Our Fate (SuperGirlyGamer and FuriousDestroyer Fan Fic)

Chapter 13

As the castle looms closer, it becomes increasingly beautiful. The castle almost looks like it's glowing in the dark. We have light conversation on our way there. I can't keep my eyes off the castle though.

FuriousDestroyer: "It really is beautiful isn't it."

Me: "It is. Have you ever been inside it before?"
FuriousDestroyer: "Never. This is the first time for all of us actually. We like to keep our profiles on the low side when in villages. But since we're all here at once, it's kind of hard to keep secret. And we can't deny a request from his majesty the king of course. After tonight, we'll have to head off to fight."

Me: "Promise me that you'll forget about all of that and just have fun tonight. Okay?"

He smiles.

FuriousDestroyer: "I promise."

Hunter: "Guys! We're here!"

. . .

One by one, we all get out of the carriage. Once we're all out, Lucinda makes the carriage disappear. FuriousDestroyer extends his arm towards me. I loop my arm around his. As we walk up the stairs, all eyes are on us. I focus all my attention on not tripping. I don't think my heart has ever beat so fast.

The inside of the castle is even more beautiful than the outside. The whole place shines like diamonds. I can't help but think: how did I ever end up here? I also can't help but think that I don't belong here. The people around all worked hard to get the privilege to be attending a ball held by the king himself. I was just a poor village girl just over a week ago. Luck brought me here. I shake the thought off. Tonight's a night to have fun.

When we step in, everyone starts clapping. It dies down as a man with black hair and a crown walks towards us. King Pat. King Pat bows down to us he gets up to us.

King Pat: "Welcome wielders. It is an honor to be in your presence."

Minerva: "It's actually the exact opposite your majesty."

King Pat: "You flatter me Minerva. Who is this young lady? I assume that you are SuperGirlyGamer. The newest wielder?"

Me: "Yes. That's me."

King Pat: "It's a pleasure to meet you SuperGirlyGamer."

He gets down on one knee and kisses my hand. I smile. FuriousDestroyer cringes.

King Pat: "My servant Ted will lead you to your seats. Ted!"

Ted: "Coming your majesty!"

Ted is apparently a squat little man servant. That walks with an intense waddle.

Ted: "Please follow me to your seats."

We follow him into the banquet hall. We walk up past the many long tables on the ground floor to go up a set of stairs guarded by several royal guards. Once up, there is a slightly shorter table on the balcony facing the downstairs where people are slowly coming in. I sit down on a chair that has my name on it. Luckily, it's right next to FuriousDestroyer.

In not too long, the banquet hall is full. Full with the high class villagers in their most beautiful garments. I feel so out of place. Again, I shake the feeling off. If I was going to be a wielder, than I better act like one. I sit up straighter and smile. FuriousDestroyer looks so classy at some times. Like a prince. A prince...

King Pat taps his fork to his glass. Everyone in the banquet hall fall silent.

King Pat: "Thank you all for coming tonight. As you all might have noticed, the wielders have all joined us tonight. Which is a great honor." (*everyone starts clapping*) "But before we start our feast to honor our wielders, I have to break some terrible news."