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Chapter 2 GARNET

The room with vaulted ceilings and huge balcony was mine? Its luxury made the Alexandrian castle look no more fit for a peasant. The huge bed was lain in silk sheets. Curtains hung around the bed to block the early morning sun's rays. A bath tube sat in the corner, unmasked so everyone could see. I wanted to explore the room and see what other wonders it may hold, yet exhaustion was taking over.

"I'll just lay here for a second." I laid my head down and let sleep consume me.

"Princess." A gentle voice spoke to me as I barely shook. I jerked up in shock.

"What is it?" My heart pounded.

"Shh, Prince- Dagger. You are safe, It is late, do you wish to eat?" Kuja's face became clear after my eyes adjusted to the dark.

"Uhm, not really. I am fine." I tried to roll over and go back to sleep but he slid his arms under, lifting me up bridal style.

"No, Angel, you must eat to maintain strength, and you WILL need strength for what I have planned for tomorrow." There was a hint of darkness hidden in his voice. My heart fluttered from his endearment. He laid me back down. "May, bring in the food." The door opened more and a girl carrying a tray filled with food came in. "Thank you be dismissed for the night." He took the tray and sat it beside my legs. He sat on the edge of the bed and leaned back so is chest and face hovered over me. My breathe hitched as I felt his breathe on my face. "What is wrong, Angel?" His hand caressed my cheek.

"Nothing is wrong, why would there be?" I lied

"Angel, eat your food now then rest." He gently kissed my forehead.

He got up and shut the door behind him as he left.

I woke the next day from a knocking on my door. I could not see anything in the cocoon of my bed. I reluctantly got up and was immediately blinded by the sun.

"Ms. Garnet, Master Kuja has sent me to help you get ready for the day." A women's voice rang. I groaned at the thought of what Kuja could possibly want me to do with him today.

"Come in!" I yelled as I fell back on the pillows.

The door creaked open, seconds later the curtains around my bed flung open.

"Good morning Mad'am, I trust you slept well. I need you undressed and in the tube as soon as it is filled, wash your hair first so I may wrap it and it be drying.I will lay out Your gown out as you finish washing and dry. Master Kuja does not like waiting, especially when he is excited, that is why we must hurry, pardon the rush." She pulled me from the bed.

KUJA

I had woke exceptionally early this morning, having gotten barely any sleep at all the night before. My excitement to show Garnet who I truly was, not the mirage of me she has seen and heard about. I have a temper and do what people pay me to do. What's so wrong with that?
*knock knock*

"Master Kuja, May has Lady Garnet up and getting dressed. Shall I run your bath as well sir?" One of the maids said as she cracked the door.

"No, I have showered this morning, I am already dressed, But thank you."

I sat in the quiet as I awaited Garnet.