Wintermint Cookie

I sighed as I gazed over my kingdom. I had just discussed plans with my generals. Savoria was in danger. I'm glad that Madeleine was there, but I have plans. Big plans. But the only barrier stopping that was the Soda Sorcerer's magic. I saw my people and thought about what I would do. Invading the Sodapolis Kingdom would be pointless beyond belief. No, I must think of another plan. I told my advisor, Choco Sweet to send a message to French Fry Soldier to discuss more plans. I went outside and told her soldiers to prepare for battle. I went back inside and surveyed the battle map posted on a chocolate table. As I was studying the caramel walls to ensure that there were no areas lacking proper defense, my advisor came sprinting back.

"My lady," Choco Sweet wheezed. "They are at the walls."

"Where are my generals? They need to be here. I have a plan that they need to carry out on my orders," I said, panicking more by the second.

"My lady, they are leading the warriors into battle. You cannot call them back," Choco Sweet said.

I thought. It had been a long time since I have thought this way because I was never allowed to put a plan like this in action. But with Savoria in danger, this is my only hope. I realize that this thought is cliched in many stories, both on Earth and on this planet, but it is a reality, and what must happen has to.

"Give me my armor. Lead out my steed, Peppermint Treat. I will find them."

"My lady, that is much too dangerous. You are putting your life in danger. Savoria will have no leader. You cannot do such a thing," Choco Sweet said stiffly.

"Give me my armor! If this is the very last time I give you an order, then remember that my high generals will choose a worthy person to take my position," I said, hoping to hide my despair.

"You have your order. Go."

Choco Sweet gulped and hurried to the armory.

Regret was welling up inside myself. When we had discussed plans an hour ago, I had told them to lead the soldiers if need be. I should've selected the finest soldiers to take charge and kept the generals in the palace. I could've told them my plan. Choco Sweet came back holding my armor. That would be my disguise. I rushed up the stairs to my large, simple bedroom. I wonder if that was going to be the very last time I would ever see it. I pushed that thought away and put on my armor. I pushed a hairpin in my hair. My lucky hairpin. The one I wore the day I got the message that I was selected to be Empress. The day I found out that I had passed the test.

I walked to the stables and found Choco Sweet caring for Peppermint Treat.

"She is ready. I've armored Peppermint Treat and fed her."

I saddled onto Peppermint Treat, and rode off into the wind.

AN// there are going to be a lot of cliches but please deal with it :)