Hey! I've been putting of doing the Report but I've finally done it. By the way, the Queen, Fire and Candid's POV take place at the same time. I might not be updating for a while since schools starting soon and I have tests to revise for, and French. Don't take French, it's hard.

xXNewZealandMoariXx: A pool party won't fit so I'll be doing a ball instead. Thanks for the suggestion!

Star Gaurdian Jinx: I made the right decision making Bree and Briar friends! I included Fire and Candid, I also liked that sentence. I can't think of any embarrassing stories so instead I did the Queen's POV.

ArmaduraStar7: I'm glad you like Bree and Briar's friendship too!


I went on a date with Madyson last night. I was still pretty awkward throughout it but Madyson was really nice and we chatted for a bit before we had to go back.

Right now I was getting ready for the Report and I was really nervous. I never like going on the Report since there was always a bunch of cameras pointed towards me. Mum and dad acted like it didn't bother them and it probably didn't, they had been doing this for years dad more than mum though. When mum came to palace she didn't know anything about being Royal, she adjusted to life we have here and grew to love it.

I always admired Mum and Dad's Selection, it wasn't the most romantic story but I liked it. Before she entered the Selection she was just a seven who picked weeds out of gardens for a living. It wasn't the best life and it was really hard for her family since there was her aswell as her three brothers and her mum. Her dad had passed when my uncle, Darien, was seven and when mum was fourteen. It was really hard for them. Mum went through a rebellious stage and soon after she turned sixteen it was time for the Prince's (my dads) Selection. She entered as a joke, thinking no one in their right mind would pick a seven but she got Selected.

Her whole life changed and so would mine after the Selection. I would be married and would soon be the King of Illea. Sometimes I dreaded the title because of all the responsibilities that were going to placed onto me. I guess, that's why I avoided the Selected, because I had avoided something I had been born to do. Because everything I had to do terrified me. I had done something that could have ruined things for me and even though it didn't I regretted it. Do people normally regret their first kiss? I feel like such a jerk.


Femme POV

We were doing the Report, it was just about start. I saw Roisin earlier on, she was in a heated discussion with one of the camera people but she stormed away from him. I don't think she saw me though but whatever.

Mia, the host of the Report, was going over things with the King and Casper. The King seemed to have sprung something on Casper and he seemed a little worried. Taylor and Miles seemed to be watching them, they both seemed a little confused on what was happening and why.

"And it's starting in 3" The camera man called as the Royal family adjusted in their seats.

"2..." Casper seemed to be trying to hide his nerves. He doesn't seem to like the Reports, does he?

"1" He said before Mia plastered a smile on her face.

"Welcome back to the Report! Today Prince Casper is going to share some exciting news with us but before that the King is going to fill in on some details"

The King took a microphone before speaking "Unfortunately, the rebels attacked recently but nothing major happened. Only a few minor injuries"

He went on about the attack for a bit before it was time for Casper to speak.

"Hello, Illea. As you know, I'm currently having a Selection."

Cue the deafening screams.

"We only think it's fair to narrow the girls down to the Elite as soon as possible so you all know who has a chance as your next Queen."

More screams.

Casper took in a breath before continuing "After going on a date with all the girls, I'm going to announce the Elite"

Gasps replacing the screams. Wait, what?! The Elite, already!

"I know this seems sudden but it's done to make sure I can focus on the true contestants"

I don't think anyone else actually focused on the rest of the Report. The people were probably going to be happy but I'm pretty sure the rest of the Selected,myself included, were all a little, if not a lot, nervous to see who would get the spots of the Elite. Somewhere in there, they mentioned a New Years ball but I wasn't paying attention.


Before The Report

Roisin POV

There setting up the equipment for the Report was Adam. What the hell was he doing here?

Walking up to him I angrily questioned "What the hell are you doing here? Are you crazy?"

"So this is the response I get after all this time" He replied as we quickly moved to hind behind a tapestry.

You might be confused so I'll fill you in on some details.

Adam basically grew up at my house because he's one of my overprotective brothers best friends. We got eachothers nerves a lot and sometimes I flirted with passerbys just to piss them off. Their reactions were hilarious.

Anyway, somewhere in there, we fell in love but since my brothers, Eamon and Dillion, are overprotective we hid it. The only ones who knew of our relationship was my mother and our friend. My brothers eventually found out and Eamon, who was Adam's best friend, and Dillon, my brother who found out our relationship, cut all ties off with Adam. Adam left.

You might be wondering why I'm in the Selection in the first place. I entered to piss off Dillion and Eamon, it was their fault Adam left in the first place.

"You're so damn lucky I'm in this heavy dress or I swear I would have murdered you!" I practically screamed.

He ignored me, "What are you doing here Rory? Why Rory? Why did you apply?"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT! You lost that privilege when you decided I'm not that important and you gave me up in the very first fight against our relationship. Go away Adam and just leave me alone."

"NO! Im not leaving here without you! Rory, people are being killed! Killed in this castle those Rebels will never leave you or the royal family alone, I love you, I never stopped! I don't want to lose you..."

Seriously, that was the bullshit he was going to tell me.

"You can't lose me... because you can't lose something thats no longer yours..." With that I left, I can't believe he just comes back and thinks we can go back to what we were.


After The Report

Candid POV

I couldn't tell anyone. What would they think of me? Sweet, little Candid has a eating disorder. I hid it at all costs, I hid food in my napkin, tricked people I was naturally skinny. If I ate it was no more than 400 calories. My maids had once said that I was the skinniest girl in the Selection, whatever. More like the fattest.

The girls were all really nice, we often talked to the Queen in the Woman's Room. The Queen is beloved by all of Illea so it's no surprise she was not only polite but made you feel like you mattered. I remember when I told her that I was bisexual, she smiled and treated me the same. Fire told us that she was pansexual, gender didn't matter to her.

Fire always tried to talk to me whilst I tried to make friends with Eida, I really liked her.


Fire POV

I was here for Persephone. I was here for Persephone. Then why did my heartbeat speed up whenever Candid was around. Candid didn't seem to notice me, it hurt a lot, I tried not to let it impact me but it did. When Candid told us she was bisexual, I was happy, we had a chance. I wasn't the only the only one who seemed to take interest though, Eida perked up a little and had a small smirk on her face. I didn't know why, but I didn't question it. I should have though.

I can't do this. Persephone, my older sister, and I need the money. Our parents died when we were young but instead of going to an orphanage we fended for ourselves on the streets, we were practically eights. Later on Persephone got sick, I worked twice as hard to make sure we would live. After a while, she got better and we finally got a house. We got jobs and things got better for us but we were fives and our lives weren't the easiest.

I sighed and put on my purple contact. I hate my blue eyes so I wore unnatural contact colours but never the same one. It's time for dinner now anyway, I should go.


Queen Katheryn POV

"Sebastian!" I called storming into his office as he looked up.

"Kath, what's the matter?" He asked.

"You! You can't tell Casper what to do about his Selection. We're a family, you should consult us first"

He stood up and was quiet for a bit "Kath, listen, I had to do it. If I had said it later he would have never agreed"

I scoffed. "Maybe he wouldn't have but let him do what he wants. It's his life"

He sighed a little before coming towards me and took my hands in his "Love, we need to do this for the country. Maybe you don't understand, things are different from how they were when you lived in Kent-"

"Excuse me!" I cut him off, ripping my hands away from his. Apparently I don't understand anymore."I've been your wife for years, years! And now I don't understand"

He looked at me and spoke "I don't mean that, Kath, I just don't know what to do. The Rebels have sent more threats, people are feeling unsafe. They aren't giving up until we give them what they want. They have only gotten worse since the Selection started"

I looked back at him "I know the country matters to you, it matters to us too. You cant do this though, you can't let you family come second."

I moved towards the door. "My family are coming to the New Years ball and you better have sorted this out with Casper by then"

I heard him sigh as I left the room. Sometimes I think he forgot what it was like to be the Prince. He might be the King but he's been doing this for a while, Casper is still getting used to everything.


Thanks to ArmaduraStar7 for giving me idea of having the ball for New Years. And the dialogue between Roisin and Adam was written by ApolloSerenity.

What did you think? Also PM or review what you want your character to wear at the ball, if you're okay with me making it up you don't have to say anything.