A/N Hi! By the way, the last two chapter names are not mine. They're from the musical Hamilton, which is amazing!

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Random question, why do all of you like Brynn so much. Don't worry, I love her to, but why?

Leo's POV

They eventually dragged me out of the hospital wing. The head of the guard said we had to sleep in the safe room, for safety purposes.

The minute I walked in everyone bombarded me with questions.

"Is she okay?"

"Did they save her?"

"Is Brynn alive?"

I waited until everyone was silent, then I spoke.

"She's alive."

Everyone let out a breath.

"But she's in a coma. They don't know when she'll wake up."

There was a moment of silence.

"Oh my god," Chrystal said.

"W-will she ever wake up?" Mer stuttered.

"I don't know," I said sadly.

We were so all exhausted, we didn't talk. We just huddled together in the corner furthest from the door to sleep. I noticed Mer still look shell-shocked, so I sat next to her. Rae had fallen asleep, so they weren't talking like they usually were.

"You okay?" I asked her.

"Not really," she said. She turned to me. There were tear marks on her face. "Ari just b-betrayed us! We were friends! And she shot Brynn and now she might never wake up! How did everything go so w-wrong?"

She started to shake a little. My heart hurt.

I pulled her into a hug. "It's going to be okay. Brynn's strong. She'll wake up."

"I know," Mer said. "But I keep worrying."

I hugged her tighter. Eventually I saw that she had fallen asleep, so I layed her down on one of the mats they gave us. She was smiling slightly. Mer looked so peaceful.

I grabbed a mat and spread it out, then layed down on it. I couldn't sleep though. I could still hear noises from outside the door. I decided to sit up and keep watch. We probably wouldn't get attacked, but after what happened today I wasn't going to take any chances.

"Leo?"

I turned around. Luna had sat up, and was talking to me.

"Is Kalliope okay?" she whispered.

"She's fine. She has a head injury, but they say it's not that serious. She's probably waken up."

She smiled, obviously relieved.

"Do you think mom and dad are okay?" she asked.

I froze. Crap. Mom and dad. Where were they? Were they safe? They hadn't crossed my mind until then, which made me feel guilty.

I shook of the feeling. "They'll be fine. They're the King and Queen. They're probably getting a lot of protection."

"You think so?"

"Yeah."

She smiled. "Thanks."

Luna layed back down and probably fell back asleep.

After a while I started to get tired. I tried to stay awake, but my eyelids were drooping. I didn't want to fall on anyone, so I layed down. I fell asleep easily this time.

I woke up to the door opening. I jumped up, still bleary-eyed. It was just a few guards.

"It's safe to come out now," they said. "We will be escorting you back to your rooms."

Everyone slowly started coming out of the room. I followed them, but a guard grabbed my arm.

"Your Highness, your father would like to speak to you in his office."

I walked up to his office, looking around in horror. There was so much destruction, so many dead.

The door was broken so I just walked in. My dad was looking out the window.

"Dad?" I asked.

He turned around. I immediately got up and hugged me. I hugged him back, obviously surprised.

"I'm so glad you're okay," he said.

"Uh, yeah. I'm glad you're okay," I said.

He let go of me. "Are your sisters okay?"

"Yeah. Well Kalliope was injured, but she'll be okay. And," I said. "Brynn got shot."

"Brynn Ackerman?"

"Yeah. I-is mom okay?"

"She's fine. But is Lady Brynn okay?"

"S-she's in a coma. They don't know when or even if she'll wake up."

He looked sad. I'd never seen him sad. "That's terrible. Has her family been notified?"

"Yes."

"Good."

He turned around, walking toward his desk. "I've been thinking. Today your mother and I were close to death. To close. And I realized that I should treasure the time I have with those I love instead of working all the time."

"What does that mean?" I asked.

"That means that after you choose your wife you will be the king. I would recommend you choose her soon, but no pressure."

That took a minute to process.

Then I realized what he was saying.

"R-right after?"

"Yes."

"B-but what if I'm not ready? I'm not that old and-"

He grabbed my shoulders, a steely look in his eye.

"You have been learning your whole life how to be King. You will be ready."

I was still shocked, but I nodded. "Okay."

"Now, I must go see my wife. Be safe."

"You too."

He walked out of the door. After a minute I walked out to. There was someone I had to see.

Soon I was standing in front of a jail cell that had an all to familiar person in it.

Ari glared at me. She looked the same as I had always saw her, but now my perspective had changed.

"What do you want?" she sneered, glaring harder than I thought possible. I glared back.

"Why did you shoot her?" I asked.

"I'm not sure what you mean," she said. Ari was obviously mocking me.

"Why did you shoot Brynn!?" I yelled, suddenly angry. I grabbed the bars.

"If you didn't notice, I didn't point the gun at her. When I pulled the trigger I never meant the bullet to hit her! I didn't want her to risk her life to save your pathetic ass! If I hit you I wouldn't give a sh*t!" she screamed.

"Anyways, is she dead?"

"What?" I asked. I was completely disgusted. "Why do want to know? Why should I tell you!?"

"She was . . . sort of a friend. I want to know if I killed her."

There was a long silence. I didn't know if I should have told her or not.

"I'm guessing she's alive," she said, pacing in her cell. "Because if she wasn't, you would be screaming at me right now."

I glared harder.

"I see I'm right."

She smiled smugly.

"She's in a coma," I finally said. "She might never wake up."

I might of imagined it, but I thought I saw guilt in her eyes.

"Oh," she shrugged. "Well, it's better than dead."

I must have imagined it.

"You're despicable."

She grinned evilly.


The next morning. . .

I was barely able to sleep.

All I could do was think. I did have to eliminate some girls. Ari was obviously out or the competition. And Brynn . . .

I decided I had to. It felt. . . necessary.

I was going the cut it to the final three.

Ooh, final three! There is a poll on my profile that you can vote on (if you have an account. Sorry Smiley). I hope you liked the chapter, and have a fantastic day, afternoon, or night!