Chapter 4 - The Royal Dinner
A/N: Okay ya'all . . .this is a short one . . .forgive me . . . .the next chap. is betta i swear . . . .As always . . .no more chaps till i get at least 5 more reviews!
TTYL,
KT (aka - supafro)
With only a fortnight left to get ready, I was in a tizzy from the day Master Joy asked us to the night of the dinner. Why was I making such a big deal? Because, usually, if you get invited to the head Rebel's house, it's to receive an award, and tons of people are there. I did not want to be caught off guard.
The major problem was what to wear. Slacks or skirt? Slippers or boots? So many decision! I had some extra money left over from a long time ago, and used it to but some pretty bluish-green material. I also had my hair done in the latest fashion, corn rows, which was kind of hard since my hair is kind of short. But, I managed it, and it turned out really nice. The material I made into a long, form-fitting, silk gown. It was a little more low cut around the neck than I was used to, but it looked fabulous. It had no frills, or ribbons, and was very elegant and mature.
When I was dressed, with some eye color and rouge on, I went downstairs to wait for the carriage. As I was going down the stairs, I heard shouting going on downstairs.
"How come you get to escort Celeste into the dining hall? What makes you so sure she'll want to go with you?" That was Jon's voice. I couldn't believe he was arguing about me! But whom was he arguing with?
"Oh, get off it Jon. I'm the oldest, so I get to take her. It's law." Oh, so he was arguing with Jay! I couldn't believe what I was hearing! Two men, both handsome, arguing over the likes of me? It was so absurd I started laughing, and the tears started pouring out of my eyes. I calmed down before I went downstairs though, because I wanted to make a stunning entrance.
"Hello, boys. Ready for our big debut?" I must have made the entrance I wanted, because immediately after they saw me, they stopped arguing and stared, jaws dropped, at me.
"Wow. I, uh, umm..." That was all that Jon could say. It was hard not to laugh in his poor face.
"See? I told you she would be more gorgeous than the girls we are used to would. Now, ready for me to take you to the dinner?" Jay was acting so airy, and that was not like him.
I got angry, and started scolding him in a very loud voice, "What makes you think that I want to go with you? You didn't even ask my opinion! I thought you respected ladies, Jay. Right now you are both acting like idiots! Besides, I already promised myself to Quai for tonight." By the time I had ended my little tirade, I was very disappointed in the two boys for their actions, and wasn't going to speak to them for the rest of the night.
At that moment, Quai walked into the downstairs foyer where we were standing, and offered me his arm. I didn't think he had heard what just happened, and I wasn't about to tell him. It was too embarrassing. We started walking out the door, first Quai and I, then Chander and Rakshan. Next came Lina and Nanook, with Jay and Jon dragging along in the back, pouting. Ranny couldn't come because he was too young. He could take care of himself at home, so we decided just to let him stay here while we were gone.
After standing outside for a few minutes, Three carriages pulled up to take us to the Mansion. Quai and I got in the first one. Jay tried to get on my good side by holding the carriage door for me, but I elbowed him in the stomach. I was still mad that they were so shallow and selfish as to argue over me in front of my face. Jay looked like he was going to throw up, and quickly walked away. Quai gave me a Look, but didn't say anything. I was grateful, because all of a sudden, I felt really bad for Jay. That look on his face wasn't from my elbow; it was from me being so immature as to hold this against them. Not that I was going to let Jay know that I was sorry anytime soon, though. I climbed up into the carriage with Quai, Lina, and Nanook. Everyone else got into the following carriages, and we started off for the Mansion.
A/N: Okay ya'all . . .this is a short one . . .forgive me . . . .the next chap. is betta i swear . . . .As always . . .no more chaps till i get at least 5 more reviews!
TTYL,
KT (aka - supafro)
With only a fortnight left to get ready, I was in a tizzy from the day Master Joy asked us to the night of the dinner. Why was I making such a big deal? Because, usually, if you get invited to the head Rebel's house, it's to receive an award, and tons of people are there. I did not want to be caught off guard.
The major problem was what to wear. Slacks or skirt? Slippers or boots? So many decision! I had some extra money left over from a long time ago, and used it to but some pretty bluish-green material. I also had my hair done in the latest fashion, corn rows, which was kind of hard since my hair is kind of short. But, I managed it, and it turned out really nice. The material I made into a long, form-fitting, silk gown. It was a little more low cut around the neck than I was used to, but it looked fabulous. It had no frills, or ribbons, and was very elegant and mature.
When I was dressed, with some eye color and rouge on, I went downstairs to wait for the carriage. As I was going down the stairs, I heard shouting going on downstairs.
"How come you get to escort Celeste into the dining hall? What makes you so sure she'll want to go with you?" That was Jon's voice. I couldn't believe he was arguing about me! But whom was he arguing with?
"Oh, get off it Jon. I'm the oldest, so I get to take her. It's law." Oh, so he was arguing with Jay! I couldn't believe what I was hearing! Two men, both handsome, arguing over the likes of me? It was so absurd I started laughing, and the tears started pouring out of my eyes. I calmed down before I went downstairs though, because I wanted to make a stunning entrance.
"Hello, boys. Ready for our big debut?" I must have made the entrance I wanted, because immediately after they saw me, they stopped arguing and stared, jaws dropped, at me.
"Wow. I, uh, umm..." That was all that Jon could say. It was hard not to laugh in his poor face.
"See? I told you she would be more gorgeous than the girls we are used to would. Now, ready for me to take you to the dinner?" Jay was acting so airy, and that was not like him.
I got angry, and started scolding him in a very loud voice, "What makes you think that I want to go with you? You didn't even ask my opinion! I thought you respected ladies, Jay. Right now you are both acting like idiots! Besides, I already promised myself to Quai for tonight." By the time I had ended my little tirade, I was very disappointed in the two boys for their actions, and wasn't going to speak to them for the rest of the night.
At that moment, Quai walked into the downstairs foyer where we were standing, and offered me his arm. I didn't think he had heard what just happened, and I wasn't about to tell him. It was too embarrassing. We started walking out the door, first Quai and I, then Chander and Rakshan. Next came Lina and Nanook, with Jay and Jon dragging along in the back, pouting. Ranny couldn't come because he was too young. He could take care of himself at home, so we decided just to let him stay here while we were gone.
After standing outside for a few minutes, Three carriages pulled up to take us to the Mansion. Quai and I got in the first one. Jay tried to get on my good side by holding the carriage door for me, but I elbowed him in the stomach. I was still mad that they were so shallow and selfish as to argue over me in front of my face. Jay looked like he was going to throw up, and quickly walked away. Quai gave me a Look, but didn't say anything. I was grateful, because all of a sudden, I felt really bad for Jay. That look on his face wasn't from my elbow; it was from me being so immature as to hold this against them. Not that I was going to let Jay know that I was sorry anytime soon, though. I climbed up into the carriage with Quai, Lina, and Nanook. Everyone else got into the following carriages, and we started off for the Mansion.