Yay, a 2nd chapter! I'm sorry I took so long to get this out q.q I lost track cause of school and I can barely get on here as it is . Hopefully, this story is to your taste tho, and as good as Eternal Mates, I loved the reviews I got for that story! 3
It's odd…walking through a Palace. Such important people in one huge space, and he was allowed to walk through it. Joey wasn't sure what to expect from this judgment, though. He just wanted to see the High Priest.
At the moment, his hands were locked behind his back and with a guard at each side of him. Glora and Dore walked behind them, discussing an argument they could put up to persuade High Priest Seto to let him work in the Palace.
"We're at the court. There are rules when in judgment, criminal," started one of the guards, which Joey recognized as Golad from earlier. "One, do not speak unless told to. Two, do not disrespect any being in the court or be killed. Three, do not raise your head above the judges," Golad listed. Joey nodded in understanding, but his street rat side didn't like to follow the rules one bit.
Looking forward there was huge double doors; the other guard stepped forward and pushed both doors open, revealing a courtroom with stands surrounding the middle of the room. At the very end of the room, staring right across to the doors was the judges' throne. On said throne was the High Priest, dressed none other than in the most elegant robes and jewels.
"You will stand in the middle of the room and answer questions that are asked and accept the fate given," Golad ordered. He then pulled Joey along, dragging him to the middle of the large room. Joey starred wide-eyed around. No one was in the stands; it was just them 5, the High Priest and his 2 guards. Not even a proper Judgment court order…
"We'll be on the side, dear. We'll put up our argument when he asks!" Glora said, patting his arm and walking off with Dore to the side. The 2 guards remained by his side and placed him on a triangle in the middle of the circle floor. The guard he didn't know unlocked his hands and replaced them in front of him and locked them, storing the key in his leather pouch.
And all this time, Joey had not lowered his gaze, his eyes focused on the man in the throne. The posture of the male was relaxed, but serious. When the High Priest finally set his gaze upon the criminal, Joey avoided the stark blue eyes. And this had apparently annoyed the Priest.
"Lift your gaze, thief," the voice of Seto, the High Priest, rang through the room, causing Joeys' heart to jump and his eyes to widen. Following orders, he stared into the eyes of the man and tried to keep a calm face. Seto studied his face, his own expression slightly angry. But why? Had Joey done something wrong already?
You are here to receive judgment based on the amount of thefts you have done in the past week. The theft of food has recently become high, and there is belief that there is understanding as to why you are drawn to commit such crimes," Seto stated, leaning back in his throne and putting his finger to his chin, scrutinizing Joey. "What do you have to say about this situation?"
Joey swallowed slowly. After taking a deep breath he said in a shaky voice, "That I am guilty…and completely at fault." The High Priest let a small smirk pass before correcting his posture. "But…I do not regret what I did. It was to continue living and not to die due to the unlucky life I have leaded." Joey stated a bit more confidently, grabbing the High Priests' full attention.
A fierce expression passed over Seto's features and then disappeared just as fast as it appeared. "Wise words, criminal. What is the argument in hold?..." Seto asked, moving his gaze to the 2 old women. Glora jolted straight, and bowed her head for a moment before moving to the center next to Joey.
"We would like to offer a chance to this boy by asking that you allow him to work in the Palace, High Priest," she stated calmly, her gaze steady on Seto. The High Priest didn't flinch in the least and only looked on at Joey and Glora. After a few moments, Seto sighed and leaned back in his seat, crossing his left leg over his right.
"For what reason should I let a criminal work in the Palace when he could easily steal something?"
Glora grimaced, but took a deep breath. "We will have eyes on him. And that he will give his word to do no such thing and follow every command given to him by you or the Pharaoh and his beloved." Joey's heart sped up as he heard his chance voiced. It all relied on Seto's decision whether he would live or die.
Seto's brow furrowed and his gaze stayed on Joey, studying him, but this only made Joey feel very uncomfortable and…he wasn't sure how else, but he knew it wasn't normal.
"…Very well. It will be allowed…" Joey did a mental jump in the air for joy. Maybe then he could have a sort of life that didn't involve danger and fear of others… but Joey would always have the memories of how his life was. After sighing, Joey looked up at the high Priest and froze. Seto had a very small smirk on his lips…
"Joey. You here by work in the Palace, not with the others, but as my personal servant," Seto ordered, standing up he waved his hand and his guards bowed, turning away towards the exit.
"Wait, what?!" Joey practically yelled, this made Seto's gaze quickly set on him and the guards next to Joey gripped his shoulders roughly, probably leaving bruises. "What about Glora and Dore?" Joey asked eyes wide. He didn't want to know why Seto planned it like this. Or maybe he did. But he knew that he shouldn't.
"You are to cooperate and do as you are told, or you will be sent to prison and regret the second chance you were given," Seto stated coldly, blue eyes icy and narrowed in on the blonde. And that struck the blonde hard in the heart. What was going to happen to him in the next few days?...
"Y-Yes, High Priest," Joey stuttered, and then he was roughly pushed into a bowing position by the guards, making him grimace. A silent moment passed before Seto spoke again, half way to the exit.
"…Bring him to my quarters and leave him there," Seto's voice sounded, clear as the seas morning waves. Joey gulped quietly, slightly afraid of the High Priest and his future. He was then turned away while the High Priest walked out of the room, and taken to the other exit. Glora and Dore were not in shock, but a bit surprised. They would watch over the young man, but they were sure he was in great hands.
Welp. Sorry it took me so long to put this up. And it's not even that great T_T So much school work, never anytime *sigh* I'll try and put up chap 3 as soon as I can. Seeing as it hasn't been written yet e.e" I've been so caught up in school work and drawing practice lol. Anyways, leave reviews please!