The Selection Fanfiction (Editing)

14 {} Elimination

I WAKE UP TO FIND MYSELF STILL IN THE HOSPITAL ROOM. The brightness of the small suffocating room blinded my eyes for a moment until my eyes adjusted to the light. I sit up lazily, stretching for a moment before realizing I'm all alone. As I try to stand up, I forget almost for a moment that my foot is in a cast. I instantly wince, the pain is excruciating but not as bad as yesterdays. I limp all the way over to the balcony, breathing in the warm, summer air. The door suddenly jolted open reveling my three maids with worried looks plastered all over their faces. " Oh miss are you okay? " Laia asked me worried, completely forgetting the fact that I told her to call me by my name. " I'm fine, just a bit sore " I joke and Laia manages to crack a small smile, even though I know its forced. " Damn rebels " Crystal mumbles, looking at my cast. " Were just glad you're okay Annabelle " Indigo said smiling and I nod. " Well, we will be right back. Were going to go get you're things " Crystal said, pulling Laia and Indigo away from my bed. It takes me a while before I realize that things means my clothes and accessories. In a matter of minutes, all three of my maids came back, holding more things than I imagined. Crystal carefully dressed me in jeans, and a see through lose top with a tank underneath. Laia placed my hair in a ponytail and Indigo did my make up very lightly. Lastly, Crystal helped me into knee high boots that completely covered my cast. At the end, it looked like nothing had happened to me, except for my limp. " Good " Crystal said, adding some finishing touches. " Now, nobody will know what happened " She finished with a satisfied smile. I quickly forced a smile onto my face and said " Thank you " they all returned the favour. " Okay, off you go. The nurse said that you can return to your room tomorrow so see you then " Indigo said, lightly nudging me towards the door and I nodded. As I made my way down the hall, I took small steps, pacing myself. When I finally made my way down to the great dining room doors, I let out a relived sigh. I carefully opened the doors, making sure to be as quiet as a mouse, and I walked in. As I entered I realized that I was really early. Like really. Not even Celeste was there. I also found Silvia writing something down on her clipboard. " Hello Silvia " I say in the most polite tone ever. Silvia's eyes dart towards me and she quickly makes her way beside me " Oh Annabelle, I heard what happened. I'm so sorry " She says hugging me and I pat her back awkwardly. " But don't worry, your leg will heal. Plus, this means more publicity! " She whispers in my ear while smiling and I just nod my head, rolling my eyes on the inside. After, I make my way next to Andrew. I carefully sit down, making sure to act as if nothing happened to my leg. " Are you feeling better? " Andrew asks me whispering and I nod " I've been better " I reply and he chuckles. I look down at my empty plate, replaying the events that occurred yesterday. Liam is a rebel. They shot me. Someone saved me. " Annabelle? " Andrew says a bit loudly and I instantly look at him. " Is everything okay? I feel like you're not telling me something " He tells me and I become nervous. Liam. " No- I.. every things fine " I tell him with a small smile and he smiles back nodding. I cant believe I'm protecting someone who betrayed me. Who betrayed our parents. Liam is a renegade. But at the same time, so am I, because I'm lying to protect him. I dismiss the thoughts out of my head and look towards the door. Celeste walks in wearing the shortest dress I've ever seen her wear and starts walking towards me and Andrew. It takes her five seconds before she realizes that I'm sitting next to Andrew and when she does she glares at me and sits in the seat next to me. Great. Now I have to deal with Celeste. Soon, all the girls arrive, including Trinity, Lela and Stefanie. Trinity gives me the is everything okay? look and I respond by giving her the I'll tell you later look. She nods her head before focusing on the delicious food that is served right in front of us. I hardly eat anything which makes Trinity worried even more. " Lady Annabelle? " King Clarkson declares and my head instantly looks up at him. " May I please speak to you in my office? " He asks and I instantly respond " Of course " I mumble and he shifts a bit. " Now please " He says and I stand up. Suddenly, the familiar pain jolts my foot. I instantly scream in pain and lose my balance. I'm prepared to hit the marble floor when a pair of strong arms catches me. Tears well up in my eyes and my foot feels like its being stabbed by a knife. I look up to see Andrew looking at me worriedly and so is everyone else. Trinity rushes to my side and gently looks at my foot. Celeste looks at me horrified, like she is going to get in trouble. I instantly glare at her, tears brimming in my eyes. Trinity catches on too, because it looks like she's ready to lunge at Celeste. " Lady Celeste " Queen Amberly says angrily. " A word outside, in the hallway " Queen Amberly finishes and stands up. Celeste gulps and nods her head. I try to stand up but I end up falling again, this time Trinity catches me. " Im fine " I say, getting my balance but I end up falling, yet again. " No you're not " Andrew says and with one swoop of arms, he holds me bridal style, carrying me to King Clarkson's office. As I look over his shoulder, I find all the girls glaring at me. Maxon just looks at me with pity and worry. I groan and snuggle my head into Andrews neck, breathing in his scent. Two hallways and a room later, I was in King Clarkson's office. " Good luck " Andrew whispered in my ear and kissed me on the cheek. I nodded and he closed the door. " So, Miss Annabelle " King Clarkson began and I braced myself for the elimination. " How's you're foot? " He asks and I look at him in surprise. I must have looked funny because he cracked a smile. " O-Okay " I stutter and he smiles wider. " How do you know about my foot? " I ask him and he chuckles " I know about your foot just like I know about you and Andrew in the library " He finishes smirking and I cover my mouth, hiding a gasp. " How-I " I begin but he smiles, gently cutting me off " I have eyes everywhere "He said and I nodded, still shocked. " And, I maybe saw you under the table " He finished with a goofy grin and I chuckle lightly. " You know, you're probably my favorite in this competition " He confessed and I looked at him in shock. " Really? " I breathed and he nodded " You remind me a lot of Amberly " He finished and I could feel myself blush. " Thank you King Clarkson " I said bowing my head. " Please, just call me Clark " He said and I smiled. " Now, lets get down to business " King Clark said and he got out his glasses. " I have been informed that you were saved is that correct? " King Clark asked and I nodded. Andrew probably told him. Not that it mattered anyways. " Do you know who saved you? " He asked me and I shook my head again. " Okay, I know this might be hard for you, but I want you remember what happened that night " He said, getting out his notepad. Liam. Rebel. Promise. " All I could remember was screaming, the word Amber and blue eyes " I told him and he wrote it down quickly. That was all a complete lie. " Amber " He whispered, the word lingering in the air. " Are you sure that's all? " He asked and I nodded. Lies. " Okay, well, thank you Annabelle " The King said, standing up and I did the same. He led me out of his office before saying " Don't forget to come here on the first Sunday of every month " I looked at him confused " You'll be meeting with us to talk about the rebels attacks " He finished with a grin and closed the door. He really did know everything. Since It was Saturday, all the girls were required to go to the woman's room for at least an hour. I headed in there, hoping that Celeste would be eliminated but no. Once I entered all eyes were on me. Including Celeste's, who were glaring at me from across the room. I walked in awkwardly and slowly. Pacing myself. I quickly sat down next to Trinity and Lela, Stefanie sitting in front. " Are you okay? " Trinity asked me and I nodded. " What happened? " Stefanie asked me clueless. " Well after I left Trinity's room, some rebel girl shot me in the leg " I said annoyed. I still didn't even want to talk about it. " She was going to kill me when someone with blue eyes saved me " I finished surprisingly calm. Trinity looked at me, her eyes saying was it.. him? I instantly replied No.. sadly and she nodded her head. " Aw! What if it was Prince Maxon? " Lela teased and I looked down blushing. I could feel Trinity tense up beside me " Oh heavens no. He was at the other side of the castle. " I respond to Lela and she nods. " What were you doing in Trinity's room? " Stefanie asks me and I'm about to respond when Silvia says " Ladies, we have a quick announcement!  " Camera crew and photographers enter the room and me and Trinity look at each other. Our gaze saying the same thing. Elimination. " The following girls stand up please " Maxon says, entering the room and all the girls hold their breath, including me. " Celeste Newsome, Kris Ambers, Natalie Luca, America Singer, Annabelle Caspen, Trinity Rivers, Marlee Tames, Elise Whisks, Lela Springs, Stefanie Marks, Tiny Lee, C.C Lands, Leah Sacks, Mia Blue and Sosie Keeper please stand up. " Andrew says and smiles at me. This is it. " You are staying in the competition. The girls that have not been called, please pack your bags. A car will be waiting out front to escort you back. We will be waiting in the hallway for anyone who wants to say goodbye " Maxon says before smiling at Trinity and leaving off with his brother. Me and Trinity look at eachother wih the same shocked faces. And then, there was Fifteen...

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Okay guys!! I hope you liked this chapter! Special elimination I know!!! Also please check out the song Lies- by Marina and the Diamonds, the song is on the side so go check it out!! Its the title for this story! Okay so comment below what you think; do you ship Annadrew or Jannabelle?? LOL Annabelle's outfit is on the side!!! love you guys!!! Ill probably post on Thursday or Friday!! byeeeee

P.S: im sorry that this chapter was overdue! Im really busy with school and stuff. Report cards will be coming in a week or so, so depending on how I do, my writing schedual will be changing maybe. Hope for the best! muahhhh :)

                                                  xoxo maria