Hi guys! So I decided 3 more chapters is too less so I am going to make the story longer! I don't know how much longer, but I think you'll like it!
Dhenna618: I hope you like this chapter and I made sure to make it longer!
Athenachild101: Aww thank you! Well I guess it's not ending so soon! I don't know if I'll make a sequel, but I am considering it! Hope you like this chapter!
Chapter 10:
I gazed out the window looking out at the beautiful garden. It was gorgeous with the light snow falling and melting once it hit the ground. I realized I hadn't drawn in a while so I brought out my sketch book and thought of what to draw. I started with a circle then drew a triangle above, below, and to both the sides. Then I drew triangles in between all the ones I originally draw. Then in between all of the triangles I drew long lines. After, I shaded the shapes. At the end it might've looked like a sun, but to me it was a lot more than that. It was a sun that held the power of bravery. It was a dark sun that still had a lot of light.
I got up and walked to the Woman's room. Maybe I could talk to somebody there or play some instrument in the room. When I walked in I saw Kriss sitting in the corner with a magazine. I walked over to her confused at her interest at paper with a bunch of models in it.
I asked quietly, "Anything interesting in the magazine?"
Kriss was startled at my voice, but quickly recovered and said, "Oh America, sorry I didn't see you there!"
I laughed and said, "Sorry for scaring you!"
"Well you might want to look at this magazine," Kriss said with an unreadable expression.
I take the magazine and sit down. I flip through insignificant pages until I reach one with the headline, "The final three Elite."
I see that there is a section on all of us. I begin to read the first one which was Celeste's. There was a picture of her from the Report and a few words about her along with a poll of how many want Celeste to win. The description said:
Lady Celeste is quite elegant and beautiful. She was a model and a Two and we can see why! Many of the Twos and Threes want Lady Celeste to win. Her speech on the Report proves how elegant and regal she is. She didn't address many of her qualities. She would give Ileá' a strong look. All though she is stunning she's seems to still be the least favorite of the people.
I was shocked; I mean I was expecting her to be first. Clearly, I was wrong. Next I saw Kriss's section. Again was a stunning picture of her and a description. Kriss's description was a little bit longer:
Lady Kriss seems like a very kind person. She seems to be in second place. Her speech on the report was amazing and she addressed many things she was good at. She looked beautiful and we all love her! Lady Kriss addressed that she would make a good Queen because she would be kind to us all and would make sure we were. Both her and our beloved prince would rule a peaceful country and everything would be peaceful. Her attitude is bright and she seems like a wonderful choice!
The last was me and this was definitely what shocked me most. I actually even like the picture of me! My description was:
Last, but certainly not least is Lady America! Lady America is on the top of our charts with majority of the Fives, Sixes, Sevens, and Eights voting for her. Her speech on the report was touching because she gave us all hope. She promised she's make a better nation and she presented herself to us like a Queen. All the way from her dress to her determined eyes, you can tell how wonderful she would be. She was confident and poised and has certainly grown since we last had seen her. Her presentation idea was amazing. She made a point that a Queen should be able to relate and understand. We all still remember when she stopped next to people and actually talked to them. She definitely has a good chance of winning! Although Prince Maxon smiled at all of the girl's speeches, he smiled the brightest when he heard America's! At the end it is Prince's choice, but we hope he looks at these opinions from us of the three wonderful Elite!
Me, America Singer, a Five, was the crowd's favorite?!
"Um, thanks Kriss. I think I am going to go back to my room now."
"America, I'm happy you're in the lead. If it's not me who's Queen, I want you. I just wish this darn thing is done soon because if you ask me, it's hard to see someone you love be with someone else on and off. I just want an answer you know. If Prince Maxon loves me than I want to know that, if he doesn't I'd rather leave right now."
"Thank you Kriss. I want you to win to if I don't. You'd be amazing and I get how you feel. I feel exactly the same way."
I waved goodbye and walked back to my room. Maxon was right; I had an equal chance of winning now. So far I have won over the crowd. Now I have to give the King a big reason to let me marry Maxon. I knew something he wanted. He wanted allies and Princess Nicoletta is coming in two weeks so I know what I'll have to do. I plopped on my bed to take a nap. I had finished all my work and I had a good two hours till I had to get ready so why not. I snuggled in and closed my eyes.
*Approximately 1 and a half hour later*
I sat up gasping for air. I had just had a nightmare and I just didn't want to deal with. I closed my eyes for a minute just to settle down. Suddenly somebody grabbed me and I jolted awake again. I turned and saw something that haunted my dreams every single night.
A rebel.
Before I could scream he clamped his hand over my mouth and I started trying to escape, but he was huge. He made me stand up and once I did I realized there were two more in the room. Another grabbed my arms and took them. The third started hitting me and then pulled out a knife. I started fighting even more and tried to scream.
The rebel smiled and took my hand and took the blade across it. The other rebel holding my moth loosend just a tiny bit and I used that as an opportunity to scream. One of them shouted, "YOU IDIOT!" They started dragging me, but I kept fighting. Then the rebel alarm rang. I kept thrashing until finally a guard ran into my room and shot the three men.
I gasped as I was finally allowed to breathe freely.
"Th-th-thank y-you," I said stuttering.
"Run!"
The guard quickly led me to the tiny safe room nearby and pushed me in. I sat in the corner and it took me a moment to realize everyone was expecting me to be in the main safe room. I looked at the bruises I had gotten. My wrists were hurt badly form the tight grip and marks from the rebel's nails as well. There was also a huge cut from about my wrist to elbow. There was no first aid so I just closed my eyes and slipped into sleep.
I woke up to the sound of a guard asking, "Lady America, are you here?"
I stood up slowly and replied, "Yes I am."
I walked out and finally saw the light. Then I saw an absolutely terrified Maxon running around. I started walking to him and once he spotted me he ran to me. We met each other in a hug and we stayed like that for a while.
Then he looked at me and asked, "Why is it you're always the one missing."
I smiled and said, "Because I'm always the trouble maker."
Suddenly his eyes widened as he noticed the blood on my body. Immediately he took me to the infirmary and sat me down for the nurses to look at.
The nurses started getting a bunch of tools and Maxon quietly asked, "How? How did this happen to you….. again. Why is it I keep on hurting you?"
Before I could explain the nurse told me they had to give me stitches and I was to take a sleeping pill. I guess my explanation would have to wait. Once I took the pill I felt my body slowly drifting off. The last thought in my mind was what do the rebels want from me?
Hope you guys liked that chapter! I'll try to get another up by Thursday morning!