Let's start this Author's Note with a what AlliyahtheAuthor and I once wrote down together. :)

I hope you liked that last chapter, and also this one!

Hello to all those reading! It's the Mystery Writer here to give you another hint!

I'll admit it.

I have stage fright. I freeze in front of a crowd and stutter doing a speech.

Wow! Even I didn't know that XD…

Anyways, we're having a bit of a dilemma, though I believe I shouldn't tell you. I have a question: who do you ship in this story most? Leave in the reviews (or PM if you're shy XD)!

Adore the chapter!

Justin's P.O.V.

Destiny was the first to catch my attention with a friendly wave.

"Hello Justin!"

"Nice to see you again Destiny," I greeted back along with a genuine smile.

Then I saw the huge crowd of people right behind her. I immediately froze.

Who are all these people?! I freaked out internally, not accustomed to all the attention.

It was a rather odd lot. I only spotted two boys out of the swarm of girls. Both must have been younger than me. It appeared that both boys had sisters. The older one was under a choke hold by what seemed like a girl reflection of him. The younger boy was getting squished by what must have been his protective older sister. I probably shouldn't get too close to either of them with such close siblings. The members that stood out to me most though were the white winged angel hovering over the rest and a girl that seemed to be a living gold statue!

Christina stepped out of the troupe and introduced them to me. "Everyone, this is Justin the Stableboy."

After unfreezing from the initial shock, I smiled, love struck by her presence. Ever since I started working here, I've kind of had a crush on Christina.

But she's a princess, I kept having to remind myself sadly. I'm a nobody...

Destiny seemed to have changed from her cheery mood into a solemn one. I've always wondered what was with her mood swings… Christina waved happily at me.

"I suppose you didn't forget of me…" I laughed, trying to break the ice.

"How could I?" she asked, furrowing her eyebrows. "You're my friend!"

"Wow! You brought a huge crowd along with you today! " I exclaimed in amazement, trying to distract myself from the sad reality of an impossible romance. "It's been awhile since I've had this much company..."

"Well, do you want to join us?" Christina offered.

I eyed her suspiciously, as well as the rest of the group. "What do you mean by that?"

They all got themselves comfortable on a pile of hay as they took turns telling me the story as the Knights of the Silver Rose since the beginning. Though everyone added comments here and there, Christina mostly read from a novel called Legend of the Knightly Ones, a book I've never heard of before. But the storyline was similar to another novel I've listened to when I was younger. Discovering how the book came to be and how that group of friends were all involved was unbelievable, but the proof was right there in front of me.

Why hasn't Destiny at least mentioned being a part of the Knights of the Silver Rose? I asked myself every time Christina read out her name.

It was hard to focus throughout most of the story, since I just admired Christina's passionate voice. Though that didn't distract me from remembering all those chances Destiny could have told me about all this since she came to visit me regularly.

An answer sprung out almost immediately. She was just trying to protect the group from being discovered, as was Christina, which was probably why we haven't been meeting up together for some time now... But then why are they revealing all this to me? Why now?

"Incredible!" I exclaimed in awe once they've finished their tale. "I'd love to be part of your secret knights group, but I guess all the seats are taken so..."

"Actually, that's why we came here," explained Fiona, the Ambassador of Grizzleheim. "Now that you know what we're up to and the circumstances we're under, we want you to join and help us."

"But don't tell anyone aside from us about this," warned Princess Cleopatra.

"So, what do you say?" asked Savannah, Christina's cousin.

I simply froze once more, aghast in what opportunities and risks lay ahead of me.

I've always wished of becoming a knight, but after no one picked me as their page or squire, I've been a stable boy since.

I tried weighing out the pros and cons.

This would be a dream come true! Adventure, heroism, and most of all, companionship. Then again, I might suffer the horrible consequences and there'll be many trials awaiting me.

Everyone was waiting for my response.

"Of course I will!" I answered to my new group of friends.

"Well everyone, looks like we have a new Knight of the Silver Rose!" declared Christina.

"Hold on," I paused, shushing the whole group.

After the story they told me, I had to confirm. "What do I need to do in order to prove myself worthy?"

"Well," Destiny thought out loud. "I have a good feeling you'll find a magical item that will help you serve your purpose."

How can she be so sure? What does she think will happen? And what greatness does she see in me to come and visit me weekly and at least wave to me daily for years? I'm not worth having any supporters… I'm just a boring old stable boy.

Destiny's P.O.V.

There's a lot of potential in Justin. I don't trust many boys, but I know I can trust him.

I remembered the day that completely changed my views about Justin.

I was looking for a horse that I could ride so I could run away with it. I didn't feel like I belonged in the castle or deserve all the attention I was given after the disappearance of my parents long ago. I mean, how could I be openly accepted into the arms of Queen Gwendolyn and King Artorius when there are many orphans out there just like me? It just wasn't right. I didn't deserve the special treatment. I never did anything to gain their approval! I was about to sneak in the stables, but instead of exiting unseen with a pony, there was Justin the Stableboy, sobbing uncontrollably alongside a horse. Of course, this wasn't the first time I've seen him, but it was the first time I've seen him so worked up like this. He's usually rather relaxed and serious about his work, even though he was only a year older than Christina and me.

"What's wrong?" I asked, feeling uneasy.

He looked up at me, teary eyed. "Sally is sad!"

I realized Sally was the horse Justin was hugging. As much as I wanted to comfort him in that moment, I didn't know how. I was going to run away for King Artorius' sake! I can't have any eyewitnesses! It was then, when I was seven years old, that I first discovered I could mind-read.

He pat the mare to comfort her. Don't worry Sally. She won't take your Starlight away from you...

I gasped in shock, dropping the reins of the foal. The minute I did so, Starlight immediately charged towards Sally. Just for a second, I caught the glimpse of a magical red flow bonding the two horses and the stable boy together as they seemed to hug. That was the first time I spotted a magical bond. I haven't seen any like that since.

I had a feeling that even though Justin is always overlooked as a stable boy, there was something special about him. He is someone that requires company from people, not just mounts, which is why I always wave to him when I pass by and have a delightful conversations to keep him updated on what was going on in the palace every so often, since he wasn't allowed inside. He was worth investing my time. He deserved to be given a chance.

Suddenly, Christina started struggling in keeping the Legend of the Knightly Ones book still! It was as if it became a bird that was struggling to fly away! We all tried to keep the book from escaping.

"Is this normal?!" panicked Justin now believing our connection with the book more than ever.

Christina tried to wrangle the book and pin it down. "To be honest, yes!"

Cassandra ducked, shielding her head with her wings. "Take cover everyone! Who knows if Destiny and Christina's swords will arrive to zoom all over the place again!"

Half of us jumped into the haystack to hide, while the other half did our best to pin down the book that seemed to have come alive. I was the last to pitch in, but as I did, a blast of green, blue, white, silver, and red pushed us back. I worried that the impact would be felt from all over Avalon. I was about to pick up the book, but then I realized there were now two! The second also had silver rose borders, identical to the Legend of the Knightly Ones, but instead of two crossing swords, there was a picture of a blue helmet just like the one carved in the middle of the floor in our secret room! The color of the blue helmet contrasted with the bright red cover. The golden title's font was identical to the blue book, but it was titled Mystery Mania.

I picked up the new book and left the other for Christina to hold. I looked at her, confused, then back at the recently created book I held. This sure is a mystery all right.