The Path To Becoming Queen

Chapter 2

She sat at the vanity now clothed although her hair was still wet. One of the ladies who had been quickly assigned to take care of her while she was unsteady was drying her hair carefully.

"Do you wish for me to style your hair?" She asked softly.

"Please, can you braid my hair?"

"Of course." She braided her hair carefully after she had dried it the rest of the way.

Norah sat still looking in the mirror and hated this feeling. Being weak. Having to let someone take care of you. She was so used to doing it alone. This felt wrong. Felt...so so wrong. She looked down at her clothing, it was a t-shirt and sweatpants. Simple but obvious Ciel had been sent to buy the clothes.

"Your clothing seems so comfortable. Is that how you dressed back home?"

"Oh, the days that I didn't leave my room for anything special yeah." She nodded, "Ciel knows me very well." She smiled slightly.

"Ciel is a kind boy, he does well in school. He has many friends. I'm sure you'll be the same."

Norah resisted the urge to laugh, "I promise I'm not that nice. I mean, I'm told I'm not nice." She shrugged.

"Well, you seem nice to me. Whoever said that must be a liar."

Her face reddened, "Thank you-"

She soon looked at her braided hair. The woman helped her up and walked her over to her bed. Ciel was leaning against the wall with his eyes closed. He opened his eyes suddenly and looked at Norah. He moved back and let Norah get into the bed. She sighed softly and leaned back.

"Thank you...you can go. I'm sure I can ask Ciel for help if I need it."
"Of course Miss Norah." She bowed her head slightly before she left the room.

Ciel looked at Norah, her face still full of pure exhaustion. Norah yawned, rubbed her eyes and slid in bed. Curled up and all comfortable as Ciel made sure she was fine before he left the room. Taking one last look at her as she fell asleep.

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Norah woke up, looked out the window and it seemed the sun was rising. She sighed softly and a smile formed on her face. It wasn't a dream and for once she was glad it wasn't. The sun was beautiful, maybe she'd be able to leave today although more than likely she wouldn't be able to. She grabbed the manga and started to read it, looking at the night stand she saw a plate of food with a note.

Pancakes, strawberries and bacon, eat up dummy hope you feel better! I love you :P

-C

She smiled pleased at the note, she grabbed the plate and looked at the food. Some syrup was on the side. It was sticky and sweet. She put a little onto her pancakes. The strawberries had been cut into flowers. Cute. Even if she was 15, suppose she was never too old for her fruit to be cut into shapes. Taking a bite she hummed in delight. The bacon also smelled good, looking more appealing than the clone meat she usually saw.

Ciel being a friend was more than she could ever ask. He was like a brother, one she'd never have. One who could brighten her day when hers has been constantly shit. The manga definitely made it improve as well. She nearly got syrup on a page as she read, being clumsy.

"This manga is kinda fucked up." She muttered under her breath.

She smiled as she read, he knew her so well. Soon she looked up and found Cor had opened the door. She tilted her head and set the book and plate off to the side. Putting her hands in her lap.