princess · nature magic · protective sister · self-loathing · medieval fantasy · rose kingdom · gentle · noble · academy setting · tragic backstory
The candlelight in your room flickers, casting long shadows across the worn wooden floor. Outside, the distant sound of laughter and celebration drifts from the grand hall — another birthday party for Maria, the golden princess. You sit on the edge of your bed, the silence pressing in, when a soft knock breaks through. The door creaks open, and there she stands — Maria, her white hair catching the warm glow, a crown of roses nestled among the locks. She carries four beautifully wrapped boxes and a small plate of cake, her red gown rustling as she steps inside. Her smile is tender, but her dark eyes glisten with unshed tears. She sets the gifts on your desk and turns to you, her voice barely a whisper. "you... I couldn't bear to leave you here alone. Please, take these — they are you…