AN: Hi, so this is my first Selection fanfiction, obviously. This is a Selection SYOC, so the rules will be the same as any other SYOC. I will post the rules for characters in my bio. The girls will be listed there when I get them from the authors. I'm saying right now, names and provinces will be first come, first serve. Good luck!

Disclaimer– All rights go to Kiera Cass. This is the only disclaimer I'll do, since I'm too lazy to do it every chapter, especially since I don't know how many chapters there'll be.

Kiryn was having a strange day.

His little sister Amber wasn't paying attention during the lessons, so she basically forced him to cheat on her test for her. Then he got in trouble when their tutor caught him. His mother, Queen Eadlyn called him in for a business meeting, and it turned out to be one of the dreaded talks of his future. It went a little like this:

"Kiryn," his mother said, in that regal tone of her's, "you are about to come of age."

Kiryn nodded, already bored. "I know. And?"

"So you will be expected to find a spouse!" she exclaimed. "Without a queen by your side, you will not have anyone to calm you in your darkest moments. You will not be able to conceive an heir. And–"

"And Amber will succeed to the throne. I know," Kiryn sighed. "Mother, we've been over this before. Here's the thing you've never told me– how?"

Mother smiled. It was a strange look on her, the Cheshire Cat smile, or the I-Know-Something-You-Don't smile. "You have two options. Either you may meet a potential bride on your monthly outings, or you may have a Selection."

"I'll have a Selection, maybe. That's where Grandpa Max met Grandma Ames and Gramma Marlee met Grampa Carter, right?" he asked. "And you met Dad?"

"Yes, yes, and no," Eadlyn sighed. "Your father and I already knew each other, but it was the Selection that brought us together."

"And we've enjoyed it every second." Kiryn heard a voice from the doorway and whipped his head around, only to grin when seeing his father. His dad wrapped his arms around Mother and kissed her on the top of her head. Kiryn smiled at the sight and left, feeling that they might want some time alone, having not seen each other anywhere but meals for the past few days. Okay, maybe that wasn't so terrible, but still. The point remains that Amber was a cheating little sister, and Kiryn got the blame.

It was a few days later, and Kiryn's best friend Jasmine had come over for moral support. The Selection Report was broadcasting live that night, and the girls were being announced. Kiryn's future depended on the girls who came.

"I got the form a few days ago," Jasmine said, waving it as she walked into his room. "I heard some girls complaining about how the Angeles forms will be rigged so that I'm pulled. Honestly."

Kiryn laughed. "Yeah, we've formed a relationship again, huh?" The tabloids had endlessly been posting pictures of Jasmine and Kiryn, hinting that the two were a couple. They had tried a few years ago, but it hadn't worked out, so they had just remained best friends.

"So, what are you looking for in a girl?" Jasmine asked him. "I mean you're going to need a type for the Selection, right?"

"Honestly, I don't know," he told her. "All I know is that I want someone who I can talk to. It doesn't really matter if they're quiet or loud, as long as I feel better after talking to them, I'm fine."

"So you want someone who you can talk about the issues I can't help you with?" Jasmine clarified. "Since we can't really talk about the royal stuff and the meetings because they're top-secret and all that."

"Exactly," Kiryn nodded. "Hey, you're going to be on the Report with us, right?"

"Course," she smiled. "Wouldn't miss it for the world. But that reminds me, I need to run. Amber's tailors called me so that I can get a gown fitted for that. See you before the Report!" Jasmine waved and ran, her dark hair bouncing behind her. She was a Two, so the pair would have met during banquets, but really they had met after their other friends (Amber for Kiryn, Astrid, Felicia, and Nicole for Jasmine) had snuck them into a party called America for adults only. It was made for Kiryn and Amber's grandmother.

Finally, several hours later, it was time for the Report. Kiryn had his formal black suit and red tie on, with his brown hair swept back and held with gel to keep any stray hair from making him look less royal. All for the sake of keeping him looking nice for the Selection girls.

"Welcome!" called out Madrid Fadaye, Gavril's son who took over after Gavril had died. "Today is a very special day since you ladies will be learning exactly who will be coming to the palace for a chance to marry out Prince here! But first, a few announcements from our queen and advisers.

Eadlyn and Stavros's son, Stavros II gave some announcements about treaties and plans for upcoming food deliveries, but then it was time for the girls to be shown. Kiryn went up to greet Madrid.

"Hello, Prince Kiryn!" Madrid exclaimed. "How are you on the night?"

"Hi, Madrid," Kiryn smiled. "I'm a bit nervous, but then again, who isn't?"

"Oh yes, I'm about to wet myself from nervousness," the announcer said, quite sarcastically. Kiryn laughed. "But Your Majesty, onto a more serious topic, what do you want to happen during and after the Selection?"

"I hope to find myself a wife, of course," Kiryn nodded to himself. "But I also hope that all of these ladies will show their true side, whether it be good or bad. And I believe myself ready for this future." He glanced at Jasmine for support and she nodded, smiling a bit.

"Of course. So without further ado, let's reveal the girls of Illéa!" The camera panned over the whole stage and the audience while the screen was brought down, then pointed to behind the royal family and Jasmine, but still visible to the audience and the camera.

Kiryn stared at the screen as the first face flashed, scared on the inside of what the future would hold.

AN: Alright, this is just so I can clarify things.

1) Jasmine will not be part of the Selection, she's just there as the best friend and the helping figure. She'll be helping Kiryn decide "what's his type," if you will.

2) Kiryn is pronounced Key-Ren.

3) Only TWENTY girls will be in the Selection. No province will be used more than once, however.

4) Amber's full name is Amberly America Woodwork, named after the two queens we know the best.

5) Grandpa Max and Grandma Ames= Maxon and America, Gramma Marlee and Grampa Carter= Marlee and Carter, Mother and Dad= Eadlyn and Kile, in case you were confused.

6) Don't put down for all 20 girls that they can listen or that they can make people feel better. I want variety!

Thanks for reading! Bye!