Rosia woke up with butterflies in her stomach. Today was her first day at the noble school—a place full of fancy clothes, proper manners, and, she hoped, fewer chickens.
Her new clothes felt strange. The dress was soft and shiny but prickled in places she didn't know. "I hope I don't trip over this," she whispered as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was braided neatly—something Zara had tried to teach her, with lots of giggles and a few tangles.
Downstairs, Lady Amara waited with a smile. "Ready, Rosia? This is a big step—but I know you will shine."
Rosia nodded, trying to look brave. "I'll do my best."
The carriage ride to school was bumpy but exciting. Rosia watched the trees and hills zip by and wondered what the other children would be like.
Rosia's first day at the noble school was nothing like she expected. Instead of chasing chickens or cleaning muddy floors, she had to follow a mountain of new rules.
Rule number one: No mud puddles inside. Easy enough—except the palace mud puddles felt like old friends now.
Rule number two: Always walk quietly. Rosia tiptoed like a kitten… until she tripped over her shiny new shoes and landed flat on her face. The whole class turned to stare.
"Graceful as always," whispered a boy nearby, trying hard not to laugh.
Rosia jumped up, cheeks burning. "Thanks for noticing!" she said with a bow that almost made her fall again.
Next came lunch, and Rosia quickly realized noble school food was a mystery all its own. The soup was fancy but looked suspiciously like watered-down mud. The peas were tiny and rolled away like escape artists.
Trying her best to eat politely, Rosia nearly caused a pea avalanche when one rolled off her plate and bounced onto the head of the teacher—again.
"Rosia, please try to keep the peas on your plate, not the teacher," said Mrs. Wimple, the lunch monitor, with a smile.
Rosia grinned sheepishly. "I'm training them to be fast."
After lunch, the best and worst class happened—Etiquette. It was all about standing up straight, saying "please," and not burping at the table.
Rosia tried to remember, but when Zara's nickname popped into her head, she couldn't stop herself from whispering, "Princess Muddy Boots."
The whole class giggled, and even the strict etiquette teacher gave a tiny smile.
By the end of the day, Rosia was exhausted but proud. She survived the rules, the peas, and even a few funny mishaps.
Claude's words echoed in her mind: "School is like chasing chickens—but with books."
Rosia thought, "Maybe it's not so bad after all. Just wait till I learn to rule this place like I ruled my Bucket Kingdom!"
At the school gates, children in neat uniforms buzzed around. Some looked kind, some looked fancy, and a few gave her curious looks.
Rosia squeezed Lady Amara's hand. "Here goes nothing."
Inside, the halls were huge, lined with shiny portraits and glowing chandeliers. Rosia's heart pounded, but she remembered Claude's words: "School is like chasing chickens, but with books."
Her first class was History. The teacher, Mr. Eldrin, spoke in a loud, booming voice. "Today, we learn about the great queens and kings who ruled this land!"
Rosia smiled quietly. Maybe being a queen wasn't so far away after all.
The next day at school, Rosia was surprised to find that school wasn't just books and rules—it was also about friends and mysteries.
During recess, she met a boy named Felix who was quick with jokes and faster at climbing trees. "So, you're the new girl from the Bucket Kingdom?" he asked with a grin.
Rosia laughed. "That's me!"
Felix winked. "Watch out for Lady Beatrice," he whispered. "She's the queen bee of school, and she doesn't like new kids."
As if on cue, Lady Beatrice and her group of perfectly dressed friends passed by, shooting curious glances at Rosia.
Rosia shrugged. "Challenge accepted."
Later, in their history class, Rosia and Felix stumbled upon a strange old book hidden behind the shelves. It glowed faintly and hummed when touched.
"Looks like this school has more secrets than mud puddles," Rosia joked.
Felix grinned. "Looks like our adventure is just beginning."
Rosia smiled back, feeling like maybe this new life wasn't so scary after all.
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