No birthday party and no festival happened. A few months after visiting my brother, a war started with our nearest neighbours, the country of Crimsonreach. Honestly, war has been brewing for years between us and it was just a matter of time before it happened.
Ships came in from the East Hitting the city of Mousix. Our capital is also the city where my brother lives. About half of it was destroyed in under a day. Many of our valuable places were destroyed in this battle And the battles to come. Luckily in the first battle, most of our citizens made it out alive and fled. Most of our citizens are hiding in the smaller towns since the country of Crimsonreach mostly goes after our big cities and castles.
I along with many others are in the small town of Lowchurch. They took good care of me and I spent most of my time worrying about my family. For most of the war, I didn’t know where my family was. As soon as we were hit my dad and brother took action and helped defend our country. What’s happening with them now I have no clue, and my brother’s wife and son, my stepmom Amanda I assume that they are safe but I don’t know. I’m doing my duty to help the country as much as possible I can write and read so I help bright letters for the army and the different citizens that need it. I’ve been allowed to stay in the library in the town so I have access to the things I need to be able to write, But also so I have a place where I can be safe. I don’t live here alone I live here with a few other citizens and also with some guards.
The library is filled with beds and tables made in haste. Many of the bookcases that once filled the middle of the room have been pushed to the edges. I’m sitting on the edge of the bed made for me. The bed is at the edge of the big room of the library in a corner by itself. Even though I didn’t want it the guards made sure that no one else was too close to me for my safety. The people closest to me were a family of four, A mother and her three kids. Most of the people in the library are women and children. Most of the men have been called to Action to fight in the war. However, because of my placement here some guards and other soldiers have been tasked to stay in the village for my protection and of course the Citizens. It’s very different living in this library for the months I’ve been here so far than what it was like living in the Castle.
I enjoy helping where I can Even though that’s also new to me. Some of the mothers Have taught me how to cook and help with the dinners. Outside of that, I’m helping with reading and writing Helping teach some of the kids to read and write but also helping the soldiers and other military write reports, also helping the Citizens write letters to their loved ones.
When I escaped the castle I didn’t have much time to pack or bring many of my belongings, But I brought a little piece of home my favourite book from the library. I’ve been reading it over and over again, especially because it reminds me of my family since I’ve read it so much around them. But also the main character reminds me of my brother, Outspoken brave and sugar-sweet. I wonder about my family what happened to them where they are and if they’re okay. I missed them unbelievably much. Even though I spent most of my time alone I enjoyed spending time with them and now that I’m alone without them I miss them. I sat on the edge of the bed reading the book I brought from home. It’s never quiet in the library, especially because so many people are staying here. The population of the town has almost doubled with how many people are here. Small children are crying while getting cared for by their mothers, children playing with each other, and Adults talking about whatever. I will honestly say that I missed the quietness of the Castle.
My thoughts were interrupted by one of the soldiers coming up to me “Excuse me Princess Amelia Lily of Luminara?” He says to me using my full exact name many of the soldiers use my Full name Being a little intimidated by the fact there’s a princess. I look up at him “Yes? “ I answer “Do you have time to do a report?” He asks looking slightly worried, What he’s worried about I have no idea my answer or something else. “Of course, I have time” I answer. I close the book and place it down beside me before standing up. I follow the soldier out To a small room next to the big room we were all staying in. In the room, there is a table a few chairs and a typewriter. I sit down in front of the typewriter getting ready to write “Can I ask what it’s about before we start?” I ask Looking at him while He’s going to the other side of the table and sitting down “It’s about the food supply” He says not looking at me “Oh” I answer. I push up my sleeves before getting ready to write.
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> Population 190 Moved to 260
> Missing food.
> LC Town’s food supply is running low with the number of newcomers (Civilians + soldiers) to the town the city is missing food. Food supply will not last the winter. Needing extra supplies.
> Requesting more food
> Report by Squadrant 22
Some days later I’m standing in the town centre helping to read reports and relaying the information from them. I’m not the only one who’s able to read but it takes a pretty high education for it to be normal to read at such a high level. It’s the start of winter and many of our supplies have come in they’re supposed to last us the whole winter. “we’ll have to delegate this very carefully” I say thinking out loud and looking at the number of supplies we have been given. “Excuse me? " asks one of the guards looking at me. I look over at him in surprise. “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to say that out loud” I answer looking at him with a small smile. He walks a bit closer to me “No need to apologize” he says smiling back at me with beautiful hazel eyes. I can feel my cheeks get slightly warm as I quickly look away. I can hear him chuckle lightly. “Do you need help with anything?” I ask looking down at the supplies list once again. “Clay, could you hurry up!” A voice yells across the city centre. Both I and the guard look up, the guard or Clay looks at me and smiles again “I better get going” he says before walking away, I look at him as he walks away, feeling my cheeks get warmer as I smile to myself. I think to myself what all of that was about, why did I act like that, he must think I’m so stupid, and I feel so stupid. He must be one of the new guards as I haven’t seen him around but he seems nice.
It’s the first year I haven’t spent winter feast with my family. I can’t believe that Winter Feast is being spent like this. Everyone is too scared to decorate it will make us too easy to spot from the air No decorations No big winter feast, nothing.
We’re sitting down for dinner on Winter Feast Night. We’re having our normal dinner potatoes some grains and a bit of meat. I’m really sad that I’m not with my family I missed them unbelievably, especially this night. I can’t believe I have no clue where they are I can’t believe that I’m here I feel so alone even though there are people around me. I can feel tears start forming in my eyes. A small tear rolls down my cheek as I eat.
Later that night when everyone else had gone to bed, I was lying in bed not being able to sleep crying quietly. I sat up in bed wiping the tears from my eyes. I’ve written letters for so many others writing to their loved ones making sure they’re okay and letting them know they’re okay. Why can’t I do the same, why haven’t I done the same? I get slowly out of bed trying to hold back my tears, I walk to the small room where I have written so many letters and reports already. I open the door slowly trying not to wake anyone closing it behind me slowly. I sit down at the table with the typewriter. I start writing a heartfelt letter letting my heart out in the letter along with letting my tears flow.
> Dear Dad
> I really miss you and I hope you’re safe, I’m safe here . I miss you and Amanda and Alexander And all the others, I really hope you’re all safe. I hope we can meet soon and I hope you had a wonderful winter feast.
> Love and miss you From your daughter Amelia Lily
Some days later after sending out the letter, I didn’t get any response. It’s getting me worried but some of the other people say that no news is good news. I hope they are right.