Star Crossed In Time

The old lady finally releases me and says "It's an honor to marry his highness! I don't know what kind of background you have but I can tell it isn't good! His highness left you in my care so from now on, you will learn to act like a proper lady!" She humphs and walks away angerly.

I watch the old lady leave with a look of disbelief. They're all insane! Does she even care that I'm being held against my will? Does anyone care!? NO!! My ass doesn't belong here and it's about time I made my exit! "Humph" to you too!

I stick my head out the door and look around the empty courtyard. Clear! I quickly jet from the room and don't stop until I'm by the concrete wall. I look around one last time before pulling up my dress and climbing the plum tree next to the wall.

Climbing a tree was hard to begin with but this dress made it next to impossible! It's like a wearable deathtrap! I finally make it to the top with a large smile. I may be a nerd who sits inside playing on computers all day but I can still climb a tree like a boss!

I quickly catch my breath as I look around once again. Still clear! I lean over and crawl onto the top of the concrete wall with concern. I look back into my yard with a frown. It was a courtyard inside of a larger courtyard! What the hell!? How big was this place???

I thought freedom would be on the other side of this wall but it just looks like more of this place... Whatever! I'll just continue going until I make my way out! With my mind made up, I look around one last time but what I see has me panicking. The bug and his sidekick!

"Shit!" I try to lay flat but I slip on the damn dress!!! I try to grab something but my hand only manages to grab air. I fall straight off the wall!! I cringe and squeeze my eyes shut as I fall straight to the ground. This is gonna hurt!

... Why am I not falling anymore? Why doesn't it hurt? Images of a prince charming coming to my rescue quickly vanish when I open my eyes to find Bai Lei and Ren both staring at me. Confused, I try to figure out why I haven't fallen.

I twist around to see my dress... it was caught on the tree branch... I sigh and go limp. Of course... I look back over to Bai Lei and Ren with a strained smile. "I could use a little help... hehe.." I say with an awkward smile.

Bai Lei's cold eyes watch me without a word. He then turns and keeps walking with Ren following after him. "Hey! I'm seriously stuck! ..... Are you two really going to just leave me like this!??" I yell after them as I kick and twist.

After fighting a few moments I'm completely out of breath and pissed. They really just left me!!! I hang limply in the tree as others continue to walk past me. Some giggle, others whisper... all while I hang in all my shame.

I hate dresses!! After hanging for a while a thought comes to mind. I grab the ties holding the dress together and pull with everything I have. They almost didn't release with all my weight pulling against them but when I feel it give, I quickly put my legs down. This dress is really strong!

"HAH!" I might be in my undergarments again but who cares!! At least I'm not stuck in the damn tree like a retarded Christmas ornament! Well... I probably looked more like a Halloween decoration but who cares! I'm free!

I turn with a smile but it quickly stiffens. Why was this man everywhere I go! Every time I do something, he's there! He's starting to resemble a damn ghost! Bai Lei stands in a black outfit with golden seams, both hands behind his back... glaring at me.

Did I say demon before? Scratch that, he's like the devil himself! I quickly turn around and bolt for it. I have no idea where I'm going but I sure as hell am not going back! I run past a few women, causing them to scream like I'm an intruder or something. I'm trying to leave okay!