Hell

"Princess the carriage is ready"Irene informed as she led Ardis outside... Taking a deep breath and surveying the once suffocating environment She stepped into the carriage as they journeyed back to the Kingdom...

"We announce the arrival of the fourth princess of the Fyn Kingdom, Princess Ardis"The guard loudly announced almost deafing Ardis in the ears as the large door before her slowly opened...

Clutching her over flowing gown until it created a dip ,She walked elegantly into the palace hall and took a bow before the king who was sitting on the throne

"I Ardis Barletby_Everson,Fourth Princess of the Fyn Kingdom there by send my greetings to the respectable nobles and to the Honourable King of the Kingdom of Fyn"Ardis said waiting for permission so she could lift her head...

"Rise"She heard her Father's deep voice as she rose and comported her self. She couldn't believe she was staring at the ageing man in front of her who claimed to be her father..The man was solely responsible for most of her problems..

As usual he always wore a stern look on his wrinkly face... Even though he was getting old and turning into nothing but wrinkles and bones way different from the beast everyone usually claimed him to be on the battlefield. He still had that dominating aura surrounding him ...

"Consolation on the loss of your maid Ylvia ,A new replacement would be provided by tommorow"The king informed

"This princess deeply appreciates your concern but she would as well like to manage the one she has left "Ardis curtly replied

"Take a seat "The king replied immediately

Ardis walked over to take a seat beside her sisters who of course always threw a look of disdain towards her ...

As usual ,the meeting was always about politics and affairs which she wasn't even interested in .She was very tired and just walked towards her quarters with a pair of guards following her .She could obviously hear the murmuring of maids that she passed by but she was too tired to even give a damn to what they were saying

"My princess ,How was the meeting"Irene asked while applying oil to her Lady's luscious long silver hair being careful so as not to make it too greasy

"Hmm as usual it was just about well Palace stuffs but the king surprised me today "Ardis replied

"My lady ,if I may ask what did he say"Irene inquired

"Hmm how many times do I have to tell you to call me by my name if we are alone"Ardis slightly scolded tracing her fingers on the dark circles that had already bore a hole around her eyes

"I am sorry "Irene said with a voice merely above a whisper

"Well ,he volunteered to provide a replacement for Ylvia ,But I declined since to me she was irreplaceable"Ardis said sulking a bit

"It's good how you declined Ardis,I think he is acting a little strange lately maybe he has something up his sleeves"Irene said immediately before everything went into total silence with Ardis clearly pondering on what Irene had Said

"Done"Irene said eagerly before helping her Lady to bed

"Say Princess have you heard of Hell"Irene asked

"Hmm yes isn't it like a fire or something"Ardis said nonchalantly

"Hmm no princess, He is spreading like wild fire round the kingdom. For some say he Is actually the leader of this mystical beings that are taking over human Kingdom. They paint him to be very mysterious and brutal, People say his presence alone is enough to choke an entire person to death "Irene said

"Some call him a demon, others call him a vampire but one thing is for sure he is very dangerous to be earning that kind of title "Irene further continued

"And how does that have to do with me "Ardis asked her body cringing at what Irene had just said

"Hmm rumors has it going lately that he has his eyes on our kingdom "Irene said warily

"Maybe that is why the meeting was called"Ardis said staring worriedly at Irene

"My princess what do you think he wants"Irene asked

"Isn't it obvious ,His ambition is just like the others,to take over and reproduce of course"Ardis said with disgust written over her face

"Plus we just arrived today and how do you know about all this "Ardis inquired knowingly

"Of course I am a maid and what do maids do ,they gossip and work so I did the same just to get information of what had happened while we were gone "

"Sometimes I wonder Why you weren't a detective in the first place "Ardis said shaking her head before laying on the bed

"Good night my Princess"Irene said before blowing off the candles

But it wasn't a good night for Ardis as the news of what Irene had told her kept her up all night