Pendant

Chapter 11

  That night, while Angie was asleep, I snuck out of our room to go find Nick. I was determined to help Angie, she had helped my through thick and thin with no complaints; now it was my turn to return the favor. I slowly walked the halls, looking for someone to give me directions to Nickolas's room. Unsuccessful, I sat on the cold stone floor trying to think of a way to get to Nick's room. My thoughts were interrupted by some hurrying footsteps coming down the dim hall. I stood up, "Hello?" The footsteps came to an abrupt stop and I heard a few profanities- wait. I know that voice! I turned to my left to see a hooded figure standing in the dark, a small flame ignited in my hand, "Who are you?" The figure slowly reached for it's hood and yanked it down, revealing none other than Gabriella. My eyes widened in shock but then I tilted my head to the side in confusion, "what are you doing out here in the middle of the night?" She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms infront of her chest, "Could say the same about you princess"

I flinched at her cold tone, "touché" She chuckle humorlessly, "Are we done here? I really need to get going." Without giving my a chance to reply, she began to walk away. I got annoyed at her and threw the flame in front of her, creating a wall of fire; effectively blocking her path. "why are you out here? I am looking for Nick, what are you looking for?" She turned to me and snared, "Just because your going to be queen of all doesn't mean I have to answer all your demanding questions. but you seem stubborn enough so I'll let you in on a little secret. Watch your back during the festival, it will end in flames." I snickered, "uh- thanks?" She laughed and shook her head at me, "no Harper. That's a threat, do you even know my elemental power?" I pretended to think, "Stupidity? or idiocy? Seems like both to me." She scowled, "very funny, but no. It's ice, so when you decide to block my path with fire; expect a cold slap." I burst out laughing, clutching onto my stomach and leaning on the wall for support, "y-you think th-that was sc-scary? Hahahaha, that was as scary a new born puppy!" She rolled her eyes, "just saying, you will have to face the darkness Harper, and being the holder of the light powers; the darkness eventually conquers all." with that, she put her hand in the fire wall and it froze completely. She removed her hand and snapped her finger, causing the ice to fall around her feet. Then she continued walking away.

I wonder what she meant by that, "darkness eventually conquers all" I repeated to myself. What does she mean- ARGH. I can't get that stupid thing out of my head now. I continued walking until i bumped into a guard. "Princess Harper? What are you doing out here? It's very late." he looked at me with wide eyes. I smiled, "I know but I'm trying to find Prince Nickolas's chambers. Can you tell me?" He adjusted his helmet, "I can escort you there, I-it's the rules!" I chuckled, "sure." He smiled nervously and began to walk and I trailed behind him. This guard seemed to be around my age, not much older. He looked nervous and flustered, he must be nervous escorting his future queen or he has a crush on me. Sigh, this is very awkward; soon enough we arrived at a brown wooden door with a little glass window in it. I thanked the guard and knocked on the door, I heard some shuffling before the door slowly opened revealing none other than Nickolas. He smiled when he saw me, "Harper! What's up?" I grinned, " I need your help but it may be a little tricky." He opened his door wider and gestured for me to come in, to which I obliged. As I entered he closed his door and sat on his bed while I leaned on his near by study table. "so? What do you need help with?" He asked tilting his head. I sighed, "you know your personal guard? uhh- whats his name?" He scratched his head, "Vlad?" I nodded "yeah him. I need you to set him up on a date for me." Nick's expression flickered from one to hurt to confusion then to anger. "Why?" he growled. I paced towards his window and looked up and the big bright full moon, "Angie seems to have taken a liking to him and I noticed that he has been taking glances at her too. Indicating his interest in her, so I kind of need your help." I heard him sigh and saw him relax through the reflection in the window.

He nodded, "haha, yeah. I noticed that too, but sure; no problem. Let's help them after the festival though, we need to have a lot of things prepared." I nodded and yawned "mhm. I'll take my leave now, I'm pretty tired." He hummed in response and stood up, grabbing a coat off the hook on the wall "Let me walk you back to your room. You don't want to get lost, do you?" I laughed lightly and shook my head, "Thank you." We exited his room and began walking through the empty, cold hallways. As we were walking, we came across the hall where I had seen Gabriella and I unconsciously stopped walking. Nick turned to me, "What's wrong?" I too a deep breathe and told him my encounter with his former fiancé. In the end, he looked shocked "sh-she has ice as her element?" I nodded, "yes. She froze the fire that I had created." he shock his head and ran a hand through his hair, "Ice is just as rare as light, very few royals get it but the legend says that royals that are born with ice powers is the punishment for a future act that they are yet to commit in life." I frowned, "what?" "the Celestivians gods give you your elemental powers, so we are hand chosen; you could say that. they take a glimpse in the future and see what you are yet to do and determine you powers....if that's what Gabriella said then she is planning something bad. We need to be on high alert now, we can't risk anything." I sighed, "that's just at the festival Nick, no need to get all hyper yet." He looked at me, "we need to make sure the kingdom doesn't lose the one and only hope we have." I wrapped my arms around myself, "ugh. Fine, lets just get to bed. I am exhausted-" He glard at me, "you can't just sleep away your problems." I rolled my eyes and continued to follow Nickolas to my room. This is going to be a very tough festival.