Chapter 3 Brother

KIARA

" My Princess. " I heard the familiar small voice which pulled me out of my grieving trance.

" Your Highness - Crown Prince Zuko is waiting for you, My Princess. " I turned around to face Lily, my lady-in-waiting, a personal maid who accompanied me from the start of my life.

Some said she along with other two of my lady-in-waiting were born for me and it was an honor for them to serve me but I did not want this.

" The time has come right? " I sighed out trying to confide in one of the three loyal people I had in my life.

People who knew me - everything about me.

" Yes My Princess. The time has come. " Her head was bowed down in respect as it was forbidden to look a royal in the eye.

I hated this. I hated how she behaved like my slave but I could not do anything about it. I asked her so many times to stop doing this but she never listened.

Atleast Lara and Mary listened. They were alot more friendly to me than Lily but I had some kind of special attachment to Lily.

She looked after me like a mother even when she was just a kid herself when the Queen - My mother died. I was only ten at that time when an uncurable illness took her life. I did not even get to see her dead body. They said the illness might spread, So they burnt her.

At that time, Lily was there for me. All the time. She was only fifteen herself yet she acted like fifty and looked after me well because I refused to let anyone else come near me.

" No one can go against fate and duty here My princess. " When the defeaning silence between us stretched horribly, Lily finally glanced at me and said those same words that she had said for so many times I could barely ever forget them.

" There is no fighting fate or duty. " I nodded my head slowly and marched towards her.

" Don't leave me alone Lily. " I raised my chin as I whispered to her and I bet I could see a smile trying to break it's way on her lips.

" Never in this life My Princess. " She declared as she waited for my next step respectfully.

Sighing for the nth time, I raised my chin and fixed my slumped posture. Standing tall while wearing a Golden, Gold Embroided gown...I looked like the princess I was.

My amber - Golden hue rare eyes matched the dress perfectly. My red tainted lips tingling with the taste and warmth of Calic's lips were pressed together, their heart shape highlighted. My amber hair fell on my back in curls that Lily made sure looked as smooth as they could. My pale white skin complemented the whole look.

The final thing that completed my identity was the crown resting on my head. A Golden Crown with small red stones embedded in it. The identity of a royal.

I was ready. Not emotionally but Physically.

I was ready to leave my home behind because of the duty or more like Vengeance that resided in everyone's heart here.

As I started walking, Lily followed behind me. I knew her eyes must be at my dress that trailed behind me smoothly.

I kept my head raised, my eyes void of any emotion. I would act as the Princess of Mylvania now. Princess Kiara Sindlaire who was going to marry the Crown Prince of the former enemy Kingdom - The Kingdom of Keragania.

Walking gracefully to reach where everyone was waiting for me along with the Royal horses and carriages, Knights, Maids, Protectors, Gifts to complete a marriage and my Elder Brother - Only brother and sibling, Zuko Sindlaire.

My eyes met his Light brown orbs from far away as I read the complain in his eyes.

You should have met father before leaving. That was what he wanted to say but I did not care.

Your grace - My father, King Manuss did not care either.

All heads bowed down in respect, curtsies were presented yet my eyes never left Zuko's orbs. He was in his formal wear of a Crown Prince, his crown resting atop his head arrogantly.

I did not know what fate had in store for me but I wished I did not have to marry Crown Prince Kylo Antiglone who was rumoured to be in love with someone else. Someone that was not me.