Crawling out of the comfort of the bed. I pad off across the room ready to open the dark mahogany door when I take notice of the mirror in the corner facing me. I was not wearing what I had on earlier. I was wearing a blue button up dress shirt and my hair was down from it's ponytail. Someone took the liberty of changing me when I was passed out.
Beginning to become angry over the fact and deciding to just take a breath and proceed with heading downstairs. Once, I opened to door and stepped out into the hall. I noticed I was in an end room facing the rest of the hallway. No where to turn, but to walk straight ahead. Slowly walking and glancing at the old pictures that littered the walls I continue my journey to meet a ornate staircase to my right. Taking notice that this place is definitly older and very, very expensive. Down the stairs I hear muffled voices. Voices that sound a bit frantic and annoyed. I kept moving forward to find Viktor. Heading slowly down the stairs whil
Making our way out of the room and up the hall I hear voices coming through the swinging door which I assume leads to the kitchen. One voice I recognize and the other I have never heard before.Viktor lead the way into the room and once again the talking stops as soon as I am made aware of. Aimee is sitting at a rectangular table with a white marble top thats surrounded by white cushioned dining chairs. She flashes me a big grin as she then shoves a grilled cheese sandwich into her mouth. Looking for the other voice I had heard I spotted a little old thing with silver hair, dressed to the nine in a formal maids outfit, standing at the stove. She turns towards Viktor and myself and he introduces me."Anna, this is Brenna.''She rushed cleaning her hands off on a towel hanging from the oven. She scurries over to us, takes my hand and kisses it. Umm, yeah that's not weird at all.Releasing my hand "Miss Brenna, it is a great honor to finally meet you! Such a
He smiled down at me and said "Because this was the only way to get you away from being watched and so we could get close enough. There was a lot of planning to get you here.""But what I don't get is why did it take you so long. I could have been saved a lot of torment if ya'll would have come sooner."Looking away with a sad expression on his face."When Nathan and Marissa were murdered and for some reason you were left behind. You were being watched like a hawk. We couldn't take another hit. Our numbers were on the rise, but still not where we used to be before their attack on the kingdom. And you weren't just being watched by their Kings minions. You were being watched by the King himself. We never knew when he would just show up. But belive me, Brenna, we were always there. I made sure you weren't alone.""I'm guessing their King was the one who sent Dave and the other man to my home?""Correct.""In my dreams the one intruder yelled at
Walking past Aimee who was holding the door for me to exit the room. I stopped in my tracks. Remembering I was wearing nothing but Viktors button up dress shirt. I had no clue as to where my clothes were and remembering that my car is back on campus. I wasn't going anywhere until I was dressed and had transportation."Don't worry, girl. Your clothes have been cleaned and are upstairs in the room you woke up in. I can drive you to the cafe and Viktor and I will go to the campus and bring your car back to you. Is that alright?""Yes. Thank you!"Heading up the stairs and having a feeling I was being watched as I walked up. I started to go at a quicker pace and get out of sight. Reaching to top and turning to head towards the room, Viktors room. Thinking this day couldn't get any weirder. I started looking at the photos on the wall. Noticing some family pics and a few of them had this regal looking couple with a little girl about the age of 5 sitting on her fathers
Rage was all over Viktors face as he looked at the man holding me and then back to me. "Are you okay, Brenna?" he said through gritted teeth.I couldn't nod I couldn't do anything. I was stuck in the shell of my body. Not knowing what even put me in that state, but I assume its due to the ass hats on this side of the room."Oh, come now, Viktor. You should know well enough that I would do no such thing as to harm my beautiful future Queen."That's when it all clicked. This was Dimitri. This was the man responsible for my parents death and here I was at his mercy. My only hope would be that Viktor has some type of plan to get me out of this situation. Well actually US out of this situation. Hating that he is now involved and could be at risk of harm, but happy that he showed at what may have been the perfect time. Since it seems they were on the verge of kidnapping me.Practically growling Viktor replies "She will never be your Queen, Dimitri!! Never
"Oooookay. Do you realize that I am just learning about everything TODAY! I have to say that I feel like I have been thrown into some sort of alternate universe or I'm in some messed up dream. A dream of which I would like to just wake up from."She looks at me with tears in her eyes. "I am sorry, Brenna."That's when I kind of snap. Jumping up and fisting my hands. "You know I really wish people would stop looking at me like that and saying 'sorry'... Does anyone realize that's the last memory I have of my mother!?! That's the last thing she said to me before she was murdered right in front of me! This whole thing is ridiculous and I hate it!!"She looked away and I'm glad she did. Gave me a chance to wipe at my tear streaked cheeks."I knew Marissa and Nathan, Brenna. I even met you when you were little. It's much too long ago for you to remember, but we have met before. In another time I suppose you could say. Nothing seems the same anymore."
We sat there for a moment in silence. Me bracing myself for the onslaught that was about to come at me, and him...well I assume he was trying to get his lies straight. "I can assure you that I will not lie to you. What you decide to be the truth is your decision." "Okay then. Shoot." I tell him sitting back and crossing my arms across my chest. And wouldn't you know he mocks my postion before he starts to speak. "Our realms weren't so different. We got along for all intents and purposes and in some cases we lived in harmony. It wasn't until your parents, the King and Queen, decided they wanted to explore our differences. You see, the fairies and faeries differ in many ways, but where the most differences lie is in our powers. Faeries have always been able to harness our powers in certain fields and we recharged faster as opposed to the fairies. Your parents wanted to know how we did such things and in their desperation they started to take our kind and experiment. We noticed the dis
Bracing myself for what seemed to be a fight. Viktor stomped over to our table as I pulled my hands from Dimitri. Dimitri looked a little surprised, but he also looked like he understood."YOU don't touch her!!" Viktor snarled."I wasn't doing anything that she didn't allow. Isn't that right, Brenna?"They both looked at me. They both knew the answer, but seems I had to vocalize it to keep their dispute going."You both know the answer to that question." Feeling myself getting a little worked up.Viktor looks down at me and says "What are you even doing here? Is this the reason you stayed away from school today? To talk to HIM!?" he practically yelled at me and thats a big no, no in my book. I just met this man, both of them, and there is no way anyone is going to tell me waht to do.I stood up out of my chair and got in his face. "First of all, YOU do not yell at me. Second, you don't tell me what to do. Ever!"His face went from sho
They both looked at each other and answered at the same time. "Me.""Well obviously that's not going to work. May I make a suggestion? Dimitri I have spoke to you a great deal today already so I suggest I talk with Viktor later today and maybe meet with you tomorrow after school? Does that work for you?"It actually mattered to me what they both thought. Not knowing who I was supposed to end up with was one thing, but I wasn't about to piss everyone on off in the process."Sweet Brenna, if that is what you wish then so it shall be." Dimitri said.He stood and reached his hand out to me. Taking it I stood as well and he kissed my hand whispered for only my ears to hear. "I am only one call away. Say my name and I will come. Always. Be true in your endeavors and I will anticipate seeing you again." With that he truned on his heels and walked out the front door with ogre by following close behind. I really have to remember his name, it's just that ogre fits