Chapitre 18: The Play

Madison arrived at a nice looking inn she heard about around town. The sign out front stated that the place was called the "Inn of Enchanted Sleep." While she didn't seem to believe that this place had enchantments for sleep, she didn't have the energy to go search for someplace else and headed inside.

After entering, Madison realized just how nice and clean this place looked. The floors were properly swept and seemed to sparkle, while the walls were clean and rid of dust and cobwebs. This lasted no more than a few moments before she arrived at the front desk where a woman who looked like a receptionist spoke with a smile.

Receptionist - "Welcome! Is there anything I can do for you?"

Madison - "Yes, uh, how much is a night here?"

Receptionist - "8 bronze per night, or 1 silver for a night and food. If you pay for a night and food, you can also attend the play happening today."

1 silver? This is practically a robbery!

Madison begrudgingly gave the receptionist her last silver coin who quickly accepted it.

The receptionist gave Madison a key with a room number on it and explained where the food, play, and rooms were. She was also told to leave the room before sunset tomorrow or else she would be charged for another night, and there would be a hefty fee if the key was lost.

Madison headed towards the food hall, which was also used as the play's stage. Upon arriving, she realized that the play was already in progress and proceeded to quietly get some food and take a seat.

Paisley: The princess of the country Historia. Is Caucasian and has beautiful light brown hair that goes a bit further than her shoulders, and green eyes. She wears lavish clothing and accepts nothing less than the best. She can be very manipulative and handle some weapons decently. Is currently wearing a frilly but elegant blue dress along with red heels and what looks like a golden bracelet. She also has a sword at her side.

Simon: A soon to be knight eager to prove himself and move up in the world. He will do anything he needs in order to become successful for the sake of his family (Sister, Mother, Brother). His armor is of fine quality, but nothing to brag home about, the same goes for his sword beside the fact that he doesn't take proper care of it.

Simon and Paisley are currently in the empty throne room that once belonged to this nation's king. The walls are a beautiful white color adorned with red banners and flags of the countries territories. The floor is made of shiny and clean marble beside the large magnificent carpet leading from the large double doors to the throne. Paisley will soon succeed her late father as the one and only heir to the throne.

[Paisley Walks From the Throne to Simon Who is Currently Kneeling]

Paisley - "Thou has proven thyself through countless travesties, your rise to knighthood should be celebrated with plenty of revelries."

Simon - "Whatever you ask of me it shall be done. Anything you beseech of me I will do happily."

Paisley - "Then I have one more request, a final one if you will, come here for a moment, and sign this book with quill."

[Simon Stops Kneeling]

Simon - "While a final request I hope it is not, If that is your appeal, then I shall do just that and sign the book with quill."

[Simon Grabs the Book and Begins Signing His Name on a Blank Page]

[Slice]

[Simon Drops the Book and Looks at the Princess]

Simon - "UGGH! Remove thy blade from my contusion, all your orders have end in conclusion."

[Simon Falls to the Ground Twitching - Blade Still Inside Him]

Simon - "For what reason have you done this to me? Now my death is all but certainty."

Simon - "Princess?"

Paisley - "A reason you deserve naught and address me princess no longer, but rather queen as I am but still. Die without honor you will if disregard my orders for which you have yet to fill."

[Paisley Removes Blade From Simon's Stomach]

[Blood Gets on Paisley's Dress]

[Simon Attempts to Get up but is Kicked by Paisley Leaving Him on His Back]

[Simon Tries to Get up]

Paisley - "While all your wishes may not still come true, struggle not you will, or you precocious family's blood will be the next that is to spill."

[Simon's Stops Trying to Get up, and Falls Into a Pool of His Blood]

[Simon's Twitching Stops Along With His Other Movements]

Simon [sluggishly] - "A princess you are no longer, and a queen you will never be, no ruler would ever subject their people to countless tragedies."

[Simon Dies]

[Paisley Walks to Her Throne and Sits on it]

[She Tries to Wipe the Blood From Her Dress, But it Just Smears]

[Curtains Close]

END

Cheers from the audience could be heard, and short while later the curtains opened up again with all of the actors on it bowing to the audience and thanking them for watching.

Well, I missed like the first half of the play, so I didn't really get what was going on, but from what I saw it was a bit generic, but overall alright. Recreation is what I have just seen, and while mediocre it was, it was a play I was glad to see. NOW I'M DOING IT! The food was pretty good too, although I'm not the biggest fan of mystery stew. Anyway, now that that's done, I should probably rest and do some thinking of what to do next in the morning.

Madison did just that and headed to her room which was labeled by the number on the key. Upon opening the door, what lay before her was a sight to behold after everything she had gone through. Curtains that lead to a balcony overlooking a part of the town, dressers, a closet, some water and cloths to wash oneself, and of course the main attraction, the bed. Upon sitting on it, Madison could feel as her stress and exhaustion which had built up over time swiftly vanished. She then laid down and fell asleep almost instantly.