The Halfling (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 11

I woke up, and my head was sore. The only thing keeping me from falling over is the rigidness that makes me sit up straight. What is that? Oh. Yeah. The corset. Trying to crane my head, I find my shoulders are still pressed against the back of the chair, with the blue silk ropes restraining them. I manage to catch a glimpse of my wrists, and I confirm by wiggling them that they're still bound and secure.

When I lift my head, something seems off. My head feels heavy, as if I'm wearing a large hat. But I'm not. The maid... what was her name.... ehhh my head is too foggy for this. She wouldn't let me wear a hat with this gorgeous gown. Ohhhh yeah. Cielo. That was her name. What is up with my head? 

And I close my eyes, but the heaviness doesn't go away. Opening them, I hear someone walking in. 

"Oh dear, you are awake!" The Queen says excitedly. She examines me, as if she hadn't seen me before. As if I was somehow different now. 

She waves her hand, and the silk ties flutter off me. Definitely magic. Having been skeptical to believe at first, I'm now completely ready. I lean my head forward, still surprised at the weight that comes with it. I try to stand up, but my legs are weak and my balance unsteady. The Queen clicks her fingers and someone has their arm around me, helping me up. Thank goodness. I look at the person, and I find that it's Cielo again.

The queen waves her hand yet again, and a panel from the wall flips over, revealing a mirror. I have to do an awkward shuffle sidestep to be able to see my reflection, and when I do, I gasp.

"Yes. Lily, isn't it? We've already done this for your friends, a slight bit after you. Of course they have different models according to their season, but don't you think this is a perfect fit for you? Lily, child of summer, change is coming. This is only the beginning. New, fascinating prospects await us."

As she speaks, I can hardly breath. She did this to my sister? Who else? Who else is here? The questions keep repeating, but all I can see is myself in that wretched mirror. Myself, changed. For you see... I now have horns.

A/N: Were you expecting that? How was it? What more modifications could she be hinting about? Oh, if you want to know what type of horns, their Eland horns. Look it up! Or, if you prefer, it's also the external link. I was gonna put it at the top, but that would ruin the suspense. Need it to be longer? There's some stuff I could add... Thanks for 380 reads!!!