Chapter 1.
"Hey 'Ponine!"
"What can I do for you Monsieur?" She curtsied in a playful manner.
"Oh nothing in particular. You just looked lonely, i thought you might want some company." He smiled at her, immediately making her smile back.
She looked down at the ground trying to hide the reddening on her cheeks. "Oh that won't be necessary. I'm pretty sure you don't want me around while you go to your meeting. Nobody seems to like me there."
He gazed at her intently and said, "Well, i want you there. Isn't that enough?"
They slowly started to drift towards the cafe Musain. She couldn't help but smile. "I suppose. But I am not gonna stay long. The curly haired guy always gives me the death glare."
He chuckled. "Enjolras? He is perfectly fine. I promise."
"No I'm serious. I am not staying long. It's final. Besides, my father is going to have my head on a platter if I don't go back and do my chores."
"Fine. Have it your way then."
She looks down at her the same dress that has been on her body for the past year in a half.. What used to be a light green, has now faded and turned into a light muddy brown from being in the sun and the dirt all the time. She knew she didn't belong around those people but she was just so drawn to Marius she didn't really have a choice.
She dreamed that they could be one someday. She loved him deeply and truly. Well, that is what she had convinced herself. He was the only glitter of hope that her future would be somewhat bright. Her father, being the abusive drunk he was didn't really give her much hope so she needed something else. That something else was Marius.
They finally wind up at the ABC Cafe. "Marius! Why are you always late?"
"Nice to see you too Enjolras." He nodded towards the man with curly sandy-blonde hair standing on the table. He looked deeply angry and offended.
"Does this matter mean nothing to you?" He jumped down from the table and walked right up to Marius but not acknowledging Eponine.
Well it's a good thing I am basically invisible. She thought to herself.
"And why did you bring a random gamine to the meeting?" he pointed to her.
Damn it!
"I just wanted to talk to her!" Marius looked like a little kid getting punished by his parents.
"It's my fault Monsieur. My name is Eponine and I would be delighted to be apart of whatever this is." she gestured to the rest of the room.
He shook his head. "And why do you want to do that?"
"Because I can give you information on which you would normally not be able to receive." She gave him a knowing look then continued. "Having someone on the inside would simply do you wonders."
He thought for a moment, his blue eyes looking her over. Her rag of a dress was almost see-through and she had what looked to be about 10 year- old boots on. Her hair in knots and an old blue hat on. She had mud and grime caked onto her body, everywhere.
"Come on, Enjolras. You know we could use the asset." Marius hoped he could persuade him.
A few more minutes passed for him to decide. Then frowned like a grumpy old man. "Fine. But you'll only give your opinion when I ask for it. Is that clear madam?"
A small smile spread across her face. "Yes sir. Very clear. Thank You. You won't regret this!"
He turned around, shook his head and said "I think I already have."
He walked back over to the table he was standing on and looked at the notecard he had the notes on seeing where he left off in his speech. He then sighed, threw the notecard down then said "Council adjourned meet her tomorrow at four." He started to collect his papers.
Eponine turned to Marius and stated, "Well, that was pointless. All well, See you tomorrow Marius!" With that she turned and fled from the room.
Marius' shadow was no longer just his shadow.
