After a while of checking up on people who are still here and helping out, I finally got to get back to what was my room. I have ten minutes to get everything I want to bring with me. So after getting the rest of my stuff I just felt like sitting down for a while. When we first got back we had to run around for almost two hours to get the rest of this place cleaned up. I didn't have to help but it gave me more time to think.
And we still don't know why the shield is going down but until they get it fixed no one is allowed to stay here. I wonder what will happen if this place does get found out as they put it in "my world". What would people do? Mark said that there is no way for people to know cuz even If this place's shield isn't fixed soon they will just put up something else. And I tried to get him to tell me what but he wouldn't say anything more about it to me.
You know what I find all of this so funny, I'm going to be their queen but yet Mark is still not telling me all the things I need to know. (it's still weird to say "I'm going to be a queen")
"Miss. rose it's time to go" I look at the cold-hearted woman standing at the door, you know the one who took me to the 3r room. She has long silver hair, she looks cool but scary at the same time. "Ok, I'm coming" I pick up my bag and start walking towards her. As I get closer she looks at me with a cold stare. "I hope he's right about you" As she talks she moves out of my way. But instead of walking behind her, I try to keep up to her. "who are you talking about?" I try to keep my voice under control so I don't seem like a child, She looks at me once again. "You'll know soon"
What..why can't anyone around here just tell me stuff? Why is everything such a secret in this place? We walk outside and the same big car is waiting for me with Ben and Kay inside but this time neither of them is in the front. When I walk up to the car Kay gets out so I can sit in the middle of them. I know that these two should not sit together for too long anyway, the tension between them is so much that you can almost see it.
The ride took forever. I swear I was in that car for hours. We still are not at the capital but I needed to get out for a little while so did everyone else. So we stopped at a fast-food restaurant and we are gonna stay here for a little bit. I'm still waiting for Ben to get back here with my food then we will leave. It's only Kay, Ben and the silver-haired girl and me here. I should ask her what her name is but she looks like she might snap my head off if I get too close. "Wacha looking at?" I look over to see Kay sitting next to me in the front of the car. "Nothing really, just the night sky" I have been looking at the sky, it looks cooler than normal, the stairs are bright and the moon is slightly behind the clouds.
"Are you cold?" now that I think about it the weather is colder than before when I went to that place it was still nice outside and everyone wore shorts and whatnot but now it is colder out there is even a little bit of snow left on the ground. The weird thing is that in that city there was no cold. It was sunny and warm every day.
"I am a little but I'll be fine." I gave Kay a small smile and went back to looking up at the sky. "Yeah right, you say that but you're shaking and your face looks a little red" he chuckled and then gave me his hoodie. I looked down at the hoodie and smiled to myself. I couldn't help it. I'm happy I feel like I have someone who just gives me things without thought and it feels nice most people who I have been around only seeing me as a ghost …or someone they can use" thank you" my words come out before I could stop them, so I went on with it, I looked back at him, his hair was messy in his face and his blue eyes look happy. His smile is warm, how did I forget how good he looks, how happy he seems to be. "It's nothing" As we looked at each other Ben walked over and I swear he could be a spy. I barely heard him walking to us and by this time I had already put on Kay's hoodie which is way too big for me. Both Kay and Ben are tall and seem pretty fit, and I'm only 5.4. I seem so much smaller when standing next to them. "Well I got all the food" I took away my gaze from Kay to Ben but I could still feel Kay's eyes on me. "Hey Ben, um let's go then it's already late" I graded my food from Ben then went into the front seat. Though it was risky knowing that the silver head is the one driving. The boys just look at me as I get in and then they look at each other, after a minute they got in the back seat. And all went silent again as we drove away.
Most of the time I just looked out the window and was thinking about what I'm going to do when I get there to the capital. "What time is it?" I forgot who I was sitting with so after I spoke I looked carefully at her. "It's almost eleven thirty pm. We'll be there soon most likely at twelve" I nodded and looked to the back of the car as both boys were asleep. "How did you do it" I look back at her with a confused look. "What do you mean?" I'm confused
"How did you get both of them to like you?" What is she even talking about? And why does she care but then I realize that she must be around the same age as me? She looks young but still looks like she can kick some butt. "I don't think they like me not like that"
No
"WHO IS THERE" we all look at each other then back to the gates. The voice was very loud and seemed to have come out of no whare. Jasmin stepped out of the car door and spoke with power and pride telling them who we are and so forth And after a moment they let us pass. Then as we passed all the houses and buildings that just looked so beautiful. I could have never thought a place like this could be real. After a moment of diving, the palace was now in sight.
So big that it looked as if it was touching the stars golden looking with the same dimed look the gates had. Most of the buildings had the same look to them, beautiful and unbelievable. People looked our way as we passed them, again just like before everyone looked happy and like nothing could be wrong. But I did see something. Most of the groups of people walking around had two or three people in front dressed like they were about to go to a ball. the people that followed dressed like everyday people.
This wouldn't be anything if there were only a few people like this but as we drove though I saw more and more. "Rose?" I looked over my shoulder and both Ben and Kay looked at me weirdly. "What? " they look at each other then back at me.``we were calling you for a while, did you zone out or sumthing?" Kay's voice was calm and nice to hear.``oh yea..this place is just so" before I could even go on Jenny snapped a look over at me(she is scary). "Don't let your guard down, this palace may look good but it's far from good" before anyone could say anything. We polled up to the palace doors. And a man walked over and opened my door. As I stepped out Mark came through doors in front of the car the doors look as if made from gold, leaving the doors wide and open mark walks over to us. "Hello princess" he gave me a small smile and bowed down a little then turned to the man who had opened the door. "Get ther things and put them in her room" then Mark looked back at me." well was it a good ride?" I Gave him a small fake smile.'Yes it was fine" and Soon Jenny and the boys were at my side standing there without saying a word.
"Well, we have some things to do tonight so if you would follow me." We walked behind him and I can't even think straight. This place is so..crazy beautiful and big.
"Captin what is it that we have to do, it is already late" I made sure I spoke in a nice voice because everywhere other people were looking at us with gleaming eyes looking for any cracks, and I do not want to show weakness right now, this is a time to show i'm stronger than i look.
"Well we just have to make a small announcement to the people, no one really knows your back." Mark is something else that's for sure. "Well okay but it's not gonna be on camera right cuz im a mess right now" I started to laugh a little bit but then I saw Mark's face and stopped and i realized that i am going to be on carma.
"It's going to be... so you are going to get cleaned up" I looked down at my outfit, plan jens and I was still wearing Kays huddie. I don't look that bad I hope, but what are they going to make me wear? I have no clue, hopefully nothing like the dresses those people were wearing when we got here. The people looked good but some of their dresses were not so beautiful in my opinion.
Soon Ben and Kay were taken to their rooms so they could get ready and Jasmin stayed with me. She stayed outside of my door. My room is way bigger than my old house. The walls are a cool silver looking color and gold looking chars at every window and even the bed is a golden color. These people really like their gold.
Not soon after i came in, a few girls came in and without a word they started to change my outfit and i tried to stop them but it was of no use. They put me in a beautiful gown that flowed to the ground. And guess the color- light gold and silver. The long sleeves that are like a lase they are titly laying against my arms down to my hands. I swear this dress must be crazy beautiful, They did my hair and makeup as well and when I looked in the merrer i swear I didn't know who I was looking at.
I look different... pretty, when I look at the clock it's already almost three in the morning and I feel so tired that walking in heels seems even harder than normal. Who has a ball this late or should I say eraly?
"Rose it's time" I look at the door and see jasmin standing there just looking at me with an emotionless expression. "Ok " when I step out of the room I see Ben and Kay walking towards us looking very good in their suits.
"Hey.." they stop once they get closer then look around the big hall we are in. "Well I think this is a big upgrade" kay says this as he walks around not going too far away. So I wait a moment before I say anything. "Yea it is, i don't know about you guys but i'm ready to get this over with and get some sleep" i smile and everyone else does too.
We start walking to the ballroom and I can't help but try to look in all the rooms we pass only if the door is open already. Most of the rooms don't have much in them but others seem almost too crowded with things. I can't stop myself from thinking about what things are going to be like when we get to the ballroom. "What will people think, will they like me or will they try to hurt me?"
All these thoughts in my head are getting overwhelming. As we get close I see Mark come out of nowhere with a group of people at his heels. "Mis.Rose" he bows down respectfully as do the people behind him. "Hello" is all I manage to say. "Are you all ready?" Now he talks to me with more confidence and like he has ever before, he used to just sound bossy but now not so much.
"Yes I am" I look over my shoulder and Ben gives me a small smile. "We all are" Then before I know it the big golden doors open and I realize we are way higher up then the rest of the people in the room. There are stairs on both sides of me but before I walk down them I can't help but talk over to the railing and look down at all the people. Everyone is wearing something beautiful but not just as much as my dress.
As people from below start to see me the music seems to stop and Mark walks over to my side.
"These are your people, the people who will be by your side whether you like it or not." i don't even bother to look at him, i just keep my eyes on all the faces below. He says they are my people; they must be the houses closest to the throne, or there would be even more people here.
Then Mark starts waving his hand to stop any sound being made. "Hello high houses" He smiles and bows down as a greeting. "Your queen is here, her highest Mis rose" Now they either cheer as my name is said or they talk among each other careful not to say anything too loud, or they are all looking confused And I finally found my voice. "Hello high houses" I was careful about how I said things. I just simply did what Mark did, by making a small bow then I started my way down the steeps. The boys started their way down too but as we got closer to the throne they went with the high houses.
The throne is beautiful as well and I'm sure you could guess the color gold and silver like most things. I was very hesitant about sitting down but Mark made an almost mean looking face then went back to the high houses.
One thing is for sure it was so hard not to fall asleep. Most people talked to Mark, not me, not like they could if they wanted to mark and weren't letting anyone come to close. and I'm thankful for that. I wouldn't know what to say, they all are beautiful and seem somewhat respectful. I sure I will get to know more about them as time goes on but for now I have so much to do as it is.
I got a new list of my everyday things to do, one thing is for sure these people want to keep me busy by making me be in classes all day. with little to no break until it's time to eat.
I got today off though because we stayed up until seven in the morning. It's only about three in the afternoon, I don't bother to get out of bed not right now. My body is too tired though my mind is restless. My whole life has completely changed from almost living on the streets 24/7 to being a long lost queen, it just sounds crazy in my head let alone out loud. Kay and Ben wouldn't leave my side last night, though I know they hate each other. They seem to handle their actions when we are with others. And i hope that they won't be going anywhere soon, i'm not going to lie. I like having people who I can go too for anything I need and feel comfortable around.
But I wonder if they like having me around as a friend or if i'm just a ticket for them to get to the top. Both of them knew who i am/was before I did so that thought is sadly there.
"Hello..rose are you up?" look at the door and see jazmine her body only half way in the door. I sit up and wave my hand at her."hey come on in" then she comes in closing the door behind her. "Whats going on?"
she doesn't say anything until she is right next to me."do you know where they put all the other people?"
"What do you mean?"
She takes a deep breath
"The villagers from the small town...you know the one that didn't look as oh so happy" then i know what she is talking about and my mind goes right to the little family i had spoken to the mother and the little girl.
"I don't know where they went. I was with all of you last night. If I found out something don't you think one of you would have heard about it too?"
For once her face is not so plain and I can see emotions, she looks almost sad or just upset.
"But why do you need to know where they are?" I look at her studying her face. Her silver hair is put back into a bun and she wears no makeup but she doesn't need makeup anyway she looks good without it. For a while she doesnt say anything, only looking down at her hands.
"Jamine?" finally she snaps out of her gaze, she looks around then her eyes stop on my face."i'm sorry to ask but can you find out where they are?" her voice is low and sounds sadder than before.
"of course i'll ask around" i give her a small smile, then get up and walk over to my new clothes. "Why are there only dresses in here?" She walks over and looks through all the clothes."Do you have classes today?" she looks down at what i have on now." no i get today off why"
"Come with me..if you want to get out of this room"
Then though i'm in pjs we go out and run down the hall so no one will see us.