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Chapter 6
James's mouth fell open as the stunning unicorn slowly approached Melissa. Sylvia closed James's mouth with a grin. Edward slowly approached the group and laughed when he saw the thieves' amazement. James crouched down with a wild grin and slowly edged forward, while muttering, "We need that unicorn, he could be sold for millions of cold coins.
Melissa stepped in front of James and pushed him back, "What do you think you are doing?" James regained his senses and stood up tall, "I am capturing a wild unicorn."
Melissa grinned evilly and spoke, "Go ahead."
James pushed back Melissa and slowly approached the unicorn. As James got five feet closer, the unicorn snorted and stood on his hind legs, ready to fight. James moved back a little and shouted back to Sylvia, "A little help."
Sylvia raised an eyebrow and shouted back, "You are so stupid."
James frowned ,then shouted back, "Okay, okay. I know there is a 99 percent chance I get injured 'cause wild unicorns are ferocious unless their master tells them otherwise, but still…this is a once in a lifetime chance."
Sylvia brought her hands up and yelled at him, "The unicorn already has a master, you loser. Now come back, before you get hurt." James spun around and glared at Sylvia before putting his finger over his lips and turning around. Meanwhile, the unicorn had crept forward and when James turned around, the unicorn kicked at James, landing a blow into his stomach. Sylvia ran forward to James and pulled him away from the unicorn, Edward eyed Melissa warily, and she was standing calmly with her arms crossed.
Edward yelled loudly, "Melissa, stop Saylius. Now!" Melissa shrugged and slowly limped towards her unicorn, who was eyeing James and Sylvia warily.
Melissa held out her hand and stroked Saylius, who nuzzled her, and then searched for an apple. "I'm sorry, sweety, I don't have an apple for the brave knight. You're a good boy, very clever for avoiding the mean fatso."
Edward walked towards Melissa and crossed his arms, "Well?"
Melissa raised her puppy eyes; it didn't work.
Edward gritted his teeth, "You know that you could have killed him right?"
Melissa pouted, "I tried to stop him the stupid idiot!"
Edward shook his head sharply, "No you didn't, you encouraged him to kill himself."
Melissa frowned hearing his sharp tone, she was not going to be bossed around, "Do you think that I liked being captured by some guy who needs an ego deflation. Then he hauls me to this place, hurts me, threatens me with a knife, and you expect me to say sorry, act like a good little girl, and become his friend? I don't think so. You may be able to adapt so well but I can't. He will always remain a thief in my mind." Melissa pulled herself on Saylius and saluted Edward; "I will see you at the castle." She spun around and after gaining enough speed, galloped into the distance.
Edward scowled into her direction then, turned on the still recovering James, "You threatened her with a knife?"
James stood up, while supporting himself with Sylvia, "I needed the answers, I never would have used it on her."
Edward sighed, "I'm sorry for what Saylius did to you." James shuddered, "You know that devil?" Edward cringed, "Er…I…er it's Melissa's unicorn."
James frowned and rubbed his stomach, "They act alike, too." Edward and Sylvia supported James to their horses where they climbed on.
As they walked out of the stall, Edward looked at Sylvia who had a frown plastered on her face. Edward nudged her, "Are you okay?"
Sylvia looked up and asked quietly, "Do you think Melissa would have allowed her unicorn t-to k-kill Jam-mes?" Sylvia reduced into sobs.
Edward put an arm around her as well as he could and spoke quietly but with certanty in his voice, "Never. She isn't capable of killing an ant. I doub- I know she would never do a thing like that."
James appeared beside Edward and spoke gravely, "Our parents were killed when she was 2 and I was 4. We were found by some thieves and taught how to survive. Our worst fear is to lose each other." Edward nodded and in silence the three trotted towards the castle.
Near the castle walls, Edward left his friends and made towards the entrance. A guard was standing watch. Edward sneaked around the guard and closed the door loudly, to seem that he was just coming out. "Good evening, sir. My father sent me to check up. Any news around here?"
The guard jumped around and bowed, "None, your highness. Nothing to report."
Edward nodded and patted the guard, "Good job." He then turned around and exited through the door. Edward made his way to his room, but before he entered he looked exasperatedly at Melissa's door. What would I do with out you, Mel-mel?
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For once in Dammion's life, he woke up first and earlier than Ceaon. Dammion slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes. He then stumbled towards the assignments calendar and walked right into it. Once he had recovered from the brutal awakening, Dammion ran his finger over the list and found that he had healing classes in the morning, while Ceaon had language classes and in the afternoon they had been put back, and hard, to work. He and Ceaon were going to have to become the personal servants of Lady Vanessa for the afternoon. Dammion sighed and pulled on the normal uniform. At least I don't have to see that lying jerk.
Once finished, he dipped his hand in the cold basin of water and rubbed it over his face. Dammion stretched a little with the exercises that he had been told to do. William, one of the other boys in the dorm, was chatting excitedly with his group of friends. "Ya'll know what I heard last night near the entrance hall?" Dammion peeked at them as he did his push-ups. "I was up and I heard fighting." Dammion frowned why had the boy stopped talking?
This time another boy spoke, Jake or something like that, "Who was it against? Who won? Come on, William, stop doing this to us." William cleared his throat, but Dammion could see he was bursting to tell the news. "Well, I couldn't see very well, but I know it was The Boss, and a servant-"
Jake shook his head, "You didn't see which servant?" Dammion stopped his push-ups and crept towards them.
"Na. Too dark, but anyway they fought forever until Jacobe fell to the ground an' the servant stood still until the rest of Jacobe's gang attacked him. It was 'orrible, at least 4 against 1." Dammion ran a hand through his hair worriedly. Most of the boys were looking pale too, but were eager to know the rest as William continued. "Luckily for the twerp that angered The Boss, it didn't last long 'cause a lady appeared behind the doors and sent them all to bed. 'Cept the twerp, he got sent to the medical room. I bet he won't be out of there til' next Wednesday."
Jake stood up, "Deal. I vote the Wednesday after that though." Dammion frowned at the other boys, they always did whatever Jacobe told them too, but calling him 'The Boss' was ridiculous! And despite this a servant had been brave enough to stand up to Jacobe. They now called him twerp?
Dammion stood up and stretched his legs a little. Then he turned around and yelled at Ceaon, "Wake u-" Ceaon was not in his bed. Dammion froze, thinking hurriedly, trying to calm himself down. It couldn't possibly be Ceaon, because…he was with his father! He probably just woke up earlier than me and went to his fathers shop to help him with his sword making and I couldn't come like usual because I was sleeping. Dammion breathed deeply and decided, the lying jerk would know for sure, unless he lied. Dammion strode hurriedly out the door before hitting his palm against his head. How the heck am I supposed to find that guy? Dammion slid to the ground and thought hard, whenever he went to dinner with his uncle he went to the noble section… Dammion stood up violently, that liar, he must have gone off with Ceaon, and not me! He strode hurriedly to the third floor, making sure to bow at anyone who looked like a noble.
Dammion soon got to the third floor and curiously looked around, only the adult servants were allowed up here, unless they had to be servants for a noble, which only happened once in their life, if they were reported good. It had never happened to him. Dammion stood and looked around until deciding that he would never find Edward if he just stood still. He took a couple steps forward looking around slowly. Dammion could hear footsteps going up the stairs to his left. He stood against a door, pretending to be waiting for a noble.
A lady came up the stairs and looked at Dammion. "Might you be Dammion?" Dammion's mouth fell open; he had just realized that he had seen the face before, on all the posters in the palace. She was the queen that everyone was so excited about. Yet here she was dressed like a boy, with breeches and a loose shirt.
Dammion closed his mouth and realized he had completely forgotten his manners. He curtsied thinking of the person in breeches in front of him, but halfway through the curtsy he changed it into a bow, cheeks flaming. Queen Ella covered her smile with her hand and nodded at him. Dammion looked at his feet, he had made himself look a fool in front of Queen Ella. The shame! And when Ceaon heard… \
Dammion spoke quietly, "It's a pleasure to meet you. Yes, my lady, I go by the name Dammion. But if you will excuse me, Lady...Vanessa has ordered me to wait for her outside her bedroom."
Ella laughed loudly, "A nice cover, if I wasn't the Queen, I wouldn't know that you are presently due for your medical class, right after you eat your breakfast. Lady Vanessa is not expecting you until after lunch. Furthermore, you are standing in front of a bathroom, connected to my son and daughter's bedchambers.
Dammion blushed bright red and mumbled, "Well, she wanted to talk to them." Dammion remembered all the jokes they had made about nobles. He shouldn't be embarrassed, he would show them.
Dammion stood up tall and proudly spoke, "I was actually looking for a fellow servant, Edward. His uncle resides here and I was wondering if I could speak to Edward." Ella frowned, surprising Dammion-shouldn't she know everything?
Ella's face never brightened, but she spoke softly, "Ah, yes, I will go and get them, but first I must speak to you." Dammion nodded warily and listened attentively to Ella. " Dammion, I need you to speak honestly to me. Do nobles have fights often? Do they always fight against servants? Are they proper to servants?"
Dammion frowned, "Pardon me, but why do you ask me instead of Queen Primia?" Dammion spoke the name with disgust. The lady had sent him several times to do some of the hardest chores of the castle for falling asleep or doing 'bad' things.
Ella's face darkened even more and she spoke quietly, "Because that lady does not care for anyone in her castle. The servants are underfed, you aren't paid, you never get any holidays, you are given some of the hardest chores and she refuses to do anything about it." Queen Ella put her hand over her mouth and stopped talking. Dammion shrugged, he knew all this very well. Queen Ella spoke again, "Could you please answer my questions?"
Dammion nodded, "The fights…occur…um… whenever a servant is brave enough to stand up to the nobles. Er…I suppose most servants just do what they are told, but otherwise they always get sent off to the nurse. Well, the nobles usually make us do stupid things like bringing them books or wiping the floor or…"
Queen Ella nodded with a pained expression on her face, "Has anyone ever seen these fights happen apart from me?"
Dammion's eyes widened, She must have been the lady that William saw break up the fight… "Servants, I guess. And three nobles saw it."
Queen Ella's eyes narrowed and she spoke harshly, "Those people never told anyone? Never inquired?"
Dammion tried to remember what Ceaon had said the day he had been cornered by the nobles. "I think the servants tried to tell Queen Primia, but she never does anything. Meanwhile, the nobles thought that it was right for it to happen; since they were of higher status they were allowed to do it." Dammion shook with rage at what had happened so many times to his best friend and other servants.
Queen Ella touched Dammion's shoulder softly, "I will do something about this injustice, just hang on." Queen Ella erased her face of emotions and murmered, "I will go and fetch your friend from his uncle."
Before Queen Ella turned around, Dammion asked, "Queen Ella, the fight you witnessed yesterday. Can you tell me who the servant was?"
Queen Ella sighed then answered, "Please, call me Ella. I shall be only a minute or two." She nodded her head and disappeared through a door along the hall. Dammion leaned against the wall Why wouldn't she tell him which servant had been hurt?
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Ella strode quickly into her bedchambers and unlocked the door connecting to her sons room. She slammed the door open and looked around. It was obvious Edward was taking a shower as she could hear the water running. Ella knocked on the bathroom door and waited.
"Melissa, is that you?"
Ella waited for the water to turn off before speaking, "It is your mother speaking, get dressed then come into your room, I need to get Melissa."
"Er…I guess I'm coming soon."
Ella went to the next room and flung Melissa's door open. Melissa was facing away from Ella. "Melissa I need you in Edward's room when you get dressed." Ella moved back to Edward's room and stood, hands on hips, facing the bathroom door. Edward came in with breeches and a long-sleeved shirt, with his towel over his face. "Edward, the game has gone too far. We never see you anymore and you treat me as some uncle who invites you to dinner every night. You must tell them the truth."
Melissa came through the door with a veil over her head. Ella looked at her. "Melissa stop playing your game, they need to know the truth. And why are you wearing my veil? Edward, I can't hear anything you are saying, take that towel off your head this instant." Ella eyed Edward and Melissa as they took off the towel and veil. She gasped "What happened to you?" Ella touched Melissa's bruised face, before pulling up Edwards arm and finding some more bruises. Ella slapped her hand on the table, "You will not leave this room until I have answers."
Ella saw Edward slip Melissa a look before speaking slowly, "Well, we were having fun on the stairs, sliding down when Melissa pushed me roughly and-"
Melissa interrupted loudly, "And he grabbed me and pulled me down with him then we slid all the way to the ground-"
Edward nudged Melissa, "And I tried to stop us, but I fell off the stairs and got bashed up, while Melissa…er…"
Melissa put her hand over Edward's mouth and continued, "While I continued to slide down the stairs at a very fast speed, flew off and bashed into an suit of armor, which then crashed down on me." Melissa nodded.
Ella sighed, not believing the story at all, and asked, "And how did your heel get twisted?" Melissa looked down at her feet and noticed that her bruised ankle was swelling.
"Er…well, I hurt my foot when I was wearing my high heels, last night- wait, I mean, when I tried climbing the stairs back from my fall, I tripped over Edward."
Ella shook her head, "This is as believable as if you had gotten a gift from a fairy that was obedience."
Melissa gingerly touched a bruise on her cheek while speaking, "You did. And luckily for us we got slightly better gifts."
Edward sarcastically continued, "I'm overly glad I got the gift to learn things faster than others at least, until Dad decided to have me killed by making me gallop on that horse."
Melissa rolled her eyes, "At least you are allowed to learn how to do all those fun things, I'm stuck with sewing and being a lady. But I'm awfully glad I got the gift to be able to approach any animal without being hurt."
Ella stood up and sternly spoke, "We will talk again, later on. For now your friend, Dammion would like to speak to you and sent me to speak to your uncle. Be ready to talk."
Ella left through her room as Melissa collapsed on the bed. "Yeah sure, Edtwit, blame everything on me. I pushed you down the stairs. I was the one that caused it all. I am going to strangle that stupid James when I see him in a million years."
Edward frowned, "Melissa, I respect that you don't like James, but hurting him was not a very good idea. Saylius can kick well."
Melissa sighed, "Fine, it wasn't the best idea, but I still don't like them. Now, maybe you shouldn't keep Dammion waiting. I will be getting dressed."
Edward looked at her strangely, "You will explain what happened to you, later? Right?" Melissa nodded and waved goodbye to Edward as he exited through the bathroom door to find himself face to face with Dammion. A very mad Dammion.
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As soon as Dammion saw Edward's bruises, he set his mind on the fact that Edward was a noble and was in the fight, most likely against Ceaon, who he had not seen and Ceaon never went to his father's place without Dammion. Dammion jumped onto Edward and started bashing any part of his body that he could find as hard as possible. Edward had the air knocked out of him and was completely bewildered to why he was being attacked. Only the door connecting against his head brought him back to his senses and he started to defend himself. Because of Edward's tired body, they both had about the same strength.
It was a while later when Melissa ran out into the hall and froze at the sight of the two boys fighting. They continued rolling about the floor, both turning black and blue. Melissa stood worriedly to the side before deciding to try to stop them. Edward pushed Dammion away and Melissa jumped on him and pinned him down. Normally, he could have easily pushed her away but he was extremely tired. Melissa shouted loudly, "WHAT THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?" Melissa covered her mouth and spoke again, "Pardon me, what might you be doing?"
Edward rolled on his back and winced before wheezing out. "That...mad…man… attacked…me…as…I…walked out."
This time Melissa turned on Dammion. "Why did you attack my brother? You…."
Dammion's forces had recovered a little so he pushed Melissa off him and leaned against the wall. "You're liars, nobles, and you hurt Ceaon. Especially him" Dammion pointed accusingly at Edward. Melissa wasn't very happy to be called a liar, but she knew it was true and all because her brother had dragged her into this mess. Suddenly, the last part of what Dammion had said sunk in she flung herself around, "YOU HURT CEAON!"
Edward shook his head quickly has he saw his sister explode on him. "No, I never- AHH get off me!"
Jason appeared in the hall and seeing the mess the two boys and girl was in, he pried Melissa off of Edward and held them apart. "What's cooking, little dudes?" Dammion frowned at the young man before him. Who had ever taught a noble to speak like that? Melissa was still trying to reach Edward and jump on him.
Edward had been dropped on the floor and was rubbing his ribs. "Dammion, this is my uncle. Uncle this is my er…friend." Dammion gapped at the young man. Uncle? He isn't even old enough to be married. Uncle Jason, was also completely bewildered, since when am I called Uncle? Probably playing a game. Might as well go with it. He took on a loud old man voice, "Um…yes, I'm their uncle. It's a pleasure to meet you, might I know your name, sonny?" Dammion raised an eyebrow, "Dammion, sir." Jason nodded wisely, as he glared at Edward. "Well then, sonny, how 'bout you explain what is happening 'ere?" Dammion closed his mouth. Who was this man to ask about his business?…a noble, of course.
Edward spoke instead, "Uncle, I think we will be perfectly fine without your prying nose in our business. I have not had the chance to explain. I will see you at dinner, goodbye."
Jason opened and closed his mouth several times before limping away into his room, still wondering why his siblings were acting completely crazy!
Melissa had calmed down, but as soon as Jason left she stood, hands on hips, in front of Edward, "You will explain, now."
Edward, out of fear of being hurt again quickly started talking, "I haven't seen Ceaon since yesterday. Why would I hurt my friend?"
Dammion's eyes narrowed, "You're lying. I can see from your bruises you were in the fight 5 nobles against one servant, who must have been Ceaon."
Melissa shook her head, "We never hurt Ceaon! We haven't seen him since yesterday. We got these bruises because our uncle wanted us to help him with the training of some of the nobles, and they weren't very careful. But you are right, we are nobles." Melissa looked down; she hated lying.
Edward panicked; he couldn't stop the game now! "We were nobles." Edward pretended to look sad and looked away, "Our parents disowned us a long time ago. That's why I hate talking about it. We've been moving from palace to palace, trying to find some work." Melissa sighed, why was her brother making more lies? Lie after lie after lie. Will it ever stop?
Dammion nodded, "I'm sorry. If I had known I would have been a litter nicer, despite you being nobles, but I hate it when people lie to us. Just because they find us too weak to keep any secrets, or something like that. I forgive you, Melissa." Dammion glared at Edward.
Edward knew what it meant. He wouldn't be forgiven until he cleaned up the accident with Ceaon. And you know he's right. Dammion stood up and brushed off the dust on his clothes.
Melissa stood up too and spoke shyly, "Please, don't tell Ceaon. I wouldn't want him to take pity on us." Dammion nodded, while Melissa thought I mean, feed him more lies… Edward grabbed Melissa's hand and pulled himself up then together they decided what to do next.
Dammion leaned against the wall as Melissa murmured, "First, we should go see Mandy. After that we can split up and try to find Ceaon, I don't believe he was the servant who was hurt because he was with his father." Melissa pulled Edward and Dammion to Mandy's bedroom door and knocked five times.
Mandy quickly greeted them, but sighed when she saw them. "What have you been up to? Another fall from the stairs, tree, into the lake? What you youngsters do nowadays would never have happened in my time." Melissa giggled until Mandy turned on her, "Really, Melissa, this is a very rare occasion for you! Normally, you don't join these boys in their games." Edward was whistling innocently behind Mandy. She spun around, "You were the cause of it, were you not? Well then, you first. Edward, sit on that seat. You two find somewhere else to sit, and be quiet."
Melissa nodded and pulled Dammion to the opposite corner of the room. "We have to be very quiet," she whispered, "whenever I don't, bad things happen." They sat in silence as Mandy rubbed various creams on Edward, muttering things about being glad not to have been a boy. Dammion poked Melissa and pointed at a door leading to another room. "It must be the bathroom." Dammion shook his head and pointed to another room with the door wide open. The bathroom. Melissa shrugged and slowly walked towards it.
"Don't go in there. The other patient is sleeping." Melissa went back to her corner and shrugged at Dammion.
Melissa's giggles brought Dammion's eyes to Edward. He had come out of the curtains that Mandy had pulled around the bed and was filled with various different bandages and different colored creams all over his body.
Edward glared at her and whispered, "Stop laughing, you're next anyway." Melissa stopped laughing and slowly walked towards the dreaded white curtains. Edward sat down silently beside Dammion, but soon Edward inquired, "What's behind that door?"
Dammion shrugged, then added, "Another patient. You aren't allowed in." Edward rolled his eyes and tiptoed to the door. Dammion was amazed; Edward made no sound at all when walking. It was as if he wasn't even there. Edward opened the door and stared in shock at…
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Ella had changed quickly, before going to talk Queen Primia. She had to help the unfortunate servants. Anything would help, but she had to help in some way. From the start of the talk, she knew things were already not going to turn out well. Ella continued to argue her case, "Your Majesty, many of the laws that have been put up clearly go against what you are doing."
Queen Primia raised an eyebrow, "You think laws will help those servants?"
Ella closed her eyes as she tried to control her anger, "Your Majesty, the servants have been abused by some of the nobles. Please, put a stop to it or I will have to."
Queen Primia interrupted, "Do what? Report me? How funny, do you not know that these lands," Queen Primia lazily gestured to the scenery outside her window, "
And the people with them belong to me? The nobles have all the right to get those servants to work a little harder. Now leave, I am tired."
Ella shook with rage as she stormed back to her room. How could anyone be so cruel?
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…Ceaon, or what vaguely looked like the Ceaon he knew. It was worse then when he had found Ceaon outside the castle doors. This time he had bandages on and was looking very pale, despite the many bruises. Edward stood frozen in shock in front of the door, hand on the handle, unable to say anything. Edward closed the door and stumbled backwards a little.
Dammion raised an eyebrow, "Are you all right? You look like you saw a ghost."
Edward slid against the wall and Dammion was forced to crouch down to hear what he was mumbling. "I…it can't be…he looked like a ghost. How did he get that way?"
Dammion blanched and shook Edward roughly, "Edward…was it…was it…Ceaon?" Edward didn't answer. Dammion shook even harder, "Answer me. Is it Ceaon?" Edward nodded slowly. Dammion stopped shaking Edward and jumped up, as he started for the door. Edward came out of a daze and grabbed Dammion's ankle. "Let go of me! I have to see him."
Edward shook his head, "Don't look."
Melissa came out happily from the curtain and put her foot in front of Edwards face. "Look, my foot doesn't hurt anymore! Mandy is wonderful!" Melissa pushed Damimon through the curtain and sat down happily. Edward looked at Melissa, should I tell her? No, I can let Ceaon tell her that, I might as well put on my happy face for her. After all, I still want to know what happened to her last night.
Edward touched Melissa's shoulder and murmured, "Now that we are alone, tell me what happened last night, Melissa."
Melissa's smile vanished, then she shook her head. "First of all, I want my questions answered. How did you find me?"
"I saw you pass through the little door, and I followed you after Dad finished talking to me. Now it's my turn. Why did you try to hurt James?"
"I suppose it's because he frightened me in the forest and scared me terribly when he used that knife to get answers out of me. I just wanted him to feel frightened too, but I never thought that James would be hurt. He's so quick on his feet, I thought he could avoid it and I would call Saylius to me."
"But he still got hurt and you didn't seem to care."
"I feel absolutely horrible now that I think about what could have happened, but I still don't like him. What did Dad tell you about us?"
"He told me…I would have my Elbano as soon as I get home."
"What about me?"
Edward hesitated a moment. "Well, soon he sent me away and I followed you through the passage. Do you think I'm really weak to have been captured by Sylvia?"
"Of course not, silly! It's just that Sylvia probably has had some training on how to street fight, while you know the honorable kinds of fighting. They are completely different."
"Well, what about you? You escaped her easily and I'm sure you don't street fight."
"Well, I learned a few moves."
"From who?"
"Jason's girlfriend May."
"Oh, the girl that lives in the village."
"Yes, her. Also, I escaped Sylvia because she probably didn't expect a noble girl to be able to fight."
"I guess."
"I have one last question Edward. Why did you so willingly give up your status as king, throw it away and join the enemy side?"
"You should know the answer to that. We do it all the time"
Melissa shook her head, "No, you do it all the time. I would never have been brought into this mess if you hadn't decided to introduce me and have me come with you whenever you went to see them. I am happy enough being who I am, although perhaps a boy would have been nicer. Even if I do ignore being a princess once in a while, I don't join the enemy side!"
"Helping a thief isn't the enemy side!"
"There I disagree with you, Edward. A new lie comes out of your mouth every five minutes!"
"Yeah well… what about when you lied to Mum? Wasn't that a lie?"
"Of course, and I regret it now, but I was just trying to keep you out of trouble. I don't want anything to do with thieves. Ever! Mother would hate it!"
"Well, then stay away from me if you think I am becoming corrupted, Melissa."
"You know what, I think I will. So goodbye." Melissa looked sadly at Edward. When will you become happy with who you are? Melissa moved to the other side of the room and sat down. You were always there for me when I made mistakes, but why is it that when I try to help you, you push me away? Melissa sat silently for a while before being hit in the cheek with an object. She picked it up; it was a paper plane that Edward had crudely folded up. Melissa nearly jumped with delight, it had to be a n apology for what he had done… Melissa unfolded it:
Father said you would have your Elbano right after mine and would be sent to finishing school ---- -------
Melissa peered at the last two crossed out words. Through the pencil markings, she could make out: good riddance… Those words hurt her more than anything Edward had done and she crumpled the paper up tightly before throwing it into the trashcan. Melissa sighed as she gazed at Edward, who was looking stonily way. What next Edward? What next…
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Ella now had more problems. She had to save her only girl from going through the same nightmare that she had experienced when she was young. She knocked sharply on her husband's office.
"Come in." Char's voice boomed through the door and gave Ella courage. Ella stepped into the office and sat on one of the chairs near the desk. Char smiled as he looked up, "What would you like, darling?"
Ella smiled and started, " Darling, I heard that our daughter was going to be sent to…finishing school."
Char nodded slowly, "Yes, my dear. That is correct."
Ella desperately sought out a way to save Melissa, "Char, I don't want Melissa to go to finishing school. It was horrible for me and when you were younger, you thought it would change me. What made you think Melissa would have a good time over there?"
Char put down his pen, "But it never changed you, darling and don't you think it would be good for Melissa to lose some of her boylike ways?"
Ella sat up taller, "No, Char, I do not think Melissa should be changed, she is perfect the way she is." The bell struck nine o'clock and Ella jumped up, "Oh dear! I've skipped breakfast, and I'm going to be late for my language class."
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As soon as Edward heard the bell he jumped up and ran out the door to his language class, he was going to be late. Melissa watched him run out the door and smiled. She was glad that she was to be taught the art of healing. She was being taught by Mandy. So, she didn't have to move. Mandy pulled back the curtains and attached them firmly as she patted Dammion's head. Melissa noticed that Dammion was luck enough to have a lot less bandages then her and more cream.
Dammion looked at her strangely, then asked, "Aren't you supposed to start your daily chores?" Melissa shook her head and thought I don't have any to do.
Mandy sat on a chair near the two and answered for Melissa, "She has class with me." Dammion nodded and the lesson began. This time, Dammion was completely entranced by what Mandy explained to them about medicines and he didn't find his mind drifting at all.
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As Edward ran full blast to the language classroom, he checked that his clothes were appropriate. Although his clothes were white, they were suited for many things that a noble did, including horse riding. Edward pulled his sleaves down so no one saw any of his bandages and made sure the cream on his face had lost the blue color and was well rubbed into his face. He skidded around a passageway and bashed into the line of nobles waiting to enter the classroom. Many of them gave him angry glares, but some of the older ones bowed respectfully. Edward stuck his hands in his pocket and tried to ignore the boy who was mimicking the older boys and girls bows while muttering "Your Majesty." in a girly voice.
Edward looked around for his mother; she was late, which was very surprising. Ella came through the same corridor that Edward had just run through. This time everyone bowed or curtsied. "Excuse me, class. Please, everyone go inside and find a seat."
Edward sighed; he hated the seat picking. Everyone entered the classroom and raced to try to get the best seats in the classrooms. Edward entered in front of his mother and found only two seats empty, the one that he was going to use, and Ceaon's. Edward approached the first seats and was not surprised to find that one of the nobles stood up to give him his seat. Edward shook his head several times at all the nobles before finally getting his seat. It was always like this. The nobles were supposed to give up the best for him, but he didn't want it. He always hated the first day of class, more than anything. Edward sat down heavily and sighed. Why didn't Melissa understand what he was going through? She normally always was with him. Except this time it was different… Well, fine then. I will play her game Edward slammed his palm down. The nobles looked at him strangely.
"Edward, be silent." Ella was not happy with him. Why do I always get into these strange messes? Ella pulled out her clipboard and called out names. At Ceaon's name. The nobles all laughed and whispered to each other, "Ha! A servant, in our class? That kid probably cheat his way in!" Edward closed his eyes. This is going to be a loooooonnnggg class.
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I hope that was long enough! I am REALLY SUPER sorry, but I've been sick for a while and I wasn't sure if I should continue this story because there haven't been any reviews….
Should I continue or not?
I'm nearly more than halfway done on Chapter 7…..