Time for no one

My Home

 Day 2: I am so confused and frustrated. Why didn't my mother tell me? Why didn't I know? How was I supposed to lead these people, and how am I supposed to learn to be a royal really quick? I felt so lost and confused. Here I was just trying to sort through my fathers, Rag-nor-i-an?? Rag-nor-e-an??, possessions and go back to the states. And now I'm finding out that I'm their Queen?! And I have to take the throne or these peoples lives will literally vanish as if they never existed. I never thought that my life could get any worse and better at the same time. I need time to think.

I spent the day learning the layout of my home and what and where all my rooms were. They taught me a little bit about my family history, and taught me about the upcoming coronation where I would become their Queen and apparently become a full blooded vampire. I didn't really want to listen to how that would happen. 

When dinner was through and and I retired to my room, I drew a bath to help me relax. It helped me relax very easily  that when I laid into my bed, the sheets felt so good and comfortable that I drifting into sleep a lot faster and easier than I have in months.

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It's day 3 of me being here on island Monoke, apparently pronounced mon-oak (never thought I'd hear a name like that). I have learned a little bit about my history and about who we are. Well, who we used to be. Now, my race is rare. And even, tainted. We mixed with humans and it dulled our magic. So now except for the royalty, magic is very rare. Only reason being is because my mother is the first human in the royal line. So our, well, my magic is still just about very pure. When I start learning how to use my magic it will be more powerful than any of the other creatures. And then when I take the throne supposedly my magic will grow stronger. And some how, I really don't know how, my human side will actually diminish to almost nothing and my royalty side will take over. I wish my mother was here with me and could help me to understand. But according to Galder, my mother never learned of who or what my father was. And most definitely never knew that my father was royalty. I wish she was still alive. As of today as well, she's been gone for over 9 years now. I still think about her everyday. But I am glad that she isn't suffering anymore. After my father left, she was never the same. And then when she got sick with the cancer, we knew it wouldn't be too long before she passed. I tried to take care of her as best that I could, but I feel like I didn't do a good job. Even though Mom told me everyday that me taking care of her was the best she could of ever asked for. I miss you so very much Mom. 

I walked out of the room and downstairs to find breakfast already prepared and on the table.

"Your Highness. I have prepared scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, croissants, grits, sausage links, and if you want, jelly and butter for your biscuits."

"Thank you so very much. If I may ask, what is your name?"

"Ava, my lady. My name is Ava."

"Thank you Ava." I said thankful "You did a very good job making all this."

"It is just a small part of my gift. I have many more talents Your Highness."

I sat down at the head of the table where I assumed my father sat many a mornings while having his breakfast. I had them fix me a little bit of everything. It was so much better than I have ever imagined food to ever be. It was amazing! I ate till I was so full I couldn't eat any more.

After I ate I went for a walk in the backyard. I walked around and explored for a little bit. Surprisingly, it was a lot bigger than I thought when I arrived the first day. There is even a slightly bigger than average pond that could almost be a small lake. It made me want to go swimming. I looked around really quickly and stripped my shirt off to where my shorts and tank top were all that was left. I dipped my toe in the edge; it was slightly cool, surprisingly cool for the middle of summer. "Ok Just jump in, it's ok Revna. Just run and jump." inhale, exhale  It was time to face my fears. The water looked so inviting. But my fear was starting to try and take hold. Before it could take hold fully I jumped.

squeals happily  "Oh my gosh!! I did it!!"  I finally faced my fear and it felt really good. I tried holding my breath and dove under the water. When I did, I opened my eyes and looked around. It was so beautiful! For a place that is supposed to be a mucky bottom of a pond, this was beautiful! I came back up for air and then dove back down again. I wanted to explore my beautiful under world. I never knew this place was here. I swam farther and farther down until I was swimming around the plants and with the fishes. And they didn't even mind my swimming among them. I went up again to catch my breath. I stayed at the surface for a bit and observed my land. Chuckles My land. That sounds so weird to say. I never thought I'd be able to say that so soon. I thought it would at least 20 more years of job or jobs and saving up enough money. And now here, I have my own land, my own place, and, in 18 more days, I will be taking my place among the long lines of Nethirian's that came before me. As their Queen. It's still very hard to believe it. I climbed out of the pond and laid out in the sun to dry off. I laid there for a while and enjoyed the sun; I thought about all that will soon be happening, all that will be changing in my life. It was so scary but also, very exciting that I would be taking this adventure.

As I entered the house I could smell something so delicious! "What is that smell Ava?" I asked "It smells amazing!!" "It's my apple turnovers My Lady." "Ava?" "Yes My Lady?" "Please call me Astrid. It would make me feel better that I have a friend here since everyone insists on calling me, "Your Majesty" or, "Your Highness" I really wish I could have one friend among all the formalities." "Of course Yo... Of course Astrid." "Thank you so much Ava." I said very gratefully "Now lets get dinner ready."