Just as I enter the room, Queen Anne makes her way through the adorning doors on the other side of the room. We all bow. Her entrance is a bit somber. She perks up however, when she faces he old man.
"Mr Bonacieux, always delightful to see you". The Queen holds out her hand.
Mr Bonacieux takes it and she squeezes it. I had little knowledge of Royalty as a whole, but I knew touch was usual a scarcely given. When I spoke with Bonacieux that day in the cart, he told me his services were highly sought after due mostly to the Queen recommendation. I see now, they share a unique history.
Constance is by her majesty's side, blending somewhat into the crowd of other servants but still just behind the Queen, a trusted friend.
"You look radiant as always."
"I'll look even better when I'm fitted into one of your designs."
The Queen turns her attention to us.
"These are new faces I believe?"
"Yes, these are my new friends. Charles and Daria La Vielle."
Charles and I, curtsey and bow respectively. The Queen examines us for a moment before smiling.
"It's lovely to meet you." She says politely, but warm.
The swatches and fabrics are played about the various tables. The next two hours is a flurry of Fabric and swatches. The queen makes her choices and soon we are all filing from the room. The queen leaves first of course, we follow suit. Her group turns to head down another hall but I notice something from the corner of my eye, a flash of silver. I look through the window to see a masked man standing on another part of the castle, an bow in hand. The silver is the gleam of a sharp arrow, which is following the queen as she passes each window.
"You majesty!" I yell out for her.
She turns to me confused, but I'm running full speed at her.
Everyone screams.
Glass is breaking.
Then a loud thud!
Blood begins to seep through the Queens dress.
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The Female Musketeer
Historical FictionDaria La Vielle was just a farm girl. The Three musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis were just soldiers. But all four found they were more than just titles given to them. Love, Revenge and Swords make for a good time. but when it comes to being a wo...
