Margaux's POV
"It's just a dream Mademoiselle,"
"A dream that could mean something." I argued back as i walk back and forth making Draco dizzy.
"Mademoiselle, don't think much of it. I know you often forget about this but Hello! I'm hereee, the genie, the servant, the whachaever magical creature that protects you." He waved his hands straight to my face.
I groaned and slapped his hands away then sat down besides him. I heard Draco let out a small sigh and clapped his hands.
After a full second, a white owl entered the room and landed on my lap.
"Aww! You read my Harry Potter books!" I smiled smugly at him which he rolled his eyes at. I laughed wholeheartedly as my worries immediately vanished. I brushed the feathers of Hedwig and finally calmed down.
"Thank Ignis," Draco smiled in relief and dropped his body back to the bed.
"Ignis?" I turned around and looked at him. "Who's Ignis? Your god?"
"Yeah something like that. Now please don't think about it next mademoiselle. I've been hearing your voice all day. Give me a break geez or better just please close your mouth, stop thinking, relax and sleep," he complained and turned around.
Lol to think I've been talking all day until now that the sun is setting.
"I know right? Why are you making me suffer that much." Draco groaned.
I rolled my eyes and patted the owl on my lap. You had quite the sad ending in the books, don't worry i will not gonna make you have the same fate. I smiled.
"Margaux," i heard a servants voice calling for me. She was at the door gently knocking.
I patted Draco's lap to give him time to hide before shouting 'come in' to her.
As usual, it's the same new servant who came and dropped some ointments for my skin. No one in the palace wants to come near me since they all side Roxana not knowing that everything is just a made up shenanigan for a half baked plan that actually works.
"Thank you," i smiled and bowed politely. I reached out my hand to accepted the ointment.
"P-please, let me do this for you. I also brought a little cup of tea. It's supposed to help you have fast recovery." The servant pulled away and dropped the ointments at the nearest table.
I pulled back my hands. Ookay? Well that is wierd..
I looked at her and examined her appearance. She looks unusual today and she's sweating buckets too. What's wrong with this girl?
She turned around and gave me a nervous laugh while fixing the table. Bringing out two cute tea cups and a tiny kettle from her basket, she then immediately poured the contents of the tiny kettle to each cup. One for me and one for her.
I can't believe how desperate they are.. i heard Draco whisper as soon as i sat down one the opposite side of the table.
"Huh?" I said out loud.
"Uhh, something wrong miss?" The servant asked then gave me the small tea cup, it is as if she wants me to take a drink already.
I smiled unsurely and took the cup from her. I looked down at the contents of the cup.
Something doesn't feel right.
Cause it isn't right. Draco answered back. I curiously looked at the door where he is now standing.
Okay that's it, What are you doing? I asked and placed down the cup. The servant however has her eyes glued on the cup making me more suspicious to her actions.
"How desperate.. I can't believe you are willing to kill just to have your masters' praise, such optimistic action, i pity you." Draco looked straight at the servants eyes. The servant then broke contact to the tea and stood up, she looked at him in pure shock as she clutches her dress.
I glanced at her then back at Draco. "Draco what on Earth.." I asked in confusion.
I raised my brows at Draco and turned around to apologize just to see the servant, her demeanor dark, her hands trembling while she holds a small dagger.
I froze in fear as i look at her. "W-what did i d-do?"
"Die!" She shouted and was about to stab me if it weren't for Draco magically appearing right in front of me, stabing her straight in her heart before she could move to attack.
My jaw dropped wide as I watched the maid drop the dagger and hold the sword.
"Ohh my.." i immediately held unto Draco's arms to pull him away from her.
With one last breath she whispered, "Justice for my Queen.." before closing her eyes, her body slowly drops dead on the floor.
"D-draco.." i stammered as i look at the maids body slowly forming a pool of blood around her.
"W-what have you d-done?" I took a deep breath as i step back slowly.
"I had to do what i had to do. I can sense it. Your fight with Roxana has taken a toll on everyone who looks up to her. There is no doubt that this will happen again. You need to be more careful and most importantly you have to talk to Roxana. People are starting to see her as a weakling, triggering them to do these things for there Queen. Mademoiselle, your plan is getting out of hand, stop this facade this instant." Draco said in a firm tone.
I gasped and held on the side of wall for support. My legs are starting to feel like jelly.
"D-draco.."
"I'm sent a maid to her quarters to alert Roxana on what happened. She's heading fast here." Draco said and dropped down besides the bedpole.
"Margaux!" On cue Roxana kicked my doors open. She looked at the maid then at me before rushing towards me, dropping down at her knees and held my head up.
"I should have known that this will happen." She said teary eyed and hugged me tight.
"R-roxana I'm scared." I whispered and hugged her back.
"Shh, shh i know but you'll get used to it. How are you coping up?" She asked and kissed my forehead.
"Get used? How could i get used to this!? She died! I-in front of me." I sobbed harder and wiped my face.
"Well all I'm saying is people die under the hands of both our lovers. You should get used to it by now. You've seen them kill before, why are you scared now?" Roxana patted my head.
"I-i don't know.."
"Hmm maybe because the attack was directly made for you. Looks like you're more sensitive than you look. Come."
She pulled me up and put me in a brand new room, both of us careful that no one sees us.
She left Draco in charge of the body. Adrastus came to help to dispose the body.
"Roxana about the plan.."
"The plan is over Sweetie, i got what i want now all i need is to do the rest of my plans for those witches. All that is left to do is take the final step, you're already free from this so you don't have to join in." She laughed and caressed my cheeks.
For the first time i felt horror. I underestimated her, i underestimated this time. I was having fun all the way since day one, I've encountered alot of casualties and never care less about it but now that this occurred and happened to me, it brought me to the truth, it is not as it seems.
Everything is dangerous, i could've died without Draco. Am i that helpless? In my own story i aim to be my own heroine, but looks like I'm the damsel in distress. I sighed and looked at Roxana, she seemed to be more bothered about me crying that the lifeless body she saw.
"Sweetheart?" Roxana looked at me worriedly. She stood up and took the water jug and cup from the table before coming back to me.
"Look if you're still afraid of that i just want to let you know that I'll be sending false rumors about how the accusations about you are wrong."
"How can you pull that off? Rumors.. the Truth.. the witnesses.."
"The witnesses are taken down, and next will be Parysatis. Let me take care of it." Roxana bit her lip and poured me a glass of water.
Witnesses are taken down.. did she kill them?
"B-but your plan is impossible.." i tried to explain as I can't come up with anything that might save me or get her plan at work.
"Ohh it really is possible sweetheart, you just need to think creatively." She smirked and kissed my cheeks.
"I'mma fix this mess this instant okay? Don't get out of this room, I'll bring my most trusted maids to bring you food in order to protect you. Hopefully, before your departure to Susa, there'll be one down and two to go. Now if you excuse me I'll be doing something in order to execute my plan. You go to sleep now love." She jumped happily and closed the door behind Draco.
Draco had just came inside the room just in time and he perfectly heard everything that Roxana has told me.
"She's crazy!" I whispered as soon as her footsteps faded.
"I'm shocked that you just realized it just now Mademoiselle." Draco said in a flat voice and pushed the cup up to my mouth to make me drink it.
I rolled my eyes and took a small sip.
"Mademoiselle drink all of it." Draco said in a firm voice. I took a deep breath and drank all its contents.
"Roxana is way out of it.."
"Mademoiselle she is destined to kill the three to secure her position, you do know that right?" Draco raised his brows. He held my chin up and moved the strands of hair behind my ear.
"B-but.." i tried to reason out. I took a deep breath and sighed. Roxana did kill them according to the books but what the books said her motive was to secure the position of her unborn son. But she's doing it out of jealousy today, and since i think I'm partly to blame will the contents of the book change?
"Hmm no. What is written is written, no matter how much you try to alter or atleast accidentally do something to alter the present, things will always end up the same." Draco explained once again.
"So Hephaestion will die?"
"I didn't say that." Draco took a step back and looked away.
He will be anytime soon and i know that. "Darco you just said.."
"I meant that thing in general mademoiselle it's like.. imagine this, things will always end up the same for the whole picture no matter how much you jumble the pieces." Draco tried to explain. I still looked at him confusedly but now i a much more heavy heart.
Draco looked at me then let out a deep sigh. "Mademoiselle just do what you want to do I'll be by your side through all of it okay?" Draco said then sat down besides me.
"If you say so.." i said and looked down.
"Very good, now go to sleep you're mentally and emotionally tired." Draco returned to his usual self and smiled. I pouted and lied down.
"What if dream the same thing again?" I asked.
"You wont, I'll make sure of that." Draco said in a reassuring smile and sat on the end of the bed. He stayed there until i fell asleep.
Draco's POV
It's getting near, her time here will end. Soon she'll be back to the normal world, but this time stronger..
I sighed and looked at her. She is now peacefully sleeping. You remind me of her.. you act so much like her.. ahh i missed my life.
My ancestors screwing up led me to this position, nevertheless I'm not angry that i got chosen to do this as punishment for their acts. I am having fun. And i am learning alot.
I closed my eyes and layed down on Athena's feet. I lied to her, i can remember my life, i know who i am. I remember what i do before and I'm not proud of it..
I'll fix my mistakes and i promise to right the wrong doings of my world. I wonder how father and mother are doing, are they still the same?
Hmm. I opened my eyes and looked at Athena who just titled her head still sleeping soundlessly. Your cluelessness and optimistic approaches are both your strongest and weakest suit. I hope you're ready for the upcoming events, i hope you're ready for the pain..
Roxana's POV
I kicked and tossed everything in my way as soon as i heard that my planned failed and Parysatis is still wondering free.
Why!? How!? It is well thought and i made sure to bring my best pawns to execute the plan, how did she survive!?
"She is supposed to be dead, who blew up the plan!? There must be a spy around us!" I shouted at my trusted aid.
"My Queen i- uh," she said while looking down.
"She got lucky this time. Urgh how much time do we have left before they start their travel to Susa?" I asked as i walk back and forth.
"In about 2 days." She held her chin up and remained calm.
"Okay, execute plan B. I cannot let Margaux down, let alone allow her travel with people such as her and those two evil spawn of the devil in the road." I said and took a couple breath in and outs to calm myself. I then sat down at the chair besides the window to look outside.
"The maid that attempted to poison Margaux, what did you gather about her?" I asked.
"She's a faithful servant to you my Quee, and quite the most naive one of all. She had always been looked down by her accompanies pushing her to execute her plan in order to raise herself up, earn your blessing and finally have revenge to her friends."
"Hmm, poor little thing. I admire her boldness but i pity how little knowledge she put in her tiny little plan. Send regards to her father, tell her she ran away with a man, find her brother as well and give him money for their lost. Make sure that he doesn't run away with it and would directly give the old man the money." I instructed.
"Understood my Queen."
"Very well." I flicked my hands allowing her to go when i heard a small whisper informing me of the presence of the man I've been waiting to meet.
"My Queen he's here."
I turned around and saw a small person in loose clothes, smiling brightly at me.
"Hello." I smiled.
The man knelt down before me and spoke softly.
"An honor it is to see her highness up front again. I've been told to meet the Queen and here i am standing before her majesty. My Queen, why is it that you called for me?" He asked gently.
I let out a small chuckle and went in to pat his head. "Still a wordsmith my dear. But i have no time to have a little chit chat for now so let's get down to business." I said and walked towards the corner where three papers are laying on the floor because of my outrage are sitting still.
I picked them up and gave him the papers. "I want you to eliminate one of them for me. I want them gone. And if you can pull of to kill them all I'll triple my pay." I smiled smugly at him.
The man looked at me and then opened the papers one by one on the table.
"Royalties. I see, you hate the competition." The man laughed and folded them up again.
"I'll gladly eliminate them from the world as per my Queens request. Do you have any instructions for me tp do my Queen?"
"Hmm i want atleast one to be gone in two days but if you failed then atleast do it on the way to Susa." I said slowly.
"My Queen seems to doubt my skills, you know i can kill them all in this very day." He said in a confident smile.
"As much as i want to believe that, they are Royalties as well and killing them isn't that easy my dear. Be careful, I don't want you leaving any trace that you work for me. I can't afford to be attacked right now especially that I'm protecting someone as well. Do you undertand that?" I explained. He them sighed and nodded.
"I'll get going my Queen. Charming to see you as always." He bowed down and went out as quickly as possible. I didn't hear any footsteps coming from that man, stealthy as always.
"My Queen I'll get going as well. Keep safe your majesty." My trusted aid bowed down and went out of the room after him.
I took a deep breath. Alexander why are you doing this to me? Why can't you just stay and love me as you claim? We already have enough, i already have enough. Is power really that strong to pull you away from me?
Alexander..
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