Book Two: The Servant

The whole time she sat there, it scared me. I wanted to hug her and make sure she was okay but if anyone got near her she would cry. She wanted Nate, but he was gone, and no one could find him. She cries all night and all day, and it breaks my heart to see it. Poor Miley.

"Alice" Jason's voice said, I turned to him, away from the door frame and looked at him. He smiled sadly at me and brought me into a hug. "There's nothing you can do." I sighed and placed my head on his chest.

"I know." I whispered.

"Jason?" The small voice from the room said and we turned. Those are the first words she has said all week and the first time she dropped the 'lord'. "Is he?" she said. Jason sighed and shook his head.

"I'm sorry Miley" She nodded and looked back out the window. I felt my heart breaking more.

"I'll be back, Miley" I said but she just stared at the window. I sighed and walked down the hall. I felt tears hitting my own cheeks and Jason's arms wrap around me. "I can't take seeing her like this." I said and he rubbed my back. "Where the FU—" I stopped and calmed for a second "hell is he? Where could he have possibly gone?" I said. I wiggled myself from Jason and turned to him. "Where?" I said. He shook his head.

"I don't know Alice. I haven't been close with him in years and I don't even think Shane knows." I could see his eyes sadden when he had realized that he hadn't been the best brother. I hugged him.

"I just want her to be happy." He stroked my hair.

"I know you do." He pulled me a little bit away and looked me in the eyes. "But for now, there's nothing we can do. Until we find him, she's going to be like this." I nodded my head in agreement and looked down. He lifted my head back up. "She'll be fine. She's strong, you know that" I smiled.

"You're right, she is strong." I said. I kissed his cheek and smiled at him. "Thanks" He smiled and kissed me. I smiled and pulled away. "You know how amazing that is to be able to do that." He smiled and shook his head.

"Yes, I do" He kissed me again. "I have to leave. King business apparently" he said and sighed. I nodded and smiled.

"Well then go my king." He laughed and gave me a last kiss and walked away. I sighed and threw my head back. "Oh dear." I said and walked back toward Miley's room. We'd been able to move her from Nate's room to her room last night after she had fallen asleep. I stood at the door frame and watched her. I did this daily when I was off of chores, which I don't really have anymore since I'm the future 'queen'. I smiled remembering how Jason stood up to his dad.

"She can not be a queen! I will NOT allow it!" He said screaming at Jason. But Jason just smiled like does when he doesn't care.

"I don't care if YOU won't allow it. I have already talked to the Royal family and they are PERFECTLY okay with it!" He said. I shook my head at him, he's being too cocky but he also loves it. Lord Paul glared at him. "Glare all you want father, but I have the right to be married to this woman and have our child and to become the next one to rule. Hate it or love I don't care, I don't care about you anymore. Goodbye" He said and then grabbed my hand as we walked out. I smiled.

"Good job"

He was happy and so was I. I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. This place is like a book, it's a romance, angst, plot twisted book. I shook my head and looked at Miley. I sighed.

"See you tomorrow Miles" I said then walked toward my room. I heard a voice call my name.

"Miss Alice" I turned to see Prince Eric there. I bowed to him. "No need, you'll be the future queen after all." I blushed.

"I will still act like a servant until that day Prince Eric" He sighed but shook his head. "You are looking for me?" I asked he nodded.

"I just wanted to know how she was." He was like a lost puppy. In the last week he has asked about her needing to know everything.

"She's still the same as yesterday," I said sadly. "She's just staring out the window." He nodded.

"I see." He said then scratched his head. "I'm leaving tomorrow, back to the palace." I nodded. "I just want her to be better that's all, I still care for her." I felt my blood boil, this is his entire fault! I pushed my anger back.

"Yes well, have a good trip Prince Eric" I said, bowed and walked into my room. I slammed the door and growled. "The nerve" I said quietly. "Coming here like he cares then kisses her!" I sighed. "Maddening!" I heard a chuckle outside the door.

"Talking to yourself again Alice?" I rolled my eyes.

"Go away Shane!" I said. I heard him laughing. I rolled my eyes and threw a pillow at the door. "Go!" I said and it just continued to make him laugh. I sighed "You suck"

"I'm here for a reason" He said laughing. "There's a note for you" I sighed and opened the door. He handed me the small piece of paper. "The messenger came but you weren't here." I nodded and opened it.

Woods, 12am –M Mitchie? Why would she be sending me a note?

"Thanks" I said. "Have you seen Lil Shane lately?" I asked. A small smiled appeared on his face.

"Not yet. She wants it to be slow, since I was out of his life for 4 years and hers" He sighed.

"Shane it's not your fault" He nodded. I knew he wish he was with them all those years

"I know, I just wish I had known. I wish things were different." I nodded and gave him a hug. Shane's like my brother; he's been there for me when I've need him. I just wish I could help him. "Maybe when you guys take the throne, I can finally see her everyday, in the castle without my father going psycho on me." I giggled.

"You will, soon" He smiled and hugged me again.

"Thanks Alice." He said and pulled away. "See you at dinner. I'll be the one NEXT to your fiancé." I giggled and waved. I looked down at my finger, the beautiful ring from Tiffany & Co. made me smile. I didn't care about labels or how big the ring is, it was what it symbolized that made me so happy.

Hours later I walked silently out of the castle and into the woods, just like the many times Miley had to meet Mitchie. I walked with a skip in my feet. I was curious on what Mitchie had to tell me. I reached to the place and waited. I looked at the night sky. It was beautiful out. The sky was covered with stars as a full moon shined down on the world. It was like a mini sun, giving us the little light that we need.

"Alice" my name was whispered and I turned to see Mitchie. I smiled and walked over to her.

"Hey" I said and hugged her. "What did you need?" She started fiddling with her fingers and biting her lip. "Mitch…" She looked up and nervously chuckled.

"I…um…I know where Nate is" My eyes widen at her words. "But I can't tell you" And then….

I slapped her on the back of the head….

And she slapped be back.

"And why haven't you told anyone!" She sighed.

"He called in the favor of how he didn't tell Shane about me so I can't tell anyone where he is." I sighed.

"Can you give me a hint?" I asked. She smiled.

"No one lives there but people sleep there" I sighed. I hate riddles. She saw my face and giggled. "Just think." She looked down at her watch. "I have to go." I nodded and hugged her. "Bye Alice"

"Bye Mitch." She turned and walked away. I followed her movements in the opposite direction, heading back to the castle. No one lives there but people sleep there. What the hell could that possibly mean?

"I don't know" Jason said when I asked him. I sighed. I told him what happened with Mitchie and how I was trying to figure it out. I walked toward Miley's room to see her up and sitting at the window. I sighed and looked at Jason. He smiled and kissed my forehead. "It will be okay." I sighed.

"She said that he was somewhere that 'No one lives there but people sleep there'" Then I heard a tiny gasp from Miley's room.

"The graveyard" She said, and for the first time in months she got up and ran out the door.

She figured it out. She went to find Nate…

Oh wait, shit we have to follow her

"MILEY WAIT!" I said and ran down the stairs.

We figured it out….

Hopefully


I don't like depressed Miley! It makes me sad *cries*

But maybe she'll be happy!

Or maybe not!

IDK….or do I?

Oh and I'M BACK! School has slowed down (thank god) and my life is a little normal so I'm back with the writing: D I love and missed ALL OF YOU :D

Oh wanna know something? I found out that when I read other Fanfics I get inspiration to write more :D so that's what I'm going to do when I stop writing for a little I'll be "oh I must read" then be like "I wanna write!" its brilliant!

Okay. Love you guys :D

-Devin