I held the note, my eyes quickly scanning through the message. It was simple, short, and to the point.

"It begins. Bring the Elephant and the Teacup. Docks, 9 pm."

After years and years of planning, everything was going to end night. All that was left to do was to bring the two people who would be instrumental to the restoration of order to our country to the right place. The revolution would be over.

Then...

Then I will finally have peace.

I shivered. The thing I had been longing for all this time was here, practically in my reach. My fists clench, and it takes all of my willpower not to let out a relieved sigh.

"Is everything alright miss?" My young charge asks, his tone polite but concerned. I quickly hide my hands behind my back and face him with my best veneer of calmness.

"Of course, your higness. Everything is fine. I have simply received an update on what to do next."

His eyes widen. For once, he does not comment on my use of his title, rather than his name."We can finally come out of hiding?"

"Yes," I open my mouth to explain further, but his sister interrupts.

She slams her book shut and raises a single, perfectly styled, eyebrow at me. "Finally. It has taken far too long. When will we move?"

"As soon as possible, if it pleases, your majesty."

The smile which she directs at me is sharklike. A predator's expression. It is absurd how unsettling I find it to be, considering my position.

"Excellent. Let's show these usurpers the wrath of the Elephant Royalty, shall we?"

I straighten up and incline my head towards her. Underneath her breath, I could hear a murmur.

"Viva la revolution."