"Hey, my birthday's near, what are you going to get me?"

He took photos of himself using my phone while he's using a bush as his background.

I have this vibes that this guy is a narcissistic.

"You really have the same birthday with the Prince."

I suddenly muttered.

It just came out like I already knew.

"Yeah, it's... very unfortunate. I should own that day."

Suddenly, memories came flashing in.

I just froze for a minute while remembering things about the owner's body.

The guy was busy taking photos of himself so he didn't notice me.

"Ren," I called.

He has the same name as my friend.

Ren.

I miss you.

"Aren't you supposed to give me something?"

He locks my phone and put it on my dress' pocket.

"Yeah, I left it at home."

It's the sketch.

That's why she has a lot.

She wants to give him the best sketch.

"Oh, that sucks. Then bring it tomorrow, okay?"

His appearance is very different from his character.

If you look at his sharp eyes, you might think he's very strict and cold.

But he's very warm and kind and he loves his face so much.

"Yeah, let's go downtown then."

I started walking and he just follows.

I somehow felt comfortable now that I remember things.

We stand in front of the fountain and called people to buy my arts.

Ren runs around selling and as always, women buy from him because of his looks.

"Young lady," an old man called.

He looks like he's a noble, his cane supports him and he has a very warm smile.

"Can you sketch this photo into a large portrait?"

Honestly, this time is stuck between the past and the future.

The gadgets are very high-tech, of course, only rich people can use them, but their way of living is very historical.

The way they dress, their rules, manners and even the town.

"Of course, sir. Just wait for two hours, I can draw it."

It's amazing how this girl can draw a large sketch in just two hours.

I sat down and pulled the paper.

I am only sitting with the paper on my lap but after two hours the drawing looks exactly like the picture.

"May I ask who this is, sir?"

She has the habit of writing the name of the person in the drawing to fully give the sketch it's identity.

She has her own calligraphy which screams elegance.

"She's my only daughter, Elisa, I plan on giving this to her on her wedding."

The old man is sitting a bit far from me but I smiled from his answer as I write 'Elisa.'

I can see Ren running around to sell the only two pieces of paint left.

Even though he's an old friend, even Princess Irie doesn't know why he helps her.

"Thank you, Sir." I bowed after he gave the payment.

But when I counted the money, there's an excess of 50 silvers.

I was about to call him but he gestured me to take it.

I smiled at him before he went inside the carriage.

"Phew, all sold!"

Ren put all the money in the basket.

It's still early before noon but Ren, as always, bids his goodbye.

He never accepts any money and he just waves his hand running whenever we are finished selling the artworks.

As I am going home, the bell in the castle of the north ring.

I glared at the castle with anger.

Now that I remember everything, I hate this land.

After the North palace subjected the South Kingdom, the people were exiled from the land.

The royal family of the South, my family, was supposed to be massacred.

My father, the king, didn't announce me yet that time.

No one knew that there was a Princess living in the castle which is why I easily escaped with my nanny, Luisa, which was only 17 that time and my two maids, and my knights.

I was only 9, a year before my public coronation as a royalty.

Wait, I'm already addressing the Princess as myself.

Anyways, not until I know why this happened, I will be the Princess.

The north kingdom doesn't know about me.

We were able to play as people from the west from the help of the palace.

My father was very good friends with the West King.

He can't offer help to us in their own land because the North is suspicious of them, and if people started appearing the day after the fall of the South, they might see them as harboring enemies.

They just put their seal on our citizenship cards as Westerns and gave us money to be able to live normally in the North Kingdom.

My land, South, was later called Low North after they fully took over our beloved home.

The castle is used as a house for the royal family whenever they visit Low North.

"The Prince's birthday is near, I heard the bell will ring that day and he will go out of the castle and walk around the town," the ladies gossip on the street.

The bell normally rings as a sign that the royalties woke up.

The monsters' alarm clock, to be specific.

I don't know why the West King put us in the enemies land and not in Low North.

I sometimes hear the knights talking about West conquering the North as an act of revenge.

But even now that I will turn 19, they never told me anything about it.

The Prince of the North never went out even in his public coronation ceremony.

But his 20th birthday, he was ordered to publicly walk around his kingdom for the people to recognize him.

If I was him, I'd be embarrassed about it.

It seems like he doesn't like people knowing who he is.

I slowly walk as I try to arrange the memories.

North Family, La Estella, has electric blue colored eyes, which, they say, symbolizes their wide land like an ocean.

East family, Maximus, has blood red eyes, which is why they are the most feared country because people believe they are monsters.

West Family, Superio Luoie, has golden yellow eyes and they say, it means gold, which is why they are the richest kingdom.

And my family, the De Fenuelle, has the color which many sees as the gift of god, royalty, and beauty, owns the purple color eyes.

It was said that a king once has all the four kingdoms but only divided it into four for his four sons due to his love.

So in reality, the kingdoms are somewhat like a family.

But it's just a myth.

No one knows what the history was.

All that matters is that a kingdom stole another kingdom.

"Princess, you're back early."

Vi, a Knight Commander, his commandery used to have seven knights but the two died while we were escaping, is standing in front of the door of the cabin.

People should be staring at him if we live alongside the street.

But the West King wanted us to live farther away from the main town.

It kind of look like we're in the countryside with all the plains surrounding us.

Luisa has a garden full of purple roses, a symbol of our kingdom.

Each Kingdom is associated with Rose, and their colors give meaning to their kingdom as well.

For Purple Rose, royalty, pride and enchantment.

The North, Blue rose, means mystery.

It really fits them.

The East, Red Rose, means love.

Too ironic for them to be called monsters.ab

And the west, gold...

It's a bit of scandal since they used to symbolize jealousy and infidelity, but since south and west are friends, they changed it to friendship and joy.

"Is something wrong? Why are you standing in the door?" I ask.

He looks alert and ready to fight if something happens.

This body is really small if I think about it.

I'm only around his abdomen and I look like his little daughter if I stand next to him.

"But we are not sure if the Princess is ready to do this."

I can hear Luisa speaking with a man.

And due to my instinct from this body, I opened the door and entered.

Luisa is speaking with a masked man.

I know they are not dangerous since they have been visiting us from time to time.

They are the personal knights of the king and they only want to see if we are alright.

"Princess Irieliazy Xierienne De Fenuelle, we are honored to be in your presence."

The other two knights bowed with him.

"Rise," I commanded.

This sounds fun now that I get the hang of her life.

"What are you talking about? I think I have the right to know."

I put my basket down and sits.

Luisa looked at the knight.

If I remember quickly, they used to be lovers but Luisa put me as her priority.

"Princess, the King Superio Luoie wants your presence. It seems like his plan is on the move already."

I look at her.

I remember that.

"You are to be crowned as the missing Princess of West and will be engaged to the North prince."

I smirked.

This is fun!

I want to scream with excitement since this is like a movie but it's real.

"Then, when should I leave?"

Luisa looks at me worried but I just nod.

She knows she has to prepare my things and she went upstairs.

"Tonight, the Prince's birthday and public coronation will be a day away."

I stand up, "Then, I will bring everyone as discussed. You will have to take them in while I am doing my part."

That's the plan before.

I will be engaged to the North Prince but I will act as a spy then my maids and knights will have to stay in the West Kingdom for safety.

"That is right, Princess. We will wait for you outside."

I sigh.

The tension was suffocating but I still feel excited!

I will be a spy, it's like in the movies.

I went to my bedroom and saw Luisa crying.

I didn't bother knocking and I heard her.

"My sweet princess, you have endured much, I am sorry I can't protect you forever," she said as she cling into my short hooded cloak that I will wear in the travel.

"Maid Luisa," I called.

She immediately wipe her tears, "Yes, Princess. Your things are ready. I already packed your art materials as well. The others are preparing their things, don't worry."

I want to hug her.

But that is not how Princess Irie face this emotional moments.

"Don't worry, Maid Luisa. I will take good care of myself, I just want you to assure your safety. We will go home someday, just wait patiently."

I hold my hand tight.

She didn't look at me but I can see her smile.

A moment later, I finished dressing and wore my cloak.

Luisa carried my basket but I take my phone.

Ren's sketches are also in my luggage.

I am leaving another friend.

But I will find him someday.

I will give him his sketch.

I stare at the cabin for a while.

Even though I only came here, Princess Irie grew up here.

This became her home.

"Princess!"

Fred, Vi's cousin called.

They are all carrying the luggage.

They are all standing in the point of transfer, the teleportation device's connection to the West Kingdom.

People are so advanced now but their life is so very historical and it's ironic in a weird way.

I stand inside the circle light.

I stare at the cabin until the light almost blinded me and when I opened my eyes, we are already in front of the King.

Everyone bowed and I did as well.

"Glory to the King of West, the treasure of the kingdom and the father of the people," we all greeted.

"Rise," he commanded.

I look at him and he stare at me.

"Why is your eyes like that? I want to see the Princess."

He pointed at the maid.

Luisa look at me and just nods.

"Maid, assist her."

The maid walk towards me, "Princess, this way."

She pointed to a place and I just followed her.

I took my contact away and threw them.

I look at myself in the mirror, "Why am I so pretty?"

I shrieked lowly, this girl is really pretty.

"Princess," the maid called.

I might be taking some time admiring this face I have.

I went out and stand in front of the king.

"Your majesty," I bowed.

"Rise, Princess Irieliazy Xierienne De Fenuelle, the future ruler of the South Kingdom that we will take back."

I look at him, his gentle face doesn't match his commanding voice.

The touch of color gold around the throne hall is really majestic.

"I will make this short, I want you to meet my son, the Prince Zeandre Xun Superio Luoie, after this talk."

I nod as his fingers tap the arm of the throne.

"Princess, you will recognized as the missing princess tomorrow but only the palace will know, the public will have to know it when you are announced as the fiance of the North Prince."

I clenched my fist with the mention of the 'North.'

"Then, tomorrow night, you will travel to the north and meet the Prince during his public coronation as the crown prince. And I hope you will get information after that. I wonder why you changed your hair color? It's blonde like your mother and like the Prince Zean."

I just remembered that Luisa dyed it.

The king snapped his fingers and blue light suddenly appeared around my face and my hair color went back to normal.

"There, you will only have to wear golden contact lenses and you will look like the West's Princess."

My hair is really long but it suits me.

"Your majesty, the Prince arrived."

We all look at the entrance and as it opens, my heart suddenly pounded hard.

Wait, the Princess like the Prince Zean.

I just remembered that, which is why my heart suddenly started going crazy.

But, I don't like him.

I can control this heart.

"Wow," I whispered while the others bow down, I just stand in awe.

He's so beautiful.

His curly blonde hair does looks like mine.

His calm eyes and smile.

His posture is so confident.

"Princess," Luisa tug my dress making me realize that I should be bowing down.

Now I know why the Princess likes him.

He's like a Prince from those manga I read before.

"Is the Princess still infatuated with the Prince?"

The king laughs while the Prince stops walking and stands in front of me.

He reached his hand to me, "Welcome back, Princess Irie."

I put my hand in his and I stood up.

"I am honored to be in your presence,Prince Zeandre Xun Superio Luoie."

I smiled with gladness, I am really honored to see a creature as him.

"I am planning to get you two together but we have to do things first if that is fine, Prince Zean."

Prince Zean still holds my hand and he squeezed it hard when the Prince mentioned about the things we have to do first.

Prince Zean writes the princess letters and it seems like they do have feelings for each other.

"Yes, your majesty. We have to get our friend's land first," he looks at me and smiled but he is frowning.

"Then, to make it up to my one and only son, I will let you two have this night together. But be sure to take the Princess back before midnight, both of you needs to rest for tomorrow."

I suddenly blushed.

I heard him chuckle but I can't look at him.

The King really adores his son, the heir to the throne.

Luisa and the others bid goodbye and went to their rooms while Prince Zean haven't let go of my hand since we were in the throne room.

"Do you want to go there?"

We are walking towards the garden, no on around us, and the sun is already setting.

"Mm," I leaned my head to his arm while I held his hand tighter.

This body is really thirsty for her Prince.

"I missed you more," he whispered.

Somehow, the sun setting, his voice and his warmth makes me feel as if I don't have any problems.

We stop in front of the yellow arch of roses.

"Do you remember your promise to me, Irie?" He asks while looking at the garden of roses.

"Yes, Zean. I will get married to you, don't worry." I smiled at him and he smiled back.

That's the promise.

Ever since I saw him, I fell in love with him.