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The Lonely Duchess

0.Prologue

Is this the end?
Hah...
Is this how I die?...
Pathetic...
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KILL THE WITCH!!
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KILL HER!!
The crowd roared in fury
In front of the guilliton, there stood The Lonely Duchess
In ragged clothes
Scars and bruises on her pale skin
The guard standing near her shoved her towards the sharp blade
Anastasia
Anastasia
I...
Her voice drowned by the constant shouting of the crowd
The guard then made her sit as she hangs her head low
Anastasia
Anastasia
I...I want...
Then the rope attached to the blade was cut
Anastasia
Anastasia
Another cha-
Her head tumbled inside the bucket
The crowed roared once again
She died without finishing her last wish
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First Person POV:
Anastasia
Anastasia
..ugh...
I opened my eyes to see myself inside a familiar room
Anastasia
Anastasia
Huh?..
I sprung up as I sat on the large bed. inspecting the room
Anastasia
Anastasia
How...
Anastasia
Anastasia
Didn't I died?!..
Anastasia
Anastasia
T-this...can't be happening...
Hah...
Anastasia
Anastasia
Ha..hahh..ha..
yea..
I must've gone crazy...
I got out of the bed as I stood infront of the mirror starring at myself..shocked?..
In the mirror, I saw a young woman. With silver, lustrous hair
Lavender eyes staring back at me
Anastasia
Anastasia
...Is..that me?..
Suddenly, a knock was heard
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
My lady, I've brought some refreshments for you. May I come in?
Who is that..?
I have to answer or else they will suspect me...
Anastasia
Anastasia
Y-yes, come in..
The door creaked open to see a familiar face
Ann?!
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
My lady, are you alright?
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
If you are not feeling well, I can tell to royal phisician to check up on you
Anastasia
Anastasia
...uh..It's alright..I am fine
Anastasia
Anastasia
Just leave the refreshments there
I pointed at the empty table near my bed
Anastasia
Anastasia
And..you can leave
Ann bowed as she kept the refreshments on the table
As she was about to leave
Anastasia
Anastasia
And..thanks for worrying about me...
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
Huh?..I-its fine! it's my duty to take care of you..
With that Ann left closing the door with a soft thud
'That was strange..' Ann thought as she left to do other works
Anastasia
Anastasia
Phew...
Anastasia
Anastasia
That was close..
Anastasia
Anastasia
...but wasn't that the head maid..?
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*chuckles*
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So the lonely Duchess is back...again
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Heh..
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let's see how long she survived before she is long gone..hahaha...

1.Strangers

'...' thinking
"..." talking
*..* action
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Anastasia
Anastasia
'..It's been two days since I was..reborn.'
Anastasia
Anastasia
'I have been given another chance..'
Anastasia
Anastasia
'and I won't let it go to waste...not like this..'
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Ann, can you please pick out a dress for me?..I want to visit my mother."
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
"Y-yes, my lady. I will prepare it right away."
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*knock knock knock*
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"Hellow~"
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*opens the door*
Medea
Medea
"Ana!!! Look who's here, you're bestie~!"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Medie?" *with wide eyes*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'She's...she's alive..'
Medea
Medea
"yup, yup, I just missed you so much so I came right away!"
Medea
Medea
*Walks towards the bed then sits down with a sigh*
Medea
Medea
"..So..how's life goin'?"
Anastasia
Anastasia
*with a sigh*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"just fine..I guess"
Medea
Medea
"I heard the emperor is hosting a banquet for the upcoming flower festival.."
Medea
Medea
"And guess what...THE CROWN PRINCE PERSONALLY INVITED ME!!" *smiles brightly as she jumps onto the bed*
Anastasia
Anastasia
*chuckles*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"good for you. Apparently I also got an invitation for the banquet...well the invitation was not from the crown prince, the emperor himself invited me!"
Medea
Medea
"Ofcourse he did...he always favours you.." *with a pout*
Anastasia
Anastasia
*sits down near her as I chuckle* "It's not about that"
Medea
Medea
"then?.." *looks at her*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"...I should've told you before.."
Medea
Medea
*sits upright* "what is it?"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"The second prince...I am going to be engaged to him." 'The person who..killed me..with no remorse..'
Medea
Medea
*Eyes blown wide as she screams, in joy*
Medea
Medea
"AHHH!!! Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!! You're a lucky gurl~"
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
"My lady, your dress." *shows her the dress that was draped on my arms*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"ah, right. Let's talk later Medie. I have to go see mother."
Medea
Medea
"Huh?..so suddenly?.."
Medea
Medea
*pouts*
Medea
Medea
"but ok..Take care, alright?"
Anastasia
Anastasia
*nods*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Ok, ok. Don't worry about me."
| Medea De Agric | Second daughter of Count Leon De Agric.
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Anastasia got dressed in a beautiful silver white dress
Her fair styled up in a loose bun. With a sliver pin, holding her hair.
Anastasia
Anastasia
*breaths out slowly*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'i am just going to see her once...'
Anastasia
Anastasia
*knocks on the door*
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"Who- *cough*...Who is there..?!"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"It's me, mother. Anastasia."
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*with a loud, hoarse voice*
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"GO AWAY YOU CURSED CHILD!..*cough*..d-dont even..come near me.."
Anastasia
Anastasia
*bites my lip* "Mot-"
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"Don't call me that...you're not my daughter..now go a- *cough* away.."
Anastasia
Anastasia
*clenches fist, leaves the door unopened as I left for my room.*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'..mom...I..I missed you..'
Anastasia
Anastasia
*grits teeth*
Anastasia
Anastasia
*doesn't see the person ahead as I bumped into them*
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*catches her*
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"...Are you alright?"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"...Thanks..brother.."
Lucas
Lucas
"Where were you going?"
•| Lucas De Rozax|• Adopted son of the Rozax family
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Nowhere. Now, I will take my leave."
Anastasia
Anastasia
*leaves in a hurry*
Lucas
Lucas
"...."
Lucas
Lucas
*silently watches her leave*

Old friend

Anastasia
Anastasia
*sweats*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'what was I even thinking?.'
*sigh*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'I shouldn't have even visited her..
After the commotion I went out for some fresh air
Sitting near the fountain, I stared into space
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"Ana?"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"huh..?"
Dorothy
Dorothy
"It's really you!"
Dorothy
Dorothy
*runs towards her then sits down near her*
Anastasia
Anastasia
*wide eyes*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Dorothy..?"
Dorothy
Dorothy
"Sorry I didn't visit you for such a long time.."
Anastasia
Anastasia
"...i-its alright"
Dorothy
Dorothy
"But now I am here! I thought I would come by since I was going to the palace"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"ah, I see."
'So, you didn't come solely for meeting me..'
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Why don't we go inside?"
Dorothy
Dorothy
"Sure! I brought many gifts for you!"
Anastasia
Anastasia
*chuckles nervously*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"You didn't had to.."
Dorothy
Dorothy
"What nonsense! I am your friend! So, ofcourse I would bring presents for you!"
Anastasia
Anastasia
*stands up*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"ok, ok..let's go inside now"
Dorothy
Dorothy
*smiles and nods as I stood up*
Dorothy
Dorothy
"Ok~"
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°inside the mansion°
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Dorothy
Dorothy
*laughs*
Anastasia
Anastasia
*chuckles*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"I never knew you could do such thing!"
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
"My lady, here."
Ann (head maid)
Ann (head maid)
*gives a box*
Dorothy
Dorothy
"hm? What is that?"
Anastasia
Anastasia
*smiles*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"it's for you!"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"You gave me so many presents.. I thought I would give too!"
Dorothy
Dorothy
"You're so thoughtful! Thank you!!"
Anastasia
Anastasia
*gives her the box*
Dorothy
Dorothy
*takes it*
Dorothy
Dorothy
"Can I open it now??"
Anastasia
Anastasia
"Nope! You have to open when you're back, home."
Dorothy
Dorothy
*pouts*
Dorothy
Dorothy
"ok.."
Anastasia
Anastasia
*chuckles at her reaction*
Dorothy
Dorothy
"..I wanted to ask something.."
Anastasia
Anastasia
*confused*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'She didn't asked anything in my past life though...'
Dorothy
Dorothy
"Do you truly love the prince?.."
Dorothy
Dorothy
*looks down*
Anastasia
Anastasia
"huh??.."
Dorothy
Dorothy
"N-nevermind! You guys are going to be engaged....how foolish of me to ask this..."
Dorothy
Dorothy
"I-i gotta go now.."
Dorothy
Dorothy
*leaves in a hurry bidding a quick goodbye*
Anastasia
Anastasia
*confused*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'what's wrong with her?..'
Anastasia
Anastasia
*sigh*
Anastasia
Anastasia
'I have to be prepared for my debutant next month...'
Anastasia
Anastasia
'since I am going to meet...him'

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