Hey, guys! I got a comment on Among the Clouds, Part 1 from someone who was waiting for Part 2. Since I’m posting The AJ Story, Chapter 2 this Friday, I thought I’d do him/her a favor and post Part 2 today.
If you haven’t read Part 1, it’s at https://tweenfictiongirl.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/among-the-clouds-part-1/
Enjoy!
Mallory was getting used to life in the sky. Her beautiful silver wings would take her anywhere, and life was so much better than it was on the ground. She’d gotten a job as a waitress at a café and made two friends, Breeze and Charlie.
Mallory was getting ready for work. Her hair was refusing to lie flat, so she ended up wearing a black baseball cap with pictures of birds on the side. Not her favorite, but she didn’t want to look like a vagrant, so she wore it anyway.
When she got to the café, everyone was running around polishing, dusting, and cleaning, even though it already looked spotless.
“Whoa, what’s the rush?” said Mallory.
“Haven’t you heard?” squealed Breeze. “The Queen of the Skyland is coming here to have a meeting!”
Mallory’s eyes widened. Even though she was new, she understood the whole king-and-queen thing. She grabbed a mop that was leaning against the wall and started scrubbing.
After all, she thought, there was a dirty spot there anyway.
After a morning spent scrubbing, the three employees waited until noon, when the Queen was due. When she walked in, the sight took Mallory’s breath away. She had beautiful snow-white wings and a huge lacy dress.
“My lady!” gasped Breeze, and sank into a curtsy. Mallory and Charlie quickly followed.
Following the Queen was a group of similarly fancy people, both men and women, of which there was about three.
“What can I get you, Your Highness?” said Mallory.
“Just a cup of coffee,” said the Queen pleasantly. The rest of her group ordered, and Mallory, Breeze, and Charlie hurried back to the kitchens to get the orders ready.
“Now, to business,” Mallory heard the Queen say in a low voice. She stopped dead and listened. She knew she shouldn’t be eavesdropping on the Queen, but she couldn’t help herself.
“Sightings of the Earth-people in their flying machines have been reported more than usual, and it can only mean one thing.”
“Are you saying…” The other person’s voice trailed off.
The Queen nodded. “Skyland is being invaded!”