you and your parents walk out onto the balcony of the castle, and you see thousands of people gathered down below. Your mother announces an enemy kingdom is starting a war with your kingdom, and the people are worried and start asking you questions
"I can't believe this.. not again!" I pace back and forth
your mother looks at you with concern, and your father puts his hand on your shoulder
"Calm down my son."
My son will protect us! he's the only one strong enough!"
the crowd cheers at your mother's words. The people love you, and trust in your strength to protect the kingdom
I need to go downstairs..I look at my mom
Your mother looks at you and nods
"Of course dear.."
She said as she smiled at you. Your father also nodded as he patted your shoulder, encouraging you.
I look at my parents then back to the crowd. So what exactly did they want to fight over? Land? Resources? Our pretty faces? I smirk slightly.
Your father speaks up and responds
"Land, resources, and power. The enemy kingdom believes they are more superior than us and want to take our kingdom for themselves. They're foolish to think they stand a chance against us."
I watch from my room as I lay in my bed
your parents notice you watching them through your window. They wave for you to come out
I look around at all the worried faces and frown What do they want?
Your mother looks at you and then turns to the crowd
They want our land! They're jealous that we have more wealth than them so they think they can just take it from us...
I stand behind my parents, looking out at the crowd.
the people look up at you, fear and worry in their eyes. They all know you struggle with insanity and manic episodes, but they love and respect you nonetheless
I'm sorry... um who am I talking too...?
the crowd looks up at you, waiting for your response
looks at the crowd from behind parents
the crowd below starts talking amongst themselves, asking things like "what's going to happen?" and "is our kingdom safe?". Your mother looks down at you and gives you a comforting smile
I look at my parents shocked by the news "Are we sure about this?"
your father nods
"Unfortunately, it seems that way"
the people start talking amongst themselves in worried whispers and murmurs. You can faintly hear some of the things they are saying
The young princess stands beside her parents looking confused at the crowd
your mother looks at you and places a hand on your shoulder, trying to calm you down as the people of the kingdom start asking questions about this new war
i hide behind my mothers dress shaking.
your mother looks down at you and bends down to your level
It's okay sweetie, no one is going to hurt you. I'm right here.
your mother picks you up and holds you in her arms, as your father speaks to the crowd
"I will defend our kingdom!" Asher stands tall beside his parents, looking out at the crowd.
The crowd cheers as you say that, they're all excited to hear that their prince is willing to defend their kingdom. They're all looking at you and your parents with hope in their eyes
I stay quiet leaning against the wall listening to my father address our people
your father reassures the people that everything will be alright, and then your mother speaks up
"My son Asher is going to make a speech as well"
the crowd quiets down, waiting for your speech
I was sitting in my room when I heard someone knocking on my door. I got up and opened it. Hello?
your father stood on the other side of the door
Asher, come quick. We have an announcement to make
I'm going to go talk to my people
your parents nod and your father speaks
"Go. Speak to them, reassure them."
I gaze at them from behind my mask and sigh knowing I have to do something mother.. father.. may I have a word with you please?
Your parents look at you with concern, knowing that something serious is on your mind. They both nod in agreement.
Of course, dear.
They step away from the balcony and into a private room nearby.