The King's Songstress

Melody of a Maiden's Heart

Hey Everyone! this is a joint project done by me and my best friend! this is our first story ever! please enjoy and comment! :D 

Chapter 1: Melody of a Maiden's Heart

“...time has passed by, since that time we last met...”

A soft melodic voice floated upon the grand halls of the palace, as a young girl dusted off the mantle pieces. She floated over to the windows and pulled the curtains allowing, the bright sunlight of the morning to seep through the windows and warm the room. As the sun rays' touched the girl's cheek she smiled brightly “Ah, it's a wonderful morning!”

The girl moved to the other window and pulled back its curtains as well, then proceed to sweep the floor.

 “My dreams and wishes, tell me, why do they all pertain to you? When I close my eyes I-” The girl's singing was cut off by a call of her name. “Lily! Lily Mae!” came a high pitched voice of authority.

“Uh in here Mrs. Laura!” she called back to the head maid. A plump lady with little strands of grey hair walked into the room with a broom and bucket. “Goodness me! My dear child, you'd better get a move on” she chided the girl in a motherly tone “You know of today's importance, and why we must make sure everything is in order”   

Lily nodded “Yes, the Princess's betrothed is coming for a visit”

“That is correct. Now, hurry child! We only have a couple of hours left!” Laura reminded and scurried out of the room. Lily watched as she left, then blew out a breath moving her brown bangs to the side and out of her hazel coloured eyes, and finished cleaning the room. As she walked out into the hall she noticed the enormous painting, of the late King and his white stallion hanging on the wall. Bitter memories started to flood her mind, of the day the last of her family was slaughter. Lily Mae, was originally no maid, in fact she was born into a family with high standings and prestige. Her father was a general in the King's army. She knew not of a mother touch, for her mother had passed giving birth to her, but her loving father was always there. William Mae was a strong, charismatic man, who was honoured because of his strength on and off the battlefield; this also made him a target in many ways. Knowing off all the dangers in the world he hid his daughter from society and taught her the basics on how to fight and survive. Then one cold winter evening five years ago he was slaughter before her very eyes. Having no where to go, Lily had moved from relative to relative, deep in her heart she knew that no one had wanted her. Her unfortunate luck had changed when she met Laura a few years back, instantly the old woman had recognized her as Williams' daughter, even though never seeing her before; she said that Lily had her father's large beautiful and unusual eyes, which gave her away. Over a hot cup of tea, Lily poured her heart out to the older woman, saying that she was alone and unwanted. Seeing the girl in distress Laura offered her a job as a maid in the palace.

Lily felt a strong push, which caught her off guard as she tumbled to the ground “Ouch” she groaned softy, then looked up.

“Watch where you are going maid” a smug voice said, as the owner of steely grey eyes smirk. Lily opened her mouth, then bowed her head “I-I'm dreadfully sorry my Lady” she apologized, the quickly got up and nearly ran to her destination.      

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 The carriage bounced violently as it hit uneven road, waking up its' occupants.

“Damn it Kaine, could we not have taken another route?” growled a blonde man grouchily to his black haired companion.

The black haired boy laughed sleepily “Now, now Alexander there is no need to get so riled up” he said to his best friend while brushing some hair out of his face.