The One (A selection aftermath)

Chapter 2

Usually my maids-Karren,Velma,and Canie- wake me up in the morning by pulling the velvet curtains open.

This morning went by a little differently.

First off my maids never came.

I had to drag myself out of bed and to the window. Instead of the blinding sunshine shooting in, lighting shadowed rain.

Quickly I toss on my blue fluffy robe and sprint to the door.

Something must be wrong.

No maids.

I was lost in my thoughts I didn't even notice the papers I was standing on by my door.

My foot gets caught in the mess and I fall to the ground with a thud.

A sting goes through my foot.

Great a paper cut.

It's going to be impossible to wear high heels now.

I gather up the papers and stuff them in my robe pocket then scurry down the hallway to my parents room.

When I reach the door I don't see the guard that gave me a visit last night.

With out a knock I barge in.

I take in the darkness in the room and steal a quick look at the alarm clock.

3:47.

Oh my goodness what is wrong with me?

"Maple?"

I ran to the bedside near my mother.

"Yes?" I squeak out.

"What are you doing up this early?"

Thunder booms for outside.

Perfect excuse.

"The storm woke me up."

"Oh we'll go back to bed sweetie."

I nod then remember she can't see me.

"Okay."

I race back down the hall and jump into my bed.

Maybe the storm did wake me up.

I shake off my robe and hear paper wrinkle. I pull out the papers, then turn on my night lamp.

20 line pages with mess handwriting all seem to talk about the samething-castle system.

Halfway through the 5 page my heart nearly stops

I tried to get rid of the castle system and create peace among the southern rebels. At first that seemed to work. Not even a week after America had Maple the southern rebels hit.

Hard.

Half of the castle went down and Maple got kidnapp. If it wasn't for officer Leager Maple would have been held hostage with the southerners. I am extremely comfused.

I thought the south want the castle system gone.

Later that night a note was folded under my pillow it said- castle system doesn't bother- so I put it back up.

I am not so sure about The Selection and how thing will go, but I am determined to keep it up only this last year. For Maples sake.

A/N

The next update will be longer and have a lot more action! So it might be awhile!

Thanks so much for reading!