Phony Princess

Rustling of the leaves and heavy pants, owls chirping and loud steps is all I can hear in the moonlit night. I must get this job done so I can get the money as a reward. After all, I would have to do whatever it takes to survive this outlaw life by being a member of the notorious dark guild called, Black Crows hunted by the Imperial Knights. The guild that I have been a member of is known for its ruthlessness and abilities that are against the law of the empire.For example, us the newbies are in the lower ranks. The other higher rank is being part of the special party called Night Ravens and of course the highest rank. The guild master, which I don't know who or what his face is because I hadn't met him. From the rumors that I heard he is very strong---and kind of weird. Well I've been here for over two years now and i still haven't got promoted to be one of the higher ups. "HEYYYY!!!" Amy suddenly appeared in the fog whilst on top of the trotted horse. You quickly jumped off the horse and went speeding off ahead into the depths of the forest. "You're luring the enemy towards us, you weirdo!" you said in an hushed town whilst pinching Amy's shoulder. She let out a laugh and nodded. "THERE ARE THE THIEVES!" The pursuers yelled behind us catching up on their horses. "Amy, full speed ahead." I took my bow and my arrow from my back and quickly lit the arrow on fire and shot it against the men behind us. "WE'LL FIND YOU, YOU WENCH!" The man yelled and stopped his men to retreat.You and Amy both laughed and sped off. Piece of cake, they were too quick to give up! A few hours later........ You both arrived at the base of the Black Crows. At first sight it may seem like an ordinary public library but it exactly isn't."We're here to go to the special section at shelf 555." Amy said and the old lady squinted her eyes and nodded. "Go on ahead." You both turned away and started walking onto the depths of the library. There are at least an estimated 1 million books filled in the library. The smell of books and dust fills in the air as you pass by shelves and the people silently reading. Finally you both arrived at the biggest shelf, the entrance to the base. Scanning the surroundings Amy gestured a "Go" and you pulled the hidden door amongst the camouflaged books that led onto a spiral staircase downstairs. I lit a candle onto the lamp and started to walk a hundred steps downstairs. Mice, roaches, bats and other creatures roamed the surroundings. "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!" Amy squealed as a rat passed by her feet as she quickly jumped onto your back causing you both to fall in the stairs and slumped yourselves onto the floor. "You little shit." Isadora cursed as you pushed her away and stood up. The guild members laughed and cackled as you both humiliatingly looked away. "I knew that someone would slip again on the stairs." A black haired woman appeared carrying a tray of empty beer bottles. You let out a ‘tsk’ and rested your head on the wooden table. "It must be hard having a crazy partner!" The man said with the reeking smell of alcohol beside you as he wrapped his arms around my neck. "You stink Noel, do you at least shower once a day?" you huffed and pushed him away. "That's why no woman ever dates you Noel." Cali laughed and you can't help but to laugh too. It was always like this at the underground tavern in our base, known as the Crowbars where members of the guild lounge. "Here's your drink, Isa." Rebecca, the bar maid smiled and placed your drink by the table. "Ugh, this is what i just needed." You blurted out and gulped the sparkling grape wine. "Honestly, ishadora shou did not have to be showe strict, we only liv twishe you know." Amy said whilst munching on her drumstick. "Says the one who almost blew our cover." you glared. "HEHEHE oops." You suddenly felt a tap on your shoulder. "Good job in retrieving the ancient artifact, Isadora and Amy. Here's the reward, 1o gold coins each." "Plus tax." The guild officer coldly said as he took both of your gold coins in your palms. You and Amy's face went pale, as the only money left is 4 gold coins. "Taxes went high again as soon as the Empire of Laurenszia wages war in our empire, there is shortage in food too." Cali disappointingly said as you and Amy let out a sigh. “Apparently the 6th princess who is about to marry the next heir to the throne went missing on the coming of her age." Noel added and sighed. "Oh how depressing, my dear darling Princess Isabella Beatriz Victoria has gone missing!" He wept and kissed the ripped photo in the newspaper. "Rumors said she ran away, got killed, fell off the cliff or got kidnapped..." Rebecca retorted and placed my 8th glass. How great, the oh so mighty i don't know who the f**k princess went missing and causes the taxes to go goddamn high. Who knows how the poor will survive in the winter when the rich can party, eat and drink all day long. Taxes, war, food shortage and low wage? Give me a break. Sighing, you stood up and started waving goodbye to your friends and started walking towards your room to sleep. You plop yourself on your bed not having the energy to take a bath or even change your clothes due to exhaustion. Feeling your eyelids get heavier you dozed off to sleep. "Mommy Daddy, please don't sell me!" You yelled crying as you were dragged away by the slave merchant. Your parents coldly looked at you as you were getting farther and farther away as you were forcibly locked in an cage with other children, even adults to be auctioned off in the black market. Remembering those days as you were locked in a cage with all the rats and roaches you cant help but to feel rage as you were sold by your parents just to pay off their debt and get auctioned to the nobility. I was once a noble, daughter of an Lord and Lady how can this be my fate? You suddenly woke up covered in sweat and tears as you quickly washed those pathetic tears.