Bleeding Crown (Red Queen 4 Fanfiction)

Chapter 2

If you made it to Chapter 2, congratulations! This is my first fanfiction I have ever written, but I've always felt like I've been good at writing. Help me improve my skills by leaving comments, and giving some constructive criticism!

Enjoy! Always remember, "Red in the Head, Silver in the Heart."

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Mare

Days pass. Leaders of the guard meet to discuss our plans, of course, Cal is not there. We have decided that it would be best to keep a king as ruler, to not disturb silvers, but also create a court divided into silvers, reds, and newbloods to create a balanced society.

I've been lucky to not cross paths with Cal, if that happened, Evangeline's parents would be very angry at me for destroying their home.

"We already have hundreds of members who have infiltrated Archeon, as well as the palace itself," Farley explained, while holding Clara in one arm, while making gestures with the other.

Whenever I look at baby Clara I already see Shade. She clearly has his nose, the same nose as my dad has himself. She's already a month old, how time flies. I remember my time in the king's cage vividly. I have a hard time remembering I spent six months at Whitefire, the whole time chained to silent stone. Times flies when you're constantly fighting your enemies.

"We'll surround the city from the outside, using every last resource we can find." Farley continues.

I try to listen to Farley's plans, but I find my mind wandering off all the time. Sometimes I look at Clara during the meetings, wondering what it would be like to be her. I would certainly trade jobs with her if I could.

One day I mentally asked her, and at that moment she locked eyes with me and shook her head. I nearly fell out of my seat, laughing at her response. Maybe she's a whisper and can read thoughts, or it could just be a coincidence.

Farley continues to speak, "You may have noticed that a few strong Maven supporters have been disappearing for the past few weeks. This is not a coincidence. Our soldiers posing as servants have been poisoning their excessive amounts of wine and champagne. For every silver we lose, we save ten reds. Meeting adjourned."

Just as I'm getting up from my chair, Farley comes over and gently touches me on the shoulder.

"Mare, are you okay?" she asks in a mother-like tone.

"Of course I'm not alright, Farley," I confess in a whisper. "I'm heartbroken and before that, I spent six months in manacles, without my lightning," I continue.

"I just noticed you were pretty zoned out today, and staring at Clara for a large portion of the hour."

"Sorry to stare, but you know, I envy your daughter."

"And why's that, Mare?"

"She doesn't know the weight of the world yet. Hasn't had the pleasure of meeting either of the Calore brothers and hasn't had to steal practically everything to keep her family alive."

"If there's ever anything I can do to help, please let me know. Now pay attention to the next meeting, okay Barrow?"

"Yes, sir!" I salute with an overly happy attitude, as I exit the room.

After a few days, I have become a mastermind at avoiding Cal. In the beginning, it was just luck keeping me away from him- or he could have been avoiding me. But now, I know exactly where not to be and when after having Cameron do a little bit of spying for me.