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The cold wind blew, ruffling the cloak that Estelle wore. She was riding on a huge polar bear. Horses were rarely used in her kingdom for they wouldn't be able to survive the harsh, cold winters. Also, the polar bear was much more reliable for traveling in Estelle's opinion. It had been two days since she left her home. The palace of the Yuki Onna Kingdom was located deep within the mountains of this land, purely for defense purposes. Now they were nearing the territory separating her kingdom from the Jade Kingdom. When Estelle left home, she allowed one single tear to fall because this would probably be the last time she saw it. If she succeeded in her mission than she would be Queen of the Jade kingdom. There would be no ifs about it as far as Estelle was concerned. She had to succeed because her kingdom's wellfare depended on it.

"My lady, we are almost there." Estelle's personal guard, Ivory, told her from her mount.

"Good. Once we make it to the border town of Jasper, we'll switch mounts." Estelle replied.

"Yes your highness." Ivory replied.

In the border towns, people would switch mounts because polar bears did not fair well in warm weather. And they weren't really on the border either for they still had to cross a bit more terrain, but since they were close enough to the neighboring kingdom, it was warm enough for horses to travel there. It didn't take Estelle's entourage long to make it there. Once there, they switched mounts. The princess removed her cloak and outer, thicker clothing, and was left with an icy blue dress on with a lighter grey cloak. Estelle had brought a good group of protectors, a few servants, and gifts for the prince. Her mother said a little flattery never hurt as long as it was harmless. Estelle missed her mother. Oh, while the two don't talk that much, there really wasn't much to be said for they had a very strong bond and those closest to them knew they loved each other. Still they also knew the resposibilities that laid before them, which led to her mother requesting her only child to marry the Jade prince

It took Estelle's company a few more hours to reach the palace. When they reach the gates, Ivory spoke.

"Princess Estelle Silvana of the Yuki Onna lands have arrived at the request of the Prince of the Jade kingdom!" she announced.