[center][sub][b][color=red]Please be advised this story may contain sarcasm, swearing, crying, bleeding, injuries, and references to things that may not exist in this universe.[/color][/b][/sub][/center]

Yesterday was [i]supposed[/i] to be a good day...

The outskirt of the city of Gardenia was relatively quiet, all things considered. Despite the sun only just rising, a majority of the town was already up and running as was typical for farmers and the like. The low buzz of the people at work could be heard in the distance, though the only sound heard by the city's walls were a pair of feet dragging themselves through the dirt as their owner paced frantically. If her elegant dress didn't give it away, then the crown perched on her head certainly gave away the girl's status. Princess Marigold was distressed, gloved arms crossed as she walked around. Her blonde hair trailed behind her, whipping around anytime she would suddenly stop to look around. Her normally sweet face was contorted with worry, her restlessness apparent.

Nearby a knight watched her with concern, his head following her movements. He shifted slightly, his silver armor clinking with every turn, until finally, the princess came to a stop. "[color=black]Your Highness, we are early, so some waiting is to be expected. Ma'am,[/color]" He tried to assuage her anxiety, his muffled voice ringing off his helmet.

Shaking her head, Marigold threw him a look. "Please, Alexander, I can't understand you," She said, annoyed. 

"[color=black]Apologies, Highness,[/color]" After struggling much longer than he probably should have, the knight popped his helmet off, [url=https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQw0VJo4W1VCY0Jor998NcqAD_nvD2Yp1WR28PiMO5XeRBrAPUu]his messy blond hair popping out[/url]. He let out a sigh of relief. "[color=aquamarine]Phew! Oh, um, I was just saying we're early, Princess, so a little waiting is to be expected. Ma'am.[/color]"

Rolling her eyes, she pinched the bridge of her nose with her fingers. She should have known better than to have brought a freshly inducted knight, but she needed someone connected to the castle to accompany the group. Honestly, she would have preferred to go with them, but with the current state of chaos the castle was in, it simply wasn't possible. Of course, she did congratulate herself; managing to juggle her royal duties and pulling together a last second rescue party was no easy task.