Clockwork Princess -Chapter 10 The palace hummed with activity, both human and clockwork. The party was in two days, and it had been a while since Sebastian had entertained any number of people in his court. Rooms were being aired out, linens prepared, and extra human hands were being called in for serving and kitchen duty. Even Belloch was tottering about, double-checking the arrangements and making sure things would be perfect. Currently he was studying the fabric of a blanket in one of the guest rooms. “Excuse me, girl?” he called out. There was a servant girl just hired from the village setting pillows out on the couches. “Yes, my l
Clockwork Princess - Chapter 9 The next day, Sebastian awoke to the sounds of distant talking and music. It was coming from nearby, that much he could tell. He was still a bit foggy, though; perhaps he was half-dreaming? He rang the bell for Guy, and listened a bit more. Yes, there were definitely people talking somewhere nearby. Sounded like – Women? Sebastian frowned to himself. The only girl he knew that worked in the palace was Sabine, and these tinkling voices surely didn't belong to her. Just then, Guy entered the room. "Good to see you're awake, my lord," he said, as he stepped over to the prince, a bed tray of dispatches in his hands. "Guy, what's this
Clockwork Princess - Chapter 8 The next morning, after the clock had struck nine, the door opened and light streamed into the wardrobe. Guy screamed and dropped Sebastian's shoes. The prince started to laugh, and explained between gasps, as his valet picked himself off the floor, "Oh, Guy, she'll be staying there at night. I'm dreadfully sorry, but I forgot to write a note for you before I slept." Guy tried and failed to hide a glare, and dusted himself off. "Very well, my lord, I'll keep that in mind," he said through clenched teeth as he went back to the wardrobe. Marie smiled at him. "Good morning, my lady," he said, as he grabbed a dark green satin coat. "G
Clockwork Princess - Chapter 7 Sebastian's head was being stomped on, that was the only explanation. The pain was too regular and intense in its throbs to be anything else. He groaned, trying to make whomever it was stop, but it just kept on going. The lights they were shining in his face weren't helping, either. Why were they just standing there? Why didn't they make them stop? Now someone was shaking him, too. Wonderful. "Your highness?" Guy asked, as he shook the prince. "Sebastian, are you all right?" Sebastian groaned, "Damn, man, stop it!" He weakly tried to push Guy off him, and his valet let go. "What happened?" he asked, rubbing at his face. Guy
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