Ever After

☾Chapter Six☽

"So, you're telling me that you two almost drowned?" Wyll raised a brow, and Ever smiled weakly.

"Yes." She looked back at Mary who was wrapped in a warm blanket and being examined by the oracle.

"At least you two are okay, somewhat." Wyll followed Ever's gaze toward Mary.

"While you two were gone though, we figured out where the next artifact is." Wyll motioned towards the Oracle who had taken extra care to make sure the conch from Aquata was kept safe.

"And where would that be?" Ever questioned.

"Rosenfelle. It's in the hands of Prince June."

"I hope you know, I'm really tired of sneaking into castles."

"That is why, you are being welcomed into the castle as the first visiting nobility between the two kingdoms and the new peace treaty."

"Wow, what an honor, only problem is I'm not a noble." Ever snapped.

"He wouldn't know the difference." Wyll bowed and glanced up at Ever. "Lady Ever. Just be polite and on your best behavior, you will be representing Siral."

"Oh, great I'm going to be an example that is going to end up stealing a magical artifact." Ever tried to hold back her sarcasm, but it didn't work.

"Not everything has to involve stealing." Wyll criticized.

"Then what do you suggest I do?"

"You're smart, you will figure it out." Wyll gave Ever a sly smile. "But, I am guessing Mary won't be in a condition to come with you."

"How soon am I leaving?"

"Tomorrow, for a couple days."

"Days?!" Ever exclaimed.

"I'd suggest bringing someone with you."

Ever sighed. "I have someone in mind.

"So, let me get this straight. You want me to go with you to Rosenfelle's castle. As a guest?" Aubergine smiled brightly.

"Yes, partially." Ever sighed.

"Well besides the fact that you have to get this artifact thing, but I get to meet the prince. Me?"

"Yes Auber. We leave tomorrow, so gather your stuff together. Oh, and just so you know, you'll be my lady in waiting."

"Ha. I can't wait to see you act as a lady, it'll be a change for once." Auber mocked.

"Shut up." Ever laughed.

"Besides, do you even have anything to wear that resembles a lady?"

"Wyll provided me with clothes to wear."

"Prince Wylliam? Gosh why do you get to meet all the princes?" Auber sighed.

"You could've but you got mad at me for a grimoire."

Auber stuck her tongue out at Ever, and Ever returned the favor.

"Wait a second." Aubergine peered behind Ever at the cases she had packed. One of them was a small dark green case like someone would carry a pet in. "You aren't taking them with you, are you?" Aubergine snapped.

"I'll be gone for a few days, and I have no one to babysit them, of course I am!"

"We're going to be kicked out of the castle." Aubergine rubbed her temple.