The Queen was in a place where the humans in this world would call a mall. Guess what...I think you might be thinking why she doesn't call herself a human

...well because she isn't.

she is a star goddess from another world in another Kingdom....she was more like a fairy.

Although she is a foreigner from another world she loves it here in our human world.

She would always buy books and comics about fantasy.

If she had the time then she would go out and watch a movie in the theatre. Of all the stories that the humans have created from their imagination,

she loved the fantasy romance one. Especially one that relates to people of different worlds, (fantasy) It's similar to her world.

She would fall in love with the pages and would stick her nose in the book. She knows that she was too old for romance and too late since she already found her beloved King.

Although she was old enough for that it doesn't mean that the other ...Prince and Princesses in their world aren't approved for that also.

Since she and her beloved husband couldn't conceive a child they decided to pick one of the youngest princes from different kingdoms under her roof to be the King candidate.

They will put them through a test to see who is worthy to be the next king to rule the entire six kingdoms under his ordinance.

With seven gorgeous Princes in their house the Queen thought of something.

Their charms would be wasted if they stuck there without a teenage girl to admire them. oh what a waste!

If only there will be at least a single female who is about their age.

It wasn't like there were no females in their Kingdom, they were..but she preferred to bring a new creature who knew nothing about their reality in the first place.

Then it hit her.

She would go to the mortal world as her world is full of supernatural creatures and gets a single female. But she wanted the one who is a hardcore... I mean the one who isn't easy to break... that is why she made an illusion about a dating simulation game when some females fall under her trap, they won't be eligible for her task.

Her tasks include the girl choosing a mate as well. That was why she wanted someone unique to play into her schemes.

Someone who wouldn't rely on what they see playing out in game and apply it in real life.

A girl who can solely depend on herself for her actions. She was slightly disappointed when only a few girls were able to pass but they were not her ideal type.

She wanted a more hardcore girl. illusion was the first test and the second one is more of a test to their heart by helping an old woman in need.

But to her outermost surprise, they will just walk past her. She was on the verge of giving up because hours and days had gone with no one appearing eligible. she noticed a pissed- off girl exiting a shop.

She was that black- Korean girl she witnessed being dragged around the store by her friend.

A small young woman with plenty of bushy afro hair. She was so cute and attractive and appeared uninterested in anything. With a light, yet excited chuckle coming out of her she decided to approach the young girl.

  "It's here ...really here".  My friend kept saying and shook me back and forth. I put my hands over my ears and looked around the game store. The girls who were all over the place where enthralled by a new game called 'choose your prince'. I snorted at the title and the game absurdity. Seriously what kind of moron would give their game a weird name like that. It's merely a low-cost dating game. The more I see those girls rushing into the store in the hopes of purchasing a copy, the more irritated I become. Shame on you all!. In my head I screamed. Why would you waste your parents money or something so useless. 

"Do you really have to go, Jos ?". I asked. I was annoyed by the screams around us. Any second now and I feel like I will punch the next person to scream in my ear. 

"Yes Jade...I do have to go. if you are a normal teenage girl then you will do the same". She said and I rolled my eyes at her foolishness and sighed.

"Yeah and if you are not only a fool but a smart girl then you would keep that money of yours and rather buy some lollipop for your younger siblings and ice cream for yourself". I said. 

"No way! Jade I don't really care about the insult, because I have waited for this day to come I need to get that game". Her already poppy eyes sparkled as she gazed dreamily at the poster where the banner of the game was posted. They were seven gorgeous boys pictures. I rolled my eyes and averted my gaze from it as it annoyed me more to watch. 

 " If you badly needed the game, then why did you drag me along". That idiotic fool in front of me promised me that we were going out to get some fried chicken and drink at that little dessert bar near our school and not some crappy video game store. 

"Because you are my beloved bestie". Looking at her voice, she needed something , her tone was soft and gentle which sound unusual of her.

  Still not believing that it was the only reason why she brought me here. Her eyes rolled around in its socket when she saw the look on my face.

  "Fine.. I brought you here so you can sacrifice yourself on those girls if I have some problem getting a copy. I want you to tackle any girl that gets in my way.

"Jos!". 

" Oh what.. isn't that what friends are for". She gave me an innocent grin which I countered with a glare. 

Just look at the nerve this girl has gotten, sacrificing me, her one and only friend for just that pervert game? But her purpose was clear. She will definitely use me for that, I'm doomed if I don't find a way out of here. Knowing her, I can't convince her to change her mind about not buying the game.

And now I wish I had a few more friends instead of one. It's my fault why I don't have that much friends. I wasn't used to being with many people when I realised my skin tone immediately, my eyes averted to the reality of the world I lived in, 16 years ago. I'm a black Korean and the only girl with such skin colour in my family of four. Although my mum is a black woman she is fair ...very fair. Well maybe I didn't appear well.

"Jos.. do you mind if I take a look around for a while as you go ahead and play your game?". She looked at my face for a while before letting out the words that were aching in her throat.

 "Planning on ditching me again..huh.. come on Jade be alive for a little. Do you know how you are looking now ..like a dead zombie".

She said while looking at me. She knows how much I hate the crowd and she knows me too well that I don't have the heart, the patience for those kinds of stuff.

I looked at the crowd of teenage girls who had gathered around the shop and sighed tiredly at her. I wrinkled my nose at the prospect of entering. After I charged in there I might not be able to get out alive for good. "Jos, I'm serious, you can't expect me to accompany you there. You know how I feel when I'm surrounded by many people". I confessed. Just imagine, imagine getting into a store full with rabid girls all vying for a chance to get their hands on a game.

Since when did dating games become so popular? She puckered her lips and begged me with her whole heart. 

"Won't you do it for a friend.. I mean a good friend as such". 

  "No and with a capital 'N 'O."

"I might need some backup".

" Not really my problem." 

She looked at me then finally sighed with resignation.

"Fine but if you ever beg me to lend you the game, then expect a big No as well. A friend you are indeed leaving your friend all alone.."

I stifled a laugh.

  " Sorry Jos.. I will make it up to you I promise. Hey, and don't give me that look or try to guilt me with our friendship, it's not working. And besides mum and dad are going on a business trip leaving Jen alone with me". She let out a huff..

  "Like seriously Jade.. you are choosing a seven-year-old kid over me a good friend". 

"A seven year old kid who is my blood, my sister? Yes". I nodded my head. She locked her gaze on me for a few moments before realising that I will not and will never accompany her on her silly quest to obtain her game.

"Fine you have my permission to go". With her hand she shoved me away. 

"And wait you must understand that after this you own me a drink and chicken... Get it".

I patted her on the back. 

"So sorry Jos, maybe you should rather look for a boyfriend to spend his money with instead. That way you won't even need a game and you will have another companion". 

She reached out her hand and attempted to slap me. I laughed and move away from her attack.

"Okay okay get lost. Just say hi to Jen for me". I left the shop. I tried to be as casual as I could and also made sure I was pretty far away from that place as possible. Once I was a good distance away, I felt relief then checked my right then my left. 

"Yes yippee..!"

I whoop and yell, gaining a lot of people's attention.

In any case, I can finally go home and watch some fantasy movies. I don't really know why but for some reason I have become so addicted to it. Especially those that were made in Korea, China and Thailand. I have this whole bunch of collections in my room that I kept hidden from Jos. Knowing her, she would throw them in the trash bin and replace them with some bunch of romance chick flicks.

  I looked around the Mall, trying to find something edible to eat. Maybe I will buy some popcorn or something better like cake or ice cream. Now will be the perfect time since mum and dad won't be home until tomorrow. Seriously after I reached the age of 17 they always have their weekly trip like a cold CEO and his shy secretary tagging along. And yet they wouldn't allow me to even have a date in case I feel lonely sometimes. 

But not really, cause I don't care. 

I took a breath when I noticed a woman tripping over her grocery bags. Her silver hair and wrinkled fingers indicated that she was well into her matured age. She struggled to pick up the fruits and other items that had rolled out of her shopping bag. I couldn't help but notice that no one seemed to notice or care about her. they could have at least... I mean at the very least assist her. They acted as if they didn't see her despite the fact that she was right in front of them. 

  What is the matter with this new generation now? Don't they feel sorry for her?What is she? invisible?

I shifted my weight and caught one of the fallen apples that had rolled in front of me. As much as I could, I cradled them in my arms. And made my way to her then handed her the fruit because I couldn't carry them any longer.

  She grabbed them from me with wrinkled hands and gave me a kind smile.

  " Oh thank you, child God bless you". She said,

  " No problem granny". I said and eyed her grocery bag. No wonder she tripped.

  " That's a lot of bags for you to carry, are you sure you can take them home?". 

" Yes I can, don't worry..by the way, did you just come out of that game shop over there?..were you interested in that game?". She asked.

I looked behind me to the shop which was currently crowded for sure. I'm pretty sure that one of them is Jos. Although I couldn't really see her right now. She must be dead. Poor her. I petit for her life. 

I cringed at the sight and offered a silent prayer to my departed friend. Before I answered granny. "No way!"

  The old woman chuckled. Her silver hair falling from her bun.

  "Why so?". I shrugged.

"It's strange and weird. At least for me.. that is... like I mean... is kind of interesting. But what happens when you finish the game? Game over! that is it".

   She nodded as if she was digesting my words.

  "Indeed it will". 

  She said in wonder. 

  "But ..at least, it will be worth it once you have played. Who knows, things must get interesting".      

      I raised an eyebrow at her in confusion.

  " What do you mean by interesting granny?". 

" Okay...aren't you at least a bit curious about what is in?". 

   Okay it's not me or is this old woman here the old version of Jos?

Anyone?

"Sure... But right now the only thing I'm curious about is how much that game will cost me my lunch".  I glanced at my watch. 

     It was already 1 in the afternoon.

  Once again I looked at the old woman and offered her a smile. 

  "As much as I love chatting with you...I believe that I should be heading home so I can attend to my sister"

   She chuckled again. 

   "Well as a token of my gratitude please take this".

   She handed me some sort of a charm. 

"Take it child, it is a token of my appreciation. It is a good luck charm".

   She said, 

"Excuse my words granny but I think you need luck more than me... I can't take it". 

I said politely. 

  "Take it.."

"No!"

"Come on child I know you want to". Her eyes sparkled as she continued to force the sketched charm towards me.

"Um.. no I don't want to".

" Take it!". 

  She said through gritted teeth. 

  Ok fine that is it ...I really want to leave this place now... I quickly took it. She smiled victoriously.

 "Good, now just imagine that it has some sort of magic that can make your wish come true.. and don't give it away ...I will know if you do".  She winked before walking off. 

   Weird!.. anything I had come across so far today was weird.. so so weird ..a weird game and now a weird old woman. 

   In haste I kept the charm hidden in my back and hurried to leave before I encountered any more of those weird things in this place. I swear people are just insane whether they are young or old. They were all weird today. 

  But on my way home I couldn't help but feel like I was being watched.

***

   " Honey, I'm home!". I screamed and burst through the door. Is a kind of habit that I usually do when my parents aren't around.

" PJ!". A little voice squealed and ran to me. I chuckled, bent over and messed up my sister's hair while she giggled.

  " Hey...short girl...what have you been up to in my absence ?". Jen, my baby sister, pouted and crossed her arms around her flat chest . She was a little girl with a cute face, rich dark curly hair and cerulean blue eyes, which I am sure is yet to change when she grows old. On the other hand, I have dark black afro hair with some curly at the end. I got that from my Dad and Mom and my silver-brown eyes . We don't exactly look alike.

  Among both of us, she was more sissy than me, though I got the curves of a perfect shape, she was that sissy girl who always dresses up like a real girl. Just looking at her skirt and pretty blouses versus my bigger t-shirt and oversized jacket with my oversized pants made me look more boy than the girl I was. I feel awful when I dress in a fitted dress which exposed my curves and body shape ...I feel like is not advisable for a girl with a shape like mine to dress like that. 

" Okay stop calling me short!". She glared at me.

  " Hey look here... when I grow up I will be taller than you". I chuckled.

" Sure you will, but for the meantime you are short just accept the fact ". I walked past her and hopped down on the couch.

A moment later, Jen came and sat beside me on the couch .

  " What are you about to watch?". She looked up at me with her pretty looking blue eyes. 

" I don't really know...but I think I will be watching a fantasy movie . Care to join me?". I gave her a teasing grin... knowing very much well on how she hates scary movies and claiming to be having nightmares about it. Sure enough, she glared at me and threatened me with her eyes. 

  "Mum and dad are actually going to know if you do". 

  I couldn't help but laugh at how predictable she could be. Of course, what do you expect from a seven year old kid? "Fine but can we at least watch some fiction movies that aren't scary?". 

  I said, Jen pouted a little before she nodded.

  "Okay but please can I pick a movie after we watch yours?. Please". She begged and preferably made her eyes grow bigger. Her version of the poppy dog eyes was very hard to resist and no one... I mean no one was able to resist it when she made her eyes look like that.. They look so cute!.

  I groaned. Not too sure that she actually used what I taught her not too long ago on me, just to threat me in order to watch the movie she want. 

" Fine",. I grumbled and she let out a whoop in return .

  " But only if you will promise me that you will stay quiet and won't ask me questions during the movie... deal?".

" Deal for real". She grinned.

***

True to my words. After we were done watching my movie, I handed her the remote control and she chose one of her favourite Disney animation movies . Starting from Frozen, to red shoes and the seven dwarfs then finally arriving at Encounto. Probably I should be bothered since she had watched three consecutive movies while I had watched only one. But I seemed to be fine with it for some strange reasons. It was actually nice that I was able to reminisce about my childhood cartoons. I kind of forgot how great Disney movies are.

  But Fanfiction movies are still the best! On my list. 

After letting her watch her Disney movies, we had a little break and ate our dinner- which we just ordered since I was too lazy to cook for us. When we were done, we resumed watching. This time, I picked a sci-fi movie.

  " Are Vampires, werewolves and Angels real?". There she goes again, she asked as soon as I turned off the TV. It was already 10pm . Mother would freak out if she learned that Jen was up past her bedtime.

" Nope for vampires and werewolves...but Angels are true... don't you come across them when reading your Bible?".  I asked.

  " Of course I do...".

" So why did you still ask about Angels then?". 

  " While I don't know but I kind feel like asking...but you haven't answered me about the Vampires and the werewolves". 

  " I have...is nope to them...for they are not real anyway..I mean they are some kind of fictional work created by human ". 

  " But if they are a work of fiction, then the writers must have picked it up from somewhere, right? From what I learnt from you that all stories come from a certain origin. The writer must have either seen a real vampire, werewolf or Angel, probably must have read something about them ". 

   I stood there frozen by her words. Despite her year and how little she was, she is actually smart.

  I saw her rubbing her eyes and yawning.

   " Well, it doesn't matter if they're real or not, right? What matters now is that it's time for you to go to bed. It's past your bedtime ". 

  Jen allowed me to lead her to her room . I made sure she had brushed her teeth, bath and made her change her clothes before tucking her in for bed.

  " Now go to sleep , you little squirt ". 

" Stop calling me that ". She yawned again.

  " As I have said , I'll outgrow you one day, PJ. And then you will be the squirt ". She grinned sleepily.

  I rolled my eyes .

" Like that is gonna happen anytime soon". I snickered .

  " If you want to outgrow me, then you should sleep". 

   She nodded her head once before closing her eyes .

  " You know what PJ? I wish I'm in a different world, where I can find adventure about Angels and their superior powers and what they do. Our world is too polluted". 

  I looked at her sleeping form as I took in her words . She let out a yawn .

  "Good night, PJ". With that, Jen had finally drifted off to sleep.