Simple Servant

Chapter 28 - Truths, Lies, and Scars

Chapter 28 - Truths, Lies, and Scars

~~~ Alexandria

Shortly after Alexandria managed to push her body into a sitting position, the door opened and a large man in a Rramnon guard uniform walked in. His body filled the doorway and his grim expression gave him a rather menacing appearance. The guard motioned for her to follow him.

Alexandria struggled to stand. She had no intention of disobeying the giant sized man, but she was still disoriented for her earlier ordeal.

What happened exactly?

She remembered the struggle, but she couldn't remember being placed in the jail like room.

Why her?

Alexandria glanced briefly at the man that waited silently for her to regain her footing. The human giant didn't offer her any sympathy, nor did he show her any formalities.

He didn't help her to stand, nor did he assist her to the door. The large guard didn't seem intent on hurting her, but neither did he tell her where he was taking her, or what was going to happen next.

He led her out of the cold bare room, through a cold bare hallway, and up a cold bare staircase. Occasionally he would pause so that her unstable steps could catch up with him, but he never turned to check if she was still following him.

She didn't plan on trying to make a run for it.

Alexandria knew that she was still much too weak to make it far from the large guard, but another need enticed her to remain obedient.

She wanted answers, and the only way she would get any, would be to follow the silent giant in front of her.

They traveled down several hallways, and heat slowly began to warm Alexandria's frigid body. Stone floors transformed into dark green tile and tapestries began to decorate the cold bare walls. Banners and statues honoring the Watchful Hawk indicated that she was still in the Rramnon Embassy.

It was bigger than she remembered.

Her guard stopped at a pair of enormous, solid black walnut doors and motioned for her to proceed. The thought of passing through such foreboding doors was more than a little unnerving for her.

Alexandria was still debating on entering when the doors in front of her opened, and the giant guard practically shoved her inside.

"Princess Alexandria Maxine Georgiana Bell," A voice beckoned happily. "I am delighted that you could join me."

Alexandria turned and noticed that it was King Heralf himself that had invited her into the room. The man, though ridged, appeared to be in a strangely pleasant mood.

"Forgive me, your Majesty," she shot back spitefully, "I don't seem to share you enthusiasm about this meeting."

"Of course not." He agreed while managing to keep a happy tone in his voice. "I do apologize for earlier."

"You apologize?" Alexandria felt a prickle of anger rush down her spine. "Pardon me, your Majesty, if I find no comfort in your words."

"Please excuse my conduct." He stated, in that increasingly annoying happy tone.

Alexandria couldn't help the laugh that escaped her. "I've been drugged, and locked in a room." She reminded, "How long have I been unconscious?"

Before he answered her, Alexandria's legs gave out and she plopped helplessly to the floor. Her anger had exhausted what little energy she seemed to have gain since waking up.

"To an Alminian, my actions may appear forceful, but you must realize that they were quiet necessary given your sudden appearance."

Her fury was temporarily doused by her exhaustion. "I don't understand." She stammered.