Chapter 1

[Bonnie's POV]

I felt something warm trace the features of my face, when I opened my eyes I was met with blinding beam of sunshine. After getting used to the brightness, I sat up in my bed and rubbed the grogginess from my eyes with the back of my hand. I stretched out my hands and slowly got out of bed, walking towards the window. I looked outside it was barely dawn, however the city was already full of life, some were advertising their products from stalls while others were working on their duties. Further in the town I noticed a group of children ,who were playing with a dog, being scolded by a shopkeeper.

The Candy Kingdom was one of the four major countries in the continent of Ooo. The other three were consisting of the Fire, Ice, and Nightos Kingdoms. I heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" I called turning around so I was facing the door.

"Princess Bonnibel, your father has tasked me with informing you that today we will have important guests coming over," a soft voice was heard from outside of the door "and you will be expected to be ready by the time they will arrive, which is at five o'clock in the afternoon." she finally finished.

"I will be ready, thank you for informing me Alice." I answered as I recognized the voice of my maid. She was more than a friend to me than a servant to be honest. She was assigned to help me with everyday tasks since I was just a kid. She was always there for me when I needed her, which I sincerely appreciated.

I was very much interested as to what was planned for today, as far as I knew there wasn't anything special to be planned today. So I just went on with my daily routine and started getting myself ready for the upcoming visit.

When I was ready I finally came down into the throne room where my parents were already waiting, I was wearing a white dress with golden patterns, and my hair up, held by a delicate pin. As we were waiting for the guests to arrive, I was feeling somewhat nervous as to who we are expecting, so I let my curiosity get the better of me. "Father who is going to come over?" I asked.

He just excused the question "You will see my daughter, they should arrive any second now, by a matter of fact."

When I turned to look at my mother beside him she just turned her gaze to the floor with a saddened look. I arched my brow quizzically. But just as I was about to ask her what was wrong, the doors opened and a group of people started walking in. Based on their clothes and their servants they were noblemen, perhaps even higher than that. My dad walked forward to greet them.

Later he came up to me with three more people beside him. I was surprised to see that the two of them were the king and the queen of the Fire Kingdom. But what was said next shocked me even more.

Dad had his arm on the third individual's shoulders. He smiled brightly at me.

"Bonnibel meet your fiancé, Prince Fredrick of the Fire Kingdom."

My eyes widened in shock. The man in front of me was probably ten years older than me! He had red hair and a small beard already forming on his face. He came closer to me and gently took my hand, then bowed down and raised my hand so he could kiss it. As he did that he kept his eyes locked on mine, smiling. "Greetings, my lady." My brow twitched as his lips met my hand.

I curtsied in response, just for the sake of being polite, but I was already feeling as the rage was boiling up inside me. How dare my father do this to me without even notifying me.

"A fiancé?" I asked looking at dad dead in the eye.

"Yes, your father though it would be a good idea to bond our Kingdoms in such a way." I looked at Fredrick as he answered my question. That evil looking grin never leaving his stupid looking face.

My father clasped his hands together with a loud sound "Now off you go. Go ahead and enjoy the ball." He placed his hands on our shoulders and guided us to the party as Fredrick's parents just chuckled in amusement.

The music was already playing a slow melody as pairs already started to slowly dance, while others were talking with glasses of red wine in their hands.

Fredrick came up to me and bowed once again one of his hands behind his back while the other was stretched out towards me. "Shall I have this dance?" he asked smoothly.

"I'm afraid that I can't give you the privilege, I have some business to attend to." I asked beginning to turn around, but he gently caught my hand.

"Oh, but I insist, what could such a lovely lady do at a time like this." I was beginning to get more annoyed by the second, people like this guy just never give up. I narrowed my eyes at him. "If you must."

His smile grew as he placed his hand on my waist, I placed mine on his shoulder. We begun to dance to the rhythm. He never broke the eye contact, seeming to enjoy every second of my irritation.

After the first dance I broke away with an excuse of a need to drink something. I sighed as I finally got away from him, I made my way to the tables filled with all sorts of exclusive foods. I picked up a glass and a servant came right away to fill it up with red wine. I brought it to my lips and took a sip.

When I was finished I placed down the glass back on the table. It felt to stuffy in the ball room so I decided to go to the grand balcony and breath some fresh cold air. When I was there I placed my hands on the railing in a delicate manner and observed the town during nighttime. I felt someones presence closing in.

I turned just to see Fredrick's stupid face smiling at mine as he stood next to me. Oh great, he was the last thing that I wanted to go up against right now. "You feeling alright?" Well I would be feeling much better if he wasn't around, that's what I though, but I resisted from making any harsh comments to the Prince. Don't get me wrong, I just didn't want to start a war with his Kingdom. "Yeah I'm fine, just needed some fresh air." I responded.

The party seemed to come to an end, and Fredrick's servant seemed to be looking for him. Noticing that Fredrick came closer to me and had me against the wall, his face too close to mine.

"I will be leaving my princess, but I will return in few days, and when I will, you will be mine." he said grinning. I pushed him back "Yeah, alright, you must go your parents are looking for you." I said as I rolled my eyes. Does this guy think he can own me? Well that's a big mistake.

After the party was over I walked to my father with firm steps.

"Father what is the meaning of this?" I said narrowing my eyes at him.

He had a tired look on his face "Bonnibel you are old enough to be married and Fredrick is a good match for you, we will also get good support from his Kingdom."

"He is ten years older than me! Am I some sort of item that you exchange in return for support?" I asked with demand.

He slammed his fist on the table. "Enough! I am your father and you will listen to what I have to say, got it? Or do you wish to live on the streets?"

Without another word I left the room clenching my fists. If he thinks he can decide how I will spend the rest of my life he is deadly wrong. He never cared for me or mom, in fact mom was his wife only because her father had decided who her husband will be. I entered my room and locked it behind myself. I took off my dress and undone my hair.

I will escape this place, either way if I won't listen he will disown me, so I might as well just leave on my own. I looked through my closet until I found my training uniform, I took classes on combat training thanks to an incident we had when I was still little, as well as some other disguise. I put on a loose white shirt to hide my chest, and some pants with combat boots. Over that I put on a cloak that covered my head and the bottom part of my face, up to my eyes.

Then I made a rope out of my blankets and other clothing material, I tightly secured it to the bottom of my bed. After testing it's strength I climbed out through the window. I looked down, the height scaring me for a moment, then I started making my way down, until I reached the ground.