A/N: Truth be told, I had no idea on how to start this chapter.
The head chef, Michael groaned when he saw the list of plates and dishes he had to cook for the Selected. Serenity wanted them to have their favorite food. Some were really vague, apples. Was Michael just to put a bunch of apples on a plate? He sighed as called down all the kitchen staff.
"Alright guys, we have a lot of prep to do for tonight's dinner. So we'll need most of us here. Breanna and Lenore will take care of breakfast and dinner while the rest of us will prepare and cook dinner." Michael said as he picked up the list and began listing off who would do what
Serenity let the Selected sleep in. The party had tired them out and she didn't want them to be up early and cranky. She sat in the dining room, joined by Justine and Quinn.
"I saw you eliminate those tanukis, Serenity." Justine said as she spread strawberry jam on toast.
"I had to were bothering Sora...besides they were probably just level 1 crooks" Serenity said with a bite of bacon.
"L-Level 1 crooks?" Quinn said, sipping coffee and raising an eyebrow.
"That's how mafia works."Serenity said as she cut into her pancake. Quinn and Justine stared at her in disbelief.
"That... That's not how the mafia works at all." Justine said. Just then one of the Selected entered, one of the werewolves. He yawned as he walked in.
"Good morning!" Serenity said smiling. The young man looked over and waved sleepily. He was still in pajamas. He looked at the three for a moment then sat at the far end of the dining room. A servant walked by asked him if he wanted breakfast.
"That Remus I believe." Justine said picking up her phone.
"He seems aloof" Serenity whispered. Remus turned to them
"I can hear you." He said bluntly. Serenity quieted and looked down at her food quickly shutting up.
"Sis already forgot that there are more than just humans and elves here." Quinn said as he leaned back. Serenity's face was turning pink. Remus chuckled as he began to eat. Someone else entered. The other vampire, Serenity had missed him at the party. He smiled sweetly at Serenity and approached her.
"I'm sorry I couldn't meet you during the party." Serenity said. The vampire chuckled and shook his head.
"No no. It's better to meet like this. I'm Soraes. Honor to meet you Princess." Soraes said, taking Serenity's hand and kissing it. Serenity giggled.
"Old fashioned… I like it. Pleasure to meet you, Soraes. Go on have breakfast." Soraes nodded and took a seat not too far from Serenity. Soon the dining room began to fill up with the selected that woke up. Some dressed, others in pajamas. A few looked panicked as if they were late. Others looked content. Serenity found herself amused at some of the selected sitting together. Sora and Asra were seated each other. Occasionally speaking to each other. Hikori and Cat were deep in conversation. Neil seemed to sit alone but was quickly joined by Zeke and Jin which only made Neil glared and pull his book up to his face. Ophelia finally arrived and took a seat next to Neil who then lowered his book slightly almost immediately. Hasani sat with another demigod and spent his breakfast staring at Captain Pearce who stood at one of the doorways. Serenity finished her food and stood up. As soon as she did everyone looked at her. Serenity blinked and looked around.
"Oh… I'm just finished with my food… I don't have anything to say other than good morning." She said taking her plate and excusing herself. Quinn snickered
"What she means is that she wanted to give a speech about how you're all going to have a bloody battle royale for her hand in marriage." Justine kicked Quinn in the shin. A good chunk of the selected laughed, others groaned and someone booed. Quinn huffed and left stating he was going to sleep some more.
Captain Pearce was patrolling the royal's garden's hedge maze. It was a fun distraction but also a place for possible assassins to hide. His eyes scanned every pathway he took. He heard some rustling in the leaves. Pearce unlatched the gun in his holster. Nobody was supposed to be in the hedge maze unless they had permission. Pearce stepped closer then heard a scream. Pearce bolted to the scream only to be greeted by 3 of Serenity's selected. One on the floor staring at a large peacock, it feathers flared behind it.
"Who has a peacock here!" The one on the ground said. It was one of the angels.
"I guess Serenity likes having exotic pets" The kitsune said with a laugh, Pearce recognized him. Hikori the sports star. He was a fan.
"That's Rastus' peacock, Kundala. It likes to walk to hedge maze." Pearce said.
"Hello, handsome." The third selected said. Pearce recognized him as the one who followed him all evening and was eyeing his behind. Pearce ignored him.
"What are you doing here. Nobody is allowed here unless given permission.
"The Lioness gave us permission. She said we were free to explore the gardens as long as we didn't touch her roses." Asra said dusting himself off. That sounded reasonable the queen was quick to scold anyone who came near her roses.
"Alright, don't get lost and don't damage the hedges." Pearce said as he walked off in the opposite direction.
Michael groaned as he asked Mrs. Crow to have Ms. Adair flown in. Mrs. Crow looked at him.
"Michael, I believe that we do not have anyone like that in our contacts list." Mrs Crow said looking at her tablet.
"I know, it's one of the Selected's mother. The bastard put his mother's cooking as his favorite food and no specification. The mother is in Angeles, arrange for her to get her." Michael said as he chopped apples. Mrs Crow nodded and left the kitchen. Michael groaned as he checked on the other cooks. Everyone seemed to be doing fine. A young cook came up to him.
"Chef Michael, we have an of the Selected's favorite drink is blood. A specific kind which none of the kitchen staff have, except…"
"Except?" The chef said crossing his arms. The cook looked down, clearing his throat.
"Except you." he said. Michael let out a groan.
"For the lord's sake. This is EXACTLY why I came to work here." He said slamming his fist on the counter, startling the cook who was kneading dough. Michael dragged his hand over his face and decided that one glass wouldn't hurt him.
Unlike breakfast,Serenity had all of the selected come down to the grand dining room for dinner. Two selected had been eliminated between the morning and dinner time. They had been harassing Quinn and mistreating their personal valets. Like breakfast Selected started to trickle in some earlier than others, some came in small groups and each took their seats a few chatting with each other. Serenity sat at the end of the table,Justine, Ophelia, Quinn on one side, Delilah on the other. She clinked her spoon on a wine glass. Everyone quieted down and looked at Serenity.
"Hello, everyone. I'd like to thank you for joining the Selection and as a sort of thank you. Tonight a special dinner has been prepared for all of you." Serenity sat down and Michael came out with several kitchen maids carrying several dishes.
"For Sir Catalen, we have prepared fried chicken made with twelve herbs and spices, along with some biscuits, mashed potatoes and green beans." One of the kitchen maids said as she put Cat's dinner in front of him. The Lycan smiled widely and thanked the maid.
"For Sir Tex, chicken nuggets and root beer." Another maid said, placing the plate and leaving.
"For Sir Remus a medium-rare, Kobe steak, with some fresh spring water" another kitchen maid said.
One by one each Selected recieve their own personalized dishes. The kitchen maids disappearing when they dropped off their plates. Only Michael stayed as he began speaking to Delilah on how he made her roast chicken. She smiled as he spoke
"I think it's delightful that he relays the recipe to me." She said as she told a bite of her roast squash.
"Don't be he does this every night." Quinn said as he told a bite of his baby back ribs, wiping his mouth with a tablecloth.
"Don't be silly, Quinn" Delilah said, being interrupted by Ophelia.
"No… he really does. Every. Single. Night." Ophelia said as she took a sip of her miso soup. She glanced at some of the Selected then at Serenity.
"Make sure Rastus and Pearce teach them table manners too." Her eye catching someone wiping their lip with the table cloth. Serenity looked, it was clear some were trying to show proper etiquette but had no idea how, while others threw caution to the wind and scarfed down their food. It was going to be an interesting couple of weeks.
A/N: It's short and for some reason I wasn't able to have this up and ready for like ever (and it totally wasn't because I was writing ficlets)
Here is everyone's favorite dishes for anyone that cares
Serenity - Bourbon Chicken with Twice baked potatoes
Ophelia - Mixed Tempura and Miso Soup
Justine - Peking Duck and pickled plums
Quinn - Baby Back Ribs and Dinosaur nuggets
Delilah - Roast Beef and butternut squash
Soraes - Shrimp Soup
Hasani - His mother's food
Maxim - Burgers (preferably self-made)
Remus - Steak
Neil - Fish and Chips with AB blood for drinks
Kurokage - Lobster
Cat - Fried chicken, mashed taters and green beans
Zeke - Apples
Jin - Cookies of the chocolate chip variety
Flint - Tomato Soup and a shot of whiskey
Hikori - Curry
Asra- Sushi
Tex - McDonalds, nuggets