Chapter 3: The Trials part 1

Cassandra fell asleep on the way there, while I tried to stay up but I couldn't and, eventually fell asleep. We arrived around 7 pm. The maids then greeted us. The Head Maid came up to us. She looked very young, to be the Head Maid. "You look very beautiful tonight, Miss..?" "Nova.",I tell her. "What a beautiful name! My name is Magnolia but you can call me Mag.", She said with enthusiasm. "Come, follow me to your room." The doors were wide open. When we walked in it looked like it was straight out of a fairy tale. When you walk in the the 2 sets of curved stairs. We proceeded to walk up the stairs and when we arrived at the top the hall was huge! Magnolia led us down the hallway and she opened a door on the left, at the end of the hallway. The room was way bigger than my house back home. The room had purple satin covers and pillows, a desk with a few books, and Wardrobe! The wardrobe had beautiful dresses, way better than the clothes I packed. "Are you hungry? I bet you are. Come down for dinner and meet the other girls.", Magnolia proposed. "Sure.", I said eager to be around normal village girls, who understood. We walked to the dining room, and it was beautiful, like everything else at the palace. Seated at the table were 5 girls, all around my age. The maids pull out a seat for me, and I then take a seat at the table with the others girls, observing the other girls. I look down at my plate, and there is some type of pasta with vegetables. I look at the silverware, not sure which one to use. "It's the middle one", The Maid told me. "Thanks", I say as I grab the fork and start eating. "Are y'all nervous? I know I am...", One of the girls blurted out. She had dark hair with bangs that had a yellow bow in it, and had yellow, almond shaped eyes. "A little..", Another girl blurted. She had a very beautiful face structure, She also wore a Hijab, and had light gray eyes. "The only thing i'm worried about is my family, and what would happen to us if don't pass the trials?", The girl in front of me asked. She had very beautiful kinky hair, had very clear brown skin, with beautiful green eyes, and light freckles. She was a natural beauty. I felt awkward in the group, I felt like I wouldn't have a chance against the girls. The General then burst through the door and told us it was time for the trials. We all looked at each other puzzled. We all got up and followed her. We were in a huge room, I suppose it was a ballroom? "Let me tell you the rules of the palace. 1.) Be respectful, people will always be watching you when you're the queen, Paparazzi and Royals. 2.) Curtsy at every royal or higher up, to be respectful. 3.) Majority of the time you will have to wear a dress." "Now that we have that out of the way, let us teach you the basics of the palace.",She continued. I could tell tonight would be a long night. After, we did everything, I tried to find my way back to my room, but the place was too big. I opened what I thought was my bedroom door. I opened it and saw a library and in it was a sad looking boy. He had ginger hair, what I see was green eyes, dull green eyes. He stared at me. I was an expert at reading people, and I could tell that he was miserable. "Are you ok?", I ask after the awkward silence. "Yeah..", He said trying to cover up the sadness in his voice. "Are you sure?", I ask again. He give me a reassuring smile, hiding his sadness. "Yea i'm fine." "Oh ok.", I say as I open the door to leave, he grabs my arm. "Actually, i'm not ok. I lied.", He said as if he was a child. "Actually your the only one who acknowledged my feelings in a long time", He admits. "Don't bottle things up, open up to people. Sometimes dealing with things isn't the best option." I say as I walk out of the library. I finally find my room. I get into my night clothes, but can't help but think about the boy. He looked a little older than me. He seemed like he had a lot on his plate. I guess everyone here has it hard. I try and get comfortable, and sleep. But I can't help but think about my family. At least I know they're safe. But what was my Father trying to tell me? Magic? Witches? I try and clear my head after a long day. I have get shuteye because i'm going to have to do it all over again....