Choosing A Vampire Queen

Seven

The leadership gave us an all day break. Something to let us collect our thoughts about the other night. For most it would take more than a day to collect our feelings and thoughts.
I think we all as one realized what life is like now. And what our fate could be.
I looked out my window trying to find a calming sight to keep my anxiety at bay. It's been hard to want to compete to save my life. I need to find something to push me.
Something caught my attention though. A man looking out into the woods. He was wearing brown leather jacket and was very still. Is that Prince Matthew?
I squinted my eyes even more trying to get a clearer view of him. What was he doing? What was he staring at?
BEAP!
I jumped at the noise, feeling completely in shock. Like I had been caught doing something I wasn't supposed to. I looked around and remembered the iPad in the closet. It must've been that.
I opened the doors and their was an alert on the iPad.
Contestants,
We have a prize for the winner of the week. It is a day out to Pinic with the prince. In other words a date! Please gather in the commons as we announce the winner of this prize!
Adam
I sat back and sighed. I hope it isn't me, but at the same time I do. He's a very mischievous dude and he makes me wonder about him.
I mean if I am being honest with myself. Different circumstances and I would totally date him. He is handsome, my ideal type of guy. However, the circumstances are different and I need to focus on what I need to do to survive.
I stood up and began to make my way to the commons. I remember this room so well, how could I forget it? My thoughts of that night will never go away, for as long as I live.
We all gathered and to my surprise the girls all were collectively happy. Beaming with excitement as the winner would be announced. Everyone in the room, and I'll even say it in confidence; including me was hoping they had won.
"Ladies!" Everyone stoped and the room became very quiet.
"The prince wanted to reward everyone. Even if you don't win the pinic, he wants to spend the evening and have a personal dinner with each group. The dinner will be out of the castle and on the day he chooses."
Everyone began to talk amoungst themselves with excitement. "Along with that, at the destination; every lady will have a reward to use and spend. Meaning you get to take money out on the town, choose your outfit and get souvenirs. When it gets closer to the time you will see the nonificatjon on your iPad!" Everyone began to clap and giggle with excitement.
"Now drum roll please! We usually announce the top three, but due to the change in circumstances. We will only announce the top winner. With the collaboration of scores and public adoration so far, our winner is.... from the red team... Annabeth Norsome! You have shown the way to behave along with your responses and interviews. The public has commented on you saying,
'She seems so calm and collected. Even when she is pushed into unwanted circumstances.'
'I love this girls style! She is strong and fierce. Who could go wrong with her?'
'We love her! Let's see how far she gets!?'"
Everyone began clapping and staring at me with evil eyes.
I on the other hand was a little shocked. I didn't think I would be anyone's favorite. I didn't think I would win this or for matter of fact, make it this far!
"Thank you." I said smiling.
"Now Ladies Let's seperate and prepare for your studies this week! Annabeth, with me." Adam said smiling at me.
I followed him as he led me to the back of the room. "Okay Annabeth, we must pick out some dresses. I'm going to hand you a iPad..."
he handed it to me and slipped a piece of paper in my hand. He winked at me and I had a gut feeling I should read this in private. Private?!
The only private place was the bathroom. They didn't record us taking shits.. to my surprise. *insert eye roll*
I glided through some outfits and I picked a pair of leggings and loose fitting dark red shirt with a sun hat. I would wear my hair down and straightened. I also choose to wear some shoes, for comfort.
"Please excuse me." I said as soon I had finished. I walked to the bathroom and quickly locked the door. Looking into each nook and cranny to make sure there were no cameras.
Annabeth,
Destroy this ASAP. As a friend, someone who wants to follow the future and side with the right side. I must warn you that a storm is brewng. We can not disclose this to any of you girls for obvious reasons. But the crowd hates this, the vampires are fearful of a backlash from the humans. We both know they won't win. Your race will be wiped out. Please Annabeth, think of ways to prove to the people that they can put hope in you and stop this war. Why do I ask this of you? Your the only one I can see the strength in. If you can't find a way, then I'm afraid that we as a whole will die. We can not protect you girls if we go to war.
A
I leaned against the wall and took in those words. Humans are rebelling? Why? The vampires do have terrible quality's but they treat us better than they could. We could be slaves, we could be completely wiped out. But no, the vampires let us live our lives like normal and provide care, money for the poor, and freedom.... well somewhat. Our political system has never been better... what is making the humans lash out? There has to be more going on that I don't know...
I grabbed the paper and soaked it in water and let it crumble to the point it was not even noticeable. I then flush it down the toliet. I came out of the bathroom and nodded my head, "Okay. Ready."
Adam nodded at me and led me to my outfit.
Once I was dressed I looked at myself in the mirror. "Clothes are so interesting, I just wish I had more information on styles. So I could learn." I said dropping subtle hints with Adam. If he picked any of them up, I wasn't sure. He conversed with me and we waited for the prince.
All I know, is I need to figure out the truth. I'm a human, but as it stands my fate is to die or become a vampire. I need to figure out why the humans want to rebel... maybe there is a connection with the half bloods? My gut panged to that thought. It has to be.