Arc 1 - Marie the Lonely - It’s Nice to Meet You!

Hervé was extremely frightened, one of the Emperors wives went crazy and on top of that it was his dearest friend!

Eleanora took a small scoop of yogurt on her spoon and put it in her mouth as she sat up.

Eleanora has been in the infirmary for a couple of days after the 'incident'. Her reputation was already ruined, which was great on her part.

The palace had rumors going around about her, as the wife who embarrassingly tripped on her night with the Emperor.

Having a night with the Emperor was a rare occasion and for her to bleed out from her head after tripping on his long elegant jacket was extremely embarrassing.

Though she didn't care...

After Herve found out that she didn't have any memories he left immediatly, and for the days passing by Eleanora was enjoying her time in the infirmary.

The man entered her room looking at the girl who seemed to be enjoying a cup of yogurt

Herve stared at the girl and sighed loudly "Eleanora.."

She looked in the direction of Herve "Yes?"

Herves eyes widened with a bit of hope "So you remember you're name!"

["Ah crud...well this could go well, I think"] She nodded and continued to take another scoop of yogurt.

"Great! This means your memories will come back slowly and there is nothing to worry about!" Herve said optimistically.

Eleanora tried her best not to look skeptical ["Not sure if that was a proper diagnosis, but it works for me"]

"I'll have to inform the Emperor, and soon you'll return to your quarters or possibly be kicked out of the palace" He spoke with a light and sorry tone

Eleanora smiled "Thank you mister fairy!" she could care less about either situation, at least she would be free in some way.

Herve cringed at the nickname "Uh, you can just call me Viscount Hervé"

Eleanora held in the urge to roll her eyes and continued to smile "Okay!"

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The Empress drank her tea with such grace and ease, her skin was a flawless pale white and her eyes were a burgundy red. The color of her hair seemed to be a glowing sliver white.

Her eyes rose softly to glance at her husband

"Eugène, What are you going to do about that poor woman?" She placed her cup down softly

The Emperor sighed and his eyes stayed shut as they relaxed in their private room.

"Being married to Her helps the Kingdom politically after all her father had a large amount of land, I'm going to leave her be for now, though out of courtesy I'll meet her once more"

She nodded and smiled "I see..do you favor her?" The Empress asked with a forced sweet tone

"Is this all you called me for? I'm quite busy" He ignored her question and his icy blue eyes opened to look at his beautiful Empress.

"Yes..." she answered sorrowfully

His hand pushed his body up and he got out of the comfy chair, he adjusted his collar and jacket cuffs.

"Well then, I'll be leaving"

He walked towards the doors and left swiftly.

The Empress watched the door close and her smile faltered "Asshole...hopefully that little girl won't cause me any problems.." she said lowly while her blood red nails tapped on her wooden armrest.

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I never noticed how boring it was to be in the palace until now...

Staying in this hospital bed is so tiring and I don't know why. I should get up and walk around, my limbs hurt by staying in the same position.

I wonder when I can get these bandages off my head!

Hopefully, they didn't make a mark...

I got up out of the stiff bed, my bare feet stepped onto the cold white marble floor.

I walked towards one of the long open windows, the sun was setting and the long white curtains sat still.

The wind didn't blow as roughly today, it was spring.

"Dying and then reliving the same life is not something I wanted.."

["Should I just die again instead?"]

*Knock Knock!*

My head turned back to see who's soft knock hit the door, though it was still quite loud.

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Eleanora watching the doorknob turn and open slowly, a little brown head peeked through the door.

["The youngest princess!!!"] Eleanora felt her eyes get watery, but she quickly wiped her eyes and moved away from the window.

The little girl walked in the room with a lovely mint and white dress, Eleanora walked towards the girl and smiled.

"Bow Down before me Noble Wife," She said with confidence.

Eleanora has almost forgotten how rude mannered the children were to lower ranks, but soon she would teach her well. Though for now, she had to play her 'crazy card'

"I'm sorry I don't know who you might be...are you the little fairy princess?" Princess Marie-Paule looked baffled

"I-...Do you not know me?" She said with a slightly annoyed tone

Eleanora got down to her knees to stare the little girl in her face "My friend Viscount Hervé told me that I have memory problems I think..so I'm sorry I don't recognize you"

The little princess sighed and then her eyes beamed mischievously "Well...I'm the youngest princess of the Emperor! And you are supposed to do whatever I say you hear!"

Eleanora looked surprised ["She's really mischievous, but this will have to do for now.."]

"Okay! I am loyal to you You're Majesty!" Eleanora said with a bright smile, the little princess blushed and turned away.

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It had been another 2 days..and finally

Today the Emperor would finally greet Eleanora and decide whether she would stay his wife or be kicked out.

Currently, Eleanora was preparing to go to the Emperor, even though he was supposed to come see her.

["When I get there, Hervé better explain it properly, or this won't go as good as I planned it too"]

She combed her wavy light brown hair while her lovely guest watched.

Princess Marie-Paule had become fond of Eleanora quite easily, but not fond enough for her to discipline the girl yet.

"Are you excited to see my father?" She asked while standing by the shabby mirror placed in the hospital room. "I don't remember who he is exactly so I'm not sure you're Majesty..." Eleanora said softly.

Marie-Paule narrowed her eyes "Eleanora come to you're knees"

The young woman came down to her knees and stared at the princess "Don't make a fool of yourself you hear! Don't call him a fairy or any crazy names...or you'll get in big trouble" Marie-Paule's exaggerated.

Eleanora smiled sweetly "Thank you for you're words, your highness, I will definitely follow them"

Marie smiled proudly while she stared at the woman in front of her

"Raise to your feet!"

Eleanora stood back up and dusted off her simple golden yellow dress.

"I'll be going now! I'll see you soon..." Marie-Paule said swiftly, Eleanora curtsied as she left the room.

Hervé entered right after the young princess left "Are you ready now Eleanora?" The young lady smiled "Yes Viscount"

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["I didn't think that everyone would be here for the Emperor to decide my fate..."]

I stood in the throne room while the Emperor sat on his throne and the empress and children sat in their seats.

Marie-Paule looked at me with worried eyes as she sat there nervously.

Even the consorts were here

The scene in front of me only reminded me of dread, all of them stood there smiling as I choked to death happy that I was suffering.

Seeing them now hurts

Seeing him now hurts...

"Noble Wife Eleanora Baumé Bainbridge-

"Royal Consort Eleanora Baumé Bainbridge! The Emperor has pronounced that you have committed grave crimes upon the Royal Families bloodline!"

Why now? Why was it popping up in my head now!

"The Emperor would like to be informed upon you're health status" The servant spoke

Herve stood beside me ready to tell the Emperor about my "craziness or amnesia"

"You're Highness, May I speak?" Herve bowed waiting for the Emperors answer

"Yes," He said simply

I could feel the cold stares from the Empress and his Majesty's royal princess consorts.

I stood there with my eyes on his Majesty's face, I knew it was rude, but the me with amnesia didn't.

He stared back at me with annoyance, I could care less right now.

"Noble Wife Eleanora has been diagnosed with temporary amnesia, you're Majesty!" Herve declared

I could see from the side of my eye that the Empress was particularly annoyed with my persistent stare

"I see! That's why she is being so disrespectful by staring at my Husband with such eyes!" The Empress spoke with anger.

["It's time to go along with this mess"]

I looked down sorrily hoping to play in with my act

"Excuse her rudeness you're Grace! She doesn't seem to remember proper etiquette as her memory is not in the best shape as of now.."

"She's not fit to be in the palace if her memory has gone down the drain" Royal Consort Dainty spoke from the side.

The Empress had a slight smirk.

"Eleanora will return to her quarters and be provided with such books necessary for her to learn the required etiquette" The Emperor decided lazily

I was not the only one shocked by his decision, everyone else in that room seemed to have a flabbergasted look.

Except for the Empress, though her slick smile disappeared.

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