Isleen woke up the next morning to a throbbing pain in her feet, she sat rubbing her lid to get off the sleep.
She noticed Orlaith was awake and was already preparing for the day.
"Good morning" she greeted.
"Morning " Orlaith replied dropping the comb she was holding she look straight at Isleen who stare at her feet confused but rubbing it off anyway.
"Are you okay" Orlaith asked.
"Hmm I am, why?" Isleen replied asking.
"No reason, be mindful of where you go today we don't want you getting lost" Orlaith said she grab her back pack and step out.
"Meet me on the bus, I will go ahead" Orlaith said before stepping out".
Isleen frown at her remark, why does everyone assume she could get lost.
Orlaith made her way to the bus on getting in she met the boys already seated in their respective seats.
"Good morning " she greeted them walking in.
"Morning!!" They reply after another.
"You boys are early today don't tell me you are excited about the trip" Orlaith said.
"There's no harm in getting to know the humans, it will help for future purposes" Calix commented.
"I would like to know how human royalties looks like" Thaddeus said.
"Speaking of royalties, isn't Neera supposed to be awake by now, right Alaric she's your bride shouldn't you see what she's up to" Orlaith said tauntingly mirth playing In her eyes enjoying the glare he threw at her.
She finally took her seat in the middle.
Calix turn to face her.
"Where's your room mate, isn't she awake yet why are you here alone?" Calix asked.
"Which of them are you asking after" Orlaith asked.
Calix face burn and turn away saying.
"Getting ahead of yourself aren't you ".
She smiled and her eyes caught hold of Thad who was staring intensely at her,she lower her lids looking away.
Alaric whose mood hasn't been in best shape since he woke up had his phone in hand he keep his eyes focused on it.
Students began coming out their tents one after another and making their way to the bus. It took the next thirty minutes before everything was filled up.
Neera walk in and made her way straight to Alaric she took a seat beside him smiling sheepishly.
Alaric paid less attention to her.
Isleen reluctantly walk into the elite bus her hair up in a messy bun and she was dressed in a simple flora print gown, her feet covered in a delicate flat shoe unlike other girls she didn't put in the effort to please but either way she radiate like the sun she was.
"How was your night?" Calix asked with a smile.
"Not so great I woke up to a ache it wasn't a pleasant one but so far am doing great" Isleen replied.
She returned Thaddeus nod for greeting.
She turn to look at Alaric whose focus wasn't on her even after sensing her gaze.her eyes met Neera who was throwing dagger her way before facing forward.
Alaric lid raise and his eyes darken staring at her.
An hour later they alighted the bus and gather around like the rest of the students.
Isleen met up with Giovanna and Mizuki and they listen to the teacher instructions regarding their visit.
Amongst the rest of them, Alaric and Neera dress stood out showing their status as royalty.
Orlaith stood at a side with Calix and Thaddeus listening to Mr Allen.
After the speech was done a man who introduced himself as Gilberto the butler came forward to receive them.
"Come please" he lead them into the massive castle, the wall was high making it hard to see the roof it self. The black marble floor was shinny and one could see their reflection in it.
The place was vast and there was a tourist ground for most students who were paying a visit.
A little display of history was laid out about the former ruler.
Alaric walk up front his hands casually in his pocket and Neera beside him.
They walk past various corridors before finally entering the dining room where most of the royal families where seated preparing for breakfast.
There was the king who sat at the head of the table dressed in a formal suit with gold cufflinks adoring it.
The queen at his right hand in a white knee length suit gown and a little hat resting on her head which was little formal,there was the prince also in suit like his father, he look no more than twenty and he radiated royalty his blond hair combed back.
No one can deny who look best in the room, just the way Alaric carried himself forward and bow to the people present was enough to know how much power he held.
The king nodded.
"Hello king Mark my name is Alaric Donovan the heir to westingale, I am here to pay a visit to you on behalf of my school" he said.
"And I am Neera sapphire heir to Ocenale" she courtesy to the king.
The king acknowledge them with a smile.
"Thank you for gracing me with your presence, my wife queen Ivy and my son River," the king introduced his family who bowed in greeting.
"You may all take your seat." The king said gesturing forward to the long table set up in the vast dinning room.
Alaric nodded and proceeded to sit Neera sat besides him and the rest of the students also took their seats.
Isleen ended up sitting close to the prince.
"Your father and I are acquitted for a long time now, it been a while I saw him how's has he been faring?" The king asked.
"Good, he also has high regard for you" Alaric said. The king laughed the maid began serving their meal making sure everything was done perfectly.
Their chat went round the table.
Isleen paid less attention to what they were saying and focus solely on her meal, they had not wait to have their breakfasts this morning. Now she knows the reason why.
Isleen had never tasted something as good as this, the fish she ate melted in her mouth upon contact, the rice was sweet and a little spicy at the same time. The fried chicken she had taken as a choice was very crispy and enjoyable.
"It tastes good" she heard beside her she turn to see the prince who had done a little to no talking said.
Isleen nodded her mouth full.
"You should take your time, it not running there's more of where it came from" the prince said gently passing her a napkin so she could wipe her lips.
"Thanks" she said her voice barely audible, after chewing down her meal she replied the prince.
"It indeed delicious you have such amazing cook" Isleen complimented.
"It an honor to know you are enjoying your self " the prince replied waving off the compliment with a smile.
"Am River" he introduced himself.
"Am Isleen" she replied with a smile.
"Isleen, nice name you got' the prince said, Isleen smiled.
Alaric look up to see the two chatting happily, his eyes narrowed at Isleen joyous grin at every word he says.
"Wow you two are engaged, you both make a perfect match" the queen said a smile gracing her lips as she stare at both Alaric and Neera.
"I wish my son was more open about things at times, he keeps to himself a lot" the queen said.
"I think he's doing just fine" Alaric remark which caused both parents to turn to see their son chatting happily with one of the students.
"That a first" the queen said.
"Would you like a tour around my home?" River asked obviously enjoying Isleen presences.
"Am I allowed?" Isleen ask.
"Of course it not a issue" River said.
"Then I would love to," Isleen said relishing the idea of taking a tour around such big historical castle.
Alaric stab his meal with his fork before dropping it suddenly losing interest in eating, his mind was entirely somewhere else and whatever the king was saying wasn't passing through.
Isleen raise her head to meet his gaze on her, he stare intensely his gaze not averting, River look up from his meal to see the intensity of their gaze which was sparking electric at the other.
His brow knitted wondering what was going on between the two.
River proceeded to bring Isleen attention back to him, his hand brush over her arm, Isleen took a sharp intake her breath catching between her lungs, her eyes still for a seconds and all she saw was blood bath and dead. Lifeless body laying wasted on the floor.
She stood up abruptly causing the utensils to shatter on the floor her eyes wide open and gasps escaping her lips.
She looks terrified she began hyperventilating.
"Isleen?" River called unsure what to do.
"Does she have a allergy is there something wrong." The queen asked fear evident in her eyes.
She knows what would happen if something should go wrong with the supernaturals in their home.
Alaric was in her side before anyone could blink, he held her down against his chest to stop her from thrashing further.
"Isleen!!" Giovanna panic from her seat running to her side.
"I think..... This isn't good" Giovanna said.
Alaric glare was directed at River and he question in a low and dangerous voice.
"Did you touch her?"
River almost shook in fear at Alaric glare which held a tint of red to his eyes.
"I__"
"There's isn't time for this we need to keep her stable," Giovanna said worriedly cutting in between River speech.
Alaric scoop her in his arms and took her out.
Giovanna, Mizuki and the rest followed.
River brow knitted in confusion unsure what was happening.