I spent most of the day on and off sobbing by myself in my room. By the time I finally calmed down and wiped my face, night had fallen.
Y/T: 'I'm getting out of here! I refuse to marry that stupid goose tomorrow!'
I stand up and dust myself off, staring at myself in my full body mirror for a second.
Y/T: 'I resign from being a princess...'
I sighed before taking my crown off and leaving it on my dresser. Before leaving my room, I change my outfit to look more like a common person. I put on a cloak and hood before sneaking out of my room.
Y/T: 'It's a long way to the demon castle. I'll need some supplies.'
I quickly and quietly headed down to the pantry to get some rations. I froze when I heard a voice behind me.
Mother: "Who's there?! Turn around... slowly..."
Y/T: 'Damn it...'
I did as she said. She gasped.
Mother: "Y/N? What are you doing? Why are you dressed as a common traveller?"
Y/N: "Mother, I- I......"
Tears filled her eyes, and she hugged me.
Mother: "It's alright, my love. The look on your face when Aiden brought you back was all I needed to see. That was the expression of a broken heart."
My eyes filled with tears too.
Y/N: "Mother..."
She pulled back, looked me in the eyes and wiped her thumb across my cheek.
Mother: "So, who's the lucky demon who's earned my daughter's heart?"
Y/N: "Twilight... the demon king..."
She smiled.
Mother: "You love each other?"
I nodded.
Mother: "Then go back to him. I'll run interference with Aiden and your father. Do you have your crown?"
Y/N: "No. I left it in my room."
Mother: "Good. That's what Preston used to create that wormhole to you."
She hugged me one last time.
Mother: "I love you so much, Y/N. Have fun."
Y/N: "*sniff* Thanks, mama. I love you too."
I left out the back and ran straight in the direction of the demon castle. I travelled for the next two nights, getting quite far for someone on foot. By dawn on the second day, I thought my legs were going to crumble.
Y/T: 'So tired... but must keep going...'
Along the road ahead of me, I saw a man with a cart, watering his horse.
Y/N: "Excuse me, sir."
Traveling Farmer: "Why, hello, young miss. Are you here by your lonesome?"
Y/N: "Yes."
Traveling Farmer: "Well, what can I do for you?"
Y/N: "I wanted to ask where you were headed."
Traveling Farmer: "I'm on my way to Endopolis to sell my goods."
Y/T: 'Endopolis? That's the human town nearest to the demon castle!'
Y/N: "I was wondering... if it isn't too much trouble... would it be alright if I ride with you? I'm heading to Endopolis too and... I've been walking all night..."
Traveling Farmer: "Say no more, miss. It would be my pleasure."
I smiled.
Y/N: "Thank you, sir. You're very kind."
Traveling Farmer: "Aw, shucks. Hop on, miss. I just gotta finish up with Lucy here and we'll be back on track."
I jumped up on the cart next to the driver's seat. It felt so good to finally sit down. When he finished with his horse, he hopped on the cart next to me.
Traveling Farmer: "Let's keep going, Lucy."
He flicked the reins, and we were back on the road. He held out his hand to me.
Bruce: "Name's Bruce."
I smiled and shook it.
Y/N: "People call me Sunny."
Y/T: 'I can't tell other humans my real name.'
Bruce: "It is a please to make your acquaintance, Miss Sunny. So, where do you hail from?"
Y/N: "Merrispark..."
Bruce: "You don't say. I head a merchant's rumour about Merrispark yesterday."
Y/N: "Oh yeah...?"
Bruce: "Yeah, the princess who was previously hostage of the demons ran away in the night. Shame that, she was to be married the next morning."
Y/N: "Yeah... shame..."
Bruce: "The king wasn't happy, but that was nothing compared to the princess's fiancé's reaction. Positively flipped his lid, the poor lad."
I couldn't help but smile at the image of Aiden having a tantrum when he found out his bride-to-be was never going to be. After arriving at Endopolis a couple days later...
Y/N: "Thank you so much for the ride. Here, take this for your trouble."
I held out a small bag of gold to him.
Bruce: "Oh no, Miss Sunny, I couldn't. It was no trouble at all. Frankly, I enjoyed the company."
I placed it in his hand and smiled.
Y/N: "I insist. Good luck with your trading, Mr Bruce."
Bruce: "Thank you, kindly. Good luck to you too, princess."
Y/N: "Thank you- wait, what?!"
He winked before waving and carrying on. I smiled.
Y/T: 'Heh, he knew...'
I decided to get something to eat before continuing. I've managed to survive for the past few days on what I brought from home, but I can only eat bread and fruit for so many meals before I go crazy. Once my belly was full and my energy was restored, I continued through the wilderness.
Y/T: 'Endopolis is the closest human town to the demon castle... but I've still got a very long way to go. Fat chance of me getting a ride from here...'
After traveling for the rest of the day, I come to a desert.
Y/T: '*sigh* This is going to be hell...... Keep moving forward!'
Suddenly, a large creature jumped out of the sand and roared at me. It blew me over, but when I stood up and got a good look at the beast, a big smile crossed my face. I pulled my hood off.
Y/N: "Sandy!! Hey, big boy! It's me, Y/N! Remember?!"
Sandy examined me for a second before jumping forward and nuzzling me. I laughed.
Y/N: "I missed you too, buddy. You scared me, but your probably didn't recognise me without my dress and crown, huh?"
He whimpered.
Y/N: "It's okay. I'm just so happy to see you."
I suddenly had a game changing idea.
Y/N: "Sandy, listen buddy. You can fly, right?"
He stretched his huge wings out to tell me he could.
Y/N: "Perfect. Listen, I need to get back to the demon castle. Do you think you could fly me there?"
Sandy lowered down to the ground and turned his head. He let out a small roar, telling me to get on. I smiled and carefully climbed on the back of his neck. I held on and Sandy took off. In no time at all, we were past the desert that would have taken me another few days to cross on foot, if I even survived.
Y/T: 'This is perfect! At this rate, we'll reach the demon castle before midnight!'