Here is the 2nd chapter to path of a thief. Enjoy! But like shadows dance I might not update every weekend. But I will to update when I can. R and R
I brushed the horses. I let it's silk like hair run through my fingers. It's soft breath coming out in puffs of clouds because of the cold. Its name was Fallstar. You are the one I going to take.
The stale boys looked at me weird and acted weird around me, but that is probably because I'm the only stable GIRL there. But I won't be for long. Prince Dan comes by to see me once in awhile. Probably to see if I'm plotting anything against him.
Which I sort of am.
He should be coming anytime soon. So I can help with that stupid ball.
The door opens and there is a figure at the doorway.
There he is.
"Esillah you can come up now"
"Fine"
I left all the equipment for the horses behind and followed him to the palace.
"Why?"
He gave me a startled look.
"Why what?"
"Why did you let me stay?"
"Oh"
"Um"
"OK...fine I thought that with such misery in your life you would need some luck"
"Don't pity me"
"I'm not I'm merely helping you"
"I don't need your help"
"But you'll get it"
"(Brat)"
(Grin) courtesy of the PRINCE
"Oh and you may call me Dan"
"I prefer prince. But thank you"
"That wasn't a choice. Call me Dan"
"GRRR. Fine. DAN!"
"No but what if people think I'm being disrespectful"
"Don't"
"Whatever"
We headed to the ballroom. And it was HUGE!!!
"Esillah you will be here at the ball helping the servants with things"
"OK"
Suddenly a women servant went up to the prince.
"Prince!!! Lady Melody has arrived"
"Melody? Why is she here?"
"I don't know. But she wishes to speak with you"
"(Sigh) fine"
I seriously didn't know what was going on. Who was Melody?
"Jules you will help Esillah here to get to know this place. And she will be helping with the ball tonight"
"Aye my lord"
"You shall leave"
I followed Jules to the kitchen. Where there was a whole bunch of people working cooking etc... What was I going to do?
"Hello Esillah my name is Jules. So you will be a servant huh? "
I nodded
"I will show you around"
"Ok but I won't promise I'll know where everything is considering how big this place is"
"Oh don't worry dear. You will get use to it soon enough" she said with a laugh.
I looked at her she was pretty for someone her age she looked about 25.
She had long brown locks, she had gray eyes and pretty but simple features and was wearing a simple blue gown.
I liked her.
"You will start out by helping me around the palace until you can know this place and where everything is ok?"
"Sure"
"Ok then we will first start out with helping the Queen with her gown and such"
"OK!"
This kind of sounded like fun.
I followed Jules up stairs and into this room. Inside was the queen she was waiting.
"Oh Jules you're here!! Thank goodness! I need a bit of help"
"Aye my lady"
"Oh and who is this?"
"This is a new servant her name is Esillah"
"Esillah. What a pretty name. Come here"
I was kind of confused.
I walked up to the queen. She seemed kind.
"Your such a pretty girl. Where are you from?"
"The east" I lied
"I have been there before. It's a beautiful place"
I nodded.
"OK you 2 have to help me get ready for the ball. Hopefully my son will find a lady today at the ball"
I snickered but no one saw.
"Jules fetch me the paints. Esillah you can start by helping me choose what I shall wear?"
"Ok"
I got a closer look at her. She was beautiful. She had golden locks loosely curling down her shoulders. And features people would kill for. Well not me since I don't give shit about my looks. But she was rather elegant.
She opened her closet door and there were hundreds of gowns. From what I heard the ball was going to start in 2 hours.
"Well?"
"Wow"
She took out a blue one. Then pushed it aside. Then she took out a red one but no good.
After about 50 gowns we finally decided on one. It was an elegant silver one with a bluish tint to it. 1 hour had past.
She put it on and she looked beautiful. When she walked in it, it looked as if she was floating. It was perfect.
Then Jules came in with the paints. And help the Queen with the make up.
Jules told me I could go. So I left the room. I had an hour to kill.
I went to one of the balconies. The wind was picking up and the sun was just setting.
OK now how am I going to escape? I already choose that I would stay for about 2 weeks.
And when am I going to make my escape. I could make my escape at mid night. Nobody will see me then. But how am I going to do it?
All of the sudden I heard voices. They were coming from behind me. It was Dan and some girl I didn't recognize. They didn't seem to see me. So I stepped to the right. So I wouldn't be in either one of there vision of sight.
"Dan what's wrong?"
"Nothing"
"Then why are you so quiet today?"
"No reason. I'm just thinking about some one"
"And who might that someone be"
"No one you know"
"And how would you know that?"
"Because that person just arrived recently and if you were to know her you would be wanted"
"So it's a her?"
"Huh?"
"(Sigh) Forget it the balls about to start. Lets run along"
I headed down as soon as they were gone. I had to help with the ball as well.
I suddenly looked down at what I was wearing. I was still wearing the black clothing from before. Why haven't anyone asked about it yet?
I headed down stairs to the ballroom. There was no one there yet. But people still were cleaning and so on. The food was set and the place was clean and shining. The chandelier twinkled and ringed softly as the wind from an open window set pass. I went to the kitchen. I took my first step in and this woman shoved a bowl of punch at me and went back in. I guess I'm supposed to put this on the table.
I helped around the kitchen for about 30 min. Then the people started to come in.
By the time I stepped in to the ball room the room was full of people.
I walked around no body seemed to notice me since I'm so small. Then I spotted Dan surrounded by these girls. Who were fluttering their lashes and giggling as they were talking to Dan. And Dan was smiling and laughing though by the sound of his voice I could tell he was faking his joy.
Then Dan saw me and threw me pleading looks.
HA ahahahahaha! He was stuck.