Rebel Queen

Chapter 8

(10 am)
Ellie's POV

About 7 hours after we had arrived there was a knock on our door. One of our "maids" rushed to answer it. About 30 seconds later she comes bustling in with 3 people at her side. She then introduces them.

Maid: Ellie, this is Mr. Castor. He is here to take measurements for your clothes. This next one is Miss. Cassandra, she will help you work on your papers. The last one is the Chancellor of the palace, and her name is Mrs. Caily! During the duration of your stay she will guide you all on your journeys!

Riker: Thank you Jenny. Hello and welcome my name is Riker Reyes, and this is my daughter Ellie. Why don't you go and get started darling.

He smiles and gives her a slight push. Gracefully taking the hand of Mr. Castor leaving the others to talk to Riker. Leading Ellie to the guest bedroom he brings in a stool, and measuring tools. Setting down the pedestal  in the middle of the room he tells her to go ahead and step up to it. Gingerly she takes his hand and steps onto the platform. Within minutes he is placing the measuring tape around her body and jotting down her sizes.

Mr. Castor: Well my darling you are quite nicer than some of the others I have already met with. Charming and beautiful as well.

Ellie: Well thank you sir. I don't really come into contact with people besides my household. Did you say you already met with some of the contestants.

Mr. Castor: Ah! Yes, in fact you are the last lady my darling.

Ellie: Oh, I thought since I lived closest to the palace I would be one of the first ones.

Mr. Castor: Quite the contrary my darling. We always start in the furthest province and work our way home. There are only three of us to do the explanations.
  Anyway. What are your interests currently? You being the youngest of the lot of you, I know they change.

Ellie: I'm only the youngest by a few months. A reminder that they accept anyone from the ages of 17-20. Although you knew that.
  About those interests. I'm very pleased to have enough books to read thanks to my father.       
  What about you? What sparked your interest in fashion?

Mr. Castor: Well thank you very much for asking my darling. I didn't get the pleasure of talking to any other girl like this.
  My interest I guess sparked from growing up in the palace. I was always fascinated by the structural work, when I realized dresses and suit coats were similar to the idea. I started designing clothes for anybody who wanted them, and got the job to fit and create clothing for the royal family at the age of 14! Since then I have explored the world for my passion, and started at least 63 new trends of fashion. 17 of which reside in other countries.

Ellie: Wow, I'm.. speechless. That's a beautiful story, and I'm lucky to have you dressing me.

Mr. Castor: *chuckles* Well my darling it's been a pleasure. Come with me now to do your papers.

Leading her down the stairs he hands her off to Miss. Cassandra, who takes her hand leading her to the parlor. Sitting down Miss. Cassandra places a packet of papers in front of her.

Miss. Cassandra: Well hello there. Ok so I will need you to fill out this form here regarding confirmation to your participation in the Coalesce. Then this one here regarding... virginity. The rest of the papers are for legal purposes. The next three papers are personal information about yourself. The rest after that are confirmation papers to make sure you indeed sighted them, and willingly.

With that I head off to. About 5 minutes later I had finished the paperwork, and returned it to Miss. Cassandra.

Miss. Cassandra: Thank you so much. I look forward to this. Also thank you for understanding so much about the.. 2nd part. Many of the others complained about this question as if they were asking us if we didn't know the law. You are a very understanding young lady. I can tell from the 10 minutes we've had together you will do amazing!

Ellie: Thank you so much! Your all so kind!

Taking each other's hands, they return to the dining hall retrieving Mrs. Caily. Following her into the parlor, she motions for me to sit next to her.

Mrs. Caily: Hello there Miss! I'm so very excited to get know you and all the other contestants! Ok right to business now.
During the duration of your stay I will be your teacher. You will participate in weekly classes regarding your training. What's going to happen is we will come and you get you at approximately 8am tomorrow. This is to get an early jump on your etiquette, and help you adjust to palace life. When you are no longer needed you will report to my office. I shall show you where that is when you arrive. Before you start asking about the prince, you will meet him at the end of the week.
As for your escort you will receive 10 guards because you live in the capital. All of the other girls will receive about 8, and you will arrive before all. Whoever arrives at which point in time will determine when you get your tour. All of you will start etiquette training the day after next.
Did you obtain all of that Miss?

Ellie: Yes, thank you. You've all been understanding, and your so very kind! I hope I get to meet you all again.

Mrs. Caily: I can say the same thing about yourself Miss! Your the best girl we've met with. Understanding, and a commanding personality. All the great qualities of a queen. Best end to our trip!

Ellie: Thank you.

Mrs. Caily stood up and offered me her hand. Leading me back to the dining hall we headed towards the front door. They all turned around making sure they did everything they wanted to do. Giving them warm smiles I thanked them.

Ellie: Thank you all. You've been so kind, and I'm looking forward to life at the palace.

Mrs. Caily: No, thank you. It has been a pleasure. Also don't forget. You may bring a bag of luggage with personal items. Have an amazing evening!

Riker: Oh, I hadn't even noticed! The time has already reached 3pm! Thank you all for coming, a pleasure it was. Good evening.

Once again the house was quiet. I groggily set off for bed 5 hours later. Pulling the covers over me I drifted off to sleep. Too soon was I woken up by the gentle shake of Riker.