Episode 5

"All Hail Princess Rosy".  The crowd was shouting in joy. Rosy was dressed in a milk white long Frock and was wearing a crown with sparkling diamonds. She wore a laced glove with glitters on it and her shoes shined like white marble.

She was feeling all happy and her parents came and hugged her. Suddenly she felt she couldn't hug them. She got sad. She opened her eyes. It was all a dream. She sat up on the bed. She felt she missed her mother a lot.

She went to the nearby table and had a glass of water. She felt bit fine now. She opened the door of her room and saw outside. It was a long corridor and there was a small dim light on the top of it. The ceiling had small pictures of stars which twinkled.

She felt she was under a real sky. She walked along the corridor. She wanted to go to the eagle. She felt comfortable when the eagle is near her. She knew the eagle stayed in the ground floor of the Lions house.

She walked downstairs. There were 8 rooms in total. She walked along all the rooms. She could not guess which room was occupied by the eagle. She could not knock at the doors of the room too.  She would be disturbing them all in their sleep.

She decided to go to the garden to walk for sometime. When she went to the garden she saw the eagle standing there. She ran to it and hugged it. "Rosy dear. Why are you awake? You will spoil your health. Please go and sleep. You have to solve the next puzzle too." The eagle said.

"I cannot sleep Eagle. I miss my mother a lot. I feel so bad on leaving her at my village back. I want to go to her. "She said.  The eagle looked at her and made her sit in its lap and gently told her," Rosy you need to understand certain things. It's a lesson for you each day here. Once you learn all these lessons by your experience, you will become the greatest Princess ever lived on earth."

"What will I learn everyday? There is no teacher here. "Rosy said. The Eagle laughed and said," You have learnt two important lessons here so far. First,  always tell the truth. It will give you rewards. You told the truth that Ada was the first one to solve it. And see now you are also declared the winner. You are rewarded for speaking the truth. 

Second,  you learn to do your things without your mother now. You are growing up to be a big girl and now doing things on your own will help you as you grow. You are getting independent.  "

Rosy looked at the eagle and said, " Yes I made my bed today and tied my hair on my own. Usually mother does it for me. "
" Good. " replied the eagle." Everyday is a new Lesson. Learn something good daily. It will help you.  Now go and sleep. You will have to solve the puzzle tomorrow. "

Rosy was relieved now. She said good night to the eagle and went to her room. She slept peacefully. Morning dawned. She got up and got ready and came eagerly to the living room of the lion. The lion was making fruit juices for everyone. It smiled when Rosy came in and said Good morning.

"Good morning Rosy. Have fruits and juice and be ready to get your clue for the next puzzle."The lion said. Rosy got little nervous but she turned and saw the eagle coming near her. She felt comfortable now. She drank her juice and had an apple, orange and a pear.

She then went to the lion to ask for the next clue. The lion looked at her and said, "Rosy,  read the puzzle carefully and solve it. Do not discuss your answers with others like you did last time." 

"Sure lion. I won't make the same mistake again. I will solve it properly."Rosy said and got up to get the clue from the lion. The lion handed a small piece of paper to her. She couldn't wait to read it and she opened it immediately.

"TAKE 4 STEPS IN THE GARDEN IN THE DIRECTION WHERE SUN RISES. FROM THERE TAKE 5 STEPS IN THE DIRECTION WHERE THE SUN SETS. TAKE 6 STEPS ON YOUR LEFT. NOW ADD ALL THE STEPS YOU HAVE TAKEN SO FAR AND WALK THEM ON YOUR RIGHT. YOU WILL FIND ME. "

Rosy gets so excited and rushes to the garden. All the girls are seen there with their animals with the piece of the clue the Lion had given them. She gets so nervous on seeing them. She prays she has to finish them fast before the other girls do.

She goes to a place and starts reading the puzzle again. "You don't cry now.  I will see what I can do for you." She turned at the voice. It belonged to the Giraffe and Betty was standing near it. She turned to her. Betty was crying so badly. Rosy felt sad.

She rushed to Betty and took her hand and asked why was she crying. She said she did not know the directions at all. Her mother tried to teach her but she wouldn't listen. Now she cannot solve the puzzle at all.

Rosy tried to stop her crying and said "You can always win the next puzzle. Don't worry. You take this day as a lesson and learn your directions properly." 

But Betty was still crying. Rosy decided to leave her and start solving the puzzle. She read the paper again. 'The direction where the sun rises' . Its East. She took 4 steps in the east. Then she looked at the paper again. 'The direction where the sun sets' . It's West.  She took 5 Steps in West. 'Take 6 steps on your left' . She took 6 steps. 'Now add all the steps so far and take them on your right.' She started adding.

4 + 5 gives 9. Then 9 + 6 gives 15. She took 15 steps on her right. She saw a small brown box on a stone nearby. She was about to take it when Betty ran in front of her and took the box. Rosy gets shocked. She saw that Betty will be the winner of this puzzle. She wanted to cry. Suddenly she thought how Betty would have completed that when she did not know the directions.

She went to her. "Betty I see you have completed the puzzle first. I too completed. But tell me how did you manage when you did not know the directions." Betty did not reply. She looked so pale.She just opened the box. It had a piece of paper in which was written,  "CONGRATS YOU ARE THE WINNER". 

She looked both happy and sad. The Lion came to Betty and saw that she had the box. It congratulated her. Rosy was standing near and looked as if she was about to cry.

Betty suddenly gave the box to Rosy and said,  "Lion I am sorry. I took shortcuts which was against the rule. The Giraffe was tall and could look over a long distance. It can see where any object was placed and told me to take this box. I did not know the directions. So I could not solve the puzzle."

The Lion smiled at her and said,  "It takes courage to tell the truth. I appreciate you." It turned to Rosy. "It seems you are the winner again Rosy. Congratulations." Rosy was so happy and jumped in joy.

She thought about what the eagle told her the previous night. Lessons to be learnt every day. She felt she learnt two important lessons today also.
1)  Never take shortcuts in your work. Always work hard.
2)  Always pay attention to what is taught to you. It will help you any day.

Congrats Rosy and thank you.  We are also learning good lessons from you. 

Episode 4

Morning dawned bright and golden. The sun's rays fell on Rosy and her long bushy black hair flowed like a river on the pillows. Rosy slowly opened her eyes and she felt scared on seeing the new place. She completely forgot she was at the Lions house. 

"Rosy dear,  are you awake? Shall we get started? Please get ready soon. "The eagle was telling her from a small gap in the door. She immediately got up. She was feeling very excited. She wanted to solve the puzzle soon and become a Princess. 

She went to the washroom,  brushed her teeth and had her bath. There was a big wardrobe in her room filled with many beautiful dresses. She selected a beautiful long red frock with roses on the collars and laces on the arms. She had a dazzling red shoes to match too. 

She dressed up nicely and saw her in the mirror. She looked too cute. "I already look like a Princess. I will be one soon." She thought happily and went out. The eagle was sitting on the sofa in the living room. It looked at Rosy and said, "Oh my dear. You are so pretty. Come.  Have this piece of bread and butter and get ready to meet the lion." 

She sat down and ate her breakfast hurriedly. She then left with the eagle to the study where the lion was siting at a big desk. He had so many papers in front of him. He was eagerly reading one of that when the eagle said, "Good morning Lion. We are ready for the first puzzle." 

The lion looked up at Rosy and said, "Good morning. I am glad to see you all eager to solve the puzzle. Come sit down and I will tell you the details." She sat down on one of the chairs in front of the lion while the eagle stood behind her. 

The lion handed over a small piece of paper to Rosy. She leaned forward and got it eagerly. " Read this Rosy. You have to solve this puzzle. When you solve you should go to the place given in that. If you finish before the other girls you will be the winner of this first event." 

She prayed in her heart that the puzzle should be easy and opened the paper. It said, " I MOVE AROUND IN ALL DIRECTIONS. YOU CANNOT HOLD ME AND I CANNOT HOLD YOU. I HELP YOU IN MANY WAYS. WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL ME YOU FEEL HOT AND WHEN YOU FEEL ME SO MUCH YOU FEEL COLD. COME TO MY WORK PLACE TO SEE HOW MUCH I HELP YOU. "

Rosy read the clue twice and kept the paper inside her pocket. The lion said," All the best Rosy. You have time till evening. Be sure you solve it fast." She thanked the lion and came out of the room. The eagle followed her. 

" Rosy dear. Did you read the puzzle? Can you solve it.? I should not help you solve the puzzle but I can take you wherever you want to go. " Rosy was only half listening to the eagle. She was thinking about the puzzle. 

" In all directions."Rosy said absent mindedly."Yes dear. In all directions.  I can take you in all directions.  Just tell me where do you want to go." Rosy looked at the eagle. "How will you go in all directions." The eagle replied, "I fly in the air." 

" Air is everywhere right. I cannot hold it and it cannot hold me. I have solved it eagle. The answer is air. "Rosy jumped joyfully and gave the paper with the clue to the eagle. The eagle read it excitedly and looked at Rosy proudly and said," Yes Rosy I think it's air. We feel hot when we don't have enough air and feel cold and chilly when air blows hard. "

Rosy is too happy to solve it so quickly." But what is air's workplace? What work does it do other than blowing in all directions? "She thought hard. She could not get a solution. She comes out of the house and sits on the lawn. She thinks and thinks but she cannot come to a solution. 

" Hi Rosy" she turns at the sound of her name. Ada is standing there with a big shark. She is wearing a beautiful yellow frock and she was shining like gold in the sunlight. Rosy smiled and waved back. "Did you get the clue? Have you solved it?" Rosy asked her. 

Ada said,  "I just got the paper now. I have read it and thinking now. I have to solve it in a while now." she said. Rosy replied, "I have solved part of the  puzzle but could not solve the other half." 

"Oh you must be very clever then. "Ada said. Rosy blushed. She gets too excited."Oh that's nothing. Everyone knows it's the air that blows in all directions. I only need to find its work place now." 

Ada looked at Rosy. "Oh Rosy you have given me the answer now. Yes.  I too think it's the air. Wait lets think what work the air does."  She started to walk to and from on the lawn and starts thinking. Rosy too thinks hard. 

Suddenly Ada runs to Rosy with a big smile. "I know the answer Rosy. It's the wind mill where the air is made to work. Air in motion is wind and wind does work in a  windmill to carry pails of water. Come. Let's go to the windmill." she shouts excitedly and runs to the shark to take her to the windmill. 

Rosy runs to the eagle and asks her to take her to the windmill. "Very good Rosy.  I am happy that you have solved it." The eagle says and it starts flying with Rosy at a great speed. Rosy searches for a windmill from the back of the eagle and shouts, "Look eagle. At the west. There is a big windmill. Please go there as fast as you can." 

The eagle smiles and flies even more fast. They reach the windmill. A big tiger is sitting in front of the windmill on a very big wooden chair. On seeing the eagle it waves happily. "Welcome Eagle. I see you have solved the puzzle Rosy. You are the first to come here."

Rosy was so happy. She jumped from the Eagle's back and jumped in joy. The Lion was standing in the nearby field and came running to Rosy." Rosy dear congrats. It looks like you have won the first round. "

" Hi all" She turned at the sound of Ada who was standing near with the Shark. "We got delayed on the way as we had to stop for water for the Shark." She smiled and came near to Rosy. "Congrats Rosy.  You have won."  

Rosy felt bad. It was Ada who first found out the place was windmill. She went to the lion and said,  "I am sorry Lion. I broke the rule. I got the help from Ada. She was the one who first found the place was the Windmill." 

She went to Ada. She held her hands and said,  "You deserve to be the winner Ada." The lion called Ada aside and talked to her for a while. When they came back the lion said,  "You are a very nice child Rosy. You are a honest girl. We declare 

You and Ada to be the winner of this first puzzle. Congrats." Rosy could not control her joy and hugged the eagle. 

We are happy for you Rosy. You are a very nice girl than we imagined. We are happy in solving the puzzles with you to become the Princess. 

Episode 3

The Eagle and Rosy flew for a very long time without stopping.  Now and then the eagle turned and asked "Rosy are you comfortable ?"  Rosy replied yes. They crossed many rivers,  tall trees, Green Meadows and two mountains.

Rosy was watching all this with great excitement.  She was very happy. She even shouted hi to the birds which flew nearby her and wished Good Morning. She tried to touch the tall tress when she flew near them but she was flying higher than that.

She had a very happy time. Finally the eagle started to get down. It turned to Rosy and said,  "Rosy dear,  we have come to the cave where the Lion lives.  He is a very wise creature. Be respectful to it. You should listen to him carefully and should not talk in between.  When he finishes speaking you can ask any doubts."

Rosy gets scared a little. She feared to see the lion though the eagle said it won't eat Rosy. Also when the lion tells the puzzle she has to solve it to become a Princess.  She gets so tensed. The eagle sees her face, comes to her and says, "Don't be sad Rosy. You will solve the puzzle and become a Princess.  Smile now and come with me to meet the lion."

Rosy smiles and follows the eagle inside a very big dark cave.  Rosy holds the eagle tightly. The eagle Knocks on the door of the cave. "Who is it?" A Stern voice is heard.

The Eagle replies, "Hi Lion,  it's me, the Eagle." The lion opens the door and immediately out of fear Rosy hides behind the eagle.  "Now now, who is this with you?" The lion asks the Eagle in a very kind voice. Rosy forgets all her fear hearing the kind voice.

"This is Rosy. She has come to you to ask you for the puzzle.  She has to solve it to become the Princess ", the eagle replies. The lion smiles and and turns to Rosy and gives her a hand shake." You look so pretty and smart. You will make a fine Princess Rosy. Put all your efforts properly to solve the puzzle. I hope you have read all the rules." The lion said in a gentle voice.

Rosy shook hands with the lion and starts listening to him carefully. When it finished speaking she said, "Yes lion I know the rules."
" Do you know what happens when you do not solve the puzzle? "The lion asked.

" The eagle said we will be sent back to our homes and we will not become a Princess. "Rosy replied.
" Good. You know all the details. We will start our first puzzle. There are Seven puzzles totally. The one who solves the maximum will be the Winner. "

" There are seven participants totally including you Rosy. You have to be friendly to them and not fight at any time. You have to obey the rules properly. I got a news from the owl Messenger that the other six girls are on the way.  We will wait for them and then start on our task. " the lion explained.

Rosy was so eager to see the other girls. The Lion gave her many story books to read as she waited. Rosy sat on a chair and read all the books. She was about to  complete the last one when the Lion came to her." Rosy please come with me. Let's welcome the girls. "

She came running to the door of the cave. She saw a beautiful sight. Six girls were standing near the door. Each girl was accompanied by one animal. The Lion smiled and welcomed them all and asked them to come inside.

As everyone came inside,  the eagle stood from its chair and came near Rosy. It started to introduce all the girls to Rosy. There was Ada with a big shark,  Betty with a giraffe,  Charlotte with a Tortoise, Dency with a tiger,  Evelyn with a Horse and Fairlin with a parrot.

All seemed friendly and sweet.  Rosy shook hands with all and she felt she would make friends with all of them. "All of you have traveled far to reach here. You go and rest.  I have made arrangements for all of you. Sleep well.  Tomorrow will be a busy day as you will be solving the first puzzle." The lion said.

Rosy and all the other girls were given rooms in the first floor of the cave while the animals slept in the ground floor in their respective rooms. As she went to bed,  Rosy prayed, "God please let the puzzles be easy. I want to be a Princess." she got into the bed and slept.

Don't worry Rosy. We will also pray God for easy puzzles so that you become a Princess soon. 

Episode 2

When Rosy woke up in the morning she was in a  very soft comfortable bed surrounded by soft cushion pillows. There was a big window in front of her which showed the golden rays of the sun. Sweet smell of roses filled her nose and she was feeling so happy.

As she stepped out of the bed she saw a big door on her right. She opened the door and saw a staircase leading down.  She climbed down the stairs. Freshly baked bread smelt so nice that she realized she was so hungry.

She followed the smell to see who was cooking and wanted to ask them for some breakfast. She walked a little further when she saw a small oven at a corner.

She saw bread was getting baked inside it. She went near it. It smelt so nice. There was a table nearby. It had a small bowl with a lid. She opened it. There was a slice of cheese in it. She opened the oven and took the bread out and placed some cheese and sat down on the table and ate it fully.

"Are you feeling full or you want one more piece of bread? " She turned at the voice of the eagle. The eagle was looking so fresh and energetic and gave her a bright smile. She smiled back and said it was enough.

" Good.  Then we shall start our journey for the day. " The eagle said." What journey? Is my castle far from here? When will I be crowned Princess and when will I bring my parents here? I miss them badly. "Rosy replied.

" We have to travel a long journey from here.  The way is filled with puzzles. We have to solve them and find the way to the castle. You know there are six other girls who have prayed God to become a Princess. All of them are here.  Only the one who gets to reach the castle first will be the princess and the ones lost will be sent back. "

Rosy was shocked to hear all that. She thought she will be crowned Princess quickly and she can get to meet her mother. She started to cry. The eagle felt pity on her." Don't worry. We will start our journey soon and try to reach the castle fast. It will be over soon and you can bring your mother soon. " 

" The rules are here. Read it and get ready.  We have a long way. " The eagle said and handed a piece of paper to her. She looked at it.
'RULES TO FOLLOW
1) DO NOT LIE
2) DO NOT HURT OTHERS
3) DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS
4) DO NOT HELP OTHERS IN THE GAME WITH THEIR PUZZLES
5) DO NOT SEEK HELP FROM OTHERS'

She read it twice and folded the paper and placed it in the pocket of her long blue frock.

"Come it's time. We have to meet the lion and get the clue for the first puzzle. "The eagle said coming down the steps.  On hearing the word lion Rosy got scared." I won't come to  the lion. It will eat me up. "She said.

The eagle laughed." No Dear. In our world we don't eat others. We make our own food. The Lion contains the Riddle and the clue to solve it. Let's go before the other girls go and solve it. Come and climb on my feathers and sit on my back. "

Rosy felt relieved now. She sat on the eagle and flew to meet the lion.

We hope you will solve the first puzzle quickly Rosy. Our best wishes for you. 

Princess Rosy - Episode 1

Long long ago there was a small village. A huge river flowed on its right and left and looked like a huge blue rainbow. Huge trees,  sweet smelling  lots and lots of flowers, herbs painted the village green.

The village was so beautiful and colorful. All the people in it were very friendly and hard working. They never fought amongst themselves. They shared the work and always helped each other.

All were very happy and joyful. The village was always filled with the loud laughter of the kids. They used to play in the woods and river and always be merry. From sunrise to sunset all the kids are seen playing and running. All. Maybe except one.

Rosy. Oops it's Princess Rosy.
A seven year old beautiful charming pretty girl always in the dream land.

She is the apple of the eye of her parents.  Dreamy eyes,  long curly hair,  a ready smile. She was the perfect little girl. She was always merry but she had one big dream always which left her distracted.
She wanted to be a Princess. Ever since she heard a Princess story from her mother she wanted to be one herself. She wanted a sparkling dress, a glittering crown and a shining shoe.

She always dreamed about living in a big castle. No chores and always fun. Everyone will do what she wants to. All these thoughts will make her happy and she will dream about these all day.
Every day at prayer she would kneel and ask God to make her a Princess.

One day she was sitting near the garden and dreaming about her castle when suddenly she heard someone call her.
"Rosy dear. "
She was surprised. She has never heard this voice before. She stepped into the garden to search for it.
" Rosy dear, How are you? " the voice called again.
The voice was kind and she was so eager to know who was it.

She ran and ran in the direction of the voice. The voice seemed to follow her all the way but she could not see anyone. Finally she gave up and sat on a big stone. A big shadow fell on her.

She looked up.  It was a big eagle. She got scared. She was about to run when the eagle came in front of her and said in the same kind voice,
"Rosy dear why are you scared?  I am your guardian angel. God has heard your prayers and has decided to make you a Princess. Come with me. "

She was so so happy.  She did not know what to do." I would love to come with you. But what about my parents and friends? I will miss them." 

The eagle replied, "You need not worry about that. We will bring them there once you become the Princess.  Climb on my back." 

She was satisfied now and climbed on the back of the eagle. The eagle flew high and high and high in the sky and she was happy to see her village go small and small and finally vanish before her eyes. She wanted to know more about her castle but she could not hear what the eagle said as it was windy.

Finally exhausted she fell asleep.

Sleep well Rosy.  You have a long adventure ahead. We will travel with you to find about your castle.