Disclaimer: All characters from The Selection belong to Kiera Cass. Storyline belongs to us, as well as other characters.
Prologue
"I don't know if I am exactly comfortable doing this," says America, visibly paling at the thought of putting one of her own children through what she went through.
"Dear, I have no doubt that Shalom can handle it," says Maxon, rubbing America's tense back in an affectionate manner. America glares at the use of her hated pet name, but Maxon just smirks.
"No. Amberly will be the queen of Illéa. She might only be a couple minutes older, but she will lead. If anyone will have a selection, it will be her," insists America.
"Has that ever been done before?" asks Marlee. "All of the members of the selection being men, that is."
Maxon smiles and rubs his mouth, "No, actually, seeing that this would be the first crowned queen of Illéa. It would be rather interesting, though."
"Why don't we just find a nice royal, with good connections, who Amberly likes?" counters America. The thought of having 35 teenage boys all here for her precious daughter makes her very uneasy.
"Come on America, our selection wasn't really that bad, was it?" Maxon says with a smile.
"Just as bad and maybe even worse, Maxon," says America, scowling.
"America, if Amberly has a selection, she will find a true love. Her marriage will be real, instead of arranged and love-less."
America chews her lip nervously as she considers the possibility. She wants her daughter to be happy, but the selection seems like more trouble than it's worth sometimes.
Finally letting her mind speak it's thoughts, she says, "Ok. We will do a selection for her. But if there is any sign of stress from her, it's all off. The candidates will truly be chosen randomly from a pool of good, appropriate suitors. Background checks will be done on all of them if they decide to come to the castle."
Maxon smiles triumphantly and Marlee squeals.
America just slumps in her chair, already regretting her decision. "Princess Amberly Celeste Schreave will have her selection next year then, when she turns eighteen. Make a press release and prepare yourselves."
A/N: Hey guys this is my first Selection fanfic. I'm super excited. It's a collaboration with a good friend of mine, and I hope you guys like it! Review please! We read all of them and appreciate them so much!