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Anna! Anna!! her mom called repeatedly Anna! yes mom she finally answered in a very low and whispery voice why do you keep yelling like that, ignoring her questions her mom said to her you have a visitor dear go look pretty and come see him mom I am not interested in seeing anyone now can you stop yelling my name I beg you, please mom and she left her standing all by herself. princess Anna was always pampered and given the impression that she can make important decisions for herself so she rejected every suitor waiting for a prince charming. Anna!? that little...... in a very low voice as she move towards the guest room ooh dear she said to prince Stan the princess has gotten a flu dear so she cannot see you now, she really feels bad for not coming out to see you but she is so concerned about you contacting it, I hope you do come back another time? yy...esss my Queen prince Stan replied not agreeing with all her weird story but just before he left, Mom! Mom!! as Anna kept on screaming she rushed down the guest room, and she looked very contradictory to the story the queen told prince Stan. Ignoring every other thing she saw and going through with her main purpose she called her again, mom? where is dad? if he continue to meddle in my life and keep going through my things like this then I'm just gonna leave this kingdom for him, I believe I am old enough to make decisions for myself, I mean I can take care of myself and I need him to return whatever he took from me or else I'll.... do what dear her mother interrupted? and sweetheart what did he take from you,with a very little interest she asked her? My amulet mom!, you know how much it means to me right? it's the only thing I have left of him, I don't wanna loose that too, child?we all loved him in our own special way, you cannot replace him with a chain or whatever you call it an amulet he was more than that and you have to let that thing go besides you dad will return it and I'll make sure of that! I mean what does he need that junkie piece for, I'm sure he took it without knowing, looking so angry and full of emotion she spoke with a trembling voice and with disbelief, you have no right to say that mom, you and dad never gave him any attention, dad had no good side for him, he never paid attention to anything he needed, dad never made him feel human, he doesn't even mention his name, he always wanted him to disappear, and you?! you were always mad at him for no reason at all, it was all dad's fault and you knew it, but you chose to be hypocritical about it mom, you didn't care at all mom, you never for once saw him as a son, not even on his death bed, you all looked at him as a plague, he needed a family he had and we couldn't give him that, dad didn't even allow him to die in peace before he took him away, he dumped him in the river as he was still alive mom and you knew about it, so now you love him just to ease your guilt?, you have no right to do that, and if dad doesn't give that back to me, I might just do something to hurt myself I promise you. just as her dad walks in. What's going on with her? and why does she wants to hurt herself? ignoring all his questions Annabelle left for some air. Queen Miley was left to answer the questions. Honey you need to give it back to her I mean it's really personal and I really don't know why you have it with you, why do you even go through her stuff, she's no longer the child we use to know she's all grown now at least that's what she thinks. Look Miley I don't wanna have this conversation right now but we can't keep letting her make mistakes and trusting her with important decisions or things and that amulet is way too important for her to be with it, the kingdom needs that thing she gives less importance to and it will be really harmful for it to be in the wrong hands. What do you mean by the kingdom needs that junkie piece, she asked in some kind of way wanting to disbelief. That junkie piece is the realm of the blooms and to think that the powers of the protectors has been locked in this ordinary ornament and that boy had it with him makes me wonder still. Oh come on you don't need to over think that Queen Miley answered viciously, I mean what better way to protect our realm than giving it to a commoner with no attention at all, My lovely Queen this is one of your beautiful qualities, this is why you are different from the rest sweetheart, your intelligence is your super power, king Edward flattered his wife and they both laughed. but before I forget dear tell Annabelle to be ready because we start the assigning ceremony next week and you have to tell her everything about it all the rules and regulations since this will be her the first time she's getting a soldier this time. Yes your Majesty I have so much to tell her about this. Tell her that she can never get that amulet back because it is just as important as the kingdom as he continues to speak while leaving the room and his voice fades as he goes further, as the queen is left to herself again. Trying to replay all the conversation she had with her husband and how she's going to tell her daughter she needs to hear without hurting her and she dropped a tear but she regained herself immediately, I have to do what I have to do, this is what is best for all of us, I just hope she understands. She stands up and move towards Annabelle's room, Annabelle!, Anna? where are you sweetheart. She called the closest person to Annabelle in the palace Sara?! Sara!! yes Your Majesty, Queen Miley asked her with so much curiosity in her eyes do you by any chance know where Annabelle is? No ma'am but I did see her go that w.... before she could finish Queen Miley left her talking to herself. No way she cannot be there,Annabelle? Annabelle? she continue to yell hoping that she hear her just one time and stop moving. Annabelle can you hear me? Annabelle you need to stop you cannot go in there, Anna? Mom? My God why do you keep screaming like that especially my name, Anna you had me worried, and why is that? I actually thought you went to the sacred room remember your dad says not to, even I don't know what's in there, All I know is that he said it's dangerous, You have a secret room? sacred dear never mind. Annabelle what are you doing here? Mom it's so obvious that this river has a refreshing view and that I deserve it so I don't go crazy because of you and dad. Wait sweetie did you say a river? no mom it's a football field that has been flooded, she answered sarcastically and how on earth don't you know there is a river here because of your so called secret room. Sacred dear Queen milley corrected casually, whatever mom, Annabelle ignored. Dear you know I spoke with your dad about that amulet and he said he won't give it back. Why mom? why would he do that?, coz he said it holds the powers of the protectors of the bloom kingdom, and it is the initiator of the bloom moon. What? what do you mean initiator of the moon then how could it be with jack? so how did they protect the kingdom for so long without it? how come they need it now? mom!! I need you to answer me........ I'm sorry honey I cannot answer any of these questions be....... Why mom please she interrupted again sounding so curious, Annabelle honey I can't because I don't know the answers to them myself your dad doesn't tell me anything either. Annabelle I'm sorry but you need to let that thing go okay? even I wish I can help you get it back but as it is, it is out of my control. Mom I can't..... Anna? I know how hard this is for you, I understand and I want to help you dear but I...... Mom all of these makes no sense and you know it Annabelle really crying her eyes out, why don't you say something to him? why do you keep up with it mom? let's just both run away together and start this over again. this is just unbearable mom! this is........Annabelle? her mom tried to stop her from talking by calling her name but she just kept on talking out of control, Annabelle? her mom called out louder than she did before but Annabelle just goes on and on and on. Mom let's just go I beg you let's leave now dad is gonna do bad things to this kingdom let's just...... her mother finally stopped her with her hands landing flat on her cheek and she said in a loud voice , Just stop talking rubbish already. It's true what your dad says, just because we let you do things you want, just because we let you decide your happiness you are going way out of control. can you just grow up already I'm tired of fighting for you, when are you going to start thinking maturely? when are you going to start acting like the royalty you are? Queen Milley snapped out of control but with no regret she left Annabelle this time with no words. Annabelle was yet to be relieved of the shock she just got and yet to recover from it either as her mom had never spoken to her in that way ever let alone slap her. she was left stranded with words for the very first time she was shocked to the least of her nerves. She staggered as she sat on a rock replaying everything in her head as she teared. THE BLOOM MOON After king Edward's meeting with his councils he sent for Annabelle to meet him in the counsel room I'm here, what do you want? Annabelle spoke to her dad in the rudest way Annabelle? King Edward called in a very calm voice, you need to go back out and do what's right and don't come talking like that when you come in you know there's always a consequence dear. Annabelle obeyed every single thing told to her. That's good sweetie, now sit and let's have a serious conversation. Dad....... Annabelle sit down before you say anything. But dad....... Annabelle! She finally sat down. This is supposed to be brief only if you cooperate Anna, I heard you've been up to a lot of things lately, I'll start with you not seeing prince Stan, Anna do you know what it took me to bring him to visit you? Dad I didn't ask you to do that Annabelle replied her dad in a low and angry voice. What did you say? Annabelle that was an investment, that was a once in a life time opportunity, you will never be able to get that again all because you've refused to grow up and be responsible, the same reason I'm so scared of letting you have that amulet, because it's more than you think of it, it is out of the ordinary, Dad! that was the last piece of him, can you take something else and give that back?, do you want me to get married to Stan for that amulet then go ahead and give it a date, I'm ready to do whatever you ask of me dad as long as I'll get the amulet back?? king Edward smirked that is not your choice to make dear, we are over that now the last thing I want to talk about with you is really essential, you have to listen to me and listen good, this is not just about you and I but this is tradition that comes with serious consequences. Annabelle trust me you won't be able to escape this one. The last time we experienced a bloom moon you were just five, you were too little to understand anything at all, and right now you are old enough to understand everything. even if you still act like a child, and even if I don't want to I have to tell you everything because this time you will be choosing a soldier, but before we get to that part you need to know how the history of bloom moon.for a very long long time now, we have been witnessing a day with no dawn. it remains all bright till the next day. our ancestors believes that it's a moon of light, they say it's a moon that embraces the sun. it comes once in every fifteen years, everything bloom on this day, every farmer gets to harvest whatever they have planted better in abundance on that day, all the flowers keeps blooming, everything looks beautiful, and on this day we detained peace in the kingdom, we restrained war and exchanged soldiers with other kingdoms as a trademark of peace between us, and these soldiers are giving up their whole being and making us their number one priority, they make sure that in every dangerous situation, even if it means giving their lives, they make sure you are alive, they should never report you dead except for natural cause. what?? Annabelle exclaimed. most importantly Annabelle you are not allowed to have any emotional dramas going on he added ignoring her exclamation. Dad you are getting all this wrong somewhere, this makes no sense, only if you sit and think about it, I don't know how the tradition thing works but these doesn't feel right. Still ignoring her words Annabelle on that day you are gonna choose seven soldiers to protect the kingdom and three for me, you, and your mom which makes them ten in total. But dad........ Anna I'm not asking for your opinion or advice or whatever it is you want to say, I am giving you an order that you dare not defy. And he left. But dad......And he slammed the door. Annabelle stayed back a little bit longer and replayed their conversation in her head and there was nothing she could do about it. all she thought was that the rules of the kingdom does not point straight. And she exits the room. Annabelle was not settled with the so called rules of her kingdom but she had no choice, she continued to think " how can they realize that it's all wrong" but she came up with nothing and she had no choice other than to do what her father tells her. Annabelle is really anxious with everything happening around her, she feels restless and everything happening around her seems strange, but then everyone keeps acting normal and even this bothers her alot, she seems to be the only one acting strange. But she knows something is actually wrong somewhere. so she thought she could talk to her parents about it but then.... Mom!?, Dad!?, she called them in a low voice as which only her could hear as she hears them muttering in a weird tone so she stopped to hear what they were discussing so descretly. Edward you cannot let her do that it comes with a lot of responsibility and we both know she's not ready for that, Milley we cannot keep treating her like a child she needs to take responsibility, she needs to know that to run a kingdom takes a lot more than being petty and softhearted, if we continue to think she's not ready then when will she be?. I also feel she's not ready but she will be just along the line when she sees what lies ahead of her. Edward I beg you don't let her in this initiation let's wait till the next time I beg you. Milley that will be in the next fifteen years, Anna doesn't need that much time, Annabelle is who she is, she is not ready, she does not wanna be ready and she will not be. This is the only choice we have. Annabelle still doesn't understand a thing because they did not talk in details, but now she was convinced that she is in some deep trouble. After listening to her parents talk about this she decided not to go in, she thought she would ponder on what she heard, she thought she could figure out something but then she was running out of time. she had to come up with something as quick as possible. Dad! dad!! I wanna talk to you about something? what is Annabelle? I have somewhere really important to be and I have to be there right now, more important than I am? king Edward attempted to leave thinking she was not ready Alright dad wait I really want to talk about something important and it has to be now with so much seriousness in her voice her dad has never heard this before so he was interested in what she have to say. Alright Annabelle I hope it's as important as you sound. Dad i think I overheard you and Mom discussing about me, not being ready about some kind of initiation, I mean what is this kingdom, dad can you explain things to me already I'm really scared of all these weird stuff I keep hearing, it's like I hear it for the first time Everytime and everybody just acts normal about it. I have to know everything so I can be prepared dad please talk to me, Anna this is not as serious as you think your mom just exaggerated things, I know what your capabilities are and I know you are bigger than what is in front of you, you know how much I love you dear, I won't risk your life for anything in the world so you can relax. I guess now I can go right? I love you hunny he kissed her forehead and left her, Annabelle could not still believe things that are happening to her, she was still in shock. Dad? Finally it's the night before the bloom and I am so restless and uncertain for what tomorrow will hold, I keep asking myself questions that I cannot answer, I cannot do this, I should just run away or better still fall sick, or hide from everyone till all these is over, but I can't what do I do now? Annabelle thought out loud that anyone passing by her room could hear but she didn't care about anything at this point, just as her mom walked into her room. What do you want? Annabelle I'm here to...... Mom thank you so much but I don't need anything from you and you can leave me alone now even if I need anything I can take care of myself at least dad says so. I know your dad says that but that's just his own way of trying to make you grow up, but then you still remain my beautiful baby girl, Annabelle began to laugh after listening to her mom say things like this in a weird and cold voice. Mom you are unbelievably ridiculous, I cannot believe you said that, acting all cold and speaking the words of an angel, she laughed again. oh now it concerns you, you're worried sick, you know what you are mom?, selfish. Jack needed this more than I do right now but what did you do? nothing. Even if I had thought of talking to Dad to rethink this whole thing, after hearing all the things you said I wanna do it now more than ever and I hope I don't see your face ever again so just go and leave me alone Anna vented with so much anger and weakness as she sent her mom out and all she could do is cry her soul out until she slept off. Anna wake up, Annabelle? Annabelle wake up already. yes dad what do you want now, I want you to get up and get ready, Elena is gonna dress you up today and you are going to wear whatever she tells you to. who is Elena dad and why would she do that? because she knows better than you and because it's part of her job. she'll be here anytime from now and she's going to prepare you spiritually, mentally and physically for your journey ahead. Dad! what are you talking about? Annabelle I don't have time to explain anything to you now but trust me I can't hurt you, love you hunny and he rushed out. Annabelle still sitting and feeling confused and obnoxious at the same time.