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The snow fell lightly on to my head as I lay out on the Eastern courtyard. I was cooling down from a fight with my mother I had just had. I had decided to go and find my friend Ruby. We have known each other since we were children. She always helped me when my mother decided to think of me as an improper princess for being myself. I walked down the garden that lead to the front gates of the palace. Ruby lived in the village not too far from the palace where all the people in the higher nobility lived.
She was on her horse when I saw her. “Hey Rubes.” I say somberly.
"Hey, did you and your mother get into another fight?" She asked with a grimace.
“Just as we always do.” I reply not looking her in eye.
“How did you get out of the palace without a guard?”
“You’d be surprised at how well I can sneak out when I wish too. How do you think I used to explore the woods when I was younger.” I say with as much of a laugh I can get out.
“Emma, what was the fight about this time?” She said trying to get me to tell her what was the matter.
“Just that I need to get married if I ever want to rule the kingdom. Now that I am of the marrying age we are going to a ball tonight and all the highest nobles and royals are sending their suitors. I do not wish to be married unless its true love’s will. And I have not met one prince so far who I have loved. What am I to do?” I say sighing.
“Em, follow your heart, it will always lead you to what is right and tell you when it is wrong.” She says getting off her horse and giving me a hug.
“I suppose I should return home before my mother notices I have gone. I will see you as soon as I can. Goodbye Ruby.” I say running back towards the palace.
I creep back in the back garden gate as quietly as I can. I check for any guards who might mistake me for a threat. I am safe to enter. I walk through the courtyard once again and try to think of what my true love will be like. I close my eyes to imagine it. Nothing. Maybe I just don’t have a true love. Maybe I am meant to spend my life alone.