Hello again! First off, I loved how many reviews I got on the chapter! Second, some people were wondering if the next chapter would be Rollan or Meilin, well, here's a hint; I'm going in the order the first book went in. Third of all, thank you all for reading and reviewing!
SilverConstellation First Chapter: Lol, I don't think they're allowed to do that now…
SilverConstellation Second Chapter: I'm not so sure that was a kinder person…
StarlighterWitch First Chapter: Thanks!
Starlighter Witch Second Chapter: Maybe… maybe not…
Guest: Lol, I did it for both!
And a one last sweep… Meilin thought as she carefully pulled her eyeliner across the tip of her eyelid, cautious for mistakes. The time she had before her test was very little, but she knew she had to show up looking perfect. Being one of the most respected girls in China, they didn't expect any less than the best from her… in everything. Holding her breath tight, she finished the skilled design on her eye.
A small knock came from her door. "Come in," she shouted, quickly shutting off her music. Every once and a while, she would play some music, but not the kind people would expect. She liked heavy metal, because it connected with her warrior spirit.
Meilin turned around to face the intruder, finding General Chin, her father's closest friend. "Yes?"
General Chin looked her up and down, slowly analyzing her. She knew he was making sure there were no mistakes, most likely so he could warn her. "You look perfect. Are you nervous?"
Meilin smiled formally, knowing it to be a sign of respect, not happiness. "Thank you, and no. I'm a straight A student, of course I'll pass."
General Chin nodded. "Very well. Everyone's cheering for anyway," he stopped, seemingly hesitant. "Not to be the barer of bad news, but I'm afraid your father cannot come to see you take your test."
Meilin felt her throat thicken. "Why not?"
"He got hung up with the army. Tough battle going on, you know?" General Chin smiled sympathetically. "But he wanted you know that he tried his best, he just couldn't make it."
"Who's taking me then?"
"I am, and we're leaving in just a few minutes."
Meilin threw open the car, marveling at the beauty of the marble building. The sunlight shone against it just right, bringing out its perfectly chiseled surface.
A Greencloak stood at the door, awaiting her arrival. "Welcome, Miss Teng."
Meilin smiled, dipping into a graceful curtsy. "Thank you for having me."
A few minutes later, Meilin was taken into a room, which was some sort of mix between a doctor's office and a lab. General Chin wasn't allowed to come with her, making her curiosity start to wonder.
A Greencloak in a lab suit appeared, holding a long, sharp needle. "Do not freak out. I will explain after we insert you with this."
She nodded in response, sucking in a breath. The Greencloak approached her with careful, wary steps, as if she'd jump up and run away. He inserted it into her arm, which she barely felt. What really bothered her was the dizziness, and soon, she fell asleep.
Meilin jolted awake, feeling a heavy weight on her hips, nearly crushing them. Soft, white fur tickled her face as she tried to sit up. She could hardly even breathe.
"On three. One, two, THREE!" She heard as about five different pairs of hands grabbed whatever was on top her and pulled. But soon after, she heard them tumble to the floor, snoring. Facepalming, she twisted underneath the weight, finally falling out. Dusting the fur off her dress, she turned to find it was a black and white panda. It sat there lazily and slowly chewed on its bamboo, completely naïve and oblivious.
Meilin spotted five or six Greencloaks laying on the floor, knocked out cold, yet they all had stupid smiles on their faces. It was like the panda had made them drunk or something.
Suddenly, Meilin's dizziness hit her once again, knocking her off her feet. She gasped for air as she felt thick, furry arms wrap around her and pull her into a sleep full of peaceful dreams.
Yay! I finished chapter three! So, I decided to do a little thing that may or may not get me more reviews…
Anyway, I'll basically put up the first four lines of a random song, and whoever guesses it gets 'Ruler Points'. The more points you get, the higher your rank becomes. See below.
Under Ten Points: Village FOOL
Ten Points: Peasant
Twenty Points: Earl (or mayor)
Thirty Points: Lord or Lady
Forty Points: Duke or Duchess
Fifty Points: Prince or Princess
Seventy-five Points: King or Queen
Over One Hundred: I'M THE FLIPPING BEST PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE, BRO
Okay, so first song…
Here I am Lord and I'm drowning, in Your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me, I yearn for peace and rest
I don't want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight
I bet you no-one's gonna get that one…
(Extra points if you can guess the singer/band, and even more if you can name every person in the band, assuming it's a band that is.)