Chapter 3 unwanted title

After finishing her conversation with her younger brother, Lady Ventris managed to escape the royal bathroom, and reach for her personal quarters without being spotted by the royal guards. Lady Ventris was relief that she was in her room, the only breathing space she can call her own, and without having her father getting in the way all the time. Lady Ventris felt her fur was still a bit wet from the bath she was in, and done her best to shake it off the remain, even though her fur stared to fluff up from doing that. Lady Ventris look in the mirror, and laugh at herself knowing how silly she look. Part of her remember the time she was little, she had some hard time to keeping her fur from fluffing up all the time. When she knew that her brush wasn't doing the job right, she just toss the brush on the floor, and pout for a little while. Then she remembered that her father stop by to see her, and already know that she was upset about something. Her father do what every does to cheer their child up, and gave her daughter a nice hug. Lady Ventris always like her father very much, but their relationship with each had changed since her father always treating her like she was still that little baby. She just wish her father respected her as an equal, then her little Princess. When she was done thinking about the past, Lady Ventris check her closet to see if she can find her gear to wear for the important dinner tonight. Unfortunately most of her clothing were taken out from her closet, and all was left was the pink dress she wore from the last dinner gathering party. Lady Ventris wasn't a big fan wearing dresses, especially one that was all pink. But since most of her usual outfits are gone, she had no other choice, but to wear the one that want her to puke. When she put the pink dress on, Lady Ventris already didn't like how it look on her. The dress was alot tighter on her figure, but it had been some time since she last wore it. Lady Ventris was plan to tore the fabric from certain area of the dress, so she can have some breathing space. But she stop herself knowing that her father would be upset, if she ruin the dress he brought for her. Lady Ventris sigh to herself knowing she had to breathe less, if she didn't want it tire by mistake.

After getting ready, Lady Ventris head for the royal dinner hall, and from a distant she was able to see her father, and two brothers were eating without her. Lady Ventris knew she had to run over there to grab some food, before the best one were gone. She had to be extra cautious of not to move too much, since she felt some of the fabric started to tear a bit. When she finally reach the dinner table, some of the royal servants carried her to the nearest chair, and place her down. Another servant brought over a plate of her favorite food, including some of the ribs she like to eat. Lady Ventris start to devour her food, she overheard her father was calling her name, and trying to compliment the outfit she was wearing.

King Darious: it good to see that you was able to make it for dinner, my dear daughter. I also noticed that you’re wearing the Pink dress I gave you a few years ago, have to say it look nice on you.

Lady Ventris: *she clear her mouth with her sleeve* thanks for the compliment father, but you well know that I don't wear dresses anymore, especially one that look very pink.

Prince Philip: I do have to say sis, the pink dress does suit your eyes well.

Lady Ventris: I do more pain to you, if you keep your snout out of this.

Prince William: easy sis, let us not fight each other like this. Father invited us here for a get together dinner, can we get along just one night.

Lady Ventris and Prince Philip stare each other for a moment, and then sat down to continue eating their meal. Prince William was relief to stop his older sibling, but wishing they can get along better. King Darious clesr his through a bit, which he was about to say something important to his children.

King Darious: if you two finally finished fighting each other like wild animals, there are a few things I need to tell you all, before we can continue on eating.

Lady Ventris: is it possible you can hold the announcement later father, I haven't eaten anything since I came back from my long journey.

Prince William: I know your hungry elder sister, but father been wanting to tell us something important.

Prince Philip: that right Ventris, what a few more minutes would cost you, other than the growl from your stomach?

Lady Ventris: *she was close to say something, but blush when she felt her stomach was growling for food* you’re very lucky I can’t yell back when I’m hungry

King Darious: would you three let me talk right now.

All three of them: …..

King Darious: that more like it. Now then, I know it a little strange that we having dinner here at the royal hall, instead our usual spot that nearby the kitchen. The reason for the change because I have an important announcement that need a special place to tell you three.

Prince William: and what kind of special announcement you want to tell us father.

Prince Phillip: that right, we been waiting to hear about it, but you want us to wait until our sister came back home.

King Darious: that because your sister is the main reason for this important announcement.

William and Philip stun for a moment of what their father said, and look at their sister. Lady Ventris would be surprise like her younger brothers, but she was too busy sneak some scrapes from her plate to her mouth. She finally look to see what going on, and notice that her brothers were staying at her.

Lady Ventris: what seem to be a problem, is there something on my dress, other than food stain.

Prince Philip: well if you pay more attention than your stomach, sister. You may have heard that father said that you’re involve this important announcement.

Lady Ventris: what are you talking about?

Prince William: stop playing game with us sister. What father told you about this important announcement?

Lady Ventris: I have no clue what father is talking, I’m in the same situation as you are. The only thing I know is about me coming back from the neighboring kingdom, in order to gain proper trade for Noir.

King Darious: which is one of the reason I want to mention about you in my announcement.

Prince William & Philip: you were, father?

King Darious: yes, while you two were busy picking on your elder sister, I was going to tell you that Ventris was able to make good negotiation with the neighboring country.

Prince William: that right, Ventris was gone for a few months to make some talks with the leader from the neighboring country.

King Darious: and thanks to those talk, the kingdom of Noire will regain enough revenue, and save our people from hunger.

Prince Philip: hmp, what do you know. Our dear sister is a natural hero, a good one at that.

Lady Ventris: I’m no hero, Phillip, I’m just doing my best to help the people of Noire.

King Darious: as such my dear, which is why this announcement about to tell you all, does indeed involve with you.

Lady Ventris: what do you mean father?

King Darious: you see Ventris, before I ever was these people ruler, I was the notorious general that conquer lands, and bring fear to my enemies. When I finally settle down, I done my best to be the people ruler, and a good father to three kids.

All three of them: ……

King Darious: but those days are nearly behind me now. I’m reaching an age that I can’t keep on ruling this land, and I need to give this rule to someone that understand our people, and this land.

Prince Willian: hold on a second father, are you saying, what I think you’re going to say.

Lady Ventris: wait, you had an idea of what father going to say, William.

Prince Philip: I think he does Ventirs. I think father want you to be the people of Noir new ruler.

Lady Ventris: What! You can’t be serious, right?

King Darious: no, my daughter. They are right, I hereby having you to be the next ruler of Noir.

Lady Ventris was shock to hear what her father said she going to be. She never a fan to be a ruler of a kingdom, but deep inside she always wanted to help her people from her own way. Now all of sudden her father wanted her to be the queen, and serve the people by sitting on the throne, instead of being free. Lady Ventris emotions were mix of what going on, and deep inside she had no clue what to say. She look at her father, seeing him waiting to hear her say something. Lady Ventris got up from her chair, and said a few words to see why her father wanted her to be the new ruler.

Lady Ventris: why father?

King Darious: pardon.

Lady Ventris: why you want me to be the new ruler of Noir?

King Darious: it’s simple my daughter, you done so much for our people, and council think that you’re the perfect fit to be this kingdom ruler.

Lady Ventris: *she slam her fist on the table* that a loud of lie father, and you know it*

Prince William: easy sister, you don’t want to start a fight with father

Prince Philip: yeah Ventris, you don’t want to make father any angrier.

Lady Ventris: I don’t care anymore. Father, you and I both know why you’re doing this.

King Darious: really now, and care to explain it to me.

Lady Ventris: simple, you been tire to see me leaving the castle all the time. You always treating me like a little princess all the time, instead of respecting me like an equal. When I decide to leave the castle to chat with the castle to make some negotiation, I though there you finally gave me the respect I finally deserved, but instead you had the servant strip my gear to force me to take a bath, and remove my things to wear this stupid dress.

King Darious: ………

Lady Ventris: …… Sigh, I figure as much. You weren’t going to give me the respect I ask for. You going to continue treating me like a princess, no matter what. You think I’m going to accept this title as a queen, well guess again father.

King Darious: Princess Ventris.

Lady Ventris: huh?

King Darious: I know you’re not happy that I’m making you the queen, but you must understand, this is more than my personal wants to protect you from danger. I choose you to be this people ruler for a good reason.

Lady Ventris: I know father, but I can do more than just being a queen.

King Darious: well too bad young lady, you’re going to be the queen, and that is final.

Lady Ventris: you can’t do this father

King Darious: I already have *he wave his hand and order two guards to stand by his daughter chair*

Lady Ventris: what the meaning of this father.

King Darious: my daughter, you may not like it, but I only doing this because I love you too much. The guards will escort you to your room, and you are going to stay there until your proper queen ceremony come up next week.

Lady Ventris: so you going to keep me in my room as a prisoner.

King Darious: of course not, I just making sure you don’t try anything, until your special day.

Lady Ventris: hmph, some special day. All I know I’m going to lose my freedom, and continue being nothing more but your Princess doll. A doll that will promise herself to hate you.

King Darious: ………. Sigh, take my daughter away, and guard her room.

The two guards understood their king orders, and escorted the princess. Lady Ventris Stare at her father one last time, before leaving the dinner hall. When the two guards finally reach her bedroom, they escorted her inside her bedroom, then make sure to lock the door behind her. Lady Ventris walk towards the door to see if she can open it, but no matter how much she try, the door won’t budge. Lady Ventris walk away from the door, and head over to a nearby mirror. She look at the dress in disgust, knowing that she look nothing more than a doll of her father enjoyment. Lady Ventris rip the top piece of the dress, freeing her breast for air. She tore the sleeves, and several other area of the dress as well. After she was done being upset, Lady Ventris started to cry. She rarely shed any tears for anyone, but the tears she is making are the lost from her father trust.

To be continue on the next chapter

sorry for being late with last month FA exclusive, was busy with the holidays, and caught a bad cold as well. Will try to work on the next chapter later this month.