The Assassin Queen (Book Four)

Chapter Three-Alexandria

The funeral lasted seven days, a ritual that all members of the royal family had when they died. Day one was the wake, where all the people of Talahan prayed for my father in front of his coffin. The coffin was open, so everyone could see the dead body. Day two was the funeral itself. We watched as my father was buried in the ground. My mother was sobbing like a little baby. Their were tears streaming down Ryia's eyes, but she made no sound.

Everyone around me was crying....all except for me. Why? Why couldn't I cry? I tired my best, but I couldn't. Was I heartless? Why didn't I feel anything for my dead father? The rest of the days were made for mourning. I was glad when the week was over. I couldn't take anymore of this. So many things were happening. Simon had attacked Talahan. Ryia and Leo got married without telling anyone. And if Simon finds out....it will be an all out war.

After the seven days of misery, their was a coronation for Rowen. He became king of Talahan just one day after the funeral ended. It was a happy celebration, which felt different, since we had the funeral. I felt like I had lost all happiness for a while, but found it again on this day. I could tell that my brother was nervous about becoming king.

It was late at night when he coronation was over. I was sitting on my balcony all alone, just the light sound of the wind to keep me company. Then suddenly, I heard a voice echo through my head. Your happiness will not last for long the voice said. I looked around, but their was nobody there. "Who's there?" I demanded, standing up as I gripped my crossbow. The voice laughed evilly. I'm only in your head, Alexandria it said. I then realized who's voice it was. Simon.

"What do you want?" I asked rather calmly. I'm not here for anything, my dear. I just wanted to warn you, that's all he said. I didn't respond. Warn me? What did he mean? "Get out of my head" I spat. He laughed. I'm trying to help you, my dear. Don't think your brother will be king for very long he said evilly. I lightly gasped. Oh no. Simon was going to aim for Rowen. If Rowen died, then that would mean.....I would become queen.

"What do you want from him?! Leave him alone!" I yelled. Simon laughed. Then, a figure appeared in front of me. Simon stood there, looking as evil as ever. "I'm afraid I can't do that, my dear. I have a plan, and it cannot fail" he said. Simon walked in a circle around me. "Strange.....you don't seem the slightest bit sad. If I kill your brother, will you even shed a tear? I'll be surprised if you do, since you had no mercy for your father" he said. Anger poured through my body. Shadows radiated around my feet.

"What about your mother? Or your sister? If they pass on, will you shed at least one tear? I bet you wouldn't. I bet you wouldn't even cry if your own husband died. Why don't we see if you do? I can kill him now" Simon said with an evil smile. Shadows radiated around my body. "Get out of here!" I yelled. Simon laughed. "You think your so fierce, don't you? I'm not afraid of you. I'm not afraid of anything" he said. Then without knowing what I was doing, I lifted my crossbow.

I aimed at his chest and pulled the trigger. An arrow went flying from the crossbow and dove into his chest. Simon gasped in pain as blood squirted from the arrow. I lightly gasped and dropped the crossbow. Simon looked at the arrow in his chest, then at me. He gripped the arrow and pulled it out, not showing an ounce of pain. What? How could he do that?! He should have died!

"You....shot me" he said. He had the most evil look on his face. He was going to attack me, I knew it. "Why? Why didn't you die!?" I yelled. Simon laughed. "I am too powerful to die!" He yelled. He walked towards me, but I walked backward. Soon, I was on the edge of the balcony. One more step, and I would fall. I would....fall. An idea came to me. I couldn't have him attack me, he would surely kill me.

I hopped on the edge of the balcony. Without hesitation, I jumped off. I heard Simons loud gasp, and I heard him yell, "NO!" Before I hit the ground, I let my shadows engulf me, warping me to the throne room. I panted, for I was out of breath and afraid. Then suddenly, Simon appeared in front of me. Damn I thought. How did he know that I was going to do that? "You think you can escape me?!" He yelled in fury. He started to run towards me, but suddenly stopped. He looked at the large clock on the wall. The time read ten minutes to midnight.

"I'm afraid....I don't have time for you today. Until next time, my dear" he said. Simon warped away. I stood in silence, processing what had just happened. I then realized something. Simon had to have warped away for a reason. Something happens to him at midnight. What happens....I wasn't sure of. But I was bound to figure it out.