Whispers of the Tree
The rooted hearts
[ The arrival of the Monstrous Tree ]🍁
Maid 1 ( Liora )
My lady, would you like more tea?
Princess Ruka
Yes, please.
Princess Ruka
The weather’s so gloomy today.
Princess Ruka
It feels... unsettling.
Maid 2 ( Evelyn)
( Nervous )
Maid 2 ( Evelyn)
Did you hear the whispers?
Maid 2 ( Evelyn)
They say the monstrous tree is moving closer to the castle...
Princess Ruka
It’s just a story, Evelyn.
Princess Ruka
Nothing more.
{ Suddenly, the castle door creaks, and a loud crash fills the air. } 🍃
Maid 1 ( Liora )
Wh-what was that?!
Princess Ruka
( Eyes widen as a giant, twisted hand breaks through the door )
Princess Ruka
( Frozen in fear as the monstrous hand grabs two servants )
Princess Ruka
...No... I can’t move... Someone... help...
[ Days After the attack ]
Princess Ruka
( Writing in her journal )
Princess Ruka
I still see those twisted branches in my dreams.
Princess Ruka
I failed them...
(a small figure Runs in excitedly )
Young prince wristoria
Sister!
Young prince wristoria
We have a new tutor!
Young prince wristoria
Father says he’s quite brilliant!
Princess Ruka
In times like these?
{ The Mysterious Tutor’s Introduction }
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
( Bows with a smile )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
It’s an honor to serve the royal family.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
I Hope to teach your siblings well.
Princess Ruka
(Eyes narrow)
Princess Ruka
...I’m sure you will.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
( Noticing her gaze )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Is something the matter, Princess?
Princess Ruka
No, nothing at all.
Pov : [Thinking] There’s something... off about him.
I'll surely have to find it out.
The Rooted tress #2
Princess Ruka
( Waits until the lesson ends )
Princess Ruka
Master Rowan, may I have a word?
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Of course, Your Highness.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
What troubles you?
Princess Ruka
I want to ask you something.
Princess Ruka
What’s a story you used to hear when you were small?
(Pauses, a faint smile playing on his lip )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
An interesting question, Princess...
pov : [Thinking] His eyes... they look... lifeless.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
( Leaning closer )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
There was once a boy born from the roots of an ancient tree...
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
He envied humans and longed to experience their hearts.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
But he could never quite grasp them.
Princess Ruka
( Heart races ) W-what do you mean ?
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
( Smirking )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Tell me, Princess... what story do you dream of?
Princess Ruka
( Steps back, trembling )
Pov : [ Thinking ] it's not... right to ask more.. If his the one who I am thinking he is..
Young prince wristoria
sisterr!!
Young prince wristoria
What are you doing here !!
Young prince wristoria
I was finding you outside of the garden
Young prince wristoria
( Notices tutor standing close to sister )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
mmh ?
Young prince wristoria
do you want to play as well ?
pov : eeek!! What are you saying wristo!!
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Ah.. Thankyou for the honor my prince.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
But I have some unfinished business to attend.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
So excuse me.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
( Bows and leaves )
Young prince wristoria
Anyway sister, let's go!!
Pov: [ Thinking ] This time my brother saved me.. But next time I have to be careful before confronting him.
Roots appears #3
Princess Ruka
I can't believe tonight is the ring ceremony...
New maid 1 ( Hana )
Is everything alright, Your Highness?
New maid 1 ( Hana )
You seem... troubled.
Princess Ruka
It's nothing... Just thinking about... things.
New maid 2 ( Leyla )
Your fiancé, Prince Alistair, must be so excited for tonight!
New maid 2 ( Leyla )
You two are perfect together!
Princess Ruka
( Forces a smile )
Princess Ruka
Perfect... yes.
Pov ; If only that were true...
{ Flashback - Last Night }
Princess Ruka
( Walking through the castle hallways, stops suddenly )
Princess Ruka
Is that... Alistair's voice?
Princess Ruka
And... Meina?
Young princess, Meina
( Giggles )
Young princess, Meina
You shouldn’t worry, my prince.
Young princess, Meina
My sister won’t ever find out about us.
Prince (Alistair )
( smirking ) You’re right.
Prince (Alistair )
She’s too kind-hearted... and too trusting.
Princess Ruka
( Heart clenching )
I knew it... but why... Meina...?
New maid 1 ( Hana )
The ceremony will begin soon, Your Highness.
New maid 1 ( Hana )
Shall we help you get ready?
Princess Ruka
Yes... Let’s get this over with...
[ Later at the Ceremony Hall ]
Princess Ruka
I'm here .. I have to take a step..
Princess Ruka
( takes a deep breath and approaches her father )
Princess Ruka
Father, I need to speak with you... in private.
King 👑
What’s the matter, my dear?
Princess Ruka
( Glances towards Alistair, who’s talking to guests )
Princess Ruka
I... wish to break off the engagement.
King 👑
What are you saying, child?
King 👑
Tonight is your ring ceremony!
Prince (Alistair )
( Overhearing )
Prince (Alistair )
Break off the engagement?
Prince (Alistair )
My dear princess, you must be joking.
Princess Ruka
I am not. I’ve made my decision.
Prince (Alistair )
( grabs her wrist )
Prince (Alistair )
You can’t just call it off like that.
Prince (Alistair )
We have a duty to our kingdoms.
( A cold figure Steps forward, his expression calm )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
If the princess has her reasons, perhaps they should be heard.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
It is only fair... wouldn’t you agree...
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Prince Alistair?
Prince (Alistair )
( Eyes narrowing at Rowan )
Prince (Alistair )
This is none of your concern, teacher.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
( Smirking slightly )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Oh, but it is. After all, I’m here to teach...
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
And sometimes.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Even a prince needs to learn when to let go.
Prince (Alistair )
You're making a huge mistake, princess.
Prince (Alistair )
You'll regret this
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Perhaps, Prince Alistair.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
You should focus on your own actions rather than trying to control the princess's decisions.
Princess Ruka
I won't be swayed.
Princess Ruka
My mind is made up,
Princess Ruka
And I won't marry a man who doesn't truly love me
{ Guests : Woah-! What's this about, what's princess talking about??? }🔊
King 👑
But I want to hear your reasons.
King 👑
Explain to me why you wish to break off the engagement.
Princess Ruka
Father, I...
Princess Ruka
I don't feel the way I should about Prince Alistair.
Princess Ruka
And I've discovered something that makes me question his true intentions.
King 👑
What is it that you've discovered?
Princess Ruka
Father, I...
Princess Ruka
I overheard Prince Alistair talking to Princess Meina.
Princess Ruka
They were laughing and whispering together, and it was clear that they're...
Princess Ruka
Involved with each other.
King 👑
What? That's preposterous!
King 👑
Prince Alistair would never-
Princess Ruka
i know what I heard, Father.
Princess Ruka
And I've seen the way Princess Meina looks at him.
Princess Ruka
I don't want to marry a man who doesn't truly love me, and who would betray me in such a way.
King 👑
I... I don't know what to say.
King 👑
This is a serious accusation.
King 👑
We'll need to investigate and-
Prince (Alistair )
How dare you!
( Prince Alistair storms over, his face red with rage. )
Prince (Alistair )
You'll pay for spreading such vicious lies about me.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Ah, Prince Alistair
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
I think you'll find that the princess is merely stating the truth.
( Rowan's voice is calm, but his eyes seem to gleam with amusement. )
Prince (Alistair )
You'll regret this, princess.
Prince (Alistair )
You'll regret ever doubting me.
( Alistair's anger is palpable, but Rowan's calm demeanor seems to unsettle him. )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
I think the princess has every right to doubt you, Prince Alistair.
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
After all, it's not every day that one discovers their fiancé is having an affair with their own sister.
Prince (Alistair )
Shut up! You don't know anything!
( Meina's face is red with rage and shame as she steps forward. )
Princess Ruka
Meina, how could you?
Princess Ruka
You're my sister, my own flesh and blood.
Princess Ruka
How could you betray me like this?
( The princess's voice is shaking with emotion )
Young princess, Meina
You've always been so perfect !
Young princess, Meina
So loved by Father and everyone else !
Young princess, Meina
I just wanted someone to love me for who I am
Young princess, Meina
And Alistair was there for me.
(Meina's voice cracks as she speaks.)
( Guests : woa.. This is crazy, we need to talk this about the other nobles !! ) 🪭
King 👑
Enough! This is a nightmare.
King 👑
We'll deal with this later, in private.
King 👑
For now, let us end this ceremony and pretend that this never happened.
Gaurds -- Yes your majesty !
King 👑
Escort Prince Alistair and Meina out of the castle.
King 👑
We'll deal with this treachery later.
Prince (Alistair )
You'll regret this, princess.
Prince (Alistair )
Mark my words.
(Alistair's eyes blaze with anger as he's dragged away.)
Young princess, Meina
I'm sorry, sister.
Young princess, Meina
I never meant to hurt you.
( Meina's voice is barely audible as she's led out of the castle )
Princess Ruka
I need to get out of here.
Princess Ruka
I need some air.
( The princess turns to Rowan, her eyes welling up with tears )
Master Rowan (The mysterious tutor)
Let's take a walk in the gardens, Your Highness.
( Rowan offers his arm, and the princess takes it, grateful for his support )
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