Rebel Queen

Chapter 14

~oOo~ Ellie's POV
 
  Breanna has just gained a crouching position, when we heard a gruff voice.

Voice: I don't think you'll be doing anything of the sort.

I turn so fast on my heels you can hear scraping of the floor. Taking a careful stance in front of Breanna I watch the person. His face is long and narrow like an almond, his cold ice blue eyes stare straight at mine, and his mouth slides into a smirk.

Man: You are quite the beauty, you are. I was coming here just to watch some girls, but how can I resist this opportunity?

I step 2 paces to the right so I'm no longer in front of Breanna. Making sure to give him the impression that I'm frightened.

Ellie: P-please leave us a-alone. W-we don't want anything t-to do w-with you.

Man: Do you really think your pathetic begging is going to get you anywhere with me.

He lunges head on at me. Carefully moving back to Breanna, he's sent crashing head first into the wall. With a sickening crack he falls limp.

Ellie: Breanna cover your eyes. His bodies going in your place.

I grab his hand knife, and slit his throat. Pulling the tarp over his head, I grab Breanna's hand.

Ellie: It's safe now. He's gone.

Breanna: I- it's safe. Are we going to his highness now?

Ellie: Yes, although we have to go straight to his office. I don't know if you remember what happened, Caily had you killed!
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Minutes Later
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Both of them: *Huff Huff*

Ellie: I think we made it. I'll knock just in case.

She knocks against the door a couple times, knowing the code knock.

Prince Jacob: Hello? Why are you using the secret passage whoever you are.

Ellie: Please, your highness, open the door. It's an emergency, and I have troubling news!

The stone door slides back. The prince is standing in front of it. His eyes move from Breanna to me several times.

Prince Jacob: What happened?

Ellie: Well it all started when Lady Breanna was talking to Lady Amelia.

Prince Jacob: Hold on dear. Come in, and sit on the couch.

Ellie: Alright, so, when they were pulled apart because they were physically fighting, Mrs. Caily had walked in. She told Lady Breanna that this would result in her immediate expulsion.

The prince gasps at this.

Prince Jacob: I am supposed to have the final say in who goes home and when.
What happened after that?

Ellie: Well, we were all told before coming, and given a map of the palace safe passages. So I always carry my map, and I followed the one to the the top of Mrs. Caily's office.
It turns out there is a trap door space above her office. I watched them.. I.. I watched them hang her!

Both the prince and Breanna give collective gasps. Prince Jacob looks concerned.

Prince Jacob: Is there anymore? I'm guessing there is because Lady Breanna..

Ellie: Y-yes your highness.
After they hanged her the two guards stationed outside Mrs. Caily's brought Lady Breanna down to a freezer like room. I found her under a tarp, and revived her. A man that was most likely a rebel found us, and tried to take us. He said he was given the task to watch us. Then I came straight here after fighting him off.