What if... you wake up in a comfy bed.... unfamiliar people swarming around you. Crying and chattering you can hear, and calling out a name you never heard before.

sfx: Sob....chatter

?:Alicia!!!.....Alicia!!!

?: Sister Alice!!!!Wake up!!!!*sob*.....

?:My lady!!!......

?:.....poor child.....

sfx:.......Whoosshhh

What will you do?

sfx: broken glass

I'm Alice. But I'm not the real one.

•[Who is Alice?][Who i am?]•

Lily: Milady..... hic..... milady....!!!.....

Rose:....Milady..... please.....sob.....wake up.....

Chesire:Sister....hic......

Alice:.....(Hmm?......Where....am I?....who are these people?....but hey....it's comfortable here....fluffy....and.... smells really good!.....)......

Chesire:.....Sister Alicia....I promise I won't prank you anymore!.....just wake up.....

Alice:(And who is this kid?.....calling me sister....I don't have a brother.....and my name wasn't Alicia....it's Leticia!)

Reo:.....How is she?

Doctor:....*shake*.....If there's a miracle.....the lady will wake up....but if not.....then.....she will be forever in a coma......

Harry: No way!!! Cia will wake up!!!! Don't talk nonsense Doctor!

Doctor:......

Reo:.....Is.....is there any way?

Doctor:I'm sorry.

Chesire:No!!!!*cry*

Alice:(What are they talking about? Who are they talking to?....Wait....me?)

"Alice moved a finger. Liliana/Lily,her personal maid saw it. "

Alice:(Wait.....what was that??Did I hear something??)

"Stop daydreaming princess....wake up and do your role."

Alice:(Who are you?)

"Common sense young lady!....I'm the narrator!"

Alice:(Oh...sorry.)

Reo: What's wrong, Liliana?

Lily:....I saw milady moved a finger......I saw it.

All:.....??!

Lily:I definitely saw it!!!!

Reo:.... Alicia!!!!Alicia Margareth!!! Wake up!

Alice:......Ali.....cia.....Margareth?

Reo:....Ah.....!

All:......!!!!!!

Reo:Alicia!!!!!*hug*

Alice:....!!!!!!He-hey!

Chesire:Sister!!!!*hug*

Harry:Cia!!!*hug*

All:...Milady!.....*cry*

Alice:......Wa-......

All:Milady!!!!

Alice:Hold your horses people!!!!Who are you?!!

All:What.....??

That's how my life as the fake Alicia Margareth El Dutche began.

2 weeks later

sfx:mutter,mutter x30

Alice:.....(I'm Leticia Bleu.....My nickname is Alice...I'm 16 years old.....I'm living in Carlin Kingdom.... with my sister Emily Bleu.....then.....a sudden war occurred and....I....died. No....I thought I died...but.... someone else took the blow....and I don't know anymore.....then when I open my eyes....I am here.....calling me Alicia Margareth El Dutche.....the second child of house Dutche.....I heard that Alicia went on a vacation near Carlin......they found the carriage in the Carolina- one of Carlin's District.....there's a 50% chance that Alicia is in Carolina...but wait a minute...If Alicia is in Carolina....then there's a 90% chance Alicia was caught in the war......and......they found me in Carolina......hey....what if.....Alicia....was the one who took the blow???!!!).......ARRRGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

All:.....!!!!.....*shocked*.......(Is the lady alright?)

sfx: Much more muttering

Alicia:(What if Alicia died because she saved me.....and I was taking her place because she died.....what if they found out I am a fake and kill me....? No I can't die!!!!....but what if I escape? Then they won't know right??.....).....*stand*......Escape plan that is!

All: Escape?

Alicia:*laugh*......Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

All:.....*scared*....(is the lady really alright?)

Later that night

Alice:*grin* The time has come.....

sfx:window open

Alice:.....Let me be free......!*step on the window* Freedom!

Lily: Milady?

Alice:*Jolt*Ah!!!!!

Lily:Ahh!!! milady it's dangerous!! Be care-

Alice:*fall* AHHHHH~~~

Lily:MILADY!!!!!!

Later-1:43 am

Alice:Free......Freedom.....!*dizzy* 😵

Chesire:Is sister gonna die?

Harry: Stop spouting nonsense,Chesire.

Doctor: Milady is alright,Count Reo. It's just a stiff neck and a little dizziness from the fall.

Reo:Thank you, doctor.

Lily:*cry*...... It's my fault!...... Please forgive me,Master....

Reo:.... hay.....Let Alicia decide that. Rest for now.

Lily:.....yes.....

The day when I woke up,the doctor said that I have an amnesia,that, is not true because I'm not the real Alice. Well,things got out of hand....then Alice father,Count Reonaldo El Dutche, keeps on checking on me. Alicia Ruella El Dutche,their mother, died after giving birth to the youngest, Chesire El Dutche. Alice really looks like her....that looks like me....What a copy face....

The difference between me and the real Alice,is that I have a memory,I'm alive and here in this mess,just kidding. I have a natural blue eyes,from the Bleu family. A golden hair from the Family Aurum*,in my mother side. We're

just commoners,and our life is simple. But my parents died in the war,and so....me and my sister Emily had to live by ourselves.. I wonder...is Emily alright?

[t/l n. Aurum is the Latin name for Anglo Saxon which is Gold]

Dutche Mansion

Alice:*blank*(my head is blank.....)

Chesire: Sister, what's wrong? You don't like the steak?

Alice:*blank* Steak.....is good.....you.....is also good.... everything are good.....good.

Chesire:Really? Hehe....Sister is back to normal...but a little.....bit off though.....

Harry: Cia...do you want to trade steak with me? Or you want a new dish?

Alice: *blank*Dish is good........good....

Reo: Alicia?

Alice:......yes?

Reo:Are you alright?

Alice:Yes.....(Eckk!!!....Did I just answer with the name Alicia? I'm becoming obedient in this name!!!!! Leticia Bleu, don't forget who you are!!!!!Argghhhh!!!!!)*dying inside*

All:....huh?.....

Alice: Hmm?*chomp* (The steak is good.....way too good!....)*chomp x30 *......who cooked this steak?

Rina:....um....it's me, Milady....

Alice:Oh....you deserve punishment

All:....eh?

Rina:D-did I do something wrong? If the taste wasn't good.... please

Alice:No....You deserve to be punished for being awesome!....This steak is way toooo good!!! Second please!

All:Y-yes!!!

Reo:(What happened to Alicia? She's not like that....even if it's just a joke....)

Alice:Hehehe.....*choke*....cough....cough!!

All:Ahhh!!!! Milady/Alicia!

Alice:*die*.....ha~

Several Days later

Alice: *headache* (I'm becoming more and more obedient to this name!.....*crying inside* I hate it!!!)

Chesire: Sister?Are you alright?

Alice: Oh.... Y-yes.....(Chesire is the third child of House Dutche,which means the youngest. And he's the only one who's calling me Sister and not Alicia.) Are you,and I are close before?(That's right, let's use this Amnesia, that doctor told them!)

Chesire:.....*glum*....yes... we're so close. We love to walk together....and have Chocolate cookies together.

Alice: Oh...then....should we do it now?

Chesire: Really?....Yey!!!!!

Alice:(Such a cute and innocent kid.....well, let's use this chance to get information!!!)

Tea time

Chesire: This is your seat!

Alice:.....okay.( After hearing some info,I'll continue the Escape plan. I won't give up!!!).... Can you tell me something about the past?

Chesire: Well....you love swimming,and you love snakes.

Alice: Snakes?....(What a scary woman she is....)Hmm....then,is Al-....I mean,am I athletic?

Chesire: Yes...very.

Alice: Hmm....(Then, we're compatible...I'm Athletic,I am a good swimmer,and i love scary things....but not snake. It's not that I am scared,I just hate worms!)

Chesire: Sister....do you really have no memories?

Alice:...(I'm sorry for lying....but I'm not your sister...I'm Leticia Bleu.....) I don't have my memories,you see. I don't even know how old I am.

Chesire: You're 17.

Alice: Really?

Chesire: Yes!

Alice: You liar....!!!

Chesire:......???! eh....what do you-

Alice: Hay.... remember you said it yourself,you will stop pranking me again! And...it's been 2 weeks, Lily told me the basic information about myself.

Chesire:....uh....

Alice: Don't lie to me,okay?

Chesire: Sorry.....

Alice: Well....I gotta go.(Gotta finish my plan before night.)

Chesire: Yes.....

Alice:*leave*

Chesire:*grin*....this looks fun! Should i prank her more? Well....she ain't my real sister!

Meanwhile

Alice:.....I'm ready! Freedom,please take me now!!!!!

[Alice stands in the balcony walls]

Alice: FREEDOM!!!!!

sfx: crash/broken cups

Lily: Oh my!!!!! My lady?!!!!!!!!!!

Alice: Oh busted....😐

Lily: Milady!!!!-

Alice: Huh?*fall*.....aahhhHHHHHHH~!!!!!!!!!!

Lily: MILADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To be continued....

Sfx: groan

Alice:.....*dying inside*...... (Why am I in this situation?!!!!)

[ Injured ]

Alice: Now my plans are postponed!!!!!..... I can't even walk..... huhuhu......

Lily: M-milady?..... Do you want some milk cookies?

Alice: Yes....*teary eyed*

Lily:.... (milady sure is strange....)

Dinning room

Alice:(Why am I here?)

Harry:.... Cia.... have some steak

Alice: Oh.... thank you..... (my mind is blank again....)

Reo: Is there something wrong?

Alice: Nothing.

Chesire: How's your injury?

Alice: Obviously it hurts.

Harry: Do you want me to escort you to your room later?

Alice: No thanks. I can carry myself.

Harry: But....

Reo: Have Harry do that, Alicia.

Alice:....hay.... (Fine whatever....)Yes.

Alicia's Room

Harry: Are you really okay, Cia?

Alice:..... yes.

Harry: Call me Hans.... That's what you call me before.

Alice: Oh... okay.

Harry: Is there anything you need?

Alice: Not-...... Sweets.... and this place map!

Harry: Sweets are fine.... but map?

Alice: Yes!!!

Harry: To escape?

Alice: Yes!....

sfx: Silence

Alice:(oops.....)

Harry:*menacing* DEFINITELY NO.

Alice:.....*sweat*...... (scary....!!!)

Harry: Promise you won't do it again!!!

Alice:....*look away*.....Yes..... (Sorry, but my life is my priority.)

Harry: Hay... I'll have your sweets delivered.

Alice: Thank you.... Hans.

Harry:......*blush*.....(Is it really okay?.....That day....I regretted that day......)

Alice:*stretch*...... Hay......

Harry: *smile*

Night

Alice:hehe.... I'm sorry Hans..... but this sister of yours is persistent.

[Succeeded in obtaining the map]

Alice: Should I proceed?

sfx: Wind/Swoooshh

Alice:....Maybe I'll miss Lily a little. But....I have to save myself first.....find Emily.....and fulfill my promise to Mom.(This time for sure.....hope that Lily drank the tea I gave her.)

[Lily drank it,and fallen asleep due to sleeping pill]

Alice: Here I go....!*jump*.....

sfx: Land

Alice:...... Hippie.....ha.....Freedom is sure the happiest thing you can obtain. Well....I should go now.*run*

Chesire:.....(Decided on leaving huh...well, let's see if you can.)

Later - Capital,Lucian

Alice:....my my.....where am I?

sfx: bustle,chatter

Alice:......hay....should I ask someone?....*approach*.....Umm....can I ask you something?

[ Alice approached a man in a black hoodie,his face was covered. A little taller than Alice,like 5'2. ]

?: What is it?

Alice:....Do you know how to get out of this country? I mean....where can I find the border?

?: ......are you.....a criminal?

Alice: what...? Are you crazy?

?: only those who seek the border are criminals.

Alice:....Oh.....(Criminals tried to escape through the border....I see.) I'm not.

[ She is.]

Alice: I'm a foreigner....I lost my way.....and I want to go home.

?: A foreigner from another country..... who's lost and came all the way to the capital?

Alice:....💧You can say that's the case.

?: *grin*......heh~......Should I accompany you,little lamb?

Alice: Oh....sure!(Free tour,who won't miss something like that.)

Later on

sfx: Du-dun!

Alice:.....J-jail...?

Will: [William Fork/ Jail Guard] that's right, criminal.

Alice: I'm not a criminal!!!!Get me outta here!!!

Will: That's the word criminals always say. Well.....the captain said to treat you well.....

Alice: Captain?! That guy is a captain?!

Will: Yes.

Alice: Let me talk to him!!!!!

Will: No way. He's a busy man...also you're a criminal.

Alice: Ugh.....this is nuts!!!......(My freedom....was taken again!!!)

Lucas: Ha.....I'm tired.[ Lucas Crest / 4th Prince]

Ryan: [ Ryan Castle / Prince Aide] Your highness.... please stop being lazy and do your work.

Lucas: Why would I?

Ryan: Oh my...such question isn't worth answering,your highness.

Lucas: Get out!

Ryan: yes.*leave*

Lucas: I'm bored.....(Hmm...thinking aback.... what happened to that little lamb?) Should I go visit?

Lain: [Lain Marquis ( Pronounced as La-In) / Personal Butler] Where to,your highness?

Lucas: To the little lamb I found earlier.

Jail

sfx: mutter

Alice:.....(Should I dig? Or break this wall.....? Wish I have the strength to do so!!!*cry*.....I'm so useless.....) Oh......(I'll act pitiful....that way......I can....)* round eyes*......(Oh sir guard....please let me out?)🥺🥺

Will:....💧.....(What is she doing?)

Lucas: Hmm.... desperate huh?...Well that won't work.

Alice:...!!!!! You!!!!.......Get me outta here!!! I'm not a criminal!!!!

Lucas:....!......(such impudence....) Identify yourself first.

Alice:....And why would I?Will you let me out if I said anything?

Lucas: I'll think about it.

Alice: No way!

Lucas:.....Oh my....such determination. Why did you want to go to the border?

Alice: To return home.

Lucas: Home?Where?

Alice: To..... Carlin.

Lucas:...(Carlin?.... Isn't that the fallen kingdom?).....But Carlin...no longer exist.

Alice:.....(huh....?) no....longer exist...... what are you talking about? A war broke out....but......why would Carlin.....why does it no longer exist?

Lucas: It was destroyed by the Linton Kingdom.....Carlin is just a small kingdom.....War between Lovia and Linton made Carlin into dust.

Alice:.....my.....*dizzy*......huff....huff....(Carlinian's.....Emily....what happened...!!!?)

Lucas:...huh....are you Al-

Alice:*collapse*...(Mom.....)

Prince Chamber

Alice:....(hmm?....why.....a comfy bed.....and.....again?!! Am I in the Count's estate again?!!) *spring*......huh?

Lucas: Oh.... you've woken up.

Alice:....Oh.....*on guard*...... Captain,right? Where am I?!

Lucas: You're in my chamber....you lost consciousness and collapse.

Alice:.....that.....what is this place?(It looks grand.....)

Lucas: The palace.

Alice: Ah..... palace. WHAT?!! PALACE?!

Lucas: Yes.

Alice: W-why would I be in the Palace?!

Lucas:Who knows.....well sorry for the late introduction....I'm Lucas Crest. 4th Prince of Lovia Kingdom.

Alice:.....eh............I'm busted.*faint*

Dinner

Alice:.....(What am I doing here?!!) *struggle*

[tied up]

Lucas: Eat.

Alice: How can I eat,when I'm all tied up?!

Lucas: Then....say ahhh

Alice: You psycho!!!!!......Let me go!!!!

Lucas: Calling me psycho.... you're brave huh. Are you not afraid of execution?

Alice:......I need to find my sister first,before you behead me.

Lucas:....what?

Alice:.....I have a mission. Once I fulfilled it....you can take my life.

Lucas:..Take your life....?

Alice: Use me as you fit,or even kill me.....but that's if you let me find my sister.

Lucas:.....pffft.....hahaha.....okay...okay.....that would be a deal between us. I'll help you find your sister,but after that, you're no longer free.....

Alice:...(this is the only way to find you Emily.....) If my sister live a comfy life, support her career and other things....you can take my freedom.

Lucas:....*grin*......Well, what's your name?

Alice:......I'm.......I'm Leticia Bleu. Call me Alice.

Lucas: Is that your nickname?

Alice:.....well...things got out of hand......anyway....Alice is my true nickname. My mom gave it to me....Though Alice and Leticia aren't related.

Lucas: It is. L-E-T-I-C-I-A....If you remove "TI".....you can spell the remaining letters to ALICE.

Alice: Oh....I see. So it's not completely unrelated.

Lucas:....well you seem to forgot who I am.

Alice: You're Lucas Crest,the 4th prince.

Lucas:💧.......Yes. I'm a Royal member.

Alice:.....sorry,but I'm a Carlin citizen....also....I'm a commoner.

Lucas: Which means?

Alice: We don't speak formally to Royalties from another kingdom..... especially to you,the prince of the kingdom who made my innocent kingdom fall.

Lucas: It was the Liston.

Alice: Anyway.....I'm sorry. That was a lie.....it just my habit to speak informally.

Lucas: (is she serious....? )

Alice: Well,your highness the Prince. Once this is over....I'll give you my loyalty and respect you as much as you want. But first, fulfill your promise to search for my sister.

Lucas: Okay. (Hmm... something's off with her....but I like her guts.)

Next Day

Palace Jail

Alice: (I'm in the Jail, wondering if I'll ever get out.....or even eat a meal....what a life I have.....*teary eyed*) What did I do wrong?!!! Let me out!!!!You Psycho!!!!!!

Lucas:hmm~....My ears are itchy...is someone talking about me?

Ryan: That could be the little lamb your highness cherish.

Lucas: Cherish?.....Hmm....so it looks like i did cherish her.....

Lain: Instead of Cherish,your highness,I think torture would befit.

Lucas:Heh~....I like it. Torture....am I really torturing her?

Ryan: *firm*You're not the kind of person to torture someone,your highness.(This fool..... don't he even know how to pick his words? If his highness realize that it's fun....that girl will suffer. It's not that I am siding with a criminal....but.....the 4th prince, despite his position as the weakest among the Royal Family,his highness are in different level. He loves making fun of others and toying around with them,working in the shadows and satisfying himself. That's the prince Lucas Crest. So....it would be worrisome if rumors spread about him torturing a criminal....that will blow his cover.)

Lucas:.....Ryan....how is the little lamb?

Ryan: She's cursing you,right now.

Lucas: Hahahaha.....such a girl. Oh,right...did you do a background check?

Ryan: Yes.

Lucas: Report.

Ryan: Leticia Bleu, daughter of Leica Aurum and Sorien Bleu. Siblings : Emily Bleu. Carlin citizen,lives in Oak tree,Carolina.

Lucas: How about her age?

Ryan: Same age as you,your highness....16.

Lucas: Oh.... we're the same age.

Ryan: She was born on April 12,so you are older than her in months.

Lucas: Interesting....she is a qualified crown princess in her age.

Ryan:.....!!!! Y-your highness....

Lucas: Hmm....I mispoke. I mean "suitable candidate to be a Royal prince wife"...right?

Ryan: She's a criminal.( Saying crown princess....makes my heart skip a beat. He doesn't mean,the wife of the 1st prince,but rather "his wife as the crown prince". )

Lucas: Then,I'll issue a pardon.

Ryan: Your highness!!!

Lucas: Why so tense?

Ryan: Taking a non-aristocrat as your love interest will hinder all your plans. Especially, she's not a noble!

Lucas:.....Ryan Castle....I'm not a fool....I'm just joking,okay?

Ryan:*grit*.....Hay....yes yes. (As if you are....)

Lucas: Should I go visit her?

Jail

Lucas:.... seriously...?

Alice:*sleeping*......*snore*

[Sleeping soundly]

Will: After cursing you,your highness,she just fell asleep.

Lucas: heh...interesting girl.....*poke her cheeks*

Alice:....hmm...*bothered*.....go.....g-o.....-way.....

Lucas:.....?.....hahahaha.....this girl really is interesting. *poke*

Alice:.....hngg....💢

Lucas:.....It's fun to watch her this way....hahaha....

Ryan: Your highness....stop touching that criminal.

Lucas: Hahaha...yes yes.

Alice:.....*asleep*....

Why?........Why am I the only one to suffer? After both of them died....I always make sure Emily is my priority even now....Can I just....live happy, prioritizing myself?Why....

-e...

Just why?

-lice

Why?!

Alice!

Alice:...huh?.....*eyes open*.....who....is it?

Lucas: Alice!

Alice:...Prince.... Lucas....

Lucas:At last.... I've been waking you up since earlier. Come on,get up. Or you love the jail so much ?

Alice: Huh?!Ah yes....I'll come!

Lunch

Lucas: What's your favorite food?

Alice:.... anything.

Lucas: You can't like anything...nor everything. So what's your favorite?

Alice:*blank*...... don't know.....(This psycho.... he's starting again...)

Lucas:....How about steak?or cookies?

Alice:.....*sigh*.....I love sweets....but....I also love soups and other dishes. If you ask my favorite,it's Sopas.*

[AN: Filipino Dish, creamy macaroni soup in other words.]

Lucas:Oh....I'll have them cook-

Alice: From Carlin.

Lucas:..... seriously...?

Alice: If you want to give me my favorites... that's all Carlin's dish.

Lucas:.....Then....should I give you some?

Alice:Huh?(Is he going to send someone to Carlin?Ah no...Carlin no longer exist....)How...? Carlin is already exterminated....

Lucas:*point his finger in his head*...... Through this.

Kitchen

Alice: Y-you're cooking them....?

Lucas: I'm not just a prince who stand by and do nothing.*chop,slice*

Alice: But...how did you know how to cook Carlin's dish?

Lucas: My mom....had a friend...and taught her many things about Carlin. Then,Mom taught it to me.

Alice:....oh.... where's your mom?

Lucas:..... She's.... faraway.

Alice:*glum*.....oh....me too. Both of them.....

Lucas:.....are you lonely without them?

Alice: Sure...but...having Emily was fun all along....

Lucas: What about now?

Alice:.....*look down*.....It's blank.

Lucas:....(blank?)

Alice: My world depend on the space I see in my mind. If my mind is blank,it means I don't know what to do. But if it's flowery,thorny,or just black....means my emotion are swallowing me.

Lucas:....*lean*.....What are you seeing right now?

Alice:.....red.

Lucas: Means?

Alice: My anger is covering my most wonderful personality, because I'm seeing you,your highness.

Lucas:......pfft...!!!! Hahahahahah!!!!!

Alice:.....*sigh*......

Lucas: Lying can be treasonous, especially to a Royal Family.

Alice:.....ha....ha...ha.... Actually it's all black now...

Lucas: Means?

Alice: My annoyance towards you increased to the fullest.

Lucas: Pfft.... hahahahahaha!!!!You sure are funny!

Alice:.....hay.....

Lucas:Then,I'll reward you for making me laugh today,say Ahhh~

Alice:....💧why would-

[Lucas didn't even let her say Ahh~,he stuck a spoon as long as she spoke.]

Lucas: How is it?

Alice:....mwat{hot}....*spoon stuck in her mouth*

Lucas: Hmm???Shot?who?

Alice: Myou!Ish shwat Myou!!!{you!!I'll shot you!} swayko!!{Psycho!!}

Lucas:.....I can't understand you....

Later

Alice:*chomp*.... delicious....!!

Lucas:*proud*....Of course....I'm the cook,afterall!!!

Alice:....to think your highness have a talent.

Lucas: I always have.

Alice:....Thank you...

Lucas:Huh?oh... it's fine.

Alice:....can I ask you something?

Lucas:Go on.

Alice: Why are you being kind towards me?

Lucas:..... because..... you're the little lamb I found.

Alice:Huh...?

Lucas:..... because you're mine. So I have to treat you well....

Alice:.....even I spoke informally?

Lucas: *pat* Leticia Bleu....you are you. Put yourself first once in a while.....

Alice:........*hug*.....Thank you....(my mind...feels heavy...)

Lucas:*blush*..... H-hey..... aren't you too close?-

Alice:*fall*.....

Lucas: ALICE!!!!

Prince Chamber

Lucas:*anxious*..... what's wrong with her? Why isn't she waking up?

Doc: Umm....💧your highness.... she's alright. She just fainted because of the change of environment. Also because of stress.

Lucas: She's fine? Are you kidding me?*menacing*Wake her up.

All:....*scared*......(Scary.....!!!!!)

Lucas: Quick!!!

Doc: umm....*panic*.....(what to do...?!) umm....Mila-

Alice: COFFEE....'N!!!*faint*

All:*shocked*.....!!!!

Lucas: What's wrong with her? Why is she asking for a coffin?!!

Doc: *panic* I have no idea your highness!!!(Did I hear Coffee 'n? Or did I hear it wrong?)

Alice:.....hngg.....cream....puff.....gelato.....cake.....Choco.....

Lucas:.....Ryan....

Ryan: Yes?

Lucas: Did you write everything she said?

Ryan: Yes,your highness. Cream Puff,Gelato,Cake,Choco and...for the earlier word,Coffee.

Lucas: Good. Now you quack doctor! Wake her up.

Doc: Ecckk!!!.....(Q-quack...??!) Yes....Milady.....wake up....(I'm begging you!!!!Wake up!!!!!!)

[Alice slap the doctor's hand,and continue sleeping]

Lucas:......💢Step aside. *approach*.....Hey little lamb,what kind of dish you want to turn into?

Alice:.......

Lucas: Oh....Cream soup may fit...

Alice:.....*wakes*.....I'm all awake.

Lucas: Now get up and go back to your room.

Alice: Yes.*leave*

Lucas:.....pfft Hahahahahaha!!!! That girl really.... she's interesting.....

Ryan: What do you mean Room,your highness?

Lucas: Well,the Jail is now her room....

Ryan: *sigh*..... That's why she fainted earlier.....Jail is cold.....and lots of dirty things are on it. It's the ground of course!

Lucas: Oh.... really? When did you became so concern about her? Do you like her?

Ryan: Back to you,your highness.

Lucas: Hahaha.... you're interesting too,Ryan. I'll visit her later....

Lain: Your highness,His Majesty wants you to join in the hall.

Lucas: Okay...well,Ryan....check on her.

Ryan: Yes.

Hall/Discussion Hall

Reo: I greet your majesty and his highness,Prince Lucas

Riko: Greetings Count Reonaldo El Dutche. As for the word in your letter....is it true?

Reo: Yes...my daughter was kidnapped. It was in the middle of the night when she went missing.

Riko: Well,I'll heed to your request,I'll help you find her. I have sent the Royal Guards to find her throughout the country.

Lucas:.....(Huh.... sending Royal Guards will only weaken the Palace security...what is father thinking?!)

Riko: And the portrait?

Reo: Here,your majesty.

[A portrait of a girl so elegant. The same face as Leticia Bleu.]

Lucas:.......(Isn't that....Alice?!).....

Reo: Alright.

After-Jail

Lucas:*quick*.....(That girl....is she really Leticia Bleu?)*opens*

Alice: Kyaa!.....Who...? Oh...my prince!

Lucas:....Who are you....?!

Alice:.....hmm....??? Leticia Bleu.

Lucas: Your father came asking for help....just to find you. You have the portrait....I just saw.

Alice:......well,that wasn't me.

Lucas:.....?!!

Alice: I didn't lie to you even a little. Alicia Margareth El Dutche wasn't me. After the war in Carlin...the body of Alicia was swapped. And I....her identical someone.....was sent here.

Lucas:.....is it true?

Alice: why would I lie to you?

Lucas: Then...*opens the jail*.....Follow me!

Alice: Huh?!!W-wait!!!

Prince Chamber

Lucas: Stay here.... I'll ask Ryan what to do.

Alice: Okay.....💧

Ryan: Your highness....I think.... letting her pretend she is Alicia El Dutche,will help you in your plan. Also,if she do so, she's a qualified noble. And?

Lucas: "suitable candidate to be the Royal Prince Wife"

Ryan: Yes!(Having him false hope....this is for your sake,prince!!)

Lucas: Okay....you got a point. Hey Alice..... mind if we talk?

To be continued....

\[ AN: WARNING !!!⚠️⚠️⚠️

This episode contains words that may be sensitive to some readers. Please proceed with caution!!!\]

Prince Chamber

Alice: What now...?

Lucas:*stare*.....I just don't get it.... how did your body get swapped?

Alice: Ask the Family Dutche.... I don't know anything.*sigh*

[ This is what happened earlier]

Ryan: If Miss pretend to be Lady Alicia Margareth El Dutche, that will settle things. Also, if miss agree, the process of searching for your Sister will be faster since the knights Count Reonaldo asked for in search for you, will be back in the palace.

Lucas: Also... since you promised me that you will give me your loyalty and freedom, shall we put it in good use?

Alice: That's if you find my sister and keep our deal.

Lucas: This matter is regarding to the future.... yours and mine.

Alice:...???(What? I don't get it....)

Lucas: Alice.... no, Leticia Bleu..... you better not chicken out when the day arrive.*smile*

Alice:.....??? (This psycho.... what is he talking about regarding the future? Well, let's just smile for now....)*smile*

[Alice smiled at Lucas, and made him go blushing. Out of being flustered,he stood and left.]

Lucas:*stand* I-i have matters to attend to!!!*leave*

Alice: Hey... Ryan.

Ryan:.... (such impoliteness.....) Yes, Miss?

Alice: Is that psycho eating well? Or does he have a good sleep?

Ryan: Eh......?💧What are you talking about miss-?

Alice: How come he's a weirdo?!!

Ryan:.....pfft....*holding his laughter*

[Ryan was holding his laughter because of the word she said. Alice then point her finger to the direction where Lucas went out.]

Alice:*pointing her finger* I'm telling you!!! He's a weirdo!

Ryan:*laugh* Hahahahahaha....!!!!!

After that heartfelt conversation between Ryan and I,I was sent back in this house. How frustrating.....

Dinner

Alice:*blank*.....(My head is blank again.....how many times do my mind have to go blank before I attain my freedom.....?Just asking,dear Author.)

[AN: Maybe when you finally rest in peace.]

Chesire: Sister?Are you okay?

Harry: You've been staring at the fish....

Alice: I'm fine,I'm fine!💧( I wasn't staring at the fish,you dummy. But.....) It got big eyeballs......

Reo: Yeah,it sure has.

Alice: It makes me want to gouge it out.

Reo: Yes yes...do what you want-....wait what?!!!

Alice: Ha?Did I say something?

Harry:*disgust* H-hey.... seriously?Are you really alright,Cia?

Chesire: Sister! Let me help you gouge out their eyeballs!!!

[AN: Chesire was talking about the fish eyeballs]

Alice:*jolt* What???!!!That's creepy! Hey kid.... doing so will humiliate the dignity of those fishes!

Chesire:*pout* but you're the one to say it first.....

Alice: Don't lie you youngster....I obviously and honestly respect their dignity.

[Such a liar]

Alice:*stare at the fish*.…...I want to gouge them....

Reo:*disgust*STOP THIS DISGUSTING DISCUSSION!!!!!!

And their dinner ended that way. Since then,Count Reonaldo bans fishes with large eyeballs to enter the duchy.

Palace

Lucas:....*bored* Ryan....

Ryan: Yes?

Lucas:.....Nothing.

Ryan: Okay......(Is the prince really okay?It's the 150 times he called for us....)

[Lucas was bored,just sitting in his office,with his two trusted friends Lain and Ryan. And he's been calling them for 150 times already]

Lucas:.....ARGGHH!!!!I can't take this any longer!!!

Ryan: Your highness?! What's-

Lucas: Prepare a carriage....!I'll go see her now!

Ryan*immediately* Your highness!!!!!*block* NO!!!!!

[Ryan immediately blocked Lucas's way out]

Lucas: Out of my way,Ryan.

Ryan: No!Listen!If you visit her,the count will be suspicious!!!

Lucas*push* I don't care.

[ Ryan was pushed aside. But still persistent and keep blocking the way]

Ryan: Lain!!!!You lazybones!!!!Come and help me!*struggle*

[ Lain came closer,and sheet his sword]

Ryan: Lain......

Lain: Move.

Ryan: YOU TRAITOR!!!!!!

Lucas: Stop sticking your nose,Ryan!!!Why are you blocking my way??

Ryan: If the Miss will only hinder all your plans...*serious* I'll get rid of her immediately!

Lucas: You...!!!

Ryan: So please!!!Listen to me...this is for your sake....

Lucas: *groan*....hng.....

Ryan: If you want to see her badly,just invite her this upcoming Masquerade ball!

Lucas:.....???Mas....querade Ball?

Ryan: Yes!✨

Lucas: Is there such thing as Masquerade ball?

Ryan: *thud* I can die full of stress......

Lucas: *chuckle* Just kidding.....yeah....yeah.... you're right. I'll just invite her.....then.....kidnap her and locked her in her room.

Ryan:💧 Please refrain from planning sketchy things openly.

Lucas: Okay okay~

Present time - Prince Chamber

[Lucas can't wait,so he called Alice into a secret meeting]

Lucas: If the real Alice took the blow...then..... she's already dead.

Alice:PLEASE STOP BEING NEGATIVE!!!IM BEING GUILTY HERE!!!!

Lucas: I'm just pointing the facts.

Alice: I really don't know how did our body swapped like that...well,how come the Count didn't notice I wasn't his real daughter?

Lucas: I second to that. How about Alicia Margareth's brothers?

Alice: Well..... they're both kind....and it seems they also haven't noticed yet.

Lucas: Hmm....Ryan....give me the portrait of Lady Alicia.

Ryan: Here your highness.

Lucas: *examine*.....hmm....if you look at it.... there's not much to point for difference.....

Alice:.....But if I may say....even though we're identicals.... there's two things real Alicia can't obtain.

Lucas: What is?

Alice: The Aurum and Bleu family's special features.

Lucas: If I may also say,you two are really different.

Alice: Right?!✨

Lucas: I think Lady Alicia is much well-mannered than you, Leticia.

Alice:💢If you weren't a prince,I'll definitely grill you.

Lucas: Oh such threats....

Alice: I'm proud to say that my hair is as golden as it is....and my eyes are as beautiful as the rare gem.

Lucas:*nod* I agree. Let's just agree....

Alice:*punch* S-H-U-T-U-P!!!

Lucas: Ryan~ She punched me!!!

Alice: Listen,you psycho!!!

sfx: rumble,barking,chaos

Ryan:......(When will I get my salary taking these two chaotic characters in peace? I'm just asking dear Author.)

[AN: Maybe when you finally rest in peace]

sfx: Peace

Alice: A legend was told....

There was a girl who's hair is as golden as the sun. People praise her so much and was treated like their princess. The girl grew up as a beautiful lady which young men's adore. On the other hand, there's a young man who's eyes are as blue as the rare gem of the sea. It was rumored to be the eyes of a sea monster who rule the bottom of Pacific. One encounter change their whole life....they fall in love with each other and....vowed to be together as one. People around them was envious of their success. Some of them,hates the man stealing their princess away. Some of them are mad with the princess for having so much blessings in her life. They soon become greedy,thus they cutted the lady's hair,and gouge the eyes of the young man. Hoping that their greed will fade....a baby was born,with both golden hair and blue eyes. They want to kill her....they want to cut her hair,they want to gouge her eyes,that was more beautiful than the first ones. But,the baby wasn't just an ordinary one...she was born not out of love....but out of hatred. The girl grew up to be revengeful,cutted everyone's hair and gouge everyone's eyes. Repeatedly saying ;"I found you~.....".Until no life was spared.

All:.....*snore*........

Alice:.....💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢💢 IM NOT STORYTELLING,WAKE UP YOU NUTS!!!!!!!

Lucas: *wake* oh...I'm listening!

Alice: *scary* Want to see the revengeful girl? Huh?😠

Lucas: *laugh* Hahaha....well.... at least it's just legend.

Alice: Well.....not at all.

All:......?

Alice: I...was the girl who was born out of hatred.

All:......!!!!

Lucas: S-stop joking.....

Alice: " I found you~......."

All:.....!!!!*scared*

[All of them was scared,they run towards the exit. ]

Alice:pfft...... HAHAHA.......Y-you.....Hahahaha.....you guys are scared......hahahaha......

Lucas: 💢Back to the topic, please!

Alice: Ha....😑 Killjoy.

Lucas: *sigh* Anyway......What's the relation between those and that?

Alice: What I mean is....those legends aren't just stories. They're truths.

Lucas: If you're joking,stop now.

Alice: If I'm joking why in the world am I even born?

All:......

Alice: It was a long long time ago....my ancestors,I mean. The girl who revenged her parents are also true.... cutted everyone's hair and gouge everyone's eyes. It's all true.....if you think that's disgusting,and evil.....what happened next was much more evil than what that girl did.

Lucas: They killed everyone who has the blue eyes and gold hair. And....ate their flesh.

Alice: It's disgusting.....🤢 Anyway let's stop that story now....

Lucas: Well,now I get it. You're saying that,how those people got fooled by golden hair and blue eyes..... Dutche family was also fooled by your Golden hair and blue eyes?

Alice: Yes.

Ryan: Make sense.

Lucas: Well....I'm the one who got fooled instead.

Alice: What do you mean?

Lucas: Leticia Bleu....if I were to take your freedom....do you trust me that I won't do the same as those people?

Alice:.....I have given my oath. My life is in your hands now,4th prince.

Lucas:.....*grin* Is that your answer?

Alice:....And what do you think it is? An introduction?

Lucas:💢..... Anyway, don't forget what you said. Cause,I'll tell you beforehand....I'm greedy.

[ Lucas lean closer to Alice]

Lucas: Much more greedier than those people....

Ryan:.....💧(Another question,dear Author. Why did you give me this annoying role? I'm confident I'm suited to do a better one.)

[AN: Because you're Ryan.]

Anyway....let's skip the annoying scenes of Ryan's Complain. The Day of Masquerade Ball arrived.

Palace

[ The setting was: Full of Nobles wearing a mask in their eyes or the whole face. They're wearing different costumes,like a pirate costume,a knight,a princess,a prince,or an old man from the street. Count Reonaldo El Dutche was wearing a Knight attire,for he was a knight. Not a costume though.....rather it's a uniform. Harry El Dutche was wearing a black robe and a whole mask. Chesire El Dutche was wearing a black mask and a white coat, opposite look of his older brother. Meanwhile,Alice was wearing a beautiful dress Lucas gave to her. A combination of Blue and yellow attire.]

Alice:......*happy* (This is the first party I ever attended to....I'm so happy.....)

Chesire: You look beautiful,Sis!

Alice: Thank you, Chesire. You too, looks cool in that black mask.

Chesire: Really...?

Harry: How about me,Cia?

Alice: 1 point higher that Chesire.

Harry:*smirk*

Chesire: Eh?~

Alice:*giggle*....hehehe.... (Both of them looks cool....well....let's see.... where's that psychopath?)

[Lucas was wearing the same attire as Alice,a combination of Blue and yellow,paired with a white mask. Ryan was wearing a prince attire while Lain was wearing a formal one.]

Alice:....*stunned*...... Don't tell me....(He planned this all along!!!!!??!)

[ They looked like a couple]

Alice: *mumble* That guy....*sigh* hay.....

Chesire: What's wrong sister?

Harry:Are you tired,Cia?

Alice: Ha? Ah...no.....I'm fine.

Harry: Cia....

[ Harry lifted Alice up,other nobles we're looking at them,some are envious,and some are surprised]

Harry: You shouldn't lie to your brother,Cia.

Alice: Ah!!!!!Put me down please!

Harry: Let's go in the salon, rest there for a while.

Alice: Oh please,Hans!

[ AN: Salon is what you call the resting place for nobles inside the palace when a party,ball or any special events are being held]

Salon

Alice:*groan*hng.....Hans is really.....

sfx: chatter....

Alice:.....(There's also nobles here....)

[Alice looked aloof...but also,like a thorny Rose who will prick you once you touch it.]

Alice:...(A lot of Nobles,a lot of people I don't know.....I wonder if I will have another chance to attend something like this.....)

?:U-umm.....

[ A young lady speak up to Alice,she was cute and adorable. Her hair is pink and a little curly. Alice looked at her as she call out to Alice]

Alice:....hmm?

?: H-hello...milady!

Alice:.....hi....(She's quite cute.....) What's wrong?

?: Umm......I.....Can I......

Alice:.....hmm....(what should I do about this.....?) Ah,Im-

?:*shout* CAN I BE YOUR MILADY'S FRIEND???!!!

Alice:* dizzy*.....ah....~😵(Her voice is high....my pitiful eardrums...)

?: gasp!.....I'm.....I'm sorry......ah! Are you okay....?

sfx:panic

Alice:.....I'm fine.....well.....I'm Alice.... what's yours?

Hana: I'm.....IM HANA!

Alice: Hana?.....well,Hana.... let's do what you said..... let's be friends.

Hana: Really?!? Yey! *hug* A friend!

Alice:....💧hehehe.....(She's a strange one.....)

Hall

Chesire:*chomp* Sister?

Ryan: Ah....Y-yes....is she-

Lucas: *interrupt*Where is she?

Chesire:.......*grin* And who might you be? Are you my sister's followers?

Lucas: Yes I am.

Chesire:*glare* She didn't attend.

Lucas:.... Quite the liar,huh?

Chesire: Why would I tell the location of my sister to a complete stranger?

Lucas: I wonder about that....

sfx:spark

Lain:*whisper*Your highness....

Chesire: ( Your highness.....!?)

[AN: Chesire have kin hearing]

Lucas: Report.

Lain: The assassin was seen at the Salon.

Chesire: (Assasin...?right here?) H-hey.... what's going on?

Lucas:....Where is Alice?

Chesire:.....(The assasin is in the salon.....where Sister is also in......) She.... she's at the salon.

Lucas:Lain,inform family Dutche. Ryan, have some guards sent to where Alice is....

[ Lucas turn around and start walking]

Chesire: I....I'll inform Brother Harry....!*run*

Salon

sfx: broken glasses

Alice:......Hana.....?

Hana:.....Sorry,milady.

sfx: scream

[Lucas is near the salon when he heard the scream. ]

sfx: Door slam

Lucas: ALICE!!!

To be continued......