Sorry for not updating, I was sick with something that has been going around the community.

So I decided to make this chapter longer.

Hope you like it!

Chapter 2

I stare at the women in front of me. How does she know my name? Do I know her? Could she be someone I met at a Christmas party I performed at? Though, she does seem familiar, I rule the Christmas party out. She doesn't look like one to take part in a party.

All thoughts are interrupted when I feel wind blow past me as 10 guards run past me toward Amanda Ritter. All the maids come rushing in with guards- also following them, all usher us out of the room. I stand from my seat, along with the rest of the girls. I try to go unnoticed, another face in the crowd, but of course that doesn't happen.

Before anyone can to close to Amanda she says "Calm down everyone! I'm not here to harm anyone." She pauses for a second. "I'm just here to deliver some... important information." She hesitation makes me uneasy. She turns to me and smiles, a smile saying, your whole few on life is about to change. I don't smile back but rather squirm in discomfort. She's about to say something more, but is interrupted.

"What could you possibly want?" The King sneers."Is it money?"

"No it's not money. I told you, I have to tell America something."

"What would that be?"

"Is your name America? No? I didn't think so."

The King looks stunned, but he doesn't say anything more. Amanda smiles again. She once again turns to me. She comes close enough to arms length. Then she steps closer, takes my hands in hers and looks me over. I feel exposed, I don't feel comfortable with her looking at me.

"My... You look just like them... but your hair..." She mutters, more to herself, but she doesn't hide it. She looks at my eyes and her face has astonishment "You even have the similar eyes to all of them."

Finally, she lets go of my hands and steps back. I'm too frozen to move. She doesn't turn back to look at me, instead she moves to the center of the room where most of everyone can see her. The cameras would too, but they shut them off some time during the hectic moment. From where she stands she ushers me to come toward her. I hesitate, but walk forward.

"You're probably wondering why I'm here? Correct?" I nod.

"Well I'm not one for secrets so let's move on." She pauses. "I have something I need to tell you that could change how you view yourself, others, and possibly everything you've every believed in. Are you ready for what I'm about to tell you?" I don't know what to say. "Can I have a moment to think this over?" I ask.

"Of course." She says "I figured as much."

I walk- more like run- past her and open the doors. I take deep breaths. Someone taps my shoulder and I look up to see Maxon. "Are you alright?" But I know he already knows that answer. He seems to understand and nods.

"Is there anything you would like me to do?"

"Like what? Make her disappear? I think my curiosity will get the best of both of us, Maxon."

He looks frustrated now. "Well I'm sorry. There's no need to be snappy."

He's right. "Look I'm sorry, okay? I'm just confused."

"Well, let's stop being confused and figure what this is all about." He offers me his hand, I smile and take his hand.

We walk in, with a silence. An awkward silence. Everyone is sitting there looking at Amanda, trying to see if there stares will be hard and long enough for her to just disappear. Once the door shuts, it's makes a creaking sound that everyone turns their head to. They seem desperate for a familiar face. I almost want to laugh.

That feeling is almost gone immediately when Amanda looks over at me. Maxon seems to sense my discomfort and squeezes my hand for reassurance and walks over to where he was seated minutes before. I walk up to Amanda and face her. My hands start to sweat. I don't know why, she doesn't look scary or even if she could hurt a fly. Maybe it's her way of how kind and comfortable she is with this situation. Yes, that must be it.

"Have you made up your mind, dear?" Amanda asks while holding my hands. I want to pull away but I also don't want to be rude. "Yes" I say in an even tone. She smiles "Wonderful!"

No turning back now.

How was it?

~Dance-for-life4598