Kaeleigh was in her tower room once again. That was the rule, if she wasn't out with her family, she wasn't out of her room. It was the rule her father had set after... after what happened with Carolina. It was fine for the most part, even though she couldn't be out, there was enough space in her room to practice her archery skills despite her father's protests. She believed that a person should be able to defend themselves even if they have people who can do it for them. She took aim and shot the arrow right into the bull's-eye on the tiny target she had placed on the other side of the room. "Nice shot." A voice came from the window causing Kaeleigh to jump. It was one of those magicians from earlier, the one with the kind eyes. He gave sheepish grin as he sat up on the window sill, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you."
Kaeleigh shook her head, "It's fine. I just wasn't expecting you, that's all" Kaeleigh furrowed her eyebrows, "Wait, how did you get up here?"
"Figured out how to use the vines to travel around and when I found out that this was your room, I thought I'd pay you a visit."
Kaeleigh put her bow down, "Why?"
"I'm guessing you don't get out much so you seem to spend a lot of time in this room and I thought you might be lonely."
Kaeleigh raised a playful eyebrow, "You got all that from a single meeting?"
"And the facts that I noticed you being escorted to your room a few hours ago and there have been guards at your door since then." He admitted.
Kaeleigh gave a slight chuckle, "Well, I suppose, I'm not opposed to some human interaction. I'm afraid I might not be the best conversationalist though." She said, taking a seat on her bed.
"That's alright, we have a few days to get to know each other before the ball, we could spend time together when Jameson and I are not rehearsing for our show." He said, taking a seat on the chair by her vanity.
Kaeleigh smiled, "I'd like that... very much" Her response made Campbell smile. Little did they know that while they were having the first of many conversations, elsewhere, Princess Cornelia was planning something.
In New York, Kay was admitted into the hospital, still unconscious. "What happened?" Deakins asked looking over one of her best agent's body. Mike, Dina, Gunter and Jordan were all in the room
"They're still running test but as of right now... no idea" Mike replied with sadness in his voice.
Cameron didn't say a word. He had taken the chair on Kay's left and just held her hand in his own. She looked so peaceful and beautiful even in that pale state but at that moment, he would have given anything to see her open her eyes again, "Mr Black?" Deakins inquired, "You found her like this, any explanation you have in mind?" Cameron didn't answer, "Mr Black? ...Cameron?"
"No sir." Cameron whispered, "I have no idea how this happened... or why?"
Deakins turned to Mike, "If anything happens, if she even lifts a finger, let me know."
"Yes sir." Mike responded, showing Deakins out. He quickly turned back for a moment, "Hey guys, just remember that you all can't be in here for too long."
"Alright Mike, thank you." Dina said, taking seat on Kay's right. "What happened to you my friend?"
"Cameron?" Gunter spoke up, "Is there anything we can do for you?"
"Find an antidote?" Cameron asked wishfully.
"Maybe if we convince Deakins to let us see that spinning wheel, we could figure out what role it had." Jordan replied, "I mean, it's not every day a spinning wheel pops out of nowhere right?"
Cameron gave a small forced smile at his team, "Thank you guys."
Dina got up from her seat, walked over to Cameron and placed a kiss on his head, "We'll come back in a while to see how you're doing."
"Thank you" Cameron said turning his attention back to Kay, "Please wake up... please..."
In the Kingdom of Danica, a maid named Diana was collecting ingredients for something when Jameson startled her causing her to drop her items, "Oh my dear!" She exclaimed.
Jameson held up his hands, "My apologies. I wasn't looking where I was going."
Diana noticed he willingly picked up her items for her, "No, no. My apologies, I tend to jump a little too easily." She said taking them back.
"Could have fooled me..."
"Well... good day to you... "
"Oh. Jameson"
"Good day to you, Jameson"
"And to you..."
"Diana."
"Diana... Good luck with... whatever it is you plan to do with those items."
"Thank you." She called as she walked away.
Cornelia watched Diana walk away from Jameson and walk towards her chambers as she whispered to herself, "When I'm done... the love of the kingdom will be mine... and so will the love of that boy..."
In New York, five hours had passed since Kay had fallen unconscious and she showed no signs of recovery. After a while, Cam had started to inch his way closer to Kay. Maybe it was just him but he could have sworn that the closer he got to Kay, the steadier her heart rate became. After about an hour, he was still holding her hand and stroking her cheek until he himself fell asleep. He awoke from the sound of a click; he turned his groggy head to find someone he didn't think he would see again standing over him pointing a gun to his head, "Hello Cameron" said the Mystery Woman, "Why don't you and I take a little walk?"
To Be Continued...
Okay, so this might end up being three parts
