For My Freedom
Falsely accused
Long ago, lived a cold, ruthless, heartless princess who had used her powers for evil doings. She never showed affection or smiled to other people. She would always be confined to her room, never attending any sort of tea parties.
Her strength was almost unmatchable, given the fact she was considered one of the strongest in history.
However, it was said she secretly went against the rules, using dark magic for unknown evil purposes.
At least that's what the rumors said.
Princess Astra was neglected, abused and ignored. Everything lead her to focus only on her magic. Astra thought if she became stronger, she'd find people who admire her then become friends with them.
But it only led to jealousy, hatred and people who wanted to humiliate and put her in danger. There wasn't a single person in Astra's side, which she believed.
No one taught her kindness. They only taught Astra pain, hatred, jealousy, and anger.
So when she gave up trying, the chaos emerged.
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This is the witch that used dark magic! I saw her using it the other day!
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Your majesty, I have never used anything that involved dark magic in my whole life. Please believe me!
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You must've mistaken me for another person.
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Are you suggesting that I am lying?
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I knew those useless maids weren't lying when they told me you never cared for me!
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I would never truly love a woman like you with such a foul mouth!
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what are you waiting for? Take her!
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Your Highness, I hope you realize you need true evidence for-
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I have seen it with my own eyes. Besides, she is merely a commoner. No one would care if she disappears.
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Understood, she will be put to inspection for the time.
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Put her in the dungeon.
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You're crazy. You're----
Lashing out my anger in a polite way
Astra sat up staring at the ground inside the dungeon she's in.
Footsteps came from the distance, which got closer to her cell.
A guard came holding a piece of moldy bread in his hands. He threw it to the ground through the cell.
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It's time to eat, you brat.
Astra
💭 I fear they're too immature. I may be in a cell, but given there was false proof and I used to be a princess, They have no right to treat me like that.
Astra
Should've at least put it on a tray.
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Who do you think you are to answer? You mere commoner!
Astra
Simple manners are a must.
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TSK, like I'd treat a peasant with manners!
Astra's eyes shifted to the bread, in a far distance which her chains couldn't reach.
Astra
I can't reach it. My chains.
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So? *Scoff* Like I'd care. Take care of your own problems.
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Also, you seem to have dropped the formalities now that you're a commoner, huh?
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You are just a complete insolent tra-
Astra
If you came here to insult me, go somewhere else and make yourself useful as a guard. Insulting someone is useless, and that means your existence is too.
The guard turned back, leaving her sight.
Astra tried reaching for the bread. Both her arms and legs were chained which made it harder for her to grab it given the distance.
Astra
💭: What did I even do to deserve this? All I wanted was for people to notice me.
Astra
💭: Guess some people aren't meant to live.
After a few attempts, Astra gave up.
Astra
💭: It's been a year… They don't even serve me in a tray or give me milk.
Astra
💭: Moreover, these are all either expired or moldy.
Astra
💭:If ever I get the chance, I'll… *Clenched her own fist* I'll make them all pay.
Astra
💭: Well, not that revenge is going to solve anything.
Three hours passed by, without Astra noticing. She was too focused on counting the ants on the ground that she forgot to keep track of time. (Which she actually couldn't.)
Three guards strode to her cell, then unlocked it using a key.
Guard 1
I hope you have not forgotten that today is the day you get executed.
Astra
Finally, a break from this gruesome life.
Astra
I was only speaking the truth, was I not?
Guard 2
*Held Guard 1's shoulder* Ignore her.
Guard 3
Wow. You being a past princess must've been a huge joke.
Astra
Pardon me, but your hairline under your-
Guard 3
Tsk! You are wasting our time!
Guard 3
It's only natural!
Astra
Then, May I ask a polite question?
Astra
Do you think you deserve to exist?
Guard 3
Of course! because I have top grades when it comes to being one of the best, when you're not even one of the average.
Astra
Wow! What a huge joke.
Astra
Anyway, that's wrong if your answer was serious.
Astra
I don't know if anybody told you this, but you actually have top grades when it comes to being arrogant and rude.
Guard 3
You have no right to insult a great guard!
Astra
Oh, no one told you?
Astra
Don't worry. That's only natural.
Execution.
TW: Possible disturbing mentions.
The guards handcuffed Astra as they passed by the other cells.
Today was Astra's execution day, yet she felt relieved rather than afraid.
She hastily followed the guards guiding her to the place she'd be executed in. When they arrived, was a huge crowd already formed with tons of people holding torches
They cheered, whispered, and in their faces, was planted in hatred for Astra.
"She doesn't deserve to live! "
Astra's eyes were full of
(Okay tbh this is becoming more of a novel than a chat story-)
Astra's eyes had no glint of light. It was dull and empty.
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Release her handcuffs.
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Wait! Forgive me, but we cannot-
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N-No. You may do as you wi-
The people were silent in shock. After they released her handcuffs, he immediately replaced them with chains.
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Purple's my favorite color.
Astra
What does that have to do with me?
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How dare you disrespect him!
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Let her be. There. I finished. You may continue
Astra
What difference does this make? What, you want to make sure I don't escape?
Astra
Who do you take me for?
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If I needed to, I would save you.
Astra
I don't need your d@mn pity! You b@st@rd!
Astra
I don't need it whether it's fake or not! Don't mock someone who's about to d!e!
He stepped out of the scene, leaving without a trace.
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Alright, Astra Lianze! A past royalty who had disobeyed the rules of the use of not using dark magic, will be punished through a de@th sentence!
The guillotine was in front of her, waiting to sl!ce her head. She placed her head on the guillotine.
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ON THE COUNT OF THREE!
A they slowly counted, Astra's last words left her mouth.
Two words.
As they pulled the lever, Astra shed a single tear, then the guillotine dropped, leaving only her bl00d and body behind.
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