AN: Dorry guys, but after I've updated this one I'll be gone 'til Wednesday. Family vacation in Croatia. Anyway, pls review and tell how you like the story so far.

xoxo

S.

Chapter 6

Gabriella: Why? What happened?

Jack: This morning I got a call from the British undercover team which is stationed nearby the Swedish castle. They confirmed today that the castle has been seized by the werewolves.

Gabriella: did they mention anything about my father or the staff.

Jack: Most of them were killed immediately by the weres. Your father…was brought to their leader and afterwards he was …executed in public.

Gabriella: How?

Jack: He was beheaded.

Gabriella didn't know how to react to that. She couldn't imagine how cruel the scene would've been if Gabriella stayed at the castle. The king, her father beheaded? He didn't deserve any of this! Her father was one of the most generous people in the world! Suddenly Gabriella wasn't sad or shocked anymore but she was angry and furious. How dare they executing her father in public? It should've been the other way around! Slowly Gabriella turned her face to Jack who stared pitiful at the small girl in front of him.

Gabriella: I declare war.

Jack: Gabriella, don't act stupidly.

Gabriella: Why wasting more time? I want them to suffer NOW! How dare they invading my country and killing the one's I love?

Jack grabbed her by her shoulders forcefully and stared intensely into her eyes.

Jack: Listen to me, Gabriella. Listen! I know you're upset and mad and confused from the news. But trust me, I will do everything to protect you from the Weres. Right now your safety is our mission because you are the next and only heir of the Swedish crown. Do you understand me?

Gabriella nodded. Then suddenly she began to cry and pleaded Jack to leave her alone for now. Jack understood and left to mourn her father's death.

Three days later

Gabriella didn't come out from her room. She barely ate the food which was served in front of her door. The Bolton's were very worried abut her and her condition.

Chad: I can't take it anymore.

He stood up from the couch and looked at the others who sat on the couch or the floor in the living room.

Sharpay: And what exactly are we supposed to do about Gabi?

Chad: I don't know but she cannot not talk to us or anybody here.

Taylor: It's been 3 days. How much time does a human needs to mourn? I've clearly forgotten it.

Troy: What is she thinking about now Zeke?

Zeke: About her childhood…good old memories.

Troy: Well, you guys can stay here. I'll go.

Sharpay: And what exactly are you going to say to her? Hey you stupid little human-being. Make up your mind. Just because your stupid weak father died because he couldn't defend himself against a little weak wuff- wuff doesn't mean the world stops turning, got it?

Troy: If you're seriously considering that I could be THAT cold-hearted then you don't know much about me, Shar. I knew her father when he once visited us. You guys weren't here yet. Jonathan Montez was a very kind and competent king. I forbid you to call him anything less. Now excuse me.

Then he was gone. Everyone remained silent for a few seconds.

Zeke: So. That went well, right?

Taylor: Hopefully he'll make up HIS mind and treat her as she really deserves to be.

Chad: Yup. Who's up for pizza?

Everyone rolled their eyes at Chad and his talent to spoil such wonderful moments.

When Troy knocked at Gabriella's door he didn't get an answer straight away. He then tried to open the door himself but unfortunately it was locked.

Troy: Are you kidding me? Come on, Gabriella, open up! I won't say anything mean to you, I promise.

Suddenly he had an idea. Troy ran downstairs and outside of the house, standing finally in front of her balcony. He stepped about 4 steps back, ran towards the building and jumped until he reached her balcony. Fortunately the doors weren't closed and he went into her room. At first it seemed like she wasn't her but then he saw a crumbled figure in the corner beside her bed.

Troy: Gabriella?

She recognized his voice immediately. Afraid of him 0she turned her body more into the corner, hoping that it would protect her more from being hurt by his words.

Gabriella: Please, just go away, Troy. I want to be alone.

Troy: You cannot stay like this forever, Gabriella. Can you imagine how worried everyone here is?

Gabriella: Why should you care? I' just a stupid little weakling and your mission is to protect me, right? If I stay in my room you guys don't have to observe every step I make.

Troy: That's bull and you know this. I'm sorry for all the things I've said to you. I guess I was pretty harsh on you.

Garbiella: Don't worry about hurting me. Right now I have much bigger problems than wondering how Troy Bolton will insult me and my kind next.

Troy: I guess I dersve this… and much more. But now that we've established that I'm an asshole, could you at least show your face to the world?

Gabriella: I'm very touched that you came here. I didn't really expect it. At least from you.

Then she turned towards his kneeling body and hugged him. Troy was caught off guard but still hugged her back. Suddenly she wept and he hugged her more to his chest.

Eternity went by.

Troy leaned with his back on the wall. Gabriella between his legs, leaning on his chest. She told him about her memories of her father. Her perfect childhood even though her mother died later on.

Gabriella: You know he always told me that he had a vision in which world peace existed. It didn't matter whether you were a Vampire, Werewolf, Human…a gnome. Everyone was equal. Though it would've taken such hard work to make this dream come true. He was always so ambitious. I looked up to him.

Troy: When he visited us, I was a toddler back then, your mother was expecting you and had to stay at your castle. He was so happy about your mother's pregnancy. Everyone noticed while he was talking that his eyes were sparkling.

Gabriella: How old are you now?

Troy: Hey, I'm ass old as I look. Estimate.

Gabriella: Hmmm… 20?

Troy: Why thank you. 26.

Gabriella: For real? I would've never guessed. Do you mind me asking you a rather intimate question?

Troy: Depends. Shoot and maybe I'll answer.

Gabriella: When did you transform into a vampire?

Troy: When I was 18 I… I've been injured pretty badly and the only way to survive was a vampire bite.

Gabriella: I know that you told me earlier not to ask about it. But-

Troy: My scar? Let's say I was treated very badly.

Gabriella: I don't understand this at all. But never mind. You don't have to tell me.

Troy: Next time, Brie.

Gabriella: Brie?

Troy: I thought it might suits you.

Gabriella: Thank you for coming here and listening, Troy. It really helped me. I just…hope that you'll like me someday.

Troy: I don't hate you, Brie. Now I got used to you being constantly here. It may will take some time until I'll fully trust you though.

Gabriella: I don't hate you either.

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xoxo

S.