Alone

Chapter Three: The Medallions

All I could hear as we wondered through the forest was Quinn and Lucas arguing.I had no idea where they were taking me I stumbled over a few branches as I walked because it was hard to see with a potato bag over my head.Thorns off near-by bushes tore at my lovely green gown.It didn't matter anyway as it was already covered in crap from running.It felt like ages but we finally arrived at our destination.The potato sack was lifted from my head.I stood there in shock and fear.Everything was dull and not a single flower was to be seen in the nearest two meters.Smoke drift ted through the air and waltzed up my nose causing me to cough."Move it"Quinn grunted as he jabbed me in the back painfully.I knew this was pay back for hurting him before.My back aching from the force of his fist,I swallowed my fear and made my way up the path.A dark castle stood high in the distance and I figured that was where they were taking me.

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The castle was completely different on the inside then what the outside let off.It actually felt rather homely.Lucas and Quinn took me to the right wing of the castle and into the most magnificent ballroom I had ever seen.A large chandelier hung over the center of the room,making the room feel large.A women in her late thirties stood by the gorgeous stain glass window.She turned around as we approached.Her hair was long and blonde and her eyes were filled with hate."Ahh my daughter at last"her voice soft and stern."Who,who are you"I quivered.she smiled slightly"Your not my mother"I continued."I am Queen Alana of Everdale and I am your mother you were taken from me at a young age from my terrible sister Claire.My mouth dropped in shock."Claire believed that I was not capable of looking after you,so she took you and all these years I have been trying to get you back.And here you are,home at last".I couldn't believe it but I didn't know what else to do."Now let me introduce you to the person who will be protecting you here in Everdale and for as long as he lives.Bella I would like you to meet Blake Ryan"Blake strode into the ballroom almost instantly.My heart skipped a thousand beats when I saw him.His hair was a dark rich black and his eyes were a sexy blue that reminded me of the sea."Hello Princess pleased to make your acquaintance"he smiled in a sexy way and bowed politely.I couldn't help but blush a little.All my fear had gone when he waltzed through those doors and I could only seem to focus on him."Blake please take Bella to her room and sure she is comfortable"Alana said softly"Yes your majesty"Blake took me by the arm gently and lead me towards the doors.His touch sent warmth into my body."Its good to finally have you here Bella,Alana has been waiting for you"he stopped outside one of the doors in the right wing

"here we are Bella,your room"

"Thank you"I tried to hide the sparkle in my eyes.

The room was amazing but my focus was directed to the bed were a big box was sitting."Happy Birthday Bella"Blake smiled wildly"My face lit up and I wandered over to the box on the bed.I tore at the gift wrap slowly and opened the box.Inside was a sleek sky blue dress."Its from your mother."Blake said as he wandered over.I gave him a small smile then looked down at my crappy torn dress that I was wearing."You better get some sleep".He explained."We don't want a cranky teenager wandering around theses grounds know do we"He winked.My face started to glow red.He retreated out the door and let me settle in.There was something about this place that made me want to stay or maybe it was just the dreamy Blake Ryan.

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The next morning Blake knocked on my door before entering.I was in the bathroom having a shower,My heart jumped as I saw him sitting on my bed.Water dripped from my hair onto the carpet below.I held my towel wrapped around me closely."Princess I am sorry"he stumbled to his feet.Embarrassment flushed over my face .Turning quickly i ran back into the bathroom and got changed.I really didn't want to face him but my heart did."You should of bloody well knocked"I yelled.

"Calm down,I did knock thank you very much"

"Well I didn't hear you"my voice softened.He took a breath and held out his hand

"May I escort you to breakfast"

"If you must"I mumbled.

He lead me down to the grand dinning room for breakfast.It was amazing and I got to sit beside Blake.We go to get up and leave the breakfast table when the stain glass window shattered behind us.Blake jumped to his feet and grabbed my arm.Leonardo and a bunch of other men rushed into the room "We are here for Princess Bella"Leonardo exclaimed loudly.Alana stood up with fire in her eyes "you are not welcome here,be gone,Princess Bella is my daughter and we will fight till the end of time for her"Bella come with me"Blake dragged me out through the doors of the dinning room.Leonardo came flying out the door after us.Alana must have thrown him out of the room literally.I pulled the finger at him and stuck my tongue out."Princess"Blake looked amused.The corners of my mouth went up and my eyes sparkled making Blake laugh.We rushed up to his room and locked the doors."Get under the bed"he said pushing me towards it.My heart beat was fast like a thousand drums.I managed to wriggle my way under the bed.Blake came under as well making my palms sweet a little.Footsteps passed the door.Blake rolled over

"Are you ok?"

 "Yea I'm fine"

 "why did you pull the finger at that soldier back there?"

"I had a thing for him and he not a soldier hes prince Leonardo of Freeland" Blake's smile turned upside down."I never want to go back to Wibleton again".I cried and without thinking I snuggled into him scared they would find me.

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 My eyes opened slowly about ten minutes later,an awkwardness suddenly grew between me and Blake as I let go of his denim jacket.The room had fallen silent and there was no sound coming from the hallway."Blake where the hell are you"came a voice from the hallway suddenly."Blake and I crawled out from under the bed awkwardly and finally came to our feet.He opened the door to Quinn whom I admit had changed his look almost completely.For once he actually looked like a really good looking guy in tidy clothes."There you are Queen Alana would like to see you for the execution of that horrid little prince"my heart skipped a beat at these words"the rest of them retreated but we will show them not to mess with us.Quinn laughed and for a second it sounded kinda sexy."Were is she?"Blake questioned."In her study" Quinn stepped aside so Blake could walk past."Bella come with me"he said as he wandered up the hallway.As I go to walk past Quinn he stops me."Stay away for Blake Bella hes mine".I swallowed hard and hurried to catch up with Blake.

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 My palms grew sweaty as we approached her majesties study."Ahh glad to see your alright my dear"She said as I wandered through the door.Blake followed intently behind me"Thank you Blake you are dismissed"Alana gestured to the door politely.After Blake had left Alana told me to take a seat.I wasn't sure what she was gonna say but by the expression on her face I could tell it wasn't going to be good."So that was an interesting breakfast wasn't it "She exclaimed.I gazed at the floor terrified to meet her eyes.Well are you gonna answer me princess or just steer at the floor like a zombie?"she said sitting down opposite me."yes it was"I managed to say quietly"Speak up,you are a princess"sweat formed on my forehead."Yes it was"I said again a bit more confidentially."Well then I just called you in here to tell you that the little disturbance will be hung in the Castle square tonight so you are to look your best as you will be presented to the kingdom".Tears started to form in my eyes but I held them in as I was to afraid of what the queen might do if she saw me crying." Blake will make sure you are ready by seven".She stood up slowly."That is all"she turned her back and walked over to her window.I was glad to be out of there.Blake was standing outside the door waiting for me."Princess are you okay?"I looked up to meet his gorgeous eyes."I'm fine thank you for asking".