Princess in the Rough

Deep sunken cheeks dirty skin which lost its original color twiglike wrists filthy fingernails and a much smaller body for her age
And with neglected hair hanging over half of her face this small child is actually the forgotten Royal Princess of the Empire
Unable to stifle her hunger any longer she crawls out of her hiding within a tiny old worndown castle in search of food
Im hungry The small girl whos wearing nothing but shabby clothes murmured without even realizing Can I eat this Her small fernlike hand tore a piece of vegetation off of the ground but she eventually put it down while shaking her head from side to side The little girl hadnt had a proper meal for three days
Estrella The child recited the name her words one with the wind It was a precious name that she had earned only after a long time
Im sorry Im late
Its alright
The little one who replied then slumped onto Elias chest