The hurried steps of Bradley's shoes echoed through the elegant hall as he quickly made his way to the drawing room. He thanked the footman for opening the door and walked in, bowing respectfully to King Maxon, then Queen America, and finally to the princesses, who were playing checkers on the floor.
"Your Majesty, the princes have made their decision." King Maxon straightened immediately, as did Queen America. She snapped her fingers to get her daughters' attention. Bradley tried not to laugh as Amber slyly picked one of her sisters pieces off the board while she wasn't looking.
"Well, tell us Bradley!" Amber squealed with excitement.
"They have both agree to go along with the law, and have a selection. Thank you, your Majesty." He bowed again as King Maxon thanked him for delivering the news. As soon as he shut the door, he burst out laughing as Amri screamed at Amber, "You cheater!"
Cassian and Kian passed Bradley in the hall. They were discussing how their Selection should go, since they were twins. Never in the history of the nation had there been two Selections at once. From the inside of the Drawing room, the two boys listened to their mother talking before they entered. Her voice sounded worried and uneasy.
"Maxon, you know how I feel about the selection. I just don't think it's a good choice for our boys!"
"But it's their choice, my dear, and besides it did, after all, bring you and I together."
"You're a charmer, Maxon, but don't call me your dear." Cassian knew that they had given each other a quick kiss, because Amri and Amber both gagged in unison. Kian stepped in first with Cassian following behind. They sat on a couch facing the gold rimmed window that showcased the palace gardens. Amri and Amber literally jumped over and fell onto their brothers laps, squealing and hugging in excitement.
Amber threw her arms around Cassian's neck. "You're gonna get married!" She laughed as Cassian started to tickle her. The two girls were shooed out presently, Maxon and America wanting to talk to them alone, without the other twins arguing every other minute.
America smiled at her sons warmly. Was this how Amberly felt when her son started the Selection? So many feelings, worry, excitement, pride, nostalgia? Her sons were growing up so very fast. Who knows, they could be married by the New Year.
"So, Dad," Cassian started off slowly, running his hands through his light auburn red hair. He and Maxon shared that same gesture of nervousness. "Since we decided to go along with the selection, we were wondering how it's going to work. You know, because there's two of us?" He watched Maxon look at America and they shared a quick conversation, Maxon gazing at America, and then she nodded.
Maxon folded his hands on his knees. "How about a double Selection?"
Kian coughed. "Uh, Dad? That's Seventy girls. We don't have enough rooms for Seventy other people. Plus, Regina and Yasha are coming for a stay next month. "
America grinned. "If a lady cannot share a room with a friend, and keep her cool, she is not worthy of a crown. They can share rooms, that will be their first test. Right, Maxon?"
Maxon smiled mischievously. "Correct. Now, Let's call our advisers and reporters and get started!"
A/N: Wow i'm so excited! Are you? This is my first published Fanfiction, so I hope you enjoy it!