Twenty

Twenty

Nadazhda stood anxiously shocked and awed from where she waS because her gaze was transfixed on their glowing eyes. They knelt before her, yet their heads were raised as they stared deep into her eyes as if searching for her deepest secrets. She felt edgy and scouted closer to Zaccheus for protection and comfort because she knew he was the only one who could provide it.

"She's the Queen of all!" they proclaimed in unison as their voice was like they were in some hypnosis. "She has arrived, and the prophecy is coming true. The prophecy begins with her and shall end with her. She either becomes a bane or boon for the realm because it has been written in her destiny, the time is inevitable, and the fate is concealed. So we, three siblings of circumstances, have pledged our loyalties to you. To protect and serve you with our lives." the glowing of their eyes faded away as the actual colour of their eyes returned. They smiled reassuring at her and nodded to Zaccheus in acknowledgeme