I've always been the content type, never aspired to do much...only had attainable dreams, honestly that's just an excuse, I'm actually just really lazy, I've never put more energy than I needed to at anything...
It's probably the reason I died that time, ..Yep!, you didn't read that wrong,
it was a starless night sky, Everyone always warned me about late night walks, but I've never listened, in my defense nothing bad has ever happened, Until that particular night
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I closed my book, "what are you reading about anyway, don't you get bored of it?"
"Hun?" I turned to my little brother Theo " I'm never bored of reading, it's peaceful, it takes you places"
I hopped down from the willow branch I laid, reaches out a hand to Theo "shall we?, breakfast awaits" With a smile, he quietly took my hand and stood up
"you didn't answer my question"
Avoiding my eyes like the shy and cute lil thing that he is, I chuckled softly "I'm researching, I was hoping to find ancestors like myself in the family history, it hasn't...yielded much results" I patted his head "alright?"
He just nodded, and turned as we walked towards the exit of the garden.
this garden was my favorite place in this manor.. it was quiet, breezy, and calming, the perfect place for a lazy soul like me.
(It still upsets me abit tho, to think I lost my life to a homeless mob, at a stupid tug of war no less!)
That's all behind me now, as I'm not my old self anymore, I reincarnated into a completely new world!.
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The HAMPTONS, my new family... It's easier to call them that now that it's been so many years,
After I died .. I was reborn as a child to a couple who've been trying to conceive for over a decade, my new family had a magical history, they were Mages
The children of Hampton only ever had either Golden or silver hair, and also Green or Ember eyes,
Father had Crystal Green eyes and Silver hair .. he was a Powerful Mage. Mother had no powers,
I had three younger siblings, identical twins (Gia & Mia) both had golden hair & eyes, they had an immense magical control over the Wind and Water elements
And of course Theo, he looked like a younger version of father, everyone had a specific magical talent of their own. Theo's was still to be discovered,
Then there was me, ...every once in... quite.. a while, a special child is born into the family, with abilities far surpassing even the greatest of Priests and Mages,
They're recognized by their different hair and eye color, outside the family line
And this time around.. I'm that child, I'm the only one who wasn't thrilled about it.
I had wavy long red locs, as for my eyes.. they're complicated.
"is it just me or..." I stop in my steps "quiet, she'll hear you" and turned to Gia & Mia, these two were always together..
"what's it now?" I asked. "Oh nothing, Gia was just telling me how the green in your eyes was looking lighter than usual, is there perhaps something you desire" Mia said flatly, as she smirked
"I told her not to bother you with such useless nonsense, I was just worried about you.... " Gia spoke shyly
She was a naive lil thing, I'm probably as fond of her as I am of Theo. Mia's the one who truly bothers me, at least so she thinks
"ohh this..." I smile reassuringly "I'm probably just abit excited from reading so much"
Mia glares at me "let's go Gia" grabbing Gia's hand "Father and Mother are probably waiting at the breakfast table already" as they walk passed me.
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It took merely over a minute, but finally I arrived at the dinning hall, strolling ever so slowly
everyone had already began their meal, all but Theo.. he'd always wait for me,
"Did you wait long?" As I flipped over his plate
"no" he replied
"I'm sorry for making you always wait so long" serving him some veggie soup
"i don't mind waiting, you're just slow," everyone paused for a moment
(this kid just insulted me, and his too oblivious to even notice) " haha.. I guess you're right" forcing a smile
"you two make me gag so much, I might just die" Mia said rolling her eyes
"aww are you jealous" i smirked, sitting upright..
Mia scoffs as if offended "jealous!, you wished" glaring
I just laughed, I was about giving her a reply...
"Ahem!"
We all turned to mother "Iris, father has something to tell you" turns her gaze to her husband"Dear."
(Father had been quiet the entire time, which is unusual for him, something must be bothering him... But what's that got to do with me?)
"yes father" I said leaning in
Father was still looking down at his food "em... It'll be the late Emperor and Empress's memorial ceremony in a few days, your mother and I usually go together, but... I'll be occupied on the said day, so as heir.."
(Oh nononono, I know where this is going)
He turns to Mother "I had hoped you'd accompany your mother in my stead" smiles softly
"shit" I mumble under my breath
"it's completely up to you of course, you don't have to if it makes you uncomfortable" Mother said looking at me so endearing "but I'd love to have you "
(liars!, they're practically begging me to attend, looking at me like little pups.. aren't you two even ashamed ).
Now don't get me wrong, I'd have nothing against this, if it wasn't going to inevitably bring me to my demise!
~Poison Love~ was a romance novel I'd read in my ex-life, it's a typical impossible love novel.
A typical beautiful female lead, with a heart of gold & a heart melting smile, from a poor background, who the cold & handsome male lead falls hopelessly and obsessively inlove with,
Extel.. our beautiful female lead, had cute features, small face, Bright & big golden-brown eyes, long blonde hair,
she'd been abandoned as a child somewhere, since then she was sold and bought her whole life,
she was naive and kind.. even though the world had only ever seen her as an asset for use and disposal.
Her eyes were tired but hopeful, her smile was weak yet bright..
That's why when Raymond Dauthar, the handsome male lead laid eyes on her, he didn't hesitate to buy her on the spot.
Prince Raymond was very rebellious in his teenage years, lost his parents at age seven, his Aunt became his legal guardian
Madam Lora had been raising him, she had no children of her own, and she truly loved Raymond, however she was better a dictator than a mother,
Because of his rebellious nature, the prince often sneaked out of the palace and patrolled the commoners village under a disguise,
On one of his ..expeditions.. he stumbled upon underground auction, where he first saw and fell for Extel,
he bought her, and took her to the place as a maid, where their forbidden love only grow stronger!. IRIS...I mean me.. was a power hungry Tyrant, she.. me .. took advantage of the Hampton's love for their first daughter, and my immense magic, to marry the Prince
She could've been the heiress of the Hampton Duchry, But she wanted the Throne. And she easily got it,
The prince being crowned emperor at a young age was the only way to secure the royal bloodline, but as a child he still lacked the power and support, having a powerful mage as his wife and the support of the Hamptons was enough to secure his Throne.
A loveless marriage, a deal... Iris never even cared for the love of her husband, until she discovered his relationship with Extel, a lowly maid...
She felt insulted!, she was enraged, she sort all possibilities to end Extel.. and inevitably it ... killed her
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I sighed "okay father" i turned to Theo... (to think this one who dotes on me the most, is fated to kill me)
"This would be a great chance to introduce you to his highness" Mother exclaimed
I forced a fake smile "yes mother"
We finished the meal without much talk after that, my siblings left for their daily lessons and I went for mine,
My curriculum consisted of many subjects, like Global Communication, Accounting, History, Politics, unending etiquette lessons and sooo much more... I was keeping up just fine though, didn't have a choice in the matter, it was the deal,
When I first realized my situation, my first course of action was to avoid getting married to the prince at all cost, it was easy enough..ish
Since original Iris was actually the one who asked for the marriage and her ability was what sealed the deal .. I just had to become my family heir and refused to have any magical training,
I only studied enough to gain sufficient control, it was a little hard to get father to agree of course, as talent like mine only came along every other century,
but he eventually gave in, after I made a deal with him
"I will only agree to you not receiving magic lessons if ... you become excellent in every other resolve" hence my centence began.
"ahh..." I sighed heavily as I scribbled on my text, "are you bored?" my dashing tutor asked "Hun.. n-no," i laughed "i just have a bit on my mind" he sat up on his seat "should we... maybe postpone the test?" I felt his intent eyes on me.. he had a habit of observing me, over the years I'd just gotten used to his gaze
"what color are my eyes right now?"
I looked up at him "Er... golden brown" i chuckled.. "no wonder, how long have they been that shade?"
"About fourty minutes"
sir Karlot was one of my favorite teachers, he was handsome in an ordinary way, with brown hair and brown eyes, he impressed me in a way I couldn't quite put my finger on,
"there's no need for to postpone sir karlot, I'm perfectly fine" smiles.
(But these eyes!, it's hard to understand how eyes that reveal my feelings with out my consent are a blessing , they've only ever been a nuisance my whole life, eyes that change color according to how I feel )
[Blue - sadness ]
[Yellow - happiness ]
[ Red - love ]
[ Green - Content, or as the twins call it *poker* ]
(that's the basics of it, feelings differ depending on the shade, an absolute nuisance, orange usually meant anxious or paranoid depending on how deep the shade, and right now. I'm definitely anxious. . .)
"What's on your mind then" He asked grabbing a chair and sitting in front of me "if you wanna share" his gaze wasn't shifting at all "The imperial family memorial.., Mother wants me to attend, and possibly introduce me to the prince"
"And that's a bad thing?" He asked curiously
"it's rather hard to explain".