The crystal-like blue high-heeled shoes were dedicatedly ordered by her mother to one of the most famous craftsmen in the capital, they were depicted so iridescent that when they encountered a little faint light, they also made it radiate a bright aura. Since childhood, Cancer has never worn arrogant jewelry or eye-catching outfits, because often in her room she does not dare to wear those things, but only wears a white dress with a simple design, comfortable and convenient for moving. Therefore, she did not feel familiar with her current style.
With only a few steps left for her to reach the waiting hall of the festival. From decisive and fast paths, she gradually reduced her speed to zero.
-"Princess"
The maid behind ignored the thought she was having a problem, so she went to check. Cancer stood still despite the maid touching his body. She pouted, her eyebrows frowned. So scared. What should she do, her heart is trying to beat like it's about to splash out. She had never been so worried, participating in crowded prom, she was afraid that she would not be able to integrate.
-"I'm so worried"
The right hand grabs the left wrist and squeezes it tightly. Cancer is afraid to continue. She thought about one thing after another, thinking of unhappy cases, making herself more closed to everyone.
-"Princess, listen here. This is a festival dedicated to people. He should not behave like that in front of the guests, people will be bad rumors about the kingdom, about his father. Let's practice calming right now sir"
The maid with a cold face uttered stern words that seemed to be making an offer. Cancer frowned, trying to catch those persuasion while keeping himself calm. It was difficult, she had to practice adapting to everything. Okay, this will be her memorable experience.
-"It's okay, let's go"
Cancer swallowed, his face grimaced almost stretched and looked much more comfortable. This time she made up her mind, fighting fear alone. Nothing, then everything will end, she will be free, must do it, not let any mistakes can continue. The key was right in front of her eyes. She was comforting herself and she served her face as hard as steel, closing backwards.
Go ahead, I keep taking a step.
Can't stop or stop, now I only have one way.
In the distance, a series of challenges await.
Courage, it's not a word to describe me.
Hiding, hiding how I could run away.
Because in the front, very bumpy looks thorny.
It's okay, I just have to learn to be strong.
In the end I will make it through.

Cancer hummed the short melody she had always loved since she was a child, every time she played it echoed and stirred in her mind. The verse sounds soothing to the heart, once twice and then three times. As a sedative to calm her down. If asked about the origin of the above poem, she only knew it was from her beloved mother. This song is unique, no one knows or sings about it, so she always thinks that the above poem was composed by her mother. She once asked her mother about the person who created the poem, in response it was just her sad shake of her head. Pisces doesn't know why she knew it, it existed in her head for no reason, not a piece of memory.
Interrupt the strange line of thoughts in the past. Now Cancer is standing in front of the huge and magnificent door of the palace. The two bodyguards standing guarding the gate when they saw her also had to stop themselves to bow. The door slowly opened, Cancer took a deep breath. Her bold eyes turned forward to help her see her surroundings. As her mother said, the guests attending the festival were very crowded, especially they also brought themselves a mask with separate and different shapes that looked extremely eye-catching. Almost everyone, both her mother and the maid, have a mask for themselves. Only you, you alone are the focus of this palace.
People began to gossip after seeing Cancer's splendid appearance, most of which were winged compliments for her, she heard it all.
-"Happy everyone who came to attend today's festival of Princess Lidranga kingdom"
The voice of an old man spoke, he was a king's messenger sent to preside over this ceremony. His voice was holy and loud. Even at a distance, Cancer can hear every word. The guests also turned their eyes to him because of that voice. Cancer does not care or divide his will, but focuses on listening to every word.
-"Princess Cancer, please step to the king's throne"
Receiving the order, Cancer riteically walked calmly on the red carpet towards his parents. Everyone silently looked up at Cancer without daring to say a word, the empty atmosphere only made her high heels on the floor.
Her father and mother walked together to leave their seats, they walked down the stairs and waited for their daughter to come. Standing in front of them, she didn't say anything to them either. After the mask that had covered half of her face, Cancer curiously glanced at her father. This is the second time she has seen the human body.
-"The following is the blessing ceremony of the king and queen for the princess"
Putting his right hand in front of his chest, Cancer knelt down and slowly lowered his head. She closed her eyes, waiting for the blessing from her parents. First, as his father, he gently put his hand on the top of Cancer's head. Next is her mother, she also repeated that action of her father. As soon as the blessing ceremony ended, a quick servant walked over, holding a tray in his hand to take a decorated and skillful golden glass. As far as she knows from her mother's account, that lovely glass contains holy water that every twelve years indicates twenty drops of water taken from the top of the tower called the angel tower. This is a sacred tower, only those in high authority in the court can reach. This place has deep grooves with many very dangerous poisonous plants. However, they still came and took that rare water. Legend has it that if anyone can drink holy water, they will be blessed by God and can see through the world - in addition to the name of holy water, that water is also known as angel tears-.
Father slowly grabbed the golden glass and handed it to her. She received it from his hand, her eyes looking at the clear holy water that could radiate a strange attraction. One pulse, she lifted the glass and then drank it clean. Feeling the bitterness in his throat, Cancer tried to swallow it all.
-"The maturing ceremony of the princess of Lidranga kingdom would like to end"
He presided after patiently waiting for her to drink all the holy water, then joyfully announced to everyone that he was constantly clapping and congratulating. Cancer chuckled because the ritual finally ended quickly. She looked at Pisces, her mother. It seems that she is also smiling at Cancer. She is very happy to see her innocent smile. And her father? Only now did she remember. Still a coldness that she couldn't guess, she wondered if her feelings about him were completely correct. Father loves her sincerely. His eyes were still watching her, she could see them through the mask.
-"Da...Dad Gemi-"
Cancer temporarily couldn't control herself, forcing the child's mouth to say words that she imagined she never thought of. But before she called her father's name, he left without looking back at her. She was stunned for a while, her eyes looking at her father did not leave. It was only when he disappeared behind the white cloth that she stopped looking. Her mother put her hand slightly on her shoulder from above, whispered her congratulations, then also left with her father. Why? This is the question she asked herself, why in her eyes, mind, and heart still have feelings and hopes. This was for him, what was she hoping for in her cold father. Why did she feel disappointed when he didn't say anything to her. Father hates her. But why, what did she do. Is it because she herself is too weak? She sadly put aside her chaotic thoughts.
The maid immersed herself in the crowd at that time appeared and approached her side. Suddenly she stopped close to her mouth to Cancer's ear and began to chatter about something.
-"Princess, it's not the time for people to stand like that. The ritual has passed for a long time. Maybe you should come and chat with the ladies or dukes. This can help the kingdom increase more-"
-"I know. Now I'll go now"
The maid who was talking enthusiastically was suddenly interrupted by Cancer. But she didn't pay attention to that little thing, because she was satisfied with Cancer's answer.
As the maid said, she walked towards the young ladies who were gathering to talk loudly with each other. Cancer smiled wryly, wanting to fulfill his duty to greet everyone. The beginning was considered smooth, it seemed that they had no idea when they saw that her presence, on the contrary, showed love and excitement when the princess herself came to greet them.
Cancer felt extremely embarrassed, she had difficulty communicating when she had to answer each question asked by the young ladies. There were a few sentences that were inclined to private life, she hummed for a moment and did not know how to answer it was worth it. Because she didn't want anyone to know about her family. Seeing her faltering expression, they were fed up and quickly changed the subject. Perhaps because of that, she was marginalized by them, she gradually stepped back and stood still. Bent down and then raised his head to look at them again, his expression did not hide his shyness. It's just that at first she made friends and talked with noble laughter, although her class was almost equal, she couldn't appear natural in front of them. Her head tilted slightly to the left, right now the image of the maid clearly appeared that she wanted to be engraved deep into her retina. She was standing right behind her, just a few meters away from her. Her face at that time clearly showed strictness, only looking through her eyes, she shone with disappointment. She nodded and begged Cancer to continue, she could only purse her lips and turn her head and be melancholy. They say many things that are not associated with her life, which are expensive extravagant jewelry, the most prominently decorated outfits possible or engagements to the dukes. She and they have nothing in common, no related topics to talk to, she is not like them, she is not the same at all.
-"Hey, did you see the duke there"
The young lady whispered excitedly.
-"Isn't that the Duke of Pissic"
Another lady suddenly spoke up.
-"He is really handsome, his figure is also very good. Even after the mask, it was dazzling. Not to mention the things on him are like he's playing aura, beautiful"
The other lady next to her was amazed and exclaimed.
-"I heard that he doesn't have a fiancee yet, because he seems to be busy worrying about the fact that the country doesn't have time to worry about the engagement. In general, it is very smart, beautiful, in combat it is also very good, in general, a very perfect person"
Another lady with quick understanding explained.
-"Then I also have to ask my father for a trip to the kingdom of Litra to open an engagement, a thousand golden opportunity, how can I miss it"
The lady saw the first duke, waved the propeller in her hand confidently.
-"Unfortunately, I have a wife in a neighboring country"
-"..."
Although they are beautiful, Cancer still pays great attention to every word of those young ladies. Curious eyes began to follow the figure present in their conversation. According to her comments, he was actually very brilliant, she was a little dumbfounded by the irrational beauty of that duke. Looking at him for a while after he finished his conversation, there was an incident that Cancer thought was very unusual. The other ladies rolled their eyes at the same time as if they wanted to howl to the place where they had to try to suppress them.
What's up, that duke is coming here.
Cancer was taken aback but also quickly returned to normal. She didn't have the feeling that he would come and open up to her, so her mind didn't want to pay attention. But the person who counts with god, all her thoughts are completely disordered. He passed the young ladies and then headed directly towards her. This time Cancer was really confused, she wanted to panic with this awkward situation. Maybe it's because she's too prominent or because, she's a princess. Looking at the other young ladies who were looking at her endlessly, they seemed to be very jealous and angry, making her even more worried.
-"Excuse me for ruining the princess's conversation, I'm Duke Pissic Litra, happy to meet you"
The duke named Pissic raised her arm slightly and sweetly put a light kiss on it. This seems to be just a greeting ceremony and a minimum courtesy of the privileged dukes or princes reserved for princesses and ladies. Cancer seemed to lose all reason, falteringly waiting for the other duke to finish the ceremony before daring to retract his hand.
-"I'm glad you came to this important festival of mine, Mr. Pissic"
Covering his apprehension with a gentle smile, Cancer tried to push out each sentence and word clearly.
-"It seems that the princess is not very well"
-"Really... Really, I see... It's okay"
She was surprised because he said he hit the black heart she was trying to cover up. Surprised and then sullen that was her whole expression when Duke Pissic opened his mouth.
-"The human face is all pale. Or, let's go out with me"
The voice was sweet as if to motivate the other party to quickly agree. But for her, it was extremely awkward. It is not possible to receive it but refuse it is not finished. Cancer is warped with each choice.
-"You feel very uncomfortable, don't you"
Pissic looked at her with a gentle smile, her moving eyes glancing to the left where the kinky young ladies were eager to talk right behind him. Cancer looked blankly and saw that they were watching her intently. Her back wave was now cold. If that's the case, if they don't like her like that, she should leave. But with him. Cancer hesitated for a while before speaking.
-"Can I go with you"
-"I'm honored"
He was very sensitive, immediately understood what she meant. Cancer smiled, pointing his hand to Pissic's arm in a prepared position. Then the two walked out together, leaving the young lady angry to grind her teeth.
*
Gemini walked very quickly and showed no signs of stopping. Pisces followed and finally saw him walking alone in the dark corridor, she struggled to drag her long dress and chased after him.
-"Gemini, wait. Waiting for you"
Pisces shouted as loudly as possible, but no matter what, Gemini still didn't turn his head. Maybe because the distance was quite far, he didn't hear it, Pisces thought. Calling again but why didn't he stop, Pisces was a little helpless. Accidentally, her hand loosened, her skirt was loose, so she staggered, causing her to fall to the ground. Her forehead slammed a hard one on the floor, so now she feels a lot of pain. With her hands, she wanted to get up, but after the fall, her body ached, and she couldn't stand up for a while.
-"Are you okay"
The voice she wanted to hear the most suddenly sounded. Pisces raised his head and saw his arm outstretched in front of him. She looked at it nostalgic, her lips wide, but her eyes glittered with water.
Gemini carefully lifted her up, then sat her on the railing wall sill. Pisces grabbed his sleeves, his head slightly lowered against his solid chest.
-"Lio up your head, I want to see your wound"
-"It's okay"
Pisces answered decisively, and he could only sigh. Through each thick layer of clothing, Gemini suddenly felt the wetness of the hole where the fabric spread to the inner skin. He knew she was very sad, probably because he had made her like that. Why can't I control myself, until now, I really want to be at peace.
-"Are you angry"
Gemini said as he raised her slim chin high, close to her face. Pisces knows that he can't hide his emotions, so he also follows his actions and cries his neck arch. Beautiful faces mixed with tears, they covered her face, but that didn't make her look emaciated and degraded.
-"You're so strange these days, I've... What did you do wrong"
Pisces said while trying to keep tears from pouring down. She didn't want to cry, but why was she so upset. There is a king who always loves her to the fullest, now he is cold in the following days and loves her unconditionally, this is not too unusual in his personality. Pisces closed her eyes tightly, she imagined herself doing something wrong to him so that he had exceeded the limit and was cold to her.
-"No, I didn't do anything. I'm sorry, there's nothing more I can do now, my time... My time is not much anymore"
His face sagging markedly, Gemini looked at her with sadness.
-"Why... Where are you going, or-"
The fishing circuit was interrupted by Gemini's unexpected kiss. She was startled, her face was momentarily red because he kissed deeply, making her feel short of breath. It wouldn't be worth mentioning if she didn't feel shivered by that kiss. The kind of emotions like a storm rushed into her brain. Why did she feel uncomfortable? Why did she regret it? Why didn't she accept it? Why... You don't want it again?
Pushing Gemini away, Pisces hugged his chest and breathed heavily. As it can't be done, it's like a betrayal. That thought is very elusive, Pisces doesn't understand why betrayal, betrayal about what. This is not the first time, every time both sex she feels her feelings are disturbed.
-"Again, again. I'm like that again. I...”
Gemini smiled sadly, his eyes did not hide his grief. Looking at her for a moment, he turned his head helplessly and left. Leave her alone and hold her head in despair.