PixieStix

Ruby He drags me out and I swallow, crossing my arms once we get there.

Ruby Dylan keeps me close, sheilding me when that lady takes a huge lightning thingy in her hand. I swallow and close my eyes, not wanting to see any of ...

Ruby Stuff happens and The guards turn around, letting me free. I see Dylan and I run to him, scared. He flashes a quick smile at me and I sigh, ...

Ruby A guard takes me from behind, pulling me back inside the gates, "Where do you think your going, princess?" I swallow, my father standing beside him with arms crossed, ...

Ruby I try to control my emotions as I walk, my eyes watering as I get to the palace gates. No turning back now, Ru. Taking a deep breath, I ...

Ruby I swallow and yank out of his grasp, thinking, "I'm forced to do certain things. I don't have freedom. I...I believe the only way to do that is start ...

Ruby Someone grabs my elbow as I walk and I spin around, swallowing when I see Dylan. I don't say anything, waiting for him.

Ruby I sigh and count the money, starting to walk out of the ballroom.

Ruby After I bribe the guard, I make sure I have everything I need. Swearing, I run back into the ballroom and get some money from my father, just telling ...

She's still in the kingdom.... Ruby As I walk out, I talk to one of the guards, "Don't tell my dad." He studies me, "I'm sorry miss, but you're father ...

Ruby Looking up from my arms, I walk to my room. I write a note to Dylan, knowing he'd look in my room. Dylan, Remember when I told you I'm ...

Ruby A tear runs down my cheek and I ball my hair in my hands, "I don't want any of that..." I tell him, "None of it. Being a princess ...

Ruby "He-He's here," I whisper, "This can't be happening. Not now. Please..." I look away, "I'm so sorry, Lyn."

Ruby Still holding Dylan's hand, we get to the ball. My father is talking with our next-door-kingdom...or Diamond's -another country- prince. I tense and shake my head. No. This can't ...

Ruby I smile and nod as we start walking. The body guards follow behind us, arms crossed, and I just wish they'd leave me alone for once in my life.