Black Robes

Piper: Why is He here?

Hey guys, just wanted to say this is my first story and I'm in school still so I have tons of homework and I dont really edit it, please leave comments with hints and stuff! I would gladly take some direction in this story.  Also you may need to refresh the page to see the pictures, and im still looking for more pictures.-Kat

 I woke with a start to a knock on my door. I rolled out of bed and walked out to the kitchen, my parents were both in the hall, talking to a stranger in dark robes. He had a hood pulled low so that you couldn't see his face, but he had a strong aura about him that emitted power. I slowly approached in time to hear him say "-the girl has magic." 

          I freaked. My parents didn't know, no one knew-anymore- so how could he? I still couldnt really understand what I could do, so how could he suddenly come into our home and just tell my parents? I didn't have time to think, because he spotted me and turned to address me instead. 

"Hello, you're Piper, correct? You have a special ability which is found quite rarely, and I need you to come with me. Don't bother to pack a bag, everything you need will already be there. You may take a few valuable's but be quick, we leave in 5 minutes." I stared at him in disbelief. He could not come into my home and order me around!  

         "Excuse me, but who even are you?" I replied, trying to keep my temper under control. But he just laughed and it was getting much harder. I dug my nails into my palms to keep me from trying to kill him. "You don't know who I am? Are you serious? I mean, you're even a girl." I was about to snap at him for being sexist, but then he lowered his hood-- and Prince Jason was staring back at me.

             I stumbled into the wall. Literally, stumbled into the wall. Oh. My. God. Prince Jason was in my house. Prince Jason who was a One. The highest class you could be. I was a Five, my family was a Five. How could PRINCE JASON, a One, be in our house? The Prince Jason. Who I absolutely despised because he was extremely good looking and had the whole kingdom in love with him. I hated his existence, that high and mighty prestigious douche could not be any less welcome than he already was. And he certainly wasn't going to tell me where I would be going.

I stood up straightly and said "Your highness, with all due respect, what makes you think I would come with you." He looked amused. I was ready to kill him. Then he replied, "Well, Miss. Piper, You are different... some might say special. You were born with a rare gift that the kingdom has not seen in ages. We-The king, queen, my brother, and I- would like you to stay in the palace while we sort out your... gift." I was just about ready to interrupt when he continued. "Your parents have already granted permission, and they will be compensated for every week you spend at the palace. Now we must hurry, We're due back in 5 hours at the latest, but hopefully we will arrive sooner."

I wanted to argue but looking at my parents, I knew I couldn't. They needed the money, and if a few weeks in the stupid palace could give them money, I would deal with the royal family. "Fine" I replied, clenching my teeth.  

He seemed to be trying to hide a smirk as he handed me a pair of clothes and said "You'll need these. Change fast, we must get going." I grumbled something under my breath and he just raised an eyebrow. I turned on my heel and left back into my room, slamming the door slightly. I changed quickly, but I heard my parents apologizing and saying how I'm not usually like this. Ha, those liars I am very much like this. No way am I going to treat little mister prince like hes God's gift to all earth. Pfft, hes not THAT good  looking.... Well... No. Come on Piper! Get over him.

           I rolled my eyes at the outfit after I put it on. A white long sleeved blouse made from amazingly soft material and long black pants that were also surprisingly comfortable. Of course the prince would require me to look presentable, couldn't have me embarrassing him now could we?

             I walked back out the door still frowning at having to leave. I gave my parents a quick hug and followed him outside. There was a horse waiting for us. My eyes widened in surprise because holy crap, that was a real horse. A really big real horse.

The chapters are gonna start short while I'm learning to get the hang of this. I don't know what to do for covers yet so if you have any good ideas of people who could fit as the characters, let me know!