i havent posted in forever sorry! my dad read my story, well part of it, and he was like "Lauren what is this?" so i told him it was for school... teehee. well i am sorry for not posting- a fire happened so wifi went out and it deleted my former chapter. so enjoy this chapter! reviews? please give me reviews! teehee oh my god i really like this one boy because he is really amazing but he likes someone else. . . ;( oh well more time for you guys then! :* love you guys!
"Well looks like you two will be coming with me." Reyna said as she walked towards Thalia and Leyna.
"What do we have to do by 'help the king'?" Thalia asked as she walked in a slow pace.
"Well you help the king by getting him towels and you also do regular servant works. The jobs Octavian gave you are not permanent but they are what you will do most of the time. Like Percy will be a fisherman and then he could end up serving dinner to the King or something like that." Reyna said as she walked down a pristine hallway.
"Oh boy." Leyna said as she rolled her eyes.
"It is actually quite easy, the only hard part is memorizing each and every hallway and door. That will only take you a week or so to do." Reyna kept walking down the hallway while Thalia and Leyna gaped.
"How da heck are we suppose ta memorize this entire hallway system and shist." Leyna said as she moaned, her moan echoing off of the empty hallway.
"Well you remember where I take you. Also there is a map in your chest drawer underneath most of the chitons and shirts." Reyna said quietly while she unlocked a big door.
"This is Mar's quarters." Reyna explained as she walked into the humungous room. There was a huge red bed shaped as a heart, and it had frilly white pillows with humungous tassels.
"Well this is Venus and Mar's quarters." Reyna quickly corrected as she tidied up the large bed.
"Um dis room is givin' me a bad feelin' can I leave?" Leyna asked as she wrung her hands together.
"Sure, do you know where the meal hall is?" Reyna asked as she finished tucking in the oversized bed.
"Ya." Leyna said as she played with her black curls.
"Go there and ask if they need help, if not than go and help in the stables." Reyna said as Thalia started dusting a dresser.
"Kay Kay." Leyna said as she ran out of the room.
The second she ran out of the door she ran into Will Solace.
"Sorry." Leyna grumbled as she grabbed Will's outstretched hand.
"My fault. Um Mar's would like to see you." Will said as he fiddled with his keys. His was embellished with a sun.
"Oookayyyy where is da fool?" Leyna asked as she started walking down the hallway where she came.
"I am suppose to escort you." Will mumbled as he jogged to get next to her.
"Wait what does da king want from me?" Leyna asked as she stopped dead in her tracks.
"No clue. I was just asked to retrieve you." Will said as he bowed his head slightly.
"Oh." Leyna said as she followed behind the taller boy. Why does the king want to see me? Better not be that augur, or I will kill him and his teddy bears.
"How much longa?" Leyna asked as she slumped her shoulders. They had been walking through a maze of hallways for about a half an hour.
"Just down this hall." Will said as he pushed his hair out of his eyes.
"Ugh." Leyna mumbled as she was met by a handful of guards. One of the bigger guards looked as if he was Chinese. He was very built and had black hair. He looked as if he was going to shove Leyna forward but Leyna intercepted.
"Don touch me." Leyna growled as she walked into the huge throne room.
"Hello Leyna Smith Jackson." Mar's said in his monotone voice.
"Ya interrupted ma tour so can this go quicklay?" Leyna asked in a bored voice.
"How are you Greek and Roman?" Mar's asked as he jumped from his throne.
"I dunno." Leyna said as she stared into Mar's lifeless eye.
"How is your brother not Roman?" Leyna clenched her jaw but then remembered she was out numbered.
"I dunno." She said again. Leyna started puling at a loose string in her pocket.
"Leyna. Answer." Mar's said through gritted teeth.
"I told ya I dunno. But I do know ya ain't got brains 'cause even if I did know I wouldn't tell ya shit." Leyna said as she started playing with one of her buckle loops.
"Fine. Leave now and go to the stables." Mar's grumbled as he sat down on his red throne, clenching and unclenching his fist to keep from throttling the measly stable maid.
Leyna sauntered out of the throne room and almost ran into Francesca, who was carrying a tray full of tea and fancy linen napkins.
"Sorry!" Leyna said quietly as she picked a falling tea glass out of the air.
"My fault, I was the one who forgot where the damn kitchen was. Do you remember?" Francesca said as she straightened out her rumpled chiton and threw her auburn hair over her shoulder. It seemed that veer female servant had their hair done in a braid, which looked to be threaded with silver ribbon. It sure would keep this damned hair out of my eyes Leyna thought as she pushed her own raven hair out of her eyes.
"I think may know." Leyna said as she helped pick up a silvery napkin from the tiled floor.
"Let's go then." Francesca said as she followed Leyna through the maze-like hallways.
"Ariadne please help us through da halls." Leyna mumbled up her silent prayer and then started picking up her pace, her sandal heels making small clicks every time she stepped on a hollower tile.
After about 10 minutes Leyna had successfully lead the two girls toward the kitchen. Inside the kitchen swarmed at least 30 servants. One of them was the bobbing head of Katie Gardner. Her blonde hair was tied into a similar braid as Francesca's except hers was a silvery green.
"Francesca where have you been!" Katie yelled as she ran past the numerous sinks and ovens.
The kitchen was a rather large room, with at least 20 sinks in the back, a black and blue marble counter, a few black ovens, and a big metal door that was labeled Freezer Room. There was one big window in the middle of the large room, opening up as if it was a cafeteria. The kitchen servants looked rather happy, big goof smiles plastered on their faces while they threw flour in the air.
"Well I was coming back from one of the children's rooms, I believe it was Miss. Hazel, and I got lost on the way back." Francesca said as she looked at the ground in shame.
"I told you to take the map!" Katie squealed as she grabbed one of Francesca's arms.
"Ugh I will teach you this castle set up if it is the last thing I do!" Katie yelled triumphantly as she ran towards the back door.
"On my own 'gain." Leyna mumbled as she started walking out of the back door. Behind the large door was a beautiful garden.
There was at least 100 rows of fresh produce growing on thick green vines. The tomatoes were a bright red, so shiny that you could see you own reflection.
"Wow." Leyna said breathlessly as she stepped outside of the green house door, swiping an apple from on of the vast trees that met her on the way out. It seemed to be an orchard, many different trees growing inside of it. There seemed to be peaches, apples, pears, oranges, and so many more! One of the smaller trees had a girl hanging loosely from it's highest branch. She had a dark blonde braid trailing aimlessly behind her that had purple and pink flowers strewn about. She wore a long white chiton that hung loosely to her waist. She seemed to be humming some sort of tune while she made what looked like a flower crown.
"Why hello Miss. Leyna." The girl said as she jumped from her perch, landing perfectly on her feet in front of the older girl.
"Ey, how do ya know ma name?" Leyna asked, a hint of curiosity in her usually dull and challenging voice.
"Oh everyone, well in the castle, has heard about you. By the way my name is Melody." The girl said as she stuck out her small hand. She seemed to be about 13, maybe 12 so a few years younger then Leyna.
"Nice ta meet ya. By the way that is a beautiful flower crown." Leyna said as she marveled at the tiny details in the winding stems.
"For you." Melody said as she stuck out her crown. It consisted of red tulips and blue lilies, which was a beautiful combination.
"Thank you." Leyna said as she put on her new flower crown. Her hair made the crown stick up funny, so Leyna frantically pushed down her wind swept hair.
"May I be of an assistance?" Melody asked quietly, fiddling with some daisies in her hand.
"Please." Leyna said with a toothy grin. She took off her flower crown and followed the younger girl over a tiny stone path. It led them to a large grotto, with a few stone benches and a tiny pond full of fish.
Leyna sat down on a bench beside Melody as the Melody started to braid Leyna's hair, pushing tiny flowers in at random points.
"So what kinda work do ya do?" Leyna asked as Melody continued to braid.
"I was studying to become one of the muses, but now I just help where I am needed, usually in the orchard. I work just as you do, doing almost everything." Melody said sadly as she tied Leyna's braid off. It had light blue lilies, pink lilies, and red lilies, and then one big yellow daisy to finish it off.
"Oh sorry ta hear that." Leyna said quietly as she placed her flower crown on her head.
"Well at least the other servants are nice." Melody said as she sighed.
"Ya. 'Cept they work for that gods awful king." Leyna said as she spat on the ground beside her.
"Ya I guess, Leyna it was nice meeting you. I have to go now but I hope to see you again soon." Melody said as she waved and ran back towards the orchard. Leyna just sat there, her hands folded nicely in her lap, thinking about Melody and wondering how long she has worked here. It doesn't matter how long she has worked here, all that matters is that we get her out.
drabble i know but enjoy!
