Hello! Next chapter real quick. People wanted the girl's perspectives so here you are. Most likely it will be in Jace's perspective for the main story. So far for those of you that have characters in this chapter I hope you enjoy my portrayal of them so far. -Ink
Chapter 7 - Matter of Perspective
Jace
3:40 AM, too early, way too early. I sit up, I know i won't be able to sleep again. I pull on a shirt and my feet take me away. First plush carpet, then cold marble. I find myself outside the kitchens with a single push the doors open. What I wasn't expecting was to see my mother sitting at a table snacking on a plate of cookies. She was flipping through a book. She looked up and beckoned for me to sit with her. The book closed with a thunk, she focused her gaze on me. "You're move up this early. What's on your mind?"
I sigh, "The whole selection things is stressful I mean.. I'm meeting them in two days." She nods, "You are, and I've thought about it," She pushes the book in front of me, "This is... was my diary from the selection, and I want you to have it." I start to push it away, "I couldn't invade your thoughts like that Mom.. I appreciate.." She looks at me straight in the eyes, "Take it, I think it could be helpful to you." I sigh again, she knows she's won.
"So Mom, why are you up this early?" She laughs, "I just couldn't sleep." She rests her chin on her hand. I notice she's already dressed. Her hair was a tangle and she wore no jewelry. "I'm not self conscious about my hair or face or skin or anything but I had to throw on a dress. The Queen of Illea shouldn't be seen walking around in oversized t-shirts." I laugh, "Agreed."
Florence
I sit up, the world comes into view, the excitement comes rushing back. I was selected. The joy of seeing my face and hearing my name on national television was exciting enough but the now I can see him again. I run his name over my tongue, I would need to be my best self. "Hello your highness.." No.. I think, I straighten my back. I will be a Queen, "Hello Jace, how are you his fine morning?"
I would not work today, The palace representative would be coming today, a party planned for tonight and tomorrow I'd be flown out. I swing my legs out from under the covers and ring for a maid, From here on out I will be everything he is looking for. I am sure of it.
Queen Sage was a role model from me and though I preferred more intricate designs her more simple look was currently in style. Maybe Jace would appreciate something different. To be an actress requires the ability to be anyone, I have what it takes to be a Queen.
Giselle
It was nerve racking, the representative from the palace staring me down. My brothers were all out working, I wish they were here. I answer every question asked, the representative sounded bored and scribbled down my answers on his notepad. I jump in my seat when he scooted the chair back with a screech. "Everything appears to be in order. Tomorrow morning you will be picked up and escorted to the air port promptly at nine. Do not be later, you don't need to pack anything, all that you need will be provided."
I nod and stand shakily, my mother squeezes my shoulder comfortingly. In a dazed stupor I stumble back to my room and sit on my bed thinking. I was happy, finally I could help support my family, the Prince seems nice enough. I pull a blank piece of paper and my paints towards my self and start to paint. New inspiration flutters in my stomach, this will be beautiful. I close my eyes and imagine it, the paint and thoughts control my hand as I dip it in the colors.
A woman comes into view with a waterfall of raven hair and porcelain skin. Her laughing eyes are focused on a tall blonde man with dark eyes and sun kissed skin. His sharp gray suit emerges next to her fiery red dress that sets off her features. This will be my gift to the royal family.
Angeline
I arrange my face into a practiced smile, counting the seconds for the camera to flash. "Alright that's a wrap." I step off the platform and massage my feet. Three hours of standing in similar poses really had it in for the feet. I change into my palace issued clothes and step outside at nine sharp. The car waits for me, throngs of people supporting me, Waverly's candidate, my fans. I smile and blow a kiss into the crowds.
Stepping into the car and shutting the door gave me the silent relief I needed. The driver turned with a magazine, "My daughter is a fan.. could I get an autograph?" A seven.. I don't speak and take the magazine. With practiced movements I flip my the largest picture of me and with a flourish I sign. Once I handed it back he started the car. Next stop airport.
I emerge to more fans snapping photos, a simple rope barrier protects me from it all. I walk straight through and onto the plane. The flight would be long, I expected it to be, I study the other girls, they have potential to be beautiful, others are. None of them have the regality I have, or the queenlike posture. I just need to wrap the dark haired prince around my little finger. How hard can it be?
Aria
I step off the plane, the number of people increases. I shrink into myself and move quickly through the crowds. The other girls stop to greet and shake hands and the like.
We all pile into another car that will escort us to the palace. I give off the coldest vibes I can. The others talk excitedly about meeting the Prince and palace life, I sit quietly.
How could my aunt betray me like this. She is embarrassed of me.. that's it. The sheer magnitude of the palace takes my breath away. The door opens revealing a woman standing in front, "My name is Elaine Borough, I'll be teaching you everything you should know to be a good Queen and partner to our beloved Prince." I look away, I didn't want this.
The group of twenty five girls follows Elaine as she leads us in I lag behind taking in the beauties of the palace. So many intricacies, tapestries and paintings. We are escorted to a long room with several vanities, maids wait by them. Each girl is escorted to a vanity. Preparations have begun.
So yeah here are the girls so far. A nice long chapter as I await the rest of the forms to come in and I need 2 more entries guys! I'm so close. 18/20 Get your forms in! See ya'll in he next chapter -Ink
