Chapter 2 My Poor, Poor Breast

HELVISA'S POV

"Oh come on Helvisa, be a good girl and smile for us." Armina literally forces my mouth to smile. "Armina," I warned her. But even though I did, she never cares and just continues to be her bubbly self. It's probably because of that promise we made when we first came to Earth many years ago. "There's a lot of people coming this way as well." Reina expressed her thought.

"Times like this I wish we could just fly using Armina's magic." Eris sighed from exhaustion. "You two need to be strong for this. Of course, there's a lot of people. Working for a royalty is like a dream come through." They all turned to me. "It's an honour to be by your side, my lady." If looks could kill, they all will be dead by now. Why is it so hard for them to be less polite towards me?

It's not like we're in the underworld anymore. I have no ranks and yet they still insist I'm their lady. As we were getting nearer to the royal castle of Gavreau, my eyes wandered around me. I've never seen so many young women gathering around in one place. Some of them even look like they came from outside of this island. The French woman has the best feature in beauty and that's another reason why we stick around for many years.

"THE ENTRANCE WILL BE OPEN FOR ALL IN 10 MINUTES." A man, I assumed their guard, announced. "I'm curious about their castle interior. Will it be dark and depressed like the ones we used to live in? I chuckled. I doubt it. This is humans we're talking about. They never like dark and depressing things. We were just standing around when my sensitive sense of smell kicks in.

My eyes wander and searching for the resources of this dreadful smell I fond to hate all my undead life. I lost count of how many I killed in the process. It was then my eyes landed on a beauty, standing on the stage, shooting dagger in my direction. "Hunter." I breathe out. Will she be foolish enough to start a war here or she will let me go? She smirked and looked away.

So she decided to ignore me? Why does a hunter working behind these walls? "We're in deep trouble if she decided to attack us here," Armina whispered to my ears. When I turned to her direction she pointed at Eris. Reina was trying to control her by shoving her head onto her breast. Everyone around them was wondering too why such disgusting manner being performed in front of the royal castle.

"Give her something to calm her down." Armina nodded. I focused my attention on our surrounding once more. I was surprised when I saw the very same hunter standing in front of me, smirking. "Never dream of seeing you again, Helvisa Balzac." She knows my name?! How is that possible?! "Likewise."

"Don't tell me you forgot about me." I hate to admit it, I have no idea who she is. She seems to be looking at my waist.

"Oh. No weapon? That's weird for a demon." Can she say that any louder? "If you don't mind miss, I would like to be left alone. My friends and I didn't plan to be greeted by such human." The hunter chuckled. "I am the commander for this royal army. I don't see why I can't greet the people who will be working under me." I clicked my tongue in annoyance.

To a creature who was great before, working under our enemy is one humiliating scene to even imagine. But we need this job. We have to pay the rent and other stuff. "I don't mind working under you. As long as we get pay. But, can you please leave us alone. My comrade is about to burst now." The hunter turned to Eris who's now growling humanely impossible.

"I really don't want any massacre to happen. She hasn't mated in so long as well. To see all these women right now, her beast is woken up. And yes, I meant you." I looked down on to her cleavage and licked my lips. "Let me guess, you haven't mated as well?" She took a step forward. "You can try. But I can assure you. Your charm won't work on me. Not anymore." The hunter showed me her wedding ring and leave us alone for the time being.

Seriously, does she think that ring will stop me from taking her to the bed?

"Ummm... Helvisa... it's not working." Armina half yelled. I extracted my nails long enough to penetrate her stomach to made her feel a little pain. I used Reina's body to covered my doing. She whimpered in Reina's chest. "She's going to be a little weak. But sex will help. Have your fun after this." Reina nodded while she wrapped Eris's arm around hers. "Is it really okay for them?" Armina questioned my decision.

"Would you rather she have sex with a human that will carry her child? Do you want to be a midwife again?" Armina shakes her head. "Since your potion only prevents you and Reina to have her or my kid, it's safe. For a mere human to carried a seed from Eris's bloodline. Only death will be the answer of that atrocity. Well unless she wants to turn to be her own kind."

"EVERYONE WHO WISH TO BE THE ROYAL FAMILY PRIVATE CHAMBERLAIN, PLEASE PROCEED." The Gavreau castle gate was opened for public and everyone rushing in. What are they after being so pushy all of the sudden? The guards were having some trouble controlling their guest for today. I can't blame them, this probably the first time they entered such ....... lavished lawn. "Wow." Was all I said while walking inside.

As my foot stepped on the royal ground pavement, I felt a slight pain that quickly sent some weird vibe onto my body. I turned to my friends who probably felt the same thing. I looked up to the hunter who smirked. "She placed some type of charm," Armina whispered in my ears. She bows and extended her arms, invited us in.

"Seems like they prepared some weird precaution. What kind of royal hired a hunter as their commander?" Reina voiced out as she struggling to carry Eris. "A smart one. The King and Queen being cautious about every possible enemy." I admired their smartness. This family seems different than the others.

I wonder what will be in store for us.

***

This must be the ballroom. It's huge. I never thought that they would really be going to let the subject to be inside the royal castle. "Not bad. For a human." I turned to where Armina was looking at and she's right. Not bad for a human. That must be the queen. I was expecting she be wearing those long, flowing train dress rather than a simple boho chic dress.

And where is her crown? Those two kids that she's holding must be her kids. Like their mother, they both handsome and beautiful. But where's the king? "Ahhhh!" A woman screamed not far from us. When I turned, I saw a guy wearing a royal crown, harassing the other woman. "Oh yes! Young and free!" He screamed. Is that ...... THE KING?! The queen seems to be in very tight position.

"OH YES!" I don't even see him when did he came to my side. I applauded when he suddenly grabbed my left breast and squeezing them hard. "So firm... I want you..." he turned to Armina and the others. "OH YESS! FANCY LOOKING WOMAN!" He turned to the queen. "GISELE, I WANT THEM!" His hand never left my breast.

I want to chop off his hand but that will bring more chaos. I have something special for you." He winked. He does have the looks but his attitude, wow. "I'm sorry your highness. I am not fond of the man. I'm gay." I said with my stoic expression. Besides, you'll be shocked to see me off my clothes nevertheless. "Oh.. really? Too bad. Never mind that.." he leaned in. "I'll be having so much fun seeing you rape my wife instead." He winked.

How despicable can he be? He doesn't care about his wife's well being huh? I shake my head. "Follow me." The hunter from before pulled the king away from me. I did as told and followed her to another room in the castle. "I'm sorry for what he did. That's the King for you. He always gets his hands on the maids or the guards as long as it's a she." I scoffed.

"That's sexual harassment." Armina voiced out. "Not to mention it hurt the queen every time he does that. I saw how she would look away." Reina added. The hunter chuckled. "What does a monster know about love? You killed innocent people for fun." That sting a little. "As you may know, hunter, we know about love way deeper than you mere humans."

Armina grabbed a hold of my wrist. "Once we found the one, there no way our heart will change for someone else. Even when death came upon us, the love will be as strong as steel." I ended my rant. The hunter chuckled lowly. "As far as I know, you probably killed someone's mate when you hunt for creatures like us," Armina added. "I apologise for my rudeness. Now, this will be your new uniform." She showed me such atrocious clothing I ever saw.

"What the hell is that?" I asked rather rudely. "This is the official chamberlain uniform in this castle." She shoved it on me. I looked at the black dress and white pinafore with ruffles around the shoulders. "This is the cap." She handed me a white frilly cap. "There's no way I'll be wearing this." The hunter smiled. "You have no choice. There are rules to follow and your first rule to wear this maid outfit. Understand?"

I grabbed the cap forcefully and stomped my feet to a screen to change. I can't believe I'm being this low just to get by! "Do you need help, my lady?" Armina voiced out her concern. I walked out of the screen wearing the ugliest uniform ever made in the history of mankind. "You look so cute my lady." Reina's eyes widen. I glared at her. Armina chuckled and helped me placed the cap on my head.

"Like a true maid." She said before took a step back to see me in this uniform. "Well, I guess you need alter this chest area to make it more comfortable." Armina looks like she's having so much fun playing dress up. "Reina, Eris, your turn." Reina carried Eris to the screen and I sat down n the chair. I noticed a pair of eyes staring at me. "Look away hunter." She finally let out her laughter and just bends down, holding her stomach.

"You ..... hahaha.... look .... hahaha..... terrible!" It's nice of her to finally be bold of herself like that. "I'm .... hahaha .... sorry." When Eris and Reina walked out, the hunter looked up and gave them a thumbs up. "Now that's a looker." At least she could be more reserved in her honesty! I didn't even notice that Armina went to the screen and change until she came out wearing a tight uniform mainly on her chest area.

"Anyway, here's a couple of rules when you're working inside the Gavreau's castle. First, don't be afraid to ask questions. A lost maid will be a lost cause. We learned that in a hard way. May her soul rest in peace." Somebody had died working here? "Moving on, rule number two, never, ever goes up the west wing of this castle. That's the Queen's sanctuary, no one is allowed. Not even her own husband and kids do as well. It's so secretive that she wants a few guards guarding them as well."

Now I'm wondering about the west wing. Maybe I should snoop around later on.

"Rule number three, since most of your work will be taking care of the crown prince and princess, you'll be brief by the royal nanny. The nanny's job to teach them. Your job takes care of their needs and protects when they went on to the city." So I have to take care of brats? How inconvenient. "Last but not least, rule number four, whatever the queen says, goes. Because around here, it's the queen that command us all. The king is useless."

The hunter smiled and lead us to another room. "This is the servants break room. You may come here anytime. We have food, drinks, music. Just enough for us servant to catch a break. But, no human sacrifice." She whispered the last part. What does she think I am?

A blood-sucking vampire?

***

"Prince Gaultier, we have come with your new servant." I was baffled to see how this hunter being so polite to a kid. "Bow down." She said through gritted teeth. Now I have to bow for a child?! Armina pushed my head down and we all bow. "I'm sorry for her rudeness, my prince." Armina apologised for me. "That's okay, rise." I scoffed. You're just a kid you brat!

"Brother.. you promised." This must be the princess when she suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Once again Armina forced me to bow down. I clicked my tongue in annoyance. When I stood up straight again, this little girl stared at me for a couple of minutes before went to her brother's side and whispered in his ear. "My prince, is there something wrong?" The Hunter question. The boy shakes his head.

"If so, I'll be going my own way. There's something I have to do. They will be in your care." The hunter bows and excuse herself, leaving us with these brats. As for the four of us, we have no idea what to do. We don't even have a proper training for this. "Can you introduce yourself for us?" The boy said. "I am Armina. This is Helvisa. That's Eris and she's Reina. We hope to be in such help for you, my prince."

This girl seems to be fond of me as she keeps on staring at me. "Helvisa, what's that on your chest?" I looked down on to my breast. I motioned my chest but she shakes her head. "This." She pointed at my battle scar. "You can say it's a symbol," I said, keeping my stoic expression. "Symbol?" I nodded at this girl curiosity. "Are you a soldier by chance?" Now the boy joining in his sister's curiosity as well.

I glanced at Armina. "Ummm your highnesses, can you please give us some chores to do? We're bored standing like this." Finally, these brats turned their focus on Armina. "Well, do you girls dance?" Armina looked at Eris and Reina. "Well, Reina know how to. Why is that my prince?" The boy stood up and offered his hand to Reina. "Elaria will have her recital in few weeks. Her class choose ballroom dancing. Maybe with us dancing, she will learn something."

Armina pointed at the girl with her eyes. I shrugged my shoulder. The witch glared at me with her blazing eyes. I sighed and offer a hand to the princess. "I'm good in dancing if you want to practice." The girl smiles as wide as ever and took my hand. I was surprised when this little girl can actually dance. I wonder if her mother knows how to dance as well. I smirked.

"Oh ...." I heard a voice coming from the door. "I'm sorry. I thought they're not practising." We all turned to the door and was baffled by this sudden surprise. "Mother." The boy beamed. So .... this is the queen up close huh, two words, not bad. From the smell of her blood, she must be in her early 30's. She's beautiful, perfect figure. She doesn't even look like she pushed two babies out of her.

Why does the king being that repulsive? He has the best wife anyone could've wished for! Armina cleared her throat when she caught me staring at the queen. "Your Highness." Armina bows down and so does the other except for me. "We are humbly grateful to be in your presence." I was looking at the queen from head to toe. She's like a normal citizen.

"I was hoping to see you all here. I want to apologise, especially to you." She looked at me. "What the king did earlier, that's unacceptable." I waved it off. "Did Charlene showed you your quarters in the castle?" Charlene? She must be referring to the hunter. So her name is Charlene huh. "I'm afraid not. She was in a rush." The queen smile and at the same time, I felt my heart suddenly beating again.

I touched my right eye as it felt stinging. Armina noticed this sudden changes in me. I can't believe the spell Armina cast on my face is wearing off at this moment! The prince stared at me with the same curiosity eyes. "Mother, can we go to the library again? I need to find something. Elaria, come with us. I'll show you a book that will teach us about dancing."

Gisele was surprised by the request but she obliged. "I don't know who or what you guys are but I think I have a clue." The prince whispered and showed Armina the book he was holding. "I'll keep your secret." The prince smiled and grabbed his mother's hand. "What was that all about Gaultier?" The queen asked. "Oh, nothing mother. I just want them to tidy up my room as my friends will be coming this afternoon."

Armina was speechless and froze on her feet. She slowly turned to me, asking for some answers. By now I'm sure my face is in its horrible state. I always hate this side of mine. I traced the deep scar from my eyebrows across my eyes and it continued towards my lips, connected to the scar on my chest. This scar was the result of the fight I had with my father before he banished me.

I sighed. "Can you fix this, Armina?" I asked the witch. "I think so. I just have to get myself into the deep forest and find some herbs." I caught Eris's body before she falls on the floor. "She's weakened huh. Reina, use that bathroom. Just do whatever you guys do." Reina nodded and carried Eris to the bathroom.

"What should we do Helvisa? That little boy knew the first glance he looks at us." I shrugged. "He said he can keep a secret right? He's the prince. We should just listen to him." Armina seems worried about something.

Whatever it is, I hope he's not going to use us as THAT person does.