"Shut up, you bag of bones," Kaida muttered and forced herself to push down the covers.
"Aurora Fay, follow Mirabelle, Calista Juliet, go with Sadie, and Kaida Selena you are coming with me," Nan finished and swiftly turned to go out the door.
After bathing, dressing, and preparing, Aurora donned a blue silk gown and curled auburn hair. Calista wore her green dress with hair twisted into an elegant French Twist. Kaida cleverly wrapped Storm around her waist and she blended in perfectly with the gold silk. Kaida wouldn't let anyone touch her hair, so she pulled into a ponytail. After they had entered, everyone sat down for a formal breakfast. Then the dancing began. It was waltz after waltz after waltz. When Kaida was pouring herself some drink, a Lord tapped her on the shoulder. He startled her so that Storm upset the bowl and it spilled all over Kaida's dress.
"You may be sixteen, but judging by that display, you are still a child. You and your sisters should go to your rooms immediately," Nan hissed at Kaida, who scowled. The three girls head back to their rooms glumly, to be lifted off the feet and gagged. Kaida struggled to see, but she recognized the bulky outlines of the goblin twins, each with their own captive.
"Grab their cloaks and a few clothes," Owen muttered, giving Aurora a violent shake to cease her kicking. Ryder went through their drawers, grabbing a few things here and there. Owen walked over to their window and hoisted himself out and onto the ground. There were some disadvantages to living on the first floor. Blake and a kicking Kaida were next out and finally Ryder and Calista, her green eyes huge with anger. Blake produced a powder from and leather pouch at his waist and he sprinkled everyone with it. Instantly the six became invisible. They quickly headed to the woods, seeing that the powder wore off in five minutes. The goblins stopped in front of a huge oak tree and a cloaked figure stepped out from behind the tree.
"Good, you got them," a familiar voice as cold as steel hissed.
"Yes, Great One, we only had trouble with this one," Black snarled and held out Kaida.
"Well come on, through the portal," Nan growled and shoved the triplets in. A flash of light blazed in their eyes. The next thing they knew, they woke up in separate bedrooms, lying on a bed. Within two seconds of waking up, the two eldest could here Kaida, furiously pounding on her locked door, demanding to be let out. A few minutes later, three guards came to each room to escort the princesses to the dining hall.
"Girls, welcome, these fine young gentlemen are to be your betrothed," Nan smiled, cold glinting in her eyes.
"No," Calista whispered from her chair firmly," I won't marry any of these boneheads." Aurora and Calista just gaped at their sister; Calista had never been rude to anyone, much less Nan. Nan's eyes narrowed dangerously, she stood up and stalked over to Calista.
"You will corporate girl, or you will be much worse off," she hissed. Calista's eyes filled with hot, angry tears.
"You vile creature, we are your granddaughters, not pawns in your game off power!" Calista screeched. Aurora stood up, and led her sister's towards the hallway.
"We are the daughters of Avalon and we will prevail," Aurora seethed and left the room, back and head perfectly straight.
"Storm can fly and become invisible now, so we can write a letter to the castle," Kaida explained quietly in Aurora's room.
"I think that's crazy enough to work," Calista said, smirking.
Meanwhile, at the castle:
A loud shriek interrupted Tristan's dreams.
"The princesses are gone!" Tristan leaped out bed and raced down the hallways.
Oh, please let Aurora be safe! Tristan thought on his way to her chamber. He met up with Shiloh and Drake in front of their door. The boys examined the room, their beds were neatly made and the drawers were thrown open and cluttered.
"Kidnapped!" Shiloh whispered, in shock. A maid ran into the room.
"Her Highness, the Dowager Queen, and the goblin triplets are missing too," she gasped.
"Let's all met in my room," Tristan whispered to the guys, who followed him.
"Don't you all think it is a bit suspicious that Nan and her minions are missing, too? I mean, who would want to kidnapped a grumpy old lady and a bunch of losers?" Tristan asked, possibilities running through his mind. A squeak interrupted his thoughts.
"Storm," Drake rejoiced," what is that there?" he added, curiously. He untied the piece of parchment from Storm's ankle.
Guys, when you receive this letter, go to the oak tree in the middle of the forest. There is a portal inside, as crazy as that may sound. We are staying in the tallest tower. Come soon!
KAIDA Aurora Calista