I watched my mates run away, off to perform their duties, with tears welling in my eyes. This strange pit in my stomach wouldn't go away, and I felt like breaking down. Irrationally, I felt like I was losing my family again.
''Oh, come on, darling.'' Queen Elia placed her arm over my shoulder and half hugged me, ''Don't cry over three smelly boys,'' She joked, ''They'll be home in a week, two at most.''
''And you will be far too busy to miss the Prince's,'' Council member Amber said, as she walked over to me holding a table.
''Are you sure I can't go with my mates? I could probably catch up with one of them if I leave now.'' I asked the Queen, pleadingly, but she just laughed.
''Nope.'' She answered and gently pushed me towards Amber, ''Have fun. I will meet you both for lunch, and joi
