“That was beautiful,” Jacinta sighs as she takes a seat on Trey’s lap at the table.
“Yeah,” I agree. “It was a nice way to send them off. It was a shame it had to happen at all.”
Half an hour later, the remaining people in the hall begin to spill out with tears streaking their faces as they begin to leave The Academy. Following them, comes out all the Guard officials and Council members, with a very exhausted looking Brett Norrington, who I’m sure is heartbroken at the loss of his people.
The masses eventually thin out until it is just a few Guard officials, the faculty, and the senior students.
My eyes drift over to the officials who I notice have me in their sights. Great. More people wanting to gossip about me. One younger man breaks away from the group and makes his way over to me. My eyes flash towards Rylan who I notice also has his eyes curiously zoned in on the man. Rylan casually takes a few steps in my direction just in time to hear the man introduce himself.
“Hi, you must be Bianca,” he starts. “My name is Roman. It’s a pleasure to meet you,” he says extending a hand. I look over his hand, really not wanting to shake it, but have no other choice.
“Um… hi,” I say, giving his hand a firm shake. “Can I help you with something?” I ask, glancing up and taking in his slightly dark and slightly oily features.
“Yes, in fact. I’m actually your ride,” Roman says.
“My ride?” I ask in confusion.
“Yes. To The Guard Head Office,” he says, also sounding a bit confused. I glance over to Rylan who is now a lot closer and has his eyebrows pulled together in confusion. “You were served your papers two weeks ago stating your assignment. Did you not receive them?”
Oh no. My knees begin to shake as I look at the poor slightly confused man before me. This can’t be happening. They can’t take me away. This is my home.
He ignores my silence and continues on with his orders, “You have,” he starts, looking down at his very expensive watch. “Forty minutes to get your belongings, then your presence will be required at the front gates where I will escort you to the airport. A jet will be waiting to take you and the rest of The Guard back to head office,” he smiles then acknowledges my shocked friends. “Good day,” he nods as he makes his awkward exit.
My legs begin to give out and I fall to the floor as Rylan dives in to catch me, cradling me like precious cargo. “It will be ok,” he soothes. “We’ll make this work.”
Decimate Playlist
Fall For You – Secondhand Serenade
Secret Love Song – Little Mix
Gorilla’s – Bruno mars
The Kill – 30 Seconds To Mars
Dirty Little Secret – American Rejects
Alive – Sia
XO – Beyonce
Ready For It – Taylor Swift
Unconditionally – Katy Perry
Stand By You – Rachel Platten
Rockstar – Rihanna
In The End – Linkin Park
Tribute – Tenacious D
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