Princess and The Pauper Chapter 2: A day at the village

Anika had sorts of nervousness in her stomach. Her and little sister, Ally, were hidden in hoods. Both are in a carriage rode by Julian, who manage to borrow it for the day.

"I'm so nervous.."Anika sighs."For the first time."

"It'll be fantastic."Ally said, Soothing her nervous big sister."And let's think, it's gonna a great time with food and stuff."

"Oh, you're right, Ally. I kinda want to see everything."

The girls continued to talk more until the carriage stopped near the village opening.

"Ready, girls?" Julian called out and got off.

Anika sighs a breath and walks out, Ally following behind her. Both in robes with cute little pink dresses to fit in with the crowd.

Ally walks to the entrance, holding Anika's hand. Both sigh, and walk in, Julian following right behind him. Saraophina on Ally's shoulder, afraid of the dirt beneath them.

The sight was amazing, everyone walking around buying food or robes, people talking around. Anika enjoyed the sight...she felt free now and now it's her time to make it last.

Anika was looking around until a bright blue butterfly flew by her face and send a glittery trail behind it in front of Anika, like she needed to follow it.

Anika held Ally hand and follows it, hearing a beautiful voice that made her heart race for sole reason, like the song was pulling her towards the center.

Like a bird that flies
In the morning light
Or a butterfly
In the spring
When your spirit rides
The wings of hope
You'll find your wings

"Let's go listen,Ally.." Anika whispered, going close.

The sight made Anika blush a bit. It was a women her age, singing to the crowd who was willing to give her coins to the the young girl who was making flower crowns.

Anika felt something to the girl. Like a knowing that no person should feel about a stranger. The butterfly was leading her.

For you're always
Free to begin again
And you're always
Free to believe
When you find the place
That your heart belongs-

Anika walks up to the young girl and gives her coins."There you go."

The girl in return puts on a blue flower crown on her head."Thank you.."she whispered softly.

The women came up and sits next to her the girl.

"That was a beautiful song."Anika started shyly.

"Thank you." The women said, standing up and thier eyes locked up."My...My mother..sang that to...us..."

The girls blush was faded as they slowly took down the hoods they wore.

"Woah,"Ally gasp."You look just the same.."

The women giggles."That's a very amazing coincidence."

Anika couldn't help but stare at the women. It might've seemed rude so she looks down shyly.

"What's your name?"The girls asked in unison, causing them to giggles.

"You first."

"My name...is..Anika. And that's my sister, Ally."

"You have the same names as the princesses."

"Well.."Anika chuckled. She saw the women's realization and her bow.

"I'm Zoey, your highnesses, and my little sister, Zara."

Zara bows in her seat, very shy to get up.

"What brings you out here in the lovely village? I guess the castle gets boring?" Zoey joked happily.

"Actually.. I'm savoring the first and last taste of freedom before I get married..to a... stranger."

"Hmm, how about I tell you something.." Zoey smiles and clears her throat.

[Z]If I'd like to have my breakfast hot
Madame Carp will make me "pay"
And I have to fetch the eggs myself
And the barn's a mile away
It's cold and wet
But still I get an omelette on my plate
But in my head I'm back in bed
Snuggled up and sleeping late

[Anika, spoken]
Really?

[Zoey, spoken]
Really. But it's all right
I mean, I'm used to it
And you?

[Anika, spoken]
Well...

[Zoey, spoken]
Well?

[Anika]
If I want some eggs I ring the bell
And the maid comes running in
And she serves them on a silver tray
And she brings a cookie tin
And while I eat, she rubs my feet
And strolling minstrels play
But I'd rather be in my library
Reading science books all day

I'm just like you (You are?)

You're just like me
There's somewhere else we'd rather be
Somewhere that's ours
Somewhere that dreams come true
Yes I am a girl like you
You'd never think that it was so
But now I've met you and I know
It's plain as day
Sure as the sky is blue
I am a girl like you

[Spoken]So, you're a singer?

[Spoken]No, I work at Madame Carp's penitentiary
Uh, I mean, Dress Emporium

[Spoken]I love Madame Carp's dresses

[Spoken]I made the one you're wearing

[Spoken]You made this? The design looks so complicated

[Spoken]Oh, but it isn't really

First I choose a fabric from the rack
And I pin the pattern down,
And I stitch it in the front and back
And it turns into a gown

I wear the gown
Without my crown
And dance around my room

And imagine life without the strife
Of an unfamiliar groom

[Spoken]But I'd never let my mother know
I wouldn't want to disappoint her

[Spoken]I completely understand

I'm just like you(I think that's true)

You're just like me(Yes, I can see)

We take responsibility

We carry through(We carry through)

Do what we need to do
Yes I am a girl like you

I'm just like you(I'm just like you)

You're just like me(You're Just like me)

It's something anyone can see

A heart that beats

A voice that speaks the truth
Yes I am a girl like you

Zara and Ally clapped in delight.

Anika blushes softly."Heh..."

The girls smiles happily. They seemed to found the one thing that they have in common....

Freedom.

But unknowingly to them, a threat came their way.

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