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Okay, so I have nothing much to say except college has started...

As to answer Milly's question in a review, no there is no magic, as voice detectors are in those pendants...

Besides this, nothing else...

Here is the report-finally

Chapter 11

Rowena's POV:

It was time for the first report of the Selection. I knew many girls were nervous, but one of us had to get used to this. I was in my room, thinking which dress to wear, when I heard a knock. Cora opened the door to reveal that it was Jo.

"Rowe," she started speaking. "What are you wearing?"

"No idea, I was just thinking about that," I replied. Walking to my closet, I looked through my clothes again, when a green dress caught my eye.

"How is this one, Jo?"

"Beautiful. I might go with something black."

"Good idea." She left me alone to go choose her dress.

Another knock disturbed me. Jane opened the door this time, it was Tess.

"Thanks for yesterday Rowe," she said.

"That was nothing Tess," I reply. "Nervous?"

"Yup. How are you so calm?"

"Maybe I know how to hide my emotions. Or, maybe I am not nervous at all?" I laughed.

"Hmm..." A knock disturbed us. Again. It was Bella and Bell. Both had so similar names it was sometimes confusing.

"Nervous?" I questioned them and they nodded. "Gather all the Selected in Women's room. I'll join you there. Maybe we should get dressed together."

"Good idea," Bella said and left to get all the selected there.

We walked to the Women's room, with our clothes and jewelry. Maids also joined us. We had fun, getting dressed together.

"Where are all of you?" I received a telepathic message from Robin.

"Women's Room. Why?" I sent the message.

"All guards are worried, no one can find any of you."

"All alright? What happened? A threat?"

"No, just Queen Eadlyn doesn't want us to lose you all."

"Really!" I laughed out loud. The girls looked at me, but I shake my head.

"We are getting dressed for the report together. Many of them are nervous for their first report."

"Oh, fine. We will be outside the room."

"Fine, see you soon."

"Wait," he said as I was about to focus again around me.

"What?"

"Edward sends a message."

"What is it?"

"For all of you. He says that after getting dressed, meet him in the hall by the studio, 15 minuntes before report."

"Fine. Later."

I turned to look at the girls. They had noticed that I was in a trance. I laughed.

"Ladies, I have a message from our beloved prince," I said. Some girls rolled their eyes, while some shot daggers at me.

"He says to meet him in the hall by the studio, 15 minutes before the report," I told them. "I will guide you there."

"Great," Katlyna said, before turning away.

"Why were you laughing?" Jo asked me. I told her about my conversation with Robin, and she laughed, too.

When we were all dressed, I led them to the hall. The door was closed, but I double knocked on it and opened the door. That was a code between me and Eadlyn. That way, she'll know that I was there. All of them are seated. The girls curtsied and I suppressed a laugh.

"Girls, thank you for joining us," Eadlyn said. I saw Nazia whisper something to Ed, and he laughed.

Isabella's POV:

It was the first time I've been on the report. I've seen it often enough to remember the pattern. We were currently in a hall close to the report and I remembered a few of the passages Rowe took us through, as I worked as the Palace Vet. We were with the whole royal family. I was talking to Bella when Queen Eadlyn approached us.

"Lady Isabella, Lady Melina," she greeted us and we curtsied. "How are the two of you?"

"Quite well, Your Majesty," Bella said "Please call me Bella, I prefer it over Melina."

"Sure," the queen replied.

"Bella!"

We turned our heads to see Jo call her.

"Excuse me," she said and left.

"Isabella Annabella Jackson," Queen Eadlyn addressed me. "Lovely to see you again, my dear. I hope all is well."

"Indeed, Queen Eadlyn," I replied. I knew she had recognized me as one of the vets.

"Luckily you were on a vacation when the Selected were announced."

"Indeed."

"If you need anything, you can ask. Both, you and Rowena, know the palace well."

"Thank you."

Everly's POV:

Time passed by quickly, and soon after we were walking towards the report set. I was dressed in an orange dress, with straps, black heels and off-white nail polish. Nervous, I looked around and caught Zoraya's eye. She looked lovely in her red, off the shoulder gown and golden heels. She walked towards me and we took seats together in the middle row. George Fadaye walked on stage as soon as the report started.

"Hello Illea!" he greeted the audience. "Welcome to the first ever report for the current Selection. But before we go ahead, I am sure that their Majesties have something to say." With that, he turned towards the queen.

"Today, Illea, I wish to inform you of recent developments," she started saying. "It is extremely unfortunate that the Rebels have returned and are once again targeting the peace in the nation. I urge you to be careful and to inform us if you suspect anyone to be in league with these new Rebels, who have already started striking. We, at the palace, are working to pacify them, but you all must be cautious for your own safety. Besides this..."

As the queen continued speaking, I zoned out and waited for George to return. As soon as she stepped back towards her seat, he came on the stage.

"Well, ladies and gentlemen," he started speaking, "it is time for you to see what has been going on in this first week of the Selection."

Footage from Edward's dates started playing on the large screen. Beginning with Karma's lunch date, the footage then switched to Zoraya's picnic date, Melina's school visit, and ended with Theodosia's dinner date. After the footage stopped playing, George called Edward towards the center of the stage.

"Your Highness," he addressed the prince. "From the videos and pictures, it seems that you are enjoying these dates. Is it true?"

"Yes, George," Edward replied. "All of these ladies are wonderful and I like to get to know them better. For some time, the Selection will be going a bit slow."

"However, it seems like it has gone fast," George commented.

"Yes, ten of the ladies invited have already been eliminated. However it was only because I did not feel any connection with them and did not want to raise their hopes in vain."

"Very well. Do you mind if I question the ladies?"

"Not at all."

Melina's POV:

As soon as the prince walked back towards the stage, George looked at us before calling out Karma. She looked lovely in her light red dress as she walked to the center of the stage.

"Lady Karma," George addressed her. "How was your date with the prince?"

"It was lovely," she replied. "We discussed about our hobbies and he asked me about my family and life before the Selection."

Karma continued talking about her date as George kept on questioning her. Then he finally thanked her for her time and called me over. I joined him, straightening my strapless white and golden gown.

"Lady Melina," he started speaking before I cut in.

"Call me Bella," I said.

"Very well, Lady Bella," he obliged. "Now, I must ask you how you are enjoying your stay?"

"It has been wonderful here," I replied. "Everyone has been so kind and I have made quite a few new friends."

"That's great. Now, how did you enjoy your visit to the Illéan National School?"

"I did quite enjoy it. We taught the children there and discussed their views with them."

"Was it all you did?"

"No," I laughed. "After the school, we went to a bakery. That was when we discussed our lives."

"Really! That is great. I'm afraid that this is all the time that we have."

"No problem, George." With that, I walked back to my seat and he called Zoraya over. After asking her the same questions, it was Tess's turn.

Some one's POV:

I was really relieved when George ended the report. My stomach was rumbling and I couldn't wait to get to the dining hall. As soon as we entered the hall, I walked as fast as my golden heels allowed me to. Quickly sitting down, I adjusted my blue tulle and looked at the plates. I quickly finished eating the madeleines, my favorite food. Then as soon as dinner ended, I rushed to my room. My maids helped me out of my dress, removed my golden hairband and silver earrings and bracelet and dressed in my night gown, I opened a book to read. Nothing was scheduled for this time and I knew we all had to be in the Women's Room in the morning.

After reading for some time, I felt my eyes get heavy and closed the book. I got comfortable in the bed to sleep. My head maid was still there and seeing me lie down, she turned off the lights. As I fell asleep, I could not help but dream that I was racing the prince on horseback and winning.

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Rowena