Princess Problems (Fiction)

Princess Problems (Fiction)

By Lian Feng (age 9)
Alpharetta, GA

Hi everyone!!! My name is Becky Isabella Ann Smiths. I am the youngest of my three siblings, my sister,
Lauren Alexandra Susan Smiths, and my brother, David Lewis William Smiths. I am the princess of the kingdom Eagle More, one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world! (And littered with eagles) My best friends are very loyal, my most trusted servant, Catherine, and Rebecca, princess of Lily Grove. I hate being a princess!!!! I have to where itchy dresses and gowns. I can’t get dirty. I can only play croquet. I can’t run at all (indoors and outdoors). I have an extremely long name. And I have to speak in a very proper voice all the time!! I want to be a normal child! Can’t anyone see that???!!!!! There is a story behind why I finally became an almost normal kid and I will tell no one but you. So without further ado, I shall tell my tale…..

I ran through the forest quickly, my silky brunette hair streaming behind me. As I ran I stepped on something slimy. When I checked what the thing was, a strong smell filled my nose. Sort of like the disgusting seaweed our chef made last night. I wrinkled my nose as I looked up, nothing I thought .As I started to head home I gasped. I had come face to face with a giant Snake! I gave an earsplitting scream…………………

I sat up in my bed horrified .My mother rushed into my room.
” Sweet Heart! Are you all right?” But she already knew the answer with one look at my flushed face. “Oh dear, I must get the doctor.” “Catherine! Get the doctor!” my mother called.
”Yes, ma’am.” came a faint reply. As the doctor swept into the room, I let out a sigh of annoyance. Catherine appeared in the door way of my room, staring at my face with a worried expression.
” Wake Rebecca up.” I mouthed. (Rebecca’s family is staying at our house for a few months.)But I didn’t need to, because she walked into the room yawning. The minute she looked at me she clamped her hand over her mouth and fainted. Catherine and I started giggling uncontrollably. I caught her eye and we burst out laughing. My mother gave me the young-lady-don’t-think-you –can- get – away- with –this-because – we – are - going – to –talk –after- this look, but I could tell she was close to laughing too. When we settled down the doctor checked me and said
“You are fine but you need to sleep a little more. “ I nodded silently.
“Catherine dear pour some cold water on Madam Rebecca’s delicate head.” I said dramatically after the doctor left the room. Catherine nodded and strode out of my room. When she came back she was holding a bucket of water.”1-2-3 pour!” at that exact moment, Catherine poured the water on Rebecca’s head. Rebecca’s eyelids fluttered and she sat up, her blond hair dripping with water .
”Wh-What’s going on?” she sputtered.
“Never mind.” I replied trying to fight the urge from laughing again. When everyone left, I snuggled into my satin pillow and fell asleep.

As I climbed the steep mountain my foot stepped on something shiny and hard. When I looked down I saw a piece of gold glittering in the sunlight. I glanced up and drew in a deep breath and sighed. The top looked so close. I reached up………………………………………

I woke up and felt much better. I sniffed the air. It smelled strongly like cinnamon rolls. I quickly changed into my pale pink dress encrusted with rubies and slipped on my crimson slippers. I kept itching my neck uncontrollably until there was a bright red mark. When I reached the grand dining room, the smell was as strong as ever. Suddenly, Lauren came into the room and said,
“Becky, hurry up and eat or your rolls will get cold. “ I sighed. Everyone was trying to rush me. How I wish I were an ordinary girl. I sat down and quickly finished my breakfast and went to my music lesson with Rebecca. My teacher was waiting patiently at the piano. I sat down and started playing the song The Wedding March from one of William Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. When I was finished playing, my teacher clapped and clapped. So much for practicing for two days. After my piano lesson, Rebecca and I rushed to our bedrooms and changed into our ballroom gowns (my least-favorite dress). Wait! Now don’t get the impression that I hate dresses a lot. Well, I do, but it gets really stuffy when you have to wear them 24 hours a day. It was yellow with ruffles at the sleeves. There were only two or three orange gems. (thank goodness!) I decided not to put on any earrings because they were a pain in the ears.
“Sophie! Come quick!” Sophie, my servant walked into the room.
” Yes, your highness? “She replied.
“ Make my hair any way you want. As long as it is simple and not fancy.” When Sophie was done, I looked in the mirror. She had curled my hair and put it in a ponytail with a few strands hanging down. I ran away before Sophie even said goodbye. I let out a sigh of relief. Still I had a few minutes before class started. I slipped off my dancing shoes letting the cool breeze brush my toes. I was just having the time of my life when I remembered I was supposed to be at my ballroom dancing class. I rushed to the ballroom, my siblings, Patricia (Rebecca’s sister), and Rebecca were already there. My sister was wearing a scarlet gown with a dark red shawl. Her hair was combed and a little maroon rose was tucked neatly behind her ear. David was wearing a dark red cape. His hair was washed and brushed. He was wearing a cream-colored vest with a white shirt and a pair of cream pants. Rebecca was wearing a purple dress with amethysts on it. She was wearing a priceless set of pearl earrings and a diamond necklace. Her hair was clipped up with an amethyst hairclip. When I saw Patricia I gasped. Patricia was more beautiful than I have ever seen before. It was an elegant color of sea foam green. Emeralds and peridots glittered everywhere. Her blonde hair was wavy and her crown was bathed in jewels. (She always changes crowns. Patricia wears different ones for different occasions. She has a whole closet full of them!) I noticed David kept giving her side ways glances.
“Mum is late again.” Lauren said angrily. I wiped the sweat off my forehead. Please don’t come today mom!!! Please!!! I hadn’t practiced for weeks. (Well, I don’t like all the classes my parents make me take, but it gives off an idea that
I’m not good at anything.) Just then; my mother came into the room a look of happiness on her face.
“We must cancel our lessons today.” Lauren looked horrified. I knew her favorite lesson was ballroom dancing.
“But-but why?”
“Because dear, the finest jesters in the country are here to stay in our castle for a month and all your classes shall be canceled while they stay. Isn’t that exciting?!” Yes! I thought.
“No.” I heard her mumble. Mom lead us up a winding staircase and into a room I had never been in before. A dazzling chandelier hung from above. Papa was already there sitting on a satin couch. Butterscotch (my cocker spaniel), Sugar cakes (Lauren’s poodle) and Ginger (Rebecca’s ginger cat) were resting on silk cushions on the ground. As I sat down next to Rebecca a few jesters walked into the room.
“They are going to perform for us.” whispered Mama. Lauren wore an extra sour look the minute she entered the room. The jesters were all wearing pointed hats and shoes. One started juggling while saying riddles I couldn’t understand. Another jester told a few silly stories. My favorite jester was the one that did magic tricks. We all chuckled merrily’ even Lauren was smiling! After the performance we all clapped. Catherine glanced at me. I looked back at her. After I exited the room, I walked to Catherine and teased,
“I bet you couldn’t have done better than a horse compared to those jesters!” Catherine glared at me and stalked away. I went to my room and changed back into my pale pink dress and ran downstairs for dinner. Everyone was there already, Catherine was whispering to Rebecca giggling. I sat down next to Catherine and said
“Nice cooking!” she ignored me. Oh well. “Catherine, will you please pass the roast turkey?” She ignored me again. What was going on with her?? Rebecca seemed to have read my mind because she whispered
“Catherine isn’t talking to you because she thought you were not being nice. I ate quickly and raced upstairs and fell asleep.

My stomach hurt so badly as I tried to run. A giant cockroach was chasing me. I finally stopped and closed my eyes waiting for the worst…

I woke up crossly and became grumpier when I remembered it was David’s ball today.

Later that evening…………

I was so un-excited. I changed into my plain ballroom dress anyway and went to the ballroom. As I reached the ballroom I saw a blur of colors. I saw some kids in the village I had made friends with when I had to get the doctor for my cousin. I raced over to a group of them by the banquet hall.
“Hello Princess Becky.” Said a boy mockingly. I recognized the boy as Adam, the trouble-maker.
“Don’t mind him, Becky. He can be a big pain sometime.” Commented a small girl. Still, I could tell very clearly that Adam loathed me as I loathed him. I turned around just about to leave when a ball of mashed potatoes whizzed by my ear. I turned around. Adam has laughing hysterically. Angrily, I grabbed a chicken leg and hit him right on the nose. The other kids watched us throwing food at each other and soon joined the battle. Food was flying everywhere! I laughed. The ball was better than I thought! I noticed that only a few girls were joining the fight, but either way, it was the best evening ever.
“SILENCE!!!!!!” my mother yelled. All the throwing stopped. “THE PARTY IS NOW OVER!” Everyone shuffled out of the house. Once all the guests were out, Mother turned to me.
“Go and take a shower right now young lady. Once you’re done. Come down here and we will have a talk.” My mother said in a forced calm. I obediently walked away hearing here mutter things like
“I have never seen anything like this in the whole history of civilization.” and “You are not a proper princess.”. After taking a shower, I walked into the banquet hall and waited for Mother. She soon came in her face contorted into a forced smile. I knew what was coming up.
“Mother! I want to be a normal kid and not have to where stuffy dresses or talk in weird ways!!!! I want to be able to get dirty when I want to and play different sports other than croquet!!!! I want to be able to be a normal kid!!!! I’m tired of being some kind of dopey princess!!!!!” I yelled before she could say a word. She was white with shock.
“Very well darling.” She replied after a long pause. “I will let you do anything you want unless……” I took a deep breath. “….unless you play and make friends with the other children in the kingdom.”
“Thanks mom!” I raced out of the room and crashed into Catherine.
“Wow, you’re really gusty Becky. I heard you all the way in the kitchen. Want to be friends again?”
“Sure!” I replied. “Why don’t we get Rebecca and go horseback riding for a while?”
“Definitely!” she replied, her eyes shining with excitement.
“Let’s get going then!”

The End!