sight that I created unknowingly for my family to laugh about. Father took the plate from me and cut the steak into small pieces himself. He then ordered the servants, "cut meat into small pieces for The Princess. Don''t repeat this mistake." This was the first time I heard father speaking so coldly without a smile on his face. A new time where short dresses and miniskirts were popular instead of long gowns thus began. After the breakfast father went to his office while Mother went to work on the mansion Finances and duties. Brothers went for their sword training, while I was all alone in my room doing nothing. Being a three-year-old was boring as I had nothing to do. I decided to test whether I have the powers I once had as a shaman. I ordered Anny to bring me a caramel pudding. Anny smiles, "yes, young miss. I will bring you a pudding right now." Once Anny left it was time to check my powers. I recited, "oo the great almighty from above. The god of animals and sea. Help me see the spirits through you." If it was the old me, my hands would emit a bright yellow light and my whole body will be enveloped in the warmth of spirits, but this time nothing happened. I blankly waited for a reaction that could prove I still had some powers, but it was in vain. I shouted in disappointment, "you dummy rabbit, give back my powers. I want to see the spirits." There was no response. I punched the pillow and blanket in frustration and screamed to calm down. Soon the door opened and my pudding was calling me. The pudding looked soft and cute. I could imagine its two eyes and a mouth inviting me to eat it. The caramel syrup had a sweet fragrance. As I took a bite, it melted in my mouth. I forgot all the anger and disappointment as soon as the delicacy came into my mouth. Anny stood beside me, watching me enjoying the soft creamy pudding. After few hours I decided to go and meet brothers at their swordsmanship training ground. I dressed up and ordered Anny to bring two puddings for my brothers and some cold drinks for the knights. Anny prepared it shortly and escorted me to the training ground. I could see my brothers and other knights were training hard from the entrance itself. As I did not want to disturb their training, I sat a on a bench and waited for their break time. Andrew who noticed me running towards me leaving his sword and trainer behind. "Andrea! Why are you here? Did you come to see your cool brother?" he asked excitedly. I did not want to destroy the excitement of a six-year-old. "Yes, I came to see your brother." I spoke and smiled at him Brother Jonathan also came to me following Andrew. "Brother you are sweating," I told, giving him my handkerchief. He smiled and accepted it, "Andrea this is not a good place for you to visit. Why are you here dear?" he asked me in his warm voice. I stretched out the basket of pudding and cold drink and spoke with a smile, "Here brothers, I brought some snack for you and cold drinks for all the knights." The knights who stood there was tearing up, seeing their young miss being so considerate. The smell of caramel pudding watered Andrews''s mouths. Without thinking twice he hugged me tight and spoke, "ohh, my sister is so cute. Thank you for the pudding and drunks." I was happy for his appreciation but that did not justify his hug when he was drenched with sweat. I tried to push him away as he smelled of sweat. It was hard for a three-year-old to push a six-year-old. I muttered, "The world is unfair." Before fainting from the smell of sweat. cookie thief My days were all about eating, sleeping and reading books. There were no activities or studies that were expected from a three-year-old. I killed my time playing in the garden and the greenhouse which was the mother''s favourite. The flowers there was something that was not common in the dukedom. As my mother loved flowers and plants, Father used to bring saplings whenever he visited foreign countries. Today as I was walking around in the garden planted with different colours of roses on both sides, my stomach grumbled. It must be because now I am a child; I did not like to eat veggies or grains. My mouth always watered at the name of cookies and cakes. The cookies the chef used to bake were chocolate and crispy, with a sweet fragrance of baked batter from it. Dipping it in hot chocolate and taking a bite was equal to experiencing the pleasures of heaven. The soft, fluffy and creamy cakes always looked appetizing and were perfect snack for a three-year-old. I started to crave for cookies. My problem arose from the restriction of eating these snacks. The maximum number of cookies I could have a day was just three. The day this order was passed by my mother I was heartbroken. I could see the cookie monster flying away from me even in my dreams. The pain a three-year-old had to bear when the number of cookies they could eat is restricted was unbearable, which no parents can understand, but I was different. Inside this body was a seventy-year-old shaman with lots of experience in life. Being a little creative god, I decided to make a plan to satisfy my little temptation to eat yummy, chocolate and crispy, freshly baked cookies. The garden had a fountain in its centre, beautifully made with white marble. I ran towards the fountain and jumped into it. The fountain floor was not deep enough to drown me as the water level was considerably low. Seeing me all wet, my maid, Anny rushed to my side. "My lady why did you jump into the water? See now your dress is all wet" she was worried. I smiled and splashed some water on Anny. "Anny let''s play in water. Come inside." This was my brilliant tactic to return to my room and send Anny away.Anny got into the water, picked me up and carried me in her arms and walked to the room. "My lady I know you enjoy playing with water, but you may get sick if you are wet for too long. So please don''t do this again. Okay?" Anny''s voice was so soft and soothing that I felt guilty for splashing water on her and making her drenched. Reaching my room, Anny helped me change into a different dress and wiped my body with a soft, fluffy and dry towel. I smiled at Anny and spoke, "Anny, don''t worry I will not do this again." Anny held my hands and smiled, "I want you to play all you want my lady, but I never want to see you get sick again." Anny''s worry was understandable as I was a child who woke up from a coma after three months. The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation. "Yes, yes, but Anny, you are all drenched. Please go and change your dress too." I said smiling at Anny. My plan was to walk to the kitchen, take the cookies and come back like nothing happened when Anny is not here. Anny nodded and after helping me sit on the bed, she went to change her dress. Anny was reluctant to leave me alone, but she couldn''t win against my persuasion. Once any left, it was time for my plan execution. I jumped down from my bed. I named this mission as cookie monster mission. I tied a black cloth to cover my face like a professional, wore my backpack of tools like a lighting lamp, a handkerchief to not leave fingerprints and drank a glass of water to stay hydrated during the mission. I stealthily walked towards the kitchen. When maids walked past me, I hid behind the large vase, sometimes a door or even under the carpet praying that no one will find me. After my hard work and calculative moves towards the kitchen, I successfully reached my destination. Next move was to check whether there was anyone in the kitchen. The time was three o''clock, time for servants to have their lunch. The kitchen was empty and it was a perfect time for me to take some cookies that were placed in a jar on the table above. As I had already eaten my three cookies before, even if I asked they wouldn''t allow me more. So I had to do it the hard way. I walked towards the table where the cookies were kept. The smell of freshly baked cookies was enticing. As the table was out of reach, I dragged a stool to reach the cookies. I placed my backpack down and tied the handkerchief onto my hand. I looked like a perfect thief with my black mask and covered hands. The only difference in a real thief and I was that the real thief would steal precious items, while I was going to just take some cookies without permission. There was no time to waste, as I had to return before Anny comes back. I started to climb onto the stool and stretch out my hands to reach the cookies. Being short in height it was still hard to reach the cookies. Suddenly I felt like a hand lifting me up into the air. I smiled as now it would be easier to reach the cookies. Just as the cookies came into my hand. I heard my name being called "Andreraaa!!" I soon realized that the hand that lifted me up was none other than my sweet mother who was now angry. I didn''t dare to turn back and look at her face. I could feel her anger just by her voice. She spoke, "why don''t you look at me, your cookie thief?" I understood this was not a question but in order to look at her. I decided to face the problem head on as a brave warrior. I turned my head and with a clumsy smile and spoke, "Mother, that, I just wanted to share a cookie with you." I knew my lies wouldn''t work with the mother. She frowned and called a maid. "Listen, don''t serve Andrea cookies for next two days and her today''s dinner will be carrots." Carrots were something I never liked. It was the punishment I had to face for taking a cookie. I asked, "Mom, can you forgive me this time. Andrea promises not to do this again." My cute expression did not work on the mother. She smiled and said, "oh, my baby. I am sure you would not do this again, but it is decided that your dinner today is carrots." Once again it was proved that the world is unfair to a three-year-old. The carrot war Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Long, slender orange carrots with green cap of leaf is something pleasant to look at, but it was not the same for Andrea when she had to eat it . Mother''s punishment was something I really had a hard time to go through. At the dinner table Father, Mother ,brothers and me . We all sat around the table for the day''s supper. We all ate our dinner together, to have family time and to discuss how our day went. Dad started speaking, "Today I had a tough day at the job. There were few riots that happened in some parts of the kingdom. His Majesty is worried whether it is the start of a conspiracy." "Oh dear, solving these issues must have been tough." Mother patted father and spoke in her usual soft voice. That was soothing to anyone facing trouble. Brothers who have different classes including swordsmanship, maths, literature, finances shared their experiences with teachers. Andrew boasted about how he learned new sword techniques while Brother John ate his meal in silence. My brother''s dishes were served with veggies and meat while mine were carrots. Yes, the same carrots rabbits love, but I don''t. Carrots that are good for eyes, but not for my taste buds. Mom, who sat across me smiled, "Dear, princess. I hope you enjoy these carrots and not dare to take cookies that are not permitted for you." I could do nothing other than just awkwardly keep smiling as my whining was of no use in front of my mother''s stubbornness. Father and Brothers who had no clue about what happened asked, "Why Is Andrea eating carrots today?" Mother stared at me and spoke in her soft voice, but this time it was as sweet as it usually sounds. " She tried to take some cookies and was caught red-handed, bu her mother." "What we have a cookie thief here, pfft," Father spoke trying to hold in his laughter. Hearing the reason father and brothers tried to hold in their laughter as for them Andrea was always a perfect noble young girl. Andrew who couldn''t hold in his laughter, burst out laughing, "Ha ha, Andrea you tried to steal cookies? I too once failed trying that. My punishment was to feast on bell peppers that night." I could relate with brothers, as bell peppers were equally hard to eat, at least for me. I asked Brother John, "Brother were not caught stealing cookies?" Mother smiled and spoke before Brother could answer, "Your elder brother was an obedient child. He never did such mischief, you both do." Mother smiled and patted on brother. Munching on carrots, I started to feel drowsy. My eyelids felt heavy. Seeing me sleepy, Mom ordered the servants, "Take, Andrea back to her room. She must be sleepy, after the adventurous mission she tried today." They wished me goodnight, while Anny wiped my mouth and hands. Anny carried me in her arms and walked towards the door. As I was slowly drifting off to sleep, I heard my parents discussing something happily. The words were unclear, the only word I could understand from their conversation was ''Cake." Once again an image of delicious cakes appeared in my mind. My mouth started watering while my eyelids got heavier. I do not know when I drifted off to sleep. I soon came to realize I was in a world filled with cakes and cookies. The cakes smelled delicious were soft and creamy. Chocolate, butterscotch, strawberry, Vanilla and many other cakes were in the reach of my hands. I reached out my hand to grab onto one piece, but the piece o grabbed on turned into something hard and long. Yes, they turned into orange carrots. Oh, God. Soon the carrots started to multiply. Now there was an army of carrots wearing armour and sword. My delicious cakes were at the corner scared of this army of carrots. I bravely came forward "Your carrot man, move aside. I want my cake." The carrot warrior burst out laughing. Drew out his sword and yelled, "You, human. If you want your cakes, defeat my army. We the brave carrot warriors will fight till our green caps change into red." It was the start of a brutal war between the carrots and Andrea who was supported by soft cakes. The cakes tried to throw their cream onto the carrot warriors so as to blind them, while the carrot warriors drew out their carrot swords and cut the cake into pieces. The war between carrots and Andrea had no end. Andrea tried to twist the necks of the carrot warriors, but in vain as they were great in number. "Ho the great carrot I will fight you till the end And I will never surrender Because I am known as Spartans Andrea Ho great Andrea You shall never stop fighting Pick your sword and shield And fight until all your enemy is in defeat When the enemy launches you millions of arrows when then come on your plate. You say NoBecause you are a real Spartan And not because you don''t like carrots Ho great Sparta You have failed But don''t worry Because you can always restart To eat more carrot" The war ended. Andrea was defeated, instead of cakes her mouth was filled with carrots. A brutal defeat. Andrea had to tell her farewell to the cakes that were now cut under the carrot swords. As carrots were being filled in my mouth, I saw rays of light shining from afar. I ran towards it to escape from the carrot warrior. Reaching the light, I slowly opened my eyes, just to realize, it was all a fantasy dream paradise. Strangers behind the bush The morning sunlight slowly peeked through the open window, while a fresh cool breeze gently caressed me. Anny was arranging flowers in a vase, wearing her neatly-pressed uniform. I called out, "Anny, the carrots attacked me." Anny came over and asked softly, "Oh, my lady, did you dream about carrots?" "Yes," I answered in a sad voice. "They attacked me and my cake friends." Anny helped me up and wiped my face with a warm towel. She suggested, "My lady, how about we visit the flower garden where carrots are not allowed?" Still reeling from the carrot warrior attack, I agreed. My brothers were out for swordsmanship training, while my father had started work after breakfast, and my mother was sewing as usual. I put on a beautiful pink dress and a white hat and went to my mother''s room to greet her. She looked stunning in her white plain gown, sitting on a chair beside the huge window. The sunlight made her skin look paler and hair shinier. "Greetings, Mom," I ran towards her and hugged her. "Oh, my sweet baby, did you sleep well?" Mom asked with a smile. Her voice was so soft that it calmed all my fears of the carrot attack. "Yes, Mom, I slept really well," I answered with a broad smile. "Baby, go eat your breakfast now. Then come meet me. I will teach you some new things," Mom said while sewing. I left for the garden with Anny, and instead of going for breakfast, we went for a walk around the garden, which was filled with different types of flowers and scents that could soothe anyone. As I tried to sneak into the swordsmanship training ground, I saw a rack where swords were kept. As no one was watching, I took a sword and tried to sneak out. My hands ached, but I persisted. Suddenly, I heard some noises beside the bushes. I hid behind the closest bush and peeped to see a woman in her twenties talking to three men about something serious. I wondered what they were talking about, and why they wanted new chefs. I decided to confront them but was caught red-handed by my mom, who lifted me up from the bush without the strangers noticing. She then took me to the other side of the garden, where Anny was frantically searching for me. As I apologized to my mother and Anny for my mistake, my mother held me in her arms, comforting me. She reminded me that using a sword without supervision was dangerous, and I vowed never to do it again. My mother didn''t punish me for my mistake. Instead, she hugged me for a long time before we returned inside.The morning sunlight was slowly peeping in through the open window. A fresh, cool breeze pampered me with its gentle touch. Anny was arranging the flowers in the vase while wearing her neatly ironed uniform. I called out, "Anny, the carrots attacked me." Anny came near me and asked in a soft voice, "Oh, my lady." "Did you dream about carrots?" "Yes, they attacked me and my cake friends." I answered in a sad voice. I sat up on the bed with Annny''s support, while she wiped my face with lukewarm water and a soft towel. She spoke, "My Lady, how about we go and visit the garden of flowers?" "Where the carrots are not allowed." I agreed, as I was still reeling from the horror of the carrot warrior attack. The brothers were already out for their swordsmanship training. Father had his breakfast and started working while mother was doing some sewing work as she was always interested in sewing. As I got ready, wearing a beautiful pink dress and a white hat, I went to my mother''s room to greet her. This narrative has been purloined without the author''s approval. Report any appearances on Amazon. Mother was looking so beautiful in her plain white gown, sitting on a chair beside the huge window. The sunlight made her bright skin look paler and her hair shiner. "Greeting Mom," I ran towards her and hugged. "Oh my sweet baby, "Did you sleep well?" Mom asked with a smile. Her voice was so soft that it made all my fears of the carrot melt away. "Yes, mom, I slept really well." I answered with a broad smile. "Baby, go eat your breakfast now." Then come meet me. "I will teach you to do some new things." mom said while sewing. I agreed, kissed mom on her cheeks, and left for the garden with Anny. As we both had already decided, instead of going directly for breakfast, Anny took me to the garden, disobeying mother. The garden was filled with different types of flowers and different scents that could soothe anyone. Walking around the garden was getting boring. I tried to sneak into the swordsmanship training ground near the garden while Anny was sitting on a bench. Sneaking inside, I saw a rack where swords were kept. As there was no one watching, I reached out, took a sword, and rushed out into the garden. The sword was heavy and sharp. I knew Anny would never let me use a sword, so I tried to hide with the sword in the backside of a tall tree. Making sure no one was watching, I lifted the sword and tried to swing it from left to right. Just like ho my brothers usually do, It was a tough time. My hands were aching. As I was trying to hold the sword steadily, I heard some noises beside the bushes. I kept the sword down and stealthily walked towards it to find out who was speaking. I peeped from the bush to see a woman in her twenties, standing ahead and talking to three other men about something very serious. I tried to move closer because their conversation was inaudible. I hid behind the bush that was closest to them. The lady "So this time, we should prove our talent." "The young lady is a very precious person to this family." One of the men in the group said, "Yes, I will cook the best vegetarian dishes." Another man spoke: "Head Chef, Isn''t cake your expertise? "Which flavours are you presenting this time?" The lady spoke again with a smile. "Ha-Ha . "It will be a unique and new flavour that this world has never seen before." One of the men asked the lady, "Why do you always say, "This world"?" "Is there any other world you know about?" Everyone laughed at this as their chief chef used to always compare this world with some imaginative world that she believes exists. It was all very confusing for me. Cake? Flavour? dishes? Why do they want new chefs now? I wondered. I decided to confront the strangers who were standing in the garden. as I was coming out of the bush. Someone grabbed my arm. Yes, I was once again caught by my mom eavesdropping on others. For a noble, it was ill manners to eavesdrop. Mother smiled coldly and picked me up from the bush, without the strangers noticing. She then took me to the other side of the garden, where Anny was frantically searching for me. Seeing me Anny rushed towards me and started asking "My Lady, where were you?" I searched for you everywhere. I was so worried as I couldn''t find." I felt guilty for letting Anny worry. "I am sorry, Mother, Anny." "I just wanted to play somewhere alone." "Is playing with a sword your new game?" mother asked angrily. The knights who had noticed a small sword missing had reported it to Mother, who was in charge of house affairs. "I am so sorry, mom, I won''t repeat it again." "I just wanted to try it like my brothers." My eyes were tearing up, and I was choking on my words. Mother kneeled on the ground, held my arms, and with a smile spoke in her soft voice. "Baby, I am just worried about you." "I know you want to grow up fast too, but it is too dangerous for you to use your sword now." "I understand, mother." "I will not take the sword without permission again." I knew it was a risky act to use a sword without the supervision of elders. Mother hugged to comfort crying me. Mom did not punish me for my mistake; instead, she hugged me for a really long time. Before we returned inside. the pond Inside the mansion, there was a tearoom that was not used by guest. The tearoom was facing towards the rose harden and had beautiful scenery. Mother and I sat on the table while Anny poured us a cup of tea each and kept some cookies at my reach. Mother did not talk much but took a sip. I took the cookies and dipped it into the hot tea. The crunchy cookies when dipped into the tea turned soft and yummy. Mother spoke "Andrea, you do know how dangerous it was to take a sword without a guardian is right?" I had no excuse to make, so I nodded in silent. Mother smiled "Child, don''t do such dangerous things again. Okay?" "Yes, mother." I smiled and agreed while biting onto the cookie. Then I asked curiously "Mom, I saw a lady and few men standing behind a bush and discussing something. They were talking about some food items. Do you know them mother?" Mom chocked on her tea. Anny helped mother drink some water. Mom was surprised by my sudden question about the strangers I met. Mom spoke "Those people, are here to help your father. You don''t have to worry at all." "I see, mother. I just wanted to confirm they are not thieves" I understood that mother was hiding something from me. But I knew that there would be no use even if I ask mother the question in diverse ways. After the teatime was over, I said my farewell and went to my room with Anny. Reaching the room, Anny helped me change into good clothes as the one I was wearing got all dirty. This time Anny dressed me up in a soft yellow shade and tied my hair in braids. I felt a lot more comfortable once I got cleaned up. Anny left for doing some chores while I was left all alone in my room. Staying is room was all boring and no fun, so I decided to take a walk outside. As the manor was safe, I did not want to bother the servants, so I decided to go out alone without informing anyone else. Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon. I reached the side garden of the manor, where there are less people around. In the garden, there was a small pond that had many varieties of fishes in it. I went near the pond and peeping into it saw my reflection. As I was closely observing my own reflection, I saw many small fishes come near me. I decided to put my hands in and try to touch them. But as soon as I dipped my hands, the fishes moved away. As the pond was less deep, I decided to step into it. The water reached my elbows as soon as I stepped inside. I knew that if someone saw me in water, they would surely scold me, but it was too much fun to get back now. I trudged forward trying to catch fishes. I never noticed that as I stepped farther from the land, it was getting deeper. Soon I heard someone calling my name and realized that the water had already reached my shoulder level. It was cold and murky now. The fishes were around my feet. My dress was all drenched and heavy. It was hard for me to move, in the drenched dress. Anny ran towards me, seeing that I am completely inside the pond. She steeped into the pond and carried me out. Her eyes were tearing, while her face looked angry. She kept me on ground and removed her apron. She covered me so that I won''t be cold and rushed inside carrying me in her strong arms. Anny did not utter a word until we reached inside the room. As soon as we reached inside, Anny rushed into the washroom and opened the hot water. She removed my dress and helped me into the tub of warm water. Anny had still not uttered a word. I understood that I had done something terrible enough that put Anny in shock. I slowly tapped on Anny''s hand and asked "Anny, are you crying?" Anny told "No my lady." Her voice was trembling. I asked once again "Anny are you angry at me?" This time she stood silent. I felt terrible at the sight of Anny''s worried and crying face. Anny wiped me with floral scent and helped me wash in warm water. Then she wrapped me in a warm blanket, and prepared hot chocolate for me. Sipping on to the hot chocolate I again spoke to Anny in a soft voice "I am sorry, Anny." Anny looked at me, after some time of silence she spoke "I am the one who is sorry my Lady. I should have known how lonely you would feel when everyone else leaves you alone. I should have never left your side." "No, Anny. I should have stayed at my room. even if I had nothing to do." Anny, held my arms and looking into my eyes, spoke with a slight smile "My lady, I will talk to the Madame. So that you will never be bored again. Please wait until then, don''t go out without me. If I was a little later. Oh God! I can''t imagine what could have happened. so please my lady. Stay safe" Her voice was trembling. I could feel how worried she was because of me. I felt guilty, but I was too bored to stay alone in a large room with no one to talk to. Once I finished my Hot chocolate, Anny and I walked towards the duchess office. I was worried that mother would be angry upon hearing how I went to the pond alone. And how I was so near to drown. Still, I did not want to drag these issues any longer. I wanted to do something to kill my time. Anny knocked on the door. My mother''s maid Mrs. Brenna opened the door for us and with a smile invited us in. Seeing me Mother stood from her seat and rushed towards me. She hugged me and helped me sit down on the couch. Mother ordered Brenna to bring some fruits to serve me. Brenna went to take them, while mother sat on the couch with me and asked, "Why is my sweetheart here?" I smiled and told "I missed you mom, I wanted to see you. " Mother laughed and turning towards Anny spoke "Is that true Anny, are you both her just to see me?" Anny, looked down and spoke "No Madame, we are here to discuss something important related to the young lady." "I see what is it?" mother asked. My heartbeat was increasing, and I was worried on how mother will react to what I have done again. Did the nature speak? Mrs. Brenna was a count''s wife who decided to dedicate her whole life as maid to mother. For Brenna after her family, Mother was most important person. She was the most loyal subordinate mother ever had. Brenna entered the room with a tray of fruits and healthy snacks. Mangoes, grapes, oranges were all delicious. She also served me a glass of warm milk, but as I had already drunk hot chocolate, I dis not want to drink milk. I smiled at Brenna and spoke "Thankyou, Mrs. Brenna for the fruits and milk." She was surprised, as it was not usual for a high ranking noble to thank nobles that were lower than them. She stuttered ?Princess, please don''t say that. It is my honor to serve you. " Mother smiled at our little conversation and asked once again "So what happened? why are you both here?" Anny, who was standing beside me, spoke, "My Lady, today, due to my negligence, the lady was put in danger." Mother was surprised and asked hurriedly, "What do you mean?" She looked at me and said with concern, "Are you hurt, baby? ?I did not want to worry mother, so, I smiled and replied, "No, no, mom." Anny continued, "As I left Young Lady alone, she felt lonely and went on a stroll near the pond. When I found her, she was walking into the water, and it was already near her shoulder." "What? Andrea, you were inside a pond. Do you know how dangerous it is?" Mother turned towards me in shock, without letting Anny complete her words. I had no excuse to make as I knew I was wrong, but Anny spoke for me, "Madame, please don''t blame her highness (As Andrea is the duke''s daughter she is a princess) my Lady is all alone whole day, without any friends her age. The young masters are busy learning sword fighting, while Lady doesn''t have much to do. It would be nice if you could consider something that would entertain the Lady." Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! My mother now understood the root cause of the troubles I caused. I had no work to do, and I was always idle. After thinking for a while, Mother spoke, "Andrea, tomorrow after breakfast, come to my room. I will take you somewhere." I nodded and said, "Yes, mother. I will come tomorrow morning to greet you." Mother smiled and ordered her maid to walk us out. Out of the office, "I know that I decided to talk about the activity you need to be engaged in without considering your opinion Your Highness, and I am sorry, but I only want the best for you." Anny said with an apologetic face. I could sense the sincerity from Anny, who just wanted me to be engaged in some activities and not feel lonely. I spoke, "Thank you, Anny. You gave me the courage to speak up to mom that I feel bored being alone." "My Lady," Anny''s eyes were tearing up in gratitude. ?Fine, fine. Wipe your tears. I don''t want to see your crying now." I said with a smile and patted her, who was bent on her knees to talk to me. Anny and I had already formed an inseparable bond. Soon it was dark, and after the usual dinner with family, I went to my room. Anny changed me into night clothes. The fabric was so smooth and silky that it made me feel comfortable and light like a feather. Anny wiped my hands and face, applied some face cream as moisturizer and helped me get on the bed. The curtains were closed, and the bed lamp was lighted. The room that was dark shined by the flickering flame of the night lamp looked cozy and dreamy. Anny sat beside me and started reading me fairy tales, while I felt drowsy. Just as I was drifting off to sleep, I realized Anny had left the room. I started to think about the activity Mom is going to give me. I had no idea, as Mom was always someone who no one could read. She was a mysterious person who was confident and brave. As I was thinking, I suddenly remembered something that was weird and essential at the same time. When I was walking inside the water, I could hear some voices in my head. One voice was as clear as water, while others were just small whispers. I was confused, what would be these voices? How did I hear them when no one was around? Water, fishes, and trees are all parts of nature. From next time, I should check if I can hear their voices. Thinking about this, I drifted off to sleep. As sun rays fell on me, I slowly opened my eyes. I was still sleepy as last night my mind was filled with thoughts. Anny opened the giant windows through which cool, fresh breeze entered. The smell of blooming buds enchanted me. Small, tender leaves were sprouting on the trees next to my window. Anny helped me up and said with a smile, "Good morning, My Lady! How was your sleep?" Anny was someone who always stood by my side, and I replied, "Yes, did you also sleep well?" Anny spoke proudly, "Yes, My lady. Thank you for asking me." She helped me out of bed and helped me clean up. She wiped my body, washed my hair, and dressed me in perfectly neat and tidy clothes. Anny braided my hair and helped me put on my soft blue shoes that matched my sky-blue dress. "Anny, why are you dressing me up today?" I asked curiously as Anny was more excited than usual. She smiled broadly and replied, "My Lady, today you will meet the Duchess and discuss your future schedules. I want you to look your best today and confidently discuss everything you want to do." Her words gave me courage to speak what I want and to demand what I want. Anny is always a talented maid and a good friend. A Fight with the evil chicken The most anticipated time was here, I went to look for my mother with Anny. Dressing prettily, I was confident that This time I will find out what my interests are. At mother''s room, we knocked twice when her maid opened the door for us and invited us in with a smile on her face "Good morning, My Lady. Please come in, Madame is waiting for you since last hour. I rushed inside to see mother sitting on her chair and smiling at me. Her table was already filled with documents and paperwork''s. I ran towards her side, hugged her and greeted "Good morning mother, how was your sleep?" Mother''s voice was always soft and clear "I sleep well, my baby. How was your sleep?" "It was so nice. I was excited the whole night and was thinking about what mom would give me today!?" I spike taking my seat on the couch. "Yes, I have prepared a list of activities you can do. Should we go now?" mother asked standing up from her seat. "Yes, Mom I am so thrilled." I jumped down from the couch and walked towards the door. Mom, Anny and I walked outside the mansion. I had no idea where mom was leading us to until I saw a flag on our right side. It was the training grounds for newly appointed knights. Seeing the ground, I ran towards it. "Slow down My Lady" Anny was worried I might trip. But her worries could not stop my excitement to see the training ground. There were different weapons neatly arranged all around. My eyes were glimmering at the sight of swords, spears, shields and all types of weapons. Mother held my hands and spoke with a smile "child, I saw you using sword that day, and I think it was hard for you to wield it, so dear how about trying a different weapon?" "A different weapon?" I asked looking at her. She led me to the weapon collection and told me to choose the one I felt most connected to. Going through all the weapons kept a spear that was four feet long and had a black handle caught my eyes. Seeing the spear, I felt a roller-coaster of emotions within me. Spears were the only weapon I used to use living hundreds of eras before this modern era. A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation. swords were never used nor seen in my village as metal smelting was not invented yet. Happiness of the old companion I once used to fight evil spirits. Sadness of missing my old days as a shaman. Excited to so something I am familiar with Anger of having to start a new life from scratch. Longing to my old days where I was a strong independent man. Joy to meet a new loving family, all these emotions swallowed me, as I stood blankly there staring at the spear. Mother, step forward. Took the spear and hand it to me. Holding on to it, I did not know what to do a memory of the past where I fought an evil spirit rushed to my mind. The caveman tribes always found themselves between dangers. Devils, wild animals and evil spirits were hunters that hunted them even in their nightmares. Being a shaman, I was the leader whenever we fought evil spirits. We used to go in groups to hunt during morning while our women used to stay home to cook, care for children and built home utensils and dresses. Men used to hunt huge animals that were similar to monsters with its thick skin and strong tusks. We used to use those monstrous meets as food and their skin as clothes. Once we found ourselves at war with a strange spirit resembling a giant chicken with shimmering feathers. The strange animal was commonly known as Tyrannous. A carnivore that could devour a whole village within a night. If it was simply an animal, fighting it would have been easy, but this was a monster which had an evil spirit living in it. Armed with our spears and clubs, the men prepared to defend our territory, but the Tyrannous spirit wasn''t intimidated and began to attack, throwing explosive eggs that create whirlwinds of smoke and fire. We constantly tried to dodge these attacks and find a way to fight back. A group of men fighting a giant monster with stone weapons was nothing but a game for the monster. Only thing we could do was to pray and fight the evil monster with rituals. As the battle raged on, a young caveman noticed that the tyrannous spirit is attracted to the small shiny pebbles on their collars. He then began to pick up all the pebbles he found and threw them towards the spirit. That was the day we discovered that shiny objects distract the monster and cause it to lose focus. This was when the cave warriors took the opportunity to launch their ultimate attack. Forming a circle around the Tyrannous spirit, the cave warriors danced and shouted, creating a hypnotic and intoxicating movement. I stood in front of the evil spirit and shouted out at the top of my lungs. ¦°¦Ñ¦Ï¦Ò¦Ï¦Ö? ¦Ò¦Ó¦Ï¦Í ¦¨¦Å? ¦Ð¦Ï¦Ô ¦Â¦Ñ?¦Ò¦Ê¦Å¦Ó¦Á¦É ¦Ð?¦Í¦Ø ¦Á¦Ð? ¦Ó¦Ï ¦Ê¦Á¦Ê? ¦Ó?¦Ñ¦Á?. ¦ª¦Á¦Í?¦Í¦Á ¦Æ¦Ø¦Í¦Ó¦Á¦Í? ? ¦Í¦Å¦Ê¦Ñ? ¦Ä¦Å¦Í ¦Ì¦Ð¦Ï¦Ñ¦Å? ¦Í¦Á ¦Î¦Å¦Õ?¦Ã¦Å¦É ¦Á¦Ð? ¦Ó¦Ç ¦È¦Å?¦Ê? ¦Ó¦Ï¦Ô ¦Ó¦É¦Ì¦Ø¦Ñ?¦Á. ¦³?¦Ñ¦Á ¦Á¦Õ?¦Ò¦Ó¦Å ¦Á¦Ô¦Ó? ¦Ó¦Ç ¦Ã¦Ç ¦Ð¦Ï¦Ô ¦Ð¦Ñ¦Ï¦Ò¦Ó¦Á¦Ó¦Å?¦Å¦Ó¦Á¦É ¦Á¦Ð? ¦Ó¦Ï¦Í ¦¨¦Å? ¦Ê¦Á¦É ¦Ì¦Ç¦Í ¦Å¦Ð¦É¦Ò¦Ó¦Ñ?¦×¦Å¦Ó¦Å ¦Ð¦Ï¦Ó?. [Beware of the God above you evil monster. No living or dead thing can escape from his divine punishment. Now leave this land that is protected by God and never return.] Our language is no more used in this era. That beautiful and blessed language faded away as time passed. The Tyrannous spirit was trapped in this whirlwind of noise and movement, and eventually faded away and only its body was left. The ritual ended with a dance praising the God above. Men threw their spear away and held hands together bowing and thanking God for helping them destroy the evil spirit. To celebrate their victory, the cave warriors cook the giant chicken and share it with the whole tribe. Survivors will recount this strange battle with the spirit Tyrannous for generations to come, wondering if this creature was real or just a hallucination of their primitive imagination. Tyrannous looked similar to chicken but giant in size and powerful. They were monsters in which evil spirits resided. These monsters were very destructive as no weapons were enough to kill them. Their skin was as thick as mountains and their meat was as delicious as chicken. Every time a Tyrannous was spotted we had to pray to God, perform ritual and kill the evil spirit leaving in it. Once the evil spirit is killed its hard skin smoothen and it falls.