The Tale of Princess Lillianna by Robi Crusoe (free e books to read txt) 📕

the time!” protested Lillianna. “You’ve heard of all the trials I’ve been through!”
“I’m just glad your okay.” sighed Salinski. That night, Lillianna dreamed of Emerelda, or at least what seemed like her, down in her lab. She was messing around with a little crystal bottle.
“That Herome will never know what hit him!” she cackled. Then the dream faded. The next morning, Lillianna and Salinski set off to warn Herome about the danger he was in. When they reached Enova, they found Herome in a suit in his room.
“Princessa!” he gasped. “What are you doing here?”
“Herome, you are in grave danger here!” Lillianna cried. “We need to go now!”
“I’m sorry princessa, but I can’t go with you.” sighed Herome.
“Why not?” asked Lillianna slightly puzzled.
“Because I know what you’re up to!” replied Herome. “You’re trying to make me not marry Victoria!”
“That’s not entirely true, Herome!” Lillianna explained.
“I know what you are trying to do, but it’s not working!” yelled Herome. “Just give up and go princessa. I know my duty lies here.” And with a slight flick of his wrist he gestured towards the door. Then Lillianna walked out of the castle, sat on the steps, and sang. Her beautiful voice rang out throughout the entire town, drawing a large crowd towards her. When she finished they clapped in praise. Lillianna, however, thought it was a trap and ran far away, to the church in which the wedding was to be held. There she sat, waiting for day to arrive.
As she waited, Emerelda crept up behind her and trapped her inside a tan sack. She was released when they reached an ancient shack. From here she was led to a chair in the middle of a pack of German Shepherds. As she sat down, they started to circle around her, like wolves stalking prey. Then Emerelda loomed out from the shadows.
“Now you will not interfere with my plans, Lillianna St. Clair!” she laughed. “Have fun with my little pets!” After this she left, and in doing so leaving Lillianna to the dogs. That night, Lillianna started pondering her fate. Suddenly she had an idea. She broke off the right arm of the chair and beckoned the dogs with it.
“Come on doggies, go fetch the stick!” she yelled. Then she threw the stick as far as she could. The Shepherds raced after the stick in haste. Lillianna then untied herself and ran off into the night. Before she went to sleep, she got her stuff and retained her position at the church.
“Tomorrow is going to be a long day.” she sighed to herself. Then she drifted off to sleep.


Chapter 10: Wedding


The sun had risen on the day of the wedding. All of the town of Enova was there. This included Bianca and Damien, who were dressed in the finest attire that they could muster. Lillianna stayed hidden behind the massive drapes that hung all around the cathedral.
Soon, organ music started to play. To Lillianna, it made her feel like she was at a funeral. Then Victoria started walking down the isle, her skirt billowing out behind her like waves on an ocean. As Lillianna watched Herome’s expression, she smiled.
“He wishes it was me under that veil, doesn’t he.” she whispered to herself. Victoria then stood on the platform next to Herome.
“Well, it will soon be the start of our new lives together, Herome.” she said.
“Yes honey, our new lives.” sighed Herome. Then the preacher started to speak.
“All rise for the saying of the vows.” he commanded. The entire congregation then rose on command. The preacher then turned to Victoria.
“Do you, Victoria Charleston, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, for now and forever, until death do you part?” questioned the preacher.
“I do!” answered Victoria immediately. Then the preacher turned to Herome.
“And do you, Herome St. Marshal, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, for now and forever, until death do you part.” he asked.
“I do.” answered Herome firmly, though Lillianna could see a hint of doubt in his eyes. The preacher now turned to the crowd.
“If anyone objects to this marriage they should speak now or forever hold your peace.” he said. There was a silence. Then Lillianna jumped out from her hiding place, her knife slashing through the air.
“I object!” she yelled.
“On what terms?” asked the preacher. Lillianna stopped in midair and fell crashing to the floor.
“Ouch.” she cringed. Bianca stood up, her eyes open wide.
“Lillianna, are you okay?” she asked urgently. Without answering the question, Lillianna quickly got up and dusted herself off.
“I object on the terms of that girl not being Princess Victoria!” she declared. The crowd gasped in astonishment.
“Is this true, uh, Victoria?” asked Herome.
“Yes.” Victoria said slyly. Then her figure grew distorted, becoming bent and fragile. Her hair grew longer and turned a dark shade of gray. She turned around and starred straight into the eyes of the fear stricken crowd.
“I’m actually Emerelda, the witch of the Forest of Wickedness!” she cackled. The crowd ran around in chaos.
“I told you I was telling the truth!” Lillianna screamed at Herome.
“We don’t have time for this, princessa.” Herome yelled back. “We need to figure out how to defeat Emerelda!”
“Don’t worry Herome.” called Lillianna. “I’ve got a plan!” Suddenly Emerelda swooped down, grabbed Lillianna by the collar, and lifted her up.
“I will get Herome soon,” she hissed. “But I will take care of our little nuisance first!” Then she tried to trap Lillianna’s spirit inside the small glass bottle she had reserved for Herome.
“No!” Herome screamed. He then quickly picked up Lillianna’s knife and ran it through the small of Emerelda’s back. The witch gasped, then smiled. She turned around and stared at Herome with cold, dark eyes.
“I will get you and your precious Lillianna someday!” she yelled. Then, in a brilliant flash of white light, she was gone. All that was left of her was a tiny strip of fabric torn from her robes. When the crowd noticed this they all cheered loudly. Lillianna walked over to Herome, put her hands on his shoulders, and smiled.
“I knew you could do it.” she said softly.
“So did I.” said Herome. Then they folded their hands into each others, and stared at each other fondly. Then the preacher, seeing what was going on, politely cleared his throat, and started to speak.
“Do you, Lillianna St. Clair, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, for now and forever, until death do you part?”
“I do.” Lillianna answered.
“And do you, Herome St. Marshal, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, for now and forever, until death do you part?”
“I do.” replied Herome.
“Does anyone object?” the preacher asked hastily, looking cautiously at the curtains. Lillianna and Herome laughed slightly at this.
“Then I pronounce you man and wife.” the preacher said. “You may kiss the bride.” When Lillianna and Herome kissed applause resounded throughout the building.
“I have a surprise for you.” Lillianna told Herome. Then she whistled shrilly. Two Clydesdale horses trotted up to the podium.
“Well, come on!” Lillianna beckoned. Then the two mounted and road off into the sunset, ready to start a whole new life of adventures.


Epilogue

After Lillianna and Herome had left the church, they went to their new home. It was an old, rundown farmhouse on the outskirts of Maringa, Germany. As soon as they got there they cleaned it all up and readied for the big party they were to through that night. Herome polished his dagger until it gleamed. Lillianna polished her necklace till the sun’s glimmer bounced off it and made the gem shimmer magically.
All their friends were going to meat them at the party. Bianca and Damien showed up first. They waved at the newly-weds and smiled knowingly. Next, Fiona and her maid-servants walked in. She glared at her brother and held her head high, though she was secretly happy for the two. Soon, everyone had shown up.
They crowded around the dinner table, waiting for the delicious meal to begin. Herome raised his hand, and everyone quieted instantly. They knew not to cross the former spy. He still had a few tricks up his sleeve. Herome cleared his throat, and stood.
“I would like to thank you all for coming to our home.” he said, his voice filled with pleasure. “I would like to propose a toast to someone very special.” Everyone looked at him and smiled. They all knew what was coming. “To my beautiful wife, Lillianna St. Marshal!” Herome shouted, raising his glass. The crowd raised their glasses too, and repeated what Herome had said. Then they ate a hearty dinner.
Afterword, Herome and Lillianna told their company about their adventures. Bianca and Damien filled in the parts that they forgot. Everyone was amazed at all the tragedies that Herome and Lillianna went through.
While all this was happening, no one noticed a young girl of twelve standing in the corner. She had a strange glint in her eyes, as if she had just found something amazing.
“This is an amazing story.” she told herself. “Why don’t I introduce it to the world?” She whipped out her notepad and started writing.
“I happen to know exactly what to call this story.” she whispered. Then she held the notepad away from her and admired her work. On the first page were written eight simple words…


The Tale of Princess Lillianna


By Robi Crusoe


The End, or is it?


The Appendix
Lea’s Diamonds: A Short Story


A few days after Lillianna had escaped her clutches; Lea Havens sat in her shop surrounded by piles of jewels. She admired them immensely. Shira, her daughter, however, did not. She felt that they were taking away her mother from her. She also knew that her mother did not rightfully deserve the award. They had only kept Lillianna in their custody for a few days!
One night, while Shira was lying in her bed, she came up with an idea that would rid her mother of diamonds for good. She hurried off to the guard station where her friend, Captain Charles, stood at guard.
“Hey Shira, what’s up!” he called to her as she raced down the path. She quickly ran over and explained her plan to him.
“I’ll see what I can do.” he assured her slyly. The next day, a doorbell rang at Lea’s house. Shira was no where in sight, so Lea got up and answered the door. Outside the door stood a young guard with short, blonde hair, peering in. She quickly glanced at Lea and handed her a warrant. Lea gasped as she read what it said.
“You… you can’t take them all away!” she stammered. “You just can’t take away my babies!”
“Yes we can, Lea.” said a voice. Captain Charles rounded the corner and stood in Lea’s doorway. “It’s a new law. All diamonds are custody of the king now.” And with that Captain Charles walked in, gathered up the diamonds, and walked away with the other guard. As they walked, they could here Lea ranting behind them, yelling curses and other things.
As they reached the guard house, the young guard took off her uniform and smiled at Captain Charles.
“Thanks!” yelled Shira. Then she ran back home and calmed her mother down. From then on the Havens lived in peace, and Shana and Shira made sure never to mention diamonds in front of their mom ever again.