I am SO very sorry for not updating anything in a while, I have been quite busy with different things, and I needed to get them done first.
I know that I promised to try and write more during the summer, but I just haven't been feeling it lately. I will continue at my best speed, but this story is the priority over Uprising. And chapters may not get longer then this. Again, I am VERY sorry! Please forgive me!
Chapter Three – The Meeting
The walk to that meeting felt like it took a million years. As I walked, Dimitri close by, I began to feel a sense of sadness for Rose. One minute working for her best friend, the next minute working for the woman she dreaded the most. I had no clue why the queen actually wanted to see me right now. Maybe she wanted to make it clear that Rose was not going to be assigned back to me, or maybe she just wanted to show me who was in control of my future.
As we reached the door, Dimitri opened it and we walked in, after introducing me, he moved to take a position along the wall. As I moved to sit down opposite the Queen, I spotted Rose, in traditional Guardian attire, standing solemnly against the wall. She looked like she was ignoring me, but I somehow doubted it.
"My dear Vasilisa, you no doubt wonder why I have called you here for this meeting. But rest assured, I did not bring you here for any hostile reason. I am simply wondering how your studies are going? Well, I assume?"
I was slightly stunned by the somewhat casual topic she had picked, "Yes, Your Majesty, quite well."
She smiled, "That's good to know. Tell me, did you have any reasonable objection to the recent changes that have been made?"
I knew she was referring to the Guardian reassignments, "No, I suppose they do make some sense."
"Good. Because last thing I need is you worrying about who your Guardians are. So long as they are not incompetent."
That got me a little upset, "Your majesty, are you inferring that I should receive different Guardians?"
She chuckled, "No, of course not my dear. I am only pointing out that if you notice any, ah, problems with your Guardians. Don't hesitate to tell someone, and changes can and will be made. As for others, I am sure that you understand in the wake of Dr. Gaughlin's death, we need to rethink and revamp our protection."
"Oh, I understand Your Majesty. Is there anything else you wish to discuss, or may I go. I have an assignment due for tomorrow at school."
"Ah, of course. You may go." She made a quick gesture with her hand as she stood, and Rose and another Guardian I didn't know walked to her side before turning and leaving the room with her.
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