Introduction
My name is Belladona Elliryana Levienne Lidalia. It really is a mouthful, but it's the type of name that's supposed to befit the Princess of the Vivadel Kingdom. And for the past century, there has been fighting on and off with the Kingdom Nitalian. Yes, it actually is called the Kingdom Nitalian, not the Kingdom of Nitalian. We used to be at peace with them, up until I was six years old. I'm seventeen now, and considered an adult, at least in Vivadel. In the Kingdom Nitalian, you must be nineteen. There I am considered to be just a child. Not even teenaged!
The wars eleven years have resulted in thousands and thousands of deaths. It was in this war that my oldest brother, heir to the throne, died. And then I became heir to the throne, with my three younger brothers next in line. The twins, Sunny and Alec, fight in the war. Will is too young, which does much for the peace of mind of my mother. He's only thirteen, and the baby of the family. Losses have been becoming greater and greater each year, and the people are wearied of the fighting- in both Kingdoms.
Finally, my father and the King from the Kingdom Nitalian, Aric, agreed to meet, and they agreed on some sort of truce. No one knew the full details. Father set aside a large estate on the eastern side of Vivadel, and King Aric set aside a large estate on the western side of the Kingdom Nitalian. The walls of the border were torn down there, and new ones were built, around the properties, making them one. They tore down the buildings, and made new ones. They called it the Vivalian Land, because it was partly of Vivadel and partly of Kingdom Nitalian. That is when I started to get a feeling.
A few weeks before completion, my parents asked to see me. I figured it must be some kind of speech. Like now-that-you-are-heir-to-the-throne-you-must-start-behaving-more-like-a-lady. It wasn't. My parents broke the news to me: I was to marry the Prince of the Kingdom Nitalian, the one who would become King when his parents both died.
I was angry. I raged at my parents and screamed at them, and threw things. I had a full temper tantrum then and there, and tried to walk out. My parents, used to my antics, had had the door locked from the outside. They were adamant that it should happen. It was part of the truce, I was the one who had to stop the war. Why not Sunny, or Alec, who are interested in girls? Because they aren't the heirs. Then I wanted to abdicate. My parents wouldn't let me- they said that Sunny and Alec were too young to have to have the weight of the responsibility, and also that they were inseparable twins.
And you may be wondering why I am so angry about this marriage. It's because the boy I swore was my enemy, eleven years ago is... you guessed it, heir to the Kingdom Nitalian. I hate him! I actually have more reasons to hate him than one might think:
1. He killed my favorite puppy when I was five. Right in front of my eyes (he said he thought it was a rabbit!).
2. He was always the brat. He used to complain that I was the one that got inkstains all over his clothes, but really, it was his younger sister, who tried to draw all over him.
3. In the Kingdom Nitalian, women are expected to be docile, especially in positions of power.
4. He was the one responsible for my getting pneumonia and nearly dying when I was four. He pushed me into the river, and when they asked him what happened, he said that I had tripped.
5. Although he doesn't know, he was the one who killed Quince and got me tangled up in this mess. The only thing he knows is that the man he killed must've had a child, because they told us about a handkerchief, terribly embroidered, found on the body of Quince. It was what I had made, because he asked me to display that I could be a lady.
I have a lot of reasons to hate him. But I don't know at all what he thinks of me, and I don't want to! He is already someone who I have grown to hate. He is older, by three years. He will lord it over me, if he is anything like he was when he was young. He comes from a kingdom where women are supposed to attend to the affairs of the house and be good at embroidery.
We are going to stay at the Vivalian Land, together, for a week to get reacquainted. A week for me to get him to change his mind. Because after that week, we are engaged, and will be expected to do things as if we really were married, and not just engaged. To me, this means I have a week of freedom, and after that, I am stuck with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom Nitalian- for life.
Belladonna, when she was young, was a wild tomboy. She acted like a boy, dressed in breeches and shirts, and hid all her hair in a hat. That's the only thing the Prince of the Kingdom Nitalian remembers about her. He doesn't know what to expect. But we can be almost positive that he doesn't expect her to be the same wild girl that she was.
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Position: Heir of the Kingdom Nitalian
Age: (Already known to be 20)
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Likes:
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Weapons:
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Love Interest: (It doesn't have to be the Princess)
Opinion of the Princess: (Both before he meets her and when he does:
History:
Other:
I WILL TAKE THE FIRST PRINCE I LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun!
The wars eleven years have resulted in thousands and thousands of deaths. It was in this war that my oldest brother, heir to the throne, died. And then I became heir to the throne, with my three younger brothers next in line. The twins, Sunny and Alec, fight in the war. Will is too young, which does much for the peace of mind of my mother. He's only thirteen, and the baby of the family. Losses have been becoming greater and greater each year, and the people are wearied of the fighting- in both Kingdoms.
Finally, my father and the King from the Kingdom Nitalian, Aric, agreed to meet, and they agreed on some sort of truce. No one knew the full details. Father set aside a large estate on the eastern side of Vivadel, and King Aric set aside a large estate on the western side of the Kingdom Nitalian. The walls of the border were torn down there, and new ones were built, around the properties, making them one. They tore down the buildings, and made new ones. They called it the Vivalian Land, because it was partly of Vivadel and partly of Kingdom Nitalian. That is when I started to get a feeling.
A few weeks before completion, my parents asked to see me. I figured it must be some kind of speech. Like now-that-you-are-heir-to-the-throne-you-must-start-behaving-more-like-a-lady. It wasn't. My parents broke the news to me: I was to marry the Prince of the Kingdom Nitalian, the one who would become King when his parents both died.
I was angry. I raged at my parents and screamed at them, and threw things. I had a full temper tantrum then and there, and tried to walk out. My parents, used to my antics, had had the door locked from the outside. They were adamant that it should happen. It was part of the truce, I was the one who had to stop the war. Why not Sunny, or Alec, who are interested in girls? Because they aren't the heirs. Then I wanted to abdicate. My parents wouldn't let me- they said that Sunny and Alec were too young to have to have the weight of the responsibility, and also that they were inseparable twins.
And you may be wondering why I am so angry about this marriage. It's because the boy I swore was my enemy, eleven years ago is... you guessed it, heir to the Kingdom Nitalian. I hate him! I actually have more reasons to hate him than one might think:
1. He killed my favorite puppy when I was five. Right in front of my eyes (he said he thought it was a rabbit!).
2. He was always the brat. He used to complain that I was the one that got inkstains all over his clothes, but really, it was his younger sister, who tried to draw all over him.
3. In the Kingdom Nitalian, women are expected to be docile, especially in positions of power.
4. He was the one responsible for my getting pneumonia and nearly dying when I was four. He pushed me into the river, and when they asked him what happened, he said that I had tripped.
5. Although he doesn't know, he was the one who killed Quince and got me tangled up in this mess. The only thing he knows is that the man he killed must've had a child, because they told us about a handkerchief, terribly embroidered, found on the body of Quince. It was what I had made, because he asked me to display that I could be a lady.
I have a lot of reasons to hate him. But I don't know at all what he thinks of me, and I don't want to! He is already someone who I have grown to hate. He is older, by three years. He will lord it over me, if he is anything like he was when he was young. He comes from a kingdom where women are supposed to attend to the affairs of the house and be good at embroidery.
We are going to stay at the Vivalian Land, together, for a week to get reacquainted. A week for me to get him to change his mind. Because after that week, we are engaged, and will be expected to do things as if we really were married, and not just engaged. To me, this means I have a week of freedom, and after that, I am stuck with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom Nitalian- for life.
Belladonna, when she was young, was a wild tomboy. She acted like a boy, dressed in breeches and shirts, and hid all her hair in a hat. That's the only thing the Prince of the Kingdom Nitalian remembers about her. He doesn't know what to expect. But we can be almost positive that he doesn't expect her to be the same wild girl that she was.
Character Skeleton
Name:
Nicknames:
Position: Heir of the Kingdom Nitalian
Age: (Already known to be 20)
Looks:
Personality:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Weapons:
Skills:
Love Interest: (It doesn't have to be the Princess)
Opinion of the Princess: (Both before he meets her and when he does:
History:
Other:
I WILL TAKE THE FIRST PRINCE I LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun!
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Bella squeezed me as though I was going to disappear forever. I had not realised how much she missed me. She screamed with joy, "you're here, you're here, you're HERE!!!" She let go and stared at me. Her eyes were so beautiful, like a shining star in the midnight sky. Her smile could have cheered up a man in the worst of moods. She was truly exceptional. I was blessed to be in her presence.
"Did you grow taller, did I grow shorter, or has it been too long?" She asked. Bella seemed eager to pry me for information. I wasn't surprised, Bella was a very curious girl. Everything about her was terrific, but maybe I was being biased based on my affection. Still, not too people hated the princess. She was a very enjoyable person who could hold a conversation for hours on end.
"How has everyone been? What's the story you'd tell me? And how is Lola?" She was hurling questions at me like a volley of arrows. I had to clear my throat to deliver the mouthful of answers necessary to respond to all her questions.
"Well Bella, to answer your first set of questions, I think the distance has gotten to us both, and I doubt you or I have grown shorter or taller." I smiled at her politely. My earlier days of acting foolish were almost over. I had to maintain a slight sense of responsibility... even around Bella. I did tend to be more relaxed and casual around Bella, though.
"Everyone is managing in the Kingdom," I addressed her other questions, "your brothers are missing you, but they all seem to be carrying on quite well...given the circumstances. I gave everyone the gifts you sent me: they were overjoyed to still be in your thoughts." I paused for a moment and remembered the beautiful painting she'd given me. "And thank you for that wonderful painting. It looks like the rivers found in Alamania. My grandparents never brought me back to the homeland but the paintings were beautiful-just as this one is!"
I had always wanted to visit Alamania: the tall forests, the immense castles, large cities, the unity of the nation. Alamania was a distant empire located many kilometers west of Vivadel. Officailly recognised as the Holy Empire of the Alamanic Nation, it was ruled by the Emperor (or Keraitor in Alamanic). The Clergy were held in high regard as the Patriarch was the head advisor of the Emperor. Being of nobility, I was taught Latus: the language of the Church, and my name was of Latus origin. The Holy Empire was often involved in many wars of imperialistic conquest. I hoped to return some day. I still kept a flag and banner that my grandfather had given me so I wouldn't forget my heritage. I was a Vividelian now, and I was quite content with that.
"The story can wait till dinner time, and Lola is having a rough time adjusting." I was surprised to see she still remembered Lola. She hadn't liked her very much. In reality, Lola wasn't very found of Bella either: Lola didn't like many females, it was most likely a territorial instinct. She wanted to be the only special girl in my life. "I'll be sure to take her for a walk once she's used to the surroundings... of course the guards will be warned. Scorpions are not generally seen prancing around on a leash." The soldiers would have surely attempted to kill my pet if I brought her out without warning.
"But dare I say it: but you are looking like quite the distinguished young lady," I teased, "How many soldiers had to force you to wear this dress?" I had always enjoyed teasing her about her disdain for being a lady. I couldn't really blame her though, being forced to be something you're not would be very frustrating. "But in all seriousness," I added, "you look very beautiful." I smiled and admired her appearance only for a moment. I did not want to ogle.
"How has your plan been working?" I asked. "I hope you can make this work, Bella. I'm very worried about you. If it came down to it, I'd marry you myself to take you away from this situation."
What did I just say?!? I thought to myself.
Bella squeezed me as though I was going to disappear forever. I had not realised how much she missed me. She screamed with joy, "you're here, you're here, you're HERE!!!" She let go and stared at me. Her eyes were so beautiful, like a shining star in the midnight sky. Her smile could have cheered up a man in the worst of moods. She was truly exceptional. I was blessed to be in her presence.
"Did you grow taller, did I grow shorter, or has it been too long?" She asked. Bella seemed eager to pry me for information. I wasn't surprised, Bella was a very curious girl. Everything about her was terrific, but maybe I was being biased based on my affection. Still, not too people hated the princess. She was a very enjoyable person who could hold a conversation for hours on end.
"How has everyone been? What's the story you'd tell me? And how is Lola?" She was hurling questions at me like a volley of arrows. I had to clear my throat to deliver the mouthful of answers necessary to respond to all her questions.
"Well Bella, to answer your first set of questions, I think the distance has gotten to us both, and I doubt you or I have grown shorter or taller." I smiled at her politely. My earlier days of acting foolish were almost over. I had to maintain a slight sense of responsibility... even around Bella. I did tend to be more relaxed and casual around Bella, though.
"Everyone is managing in the Kingdom," I addressed her other questions, "your brothers are missing you, but they all seem to be carrying on quite well...given the circumstances. I gave everyone the gifts you sent me: they were overjoyed to still be in your thoughts." I paused for a moment and remembered the beautiful painting she'd given me. "And thank you for that wonderful painting. It looks like the rivers found in Alamania. My grandparents never brought me back to the homeland but the paintings were beautiful-just as this one is!"
I had always wanted to visit Alamania: the tall forests, the immense castles, large cities, the unity of the nation. Alamania was a distant empire located many kilometers west of Vivadel. Officailly recognised as the Holy Empire of the Alamanic Nation, it was ruled by the Emperor (or Keraitor in Alamanic). The Clergy were held in high regard as the Patriarch was the head advisor of the Emperor. Being of nobility, I was taught Latus: the language of the Church, and my name was of Latus origin. The Holy Empire was often involved in many wars of imperialistic conquest. I hoped to return some day. I still kept a flag and banner that my grandfather had given me so I wouldn't forget my heritage. I was a Vividelian now, and I was quite content with that.
"The story can wait till dinner time, and Lola is having a rough time adjusting." I was surprised to see she still remembered Lola. She hadn't liked her very much. In reality, Lola wasn't very found of Bella either: Lola didn't like many females, it was most likely a territorial instinct. She wanted to be the only special girl in my life. "I'll be sure to take her for a walk once she's used to the surroundings... of course the guards will be warned. Scorpions are not generally seen prancing around on a leash." The soldiers would have surely attempted to kill my pet if I brought her out without warning.
"But dare I say it: but you are looking like quite the distinguished young lady," I teased, "How many soldiers had to force you to wear this dress?" I had always enjoyed teasing her about her disdain for being a lady. I couldn't really blame her though, being forced to be something you're not would be very frustrating. "But in all seriousness," I added, "you look very beautiful." I smiled and admired her appearance only for a moment. I did not want to ogle.
"How has your plan been working?" I asked. "I hope you can make this work, Bella. I'm very worried about you. If it came down to it, I'd marry you myself to take you away from this situation."
What did I just say?!? I thought to myself.
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I snorted. "As if my family would ever leave my thoughts. Maybe some day they won't be the top thing in my thoughts, but that day's unlikely to be here at any time. I'm not likely to be willingly married, am I?"
Lucius started talking about the painting, and I smiled, pleased. "I'm glad, but it can't be that good. Those are commissioned, and only the best artists get the commissions."
"Till dinner! Lucius, you're harsh!" I pouted and crossed my arms over my chest. "That's hours and hours and HOURS away!"
"Poor Lola. Tell her to feel better soon, and I promise to remind the guards." I added, dropping my begging manner.
I laughed. Lucius had a refreshing sense of humor. "If you must know, it took an entire company of two hundred to force me into the dress!" I joked, before turning serious. "It actually took only a few. I don't have my regular clothes yet; the laundresses kidnapped them, and all the other dresses were the encrusted with gems and shot with real gold or silver kinds, if that makes any sense to you. Usually it wouldn't, but you've seen some of the more... icky fashions of the court haven't you? Like the latest style which involves utterly impractical trailing sleeves, and brings back the two color weave fabrics. I like the two color weaves, but I hate the sleeves... And I am not beautiful! You're just blinded by your brotherly love. It's what brothers are supposed to do, after all."
I sighed. "The plan seems to be working just fine, Lucius." I froze at his next words, then saw the sense of it. "It would be wonderful. You understand me almost as well as any of my family, and you'll let me be how I want to be. And you're one of Father's favorites. And you have a sensible, diplomatic head. But then the alliance would be broken and we'd be at war again and more of the people would die. Why isn't there a way to solve this mess so everyone could be happy?!?!"
I stamped my foot on the ground, hard.
I snorted. "As if my family would ever leave my thoughts. Maybe some day they won't be the top thing in my thoughts, but that day's unlikely to be here at any time. I'm not likely to be willingly married, am I?"
Lucius started talking about the painting, and I smiled, pleased. "I'm glad, but it can't be that good. Those are commissioned, and only the best artists get the commissions."
"Till dinner! Lucius, you're harsh!" I pouted and crossed my arms over my chest. "That's hours and hours and HOURS away!"
"Poor Lola. Tell her to feel better soon, and I promise to remind the guards." I added, dropping my begging manner.
I laughed. Lucius had a refreshing sense of humor. "If you must know, it took an entire company of two hundred to force me into the dress!" I joked, before turning serious. "It actually took only a few. I don't have my regular clothes yet; the laundresses kidnapped them, and all the other dresses were the encrusted with gems and shot with real gold or silver kinds, if that makes any sense to you. Usually it wouldn't, but you've seen some of the more... icky fashions of the court haven't you? Like the latest style which involves utterly impractical trailing sleeves, and brings back the two color weave fabrics. I like the two color weaves, but I hate the sleeves... And I am not beautiful! You're just blinded by your brotherly love. It's what brothers are supposed to do, after all."
I sighed. "The plan seems to be working just fine, Lucius." I froze at his next words, then saw the sense of it. "It would be wonderful. You understand me almost as well as any of my family, and you'll let me be how I want to be. And you're one of Father's favorites. And you have a sensible, diplomatic head. But then the alliance would be broken and we'd be at war again and more of the people would die. Why isn't there a way to solve this mess so everyone could be happy?!?!"
I stamped my foot on the ground, hard.
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I was pleased to see Bella was keeping her sense of humour alive. I could clearly tell she was still upset, but she was trying to stay positive. Her will was strong; she was continuing her struggle to end the marriage.
"You never know, Bella," I reassured her, "stay strong and I'm sure you'll be able to be willingly married eventually." I shot her a comforting smile. "When this whole Royal Marriage scenario has been dealt with, a man will sweep you off of your feet on your own terms." I had to wonder: Maybe it would be me? If I was to attempt that, I would definitely have to help Bella avoid this wedding while at the same time playing ambassador in the Vivalian Land.
"I actually noticed a few soldiers in the field hospital being treated for light wounds," I teased, "I didn't realise you were against your attire on such a high degree that you'd injure the men who tried to force you into it." There were soldiers at the field hospital, but they most likely injured themselves training.
I listened attentively to Bella as she descried her hatred for Court fashion. I chuckled slightly as she denied her beauty. Her next words cut through me as a blade would. Brotherly love... That term bounded me to remain her friend for as long as we continued to live. It pained me to see that after all these years, I was still just a brother to her. Though I couldn't really complain; she trusted me enough to consider me family. I was thankful to be this close to her despite the fact that I would rather be much closer.
Bella almost seemed to contradict what she said before as she explained how "wonderful" being married to me would be. She was most likely just comparing being my bride to being the Prince's bride. There was a high amount of logic to what she was saying, but the consequences would be dire. Bella was becoming angrier as she explained the backlash of not marrying the Prince. I always hated to see her upset. I hugged her to try to calm her down.
"I'm sure if we work together, we can find a way to solve this so that we're all happy and living in peace."
I was pleased to see Bella was keeping her sense of humour alive. I could clearly tell she was still upset, but she was trying to stay positive. Her will was strong; she was continuing her struggle to end the marriage.
"You never know, Bella," I reassured her, "stay strong and I'm sure you'll be able to be willingly married eventually." I shot her a comforting smile. "When this whole Royal Marriage scenario has been dealt with, a man will sweep you off of your feet on your own terms." I had to wonder: Maybe it would be me? If I was to attempt that, I would definitely have to help Bella avoid this wedding while at the same time playing ambassador in the Vivalian Land.
"I actually noticed a few soldiers in the field hospital being treated for light wounds," I teased, "I didn't realise you were against your attire on such a high degree that you'd injure the men who tried to force you into it." There were soldiers at the field hospital, but they most likely injured themselves training.
I listened attentively to Bella as she descried her hatred for Court fashion. I chuckled slightly as she denied her beauty. Her next words cut through me as a blade would. Brotherly love... That term bounded me to remain her friend for as long as we continued to live. It pained me to see that after all these years, I was still just a brother to her. Though I couldn't really complain; she trusted me enough to consider me family. I was thankful to be this close to her despite the fact that I would rather be much closer.
Bella almost seemed to contradict what she said before as she explained how "wonderful" being married to me would be. She was most likely just comparing being my bride to being the Prince's bride. There was a high amount of logic to what she was saying, but the consequences would be dire. Bella was becoming angrier as she explained the backlash of not marrying the Prince. I always hated to see her upset. I hugged her to try to calm her down.
"I'm sure if we work together, we can find a way to solve this so that we're all happy and living in peace."
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