Unexpected Love

Krystal, with hair like moonlight and eyes like the ocean, felt out of place at Starlight City's festival. She was from Sunbeam, a lively village, and this city felt like a different world. Her grandmother promised a magical night with lights, food, and the Starlight Fountain, said to grant wishes. Krystal: Nana, what village is this? Grandma: Welcome to Creek Village, Tala. Krystal: Wow, this isn't what I expected! It's beautiful, Nana. Grandma: If only your parents had decided to stay here, we could have explored everywhere. Krystal: Yeah, I wish Mom and Dad had stayed here too. Look over there, Nana. What's that statue? Grandma: That's the statue of our good rulers, our late queen of Plain's Village, the most powerful ruler, your great-great-grandmother, Anastasia. Krystal: Wait, are we... related to her? Grandma: That's right, Tala. Now, let's stop talking and explore! There are so many places you haven't seen yet. As they wandered through the crowds, Krystal noticed a boy with eyes as green as pine trees, named Ashton. He was from Evergreen, a peaceful village. They locked eyes, and she felt a strange connection, like they spoke a silent language. Grandma: Looks like someone has a crush on you. *smiling* Krystal: Nana, he's not. He's just being friendly. Grandma: He's been staring at you for a while now, Tala. Krystal: Nana, I came here to visit, not to find love and get teased by you. Grandma: Who cares? You're 16, you can find your true love here. Krystal: Did Mom and Dad meet here too? Grandma: No, they met in Lunaria, the city of Silverleaf. They got married in the Kingdom of Silverwood, and you were born in Zephyria. Krystal: How do you know their story? Grandma: I used to be just like them. Your mom also told me where you were born, where they met, right in front of the fountain. Now, you're about to see your prince charming that you never had before. Krystal: Nana, today's not the time for that. There's always a good time for it, but I'm not ready to commit right now. Grandma: Oh, Tala, when the time is right, I'll be happy to support you and be happy for you if you find your prince charming. Krystal and her grandmother continued walking home, chatting, singing, and laughing along the way. When they finally arrived, Krystal's parents were waiting for them, and they had some news for Krystal. Mom: Thank goodness, you two are safe. Grandma:Why wouldn't we be? Dad: Haven't you heard? The wolves are out hunting again. Krystal: Well, looks like we're still alive and kicking, Dad. Grandma: Yeah, and they're just wolves. No big deal. Mom: Even if you're a hunter, Mom, we still need to be careful. Grandma: Yeah, yeah, I know. Now let's get inside before the sun sets. They went inside the house and locked the windows and doors because it was already evening. As they headed to their rooms, Krystal's grandpa came out of the kitchen and placed a pie on the table. He had baked it for them, and it was Krystal's favorite. When she smelled the pie, she rushed to the kitchen and had a piece with her grandpa. They both enjoyed eating it. Krystal: Grandpa, who's Wendy? Grandpa: *Froze* What did you say? Krystal: Who's Wendy? Grandpa: Where did you hear that name? Krystal: I saw it in Mom's old diary. It was from 1998. Grandpa: Didn't your mom tell you about the girl named Wendy? Krystal: No, she didn't mention her. Grandpa: I'm sorry, sweetie, but I can't tell you about her. You should ask your mom. Krystal: *Pointed out* But I was reading the diary, and it said, 'My dad is the first one to hold my baby, Wendy, on his arms.' So I have a sister? Grandpa: *Hesitated* You should ask your mom, sweetie. Mom: *Walk in* Ask me what, Dad? Krystal: Is Wendy my older sister? Is that why you never let me go into your room anymore?She showed Mom the diary. Mom:Where did you get that? I kept my diary somewhere safe. How did you find it? Krystal: You left it on your bed. I was curious about it. Mom, who's Wendy? Mom froze, sighed, and didn't answer.