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Chapter 3

The next morning when Pan woke up, she was in a strange room that she didn't recognize. She looked at the lavish draperies over the window, the ornate rugs covering the floor, and the plush bedding that surrounded her. It was all amazing. There was also a huge fire roaring in the hearth. She stepped out of the bed carefully. She felt a little weak and shaky. What was wrong with her? Suddenly all the images of last night's events came tumbling back into her head. She collapsed next to the bed and held her face in her hands. What was going to happen to her? She couldn't believe what she had done!

Just then there was a brief knock on the door and a young woman entered. She rushed over to Pan and gently helped her up and back onto the bed. "My dear child! What ever are you doing on the floor?"

Pan looked at her cautiously. Didn't this woman know what she had done? She was sure everyone knew by now. "I…um…"

The woman cut her off before she could say anymore. "Oh you poor thing. It must be because of what you saw last night. I know it sure would be bothering me. But no need to worry. The Prince said to make sure that you were taken care of and I plan to see to that! Some of the men are bringing up a tub and hot water for you to bathe in and then we'll get you some new clothes. Oh, and I almost forgot the breakfast. I'll be right back!"

Pan stared after the woman. What was she talking about? Why was she treating her so nicely? Didn't she know that she was a killer!?

The woman came back into the room with a large tray filled with eggs, bacon, ham, toast, and so much more. Pan's mouth watered. She hadn't seen such good food in years. The woman sat the tray down in front of her and then sat on the edge of the bed. Pan looked at her quizzically. "Um…is this really for me?"

The woman laughed cheerily. "But of course it is! Why else would I sit it in your lap? The Prince said to make sure you were well fed and taken care of and I plan on doin' my job."

Pan looked at her with a smile slowly starting to form on her face. She thanked the woman and then dug in. Oh, the food tasted so good!! She was going to savor every single bite.

While she ate two men came in carrying a large brass tub followed by many younger boys carrying buckets of steaming water. She couldn't wait to sit in a bath. Back home she hardly ever got to bathe and when she did it was usually in the ice cold river out back.

As soon as she was done eating the young woman helped her into the tub. As she sunk down into the water she let out a long moan. "Oh, this feels so wonderful! I must be in heaven!"

The woman smiled. "The Prince said he thought you'd enjoy it. Now let's get you good and clean so we can head to the throne room. The Prince is going to be making an announcement! No one knows what it is, but he said for everyone to be there."

Pan got a little worried. What if his announcement had to do with what she did last night? Then everyone would turn on her! Was that the plan? Was he going to treat her to a wonderful morning and then feed her to the sharks?!

After she was done bathing the woman brought out a beautiful, yet simple gown. It was a deep red with sheer flowing sleeves and gold trim around the edges. Pan gasped. "I can't wear that! It's much too nice for me."

The woman just smiled and shook her head. "Now see here. I'm doing all this under the Prince's orders so you'll just have to make do. Besides, you'll look lovely in it!"

Pan just smiled as she put the gown on. It felt wonderful on her skin. It wasn't scratchy like everything else she owned. If felt so soft and luxurious. As soon as the gown was on the woman sat her down in front of a mirror and began brushing out her hair. In just a few moments her hair was shining and hung in a single braid down her back. As she looked in the mirror she could hardly believe it. It didn't even look like her anymore! Who was this girl in the mirror? She actually looked pretty!

About an hour later, Trunks stood in the throne room waiting for everyone to file in. He had already explained the situation to his parents and they told him to handle it as he saw fit. His father said he didn't really care and his mother thought it would be good practice since one day he would be king. He had called for a meeting to be held at noon and it was a little past that now. He sat patiently as everyone crowded around him. He was about to begin the meeting when the door just to the right of him slowly creaked open. His eyes grew wide at the woman that stepped through the door. It couldn't be! Was that Pan?! She was beautiful!

As she came closer, she bowed slightly before him. "I'm sorry I'm late your highness."

He shook his head to gather his thoughts. "Um..that's fine."

She smiled up at him shyly and then walked to a corner of the room to wait. She prayed he wasn't going to announce what she had done. He'd told her he would take care of it and that she wouldn't be blamed, but she found it hard to believe a Prince would do that for someone like her.

Trunks cleared his throat and tried to shake the image of Pan out of his head. "My good people, thank you for coming to this meeting on such short notice. Most of you have already heard, but for those of you who haven't, we have had a great tragedy. Last night during the storm, King Phillip went out into the courtyard. No one knows why, but he did. While he was out there he was struck down by a bolt of lightning. Unfortunately, he did not survive. We have sent word to his family and now his younger brother, George, will be taking the throne. Those who served King Phillip are free to leave as soon as they are ready and return to their homes."

All of Phillip's servants began gathering their things and preparing to leave. They couldn't wait to return home and see their families again. They weren't going back to serve George, they were going to their homes.

Pan just stared in amazement. She couldn't believe it. He really had taken care of everything! She wasn't to blame and no one, but they knew the truth. It was almost too good to be true. She watched as everyone packed up their belongings. Everyone was going home! It was so wonderful!

After everyone had cleared out of the throne room, Trunks noticed Pan still standing in the corner. He walked over to her and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "Are you alright? Are you feeling okay?"

She nodded and gave him a small smile. "I'm fine. Thank you. Thank you for everything."

He looked at her closely. "So are you going to be heading back to your family now?" He felt a small part of his heart breaking at the thought of her leaving.

She frowned a little and then looked up at him nervously. "Actually I was wondering if maybe I could stay here. I don't really have a home to go to. My parents were killed in an accident about a year after I was taken as a slave. I mean, I'll do whatever you want. I'll become one of your servants or…"

He held up his hand to stop her. "There's no way."

She felt her heart drop. "You mean, I can't stay here?"

He smiled brightly at her. "I mean, there's no way you're going to be one of my servants. You are more than welcome to stay, but you'll be staying as a guest. You are no longer a servant to anyone."

She grinned. "You mean it? I can really stay?"

He laughed. "Of course. In fact, I was kind of hoping you would." He looked down at the ground for a moment before continuing. "I'll have a room prepared for you immediately. I'll show around too." He gently took her arm in his and led her towards the courtyard.

Well, that's it for Ch. 3. I know it was shorter than the others, but it was a good stopping point. I hope you guys enjoyed it! Please review and let me know! Thanks!!