The Soulmate Mark

C H A P T E R 3

A few days later Athena was to go to Gantrick.She has never been and she thought she never would.She heard many things about the place.But she didn't want to believe them.She wore a oversized sweater with collar and a white skirt as well as white shoes.She went down from her room with her stuff. "Wow Athena are you really going". Elle her older sister said."Yeah.I mean I kind of have to". "You don't Athena.You volunteered". Her father said while reading his newspaper."No I didn't". "Why do you look like you are going to school." Her other older sister Sam said. "Because I want to look presentable.After all I'm meeting a royal family." "Athena they have status over there not here". "But still". "Girls stop fighting it is too early for this.Your mom should be back for a quick break to see you before you leave Athena". "Great not another lecture". "What was that". "Nothing". Her mother walked through the door all frazzled. "I can not believe all of the garbage issues I have to deal with". "Mom you are the mayor.That is your job". "I know but they should give me more important issues instead of stupid ones about making a national holiday about cereals." "What". "That is what I said.But apparently I'm not allowed to say that.I should be worrying about other issues not this.But Athena I am here for you."She went up to Athena and fixed her hair. "Now are you sure you have to go." "Yes mom". "Be careful okay.But if they hurt you in any way let me know". "Okay but don't start a war please". She smiled at her daughter. "Okay I'm leaving.Give me your last minute hugs". Her sisters and parents gave her one last hug before she was on her way.

She walked all the way to the old train station. "There is no trains here.How am I supposed to get there". She thought to herself. All of a sudden a older man went up to her.She held her pepper spray incase she had to use it. "Hello are you Athena". "Yes.But who are you". "Sorry I forgot to introduce myself.My name is Charles,I am the royal advisor as well as royal driver for the royal family of Gantrick". "Really are you sure because I'm pretty sure these trains are the way I'm going to get there." "They aren't and if you wait you are going to be waiting your whole life for it to come.Now come with me and we will be there in about twenty minutes."She nodded.He took her stuff and put it in the trunk.They both got in the car and headed to Gantrick.As they past through the atmosphere was a lot different than Asterin's.All the plants were dead and the place was old fashioned.When they got to the castle a few servants were waiting.She got out of the car and was in amazement of the castle.It look like it was straight out of a fairytale.A servant named Marie went up to Athena. "Hello deary.My name is Marie.I will be your personal servant if you happen to be staying.Right through these doors are the royal highnesses.She went up the stairs and through the big castle doors.The room was dimly lit and she could tell it was a throne room of some sort.She then saw a older couple sitting in some thrones.They got off their thrones and went to Athena. "Hello you must be Athena.I am queen Vivienne and this is my husband king Roland." Athena smiled before curtsying. "Now as you know we brought you here to help our son with this issue of having a soulmate mark.Before we go further we will have to make sure that really is your mark.Please excuse what I am about to say."The queen said calmly. "ALEXANDER.COME DOWN HERE RIGHT NOW.ATHENA IS HERE!"She fixed her throat. "Sorry".She said.A few seconds later a boy with black fluffy hair,bright blue eyes came down the stairs.Athena was taken back by his beauty but she couldn't let her distract her. "Really mum.Another girl.A girl who is probably lying so they could be with me.I already told you.I don't give a fuck about this mark.If anything let it kill me." "Alexander". "What it's the truth". He looked at her up and down and studied her. "How is she different than the other girls". "Well she is from Asterin and she might actually have the mark you are looking for.Now put out your arm."

He hesitantly put out his arm.Athena rolled up her arm and put hers by Alexander's.A glowing light appeared. "Well I guess it is her."He said said. "I told you". "Well Athena get comfortable you will be staying with us for a bit.Alexander give her a tour please". "Mum it is Xander not Alexander.Why does she even need a tour it is just a ordinary castle". "Xander first off they don't have castles in Asterin at least from what I heard.Also she is a guest.Plus you two have to get close. "Fine".He grabbed Athena's hand and lead her around the castle.