2.

Don't be afraid to fail

Try

Try

And 

Try again.

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I WOKE UP with a migraine, merciless and very inconsiderate. Looking around, I noticed I laid on a large plush bed. The walls of the extra large room I stayed were painted with very ordinary colours but nonetheless, everything looked quite exquisite. 

I reluctantly sat up, wincing from the pain in my head, and walked over to the oak door at the other side of the room. I pulled it and much to my surprise, the door opened to reveal a wide corridor painted red with chandeliers hanging on the ceiling. My eyes widened as I noticed just how expensive this all looked. It looked like a freaking castle!. 

I heard footsteps approaching from the left and quickly entered the room, closing the door and positioning myself on the other side of the door. I clutched the lamp close to my body,mentally preparing to smash it on the person coming in. I feel like a damn assassin!

As soon as the door creaked open and a figure walked in, I smashed the lamp aggressively, even taking the time to scream like a fucking anime character. Much to my dismay, when i looked down I noticed I just hit an old woman on the head. I full on freaked out when i realized she was just bringing me breakfast.

Oh poor woman!

I looked down at my now spilled chocolate tea and soft bread that was sprayed all over the floor courtesy of the unconscious old woman dressed in white and black long plaid gown which I assumed to be the uniform for the maids. I would have felt a little regret but realized this was quite an opportunity for me to find my sister and get the hell out of this place and besides, the food could've been poisoned, I mean who in the world feeds their captives!?

I hastily undressed the old lady and wore the plaid gown over my slim form omitting my jeans and blue top. All I wore beneath the gown were my bra and panties. I rushed over to the full lenght mirror, brushing my wavy brown hair repeatedly to make it look presentable. Thank goodness the old woman and I had almost the same body size. I hid the woman's body under my bed and rushed out of the room, into the hallway.

Now standing outside the door fully, I didn't know where to turn. Left or right? It was too big and doors were everywhere. If they kept me here that should mean my sister is somewhere around right?. I finally decided to go right , head bowed , shoulders hunched. In the movies and novels I've watched and read, this usually means being submissive. As I was walking down the corridor, I heard voices behind a door on the left and felt the need to tune in on the discussion which may or may not be helpful to me anyway.

"I heard the Prince captured the missing girls yesterday. The prince is always accurate aye?" A gruff voice said proudly.

Missing girls?

"I always believed it to be rumours. Who knew Escalia could be fertile."

"Calling a goddess by name is the highest form of disrespect. I'll advice you to leave the powerful beings out of this." Another voice butted in, full of authority. 

"All we need do is attack the Prince and his best warrior tonight. We must kill them . They're beginning to annoy me, winning the trust and admiration of the people so fast. Our troops will be here by seven. We will make our attack as silent as possible." The dark voice said again, filled with malicious hatred.

"There are witches on the north wing. Don't you think they will sense something off, they live to protect the Prince afterall" The gruff voice from earlier said.

Witches? Am i in some damn magic land now?

"I will take care of them. One of those kidnapped ladies will have to come to play. They are basically the highest form of royalty in this palace now"

Gasp!

"Although they may lose their life as they are inexperienced but who cares?"

Double gasp

I moved away from the door and ran down the corridor in fear. Things were getting scarier by the moment.

Where are we?

Do I tell the Prince?

Who is Escalia?

Why am i considered royalty?

Witches? Do those things even exist?.

In my frenzied state of mind, I didn't realize when i was pulled into a room, identical to mine. Preparing my mind for the worst, I gulped fearfully before turning around to face....Kellyn?

Oh my goodness! Kellyn is here in real life. In front of me!

I hugged her suddenly, tears threatening to spill out of my eyes. 

"Where have you been baby girl?" She asked in what she probably thought to be a soothing voice but actually sounded like a pained drawn out moan. I couldn't care less right now. 

"You're crushing me" she said again sounding like a wounded lion and I quickly let go of her.

"I had to steal these maid uniforms. How did you know i was the one?"

She stared at me blankly before stepping aside to reveal her empty tray.

"I didn't know you were the one. I just wanted a maid to come clear this up. "

Really??

"This isn't even our castle and you're getting all comfortable. I was looking for a way to escape with you. Away from this place Kellyn and here you are eating away like a glutton. Typical kellyn" 

"No don't assume the worst of me. I actually thought of escaping but have you looked out there? It's layers upon layers of thick forest. Where do you plan to go after coming out of the building where we are treated like royalty by the way. Might as well give them what they want from us." 

My eyes widened as I understood what she said was actually true. Does this mean Kellyn actually had a working brain all this while? Am i the stupid one?

"We are royalty " I blurted

"Huh? Not to burst your bubble but we come from a small town on the outskirts of Florida where there are way more rainy days than sunny thanks to you -"

"Shut up Kellyn" I relayed to her all that I heard as I watched her go from shocked to amused to a mood I can't describe.

"Just who are we? Who's Escalia?"

I didn't have an answer to that. Yet. This all was terrifying.

Suddenly, the door burst open and in came my kidnapper dressed elegantly in a white fitted shirt and trouser, with specks of gold around the material. A red thick cloak lazily thrown around his shoulders. He looked different. Worthy. Expensive.

Beside him stood cal who glared at us angrily. 

"Kneel before the king"

King?

"Don't! It is wrong for them to do that. These are Escalia's children and you know she's not a force to be reckoned with. These are jewels. Treat them with respect" His voice boomed with dark authority leaving me in awe. 

"We have a deal to establish with you oh-so-powerful-prince" My sister said raising up one of her eyebrows in challenge. 

"What is it?" He asked cooly 

"We have figured it's no use trying to escape from this place since we do not know where this is. But we will offer you vital information in exchange for answers" 

"What vital information could you possibly-"

"Very well" The Prince cut in. Ignoring Cal's protest.

"Two o'clock. My office. And please try not to knock out any of the maids. Again" He said giving me the stink eye .

I regret not eating my breakfast, i really do.