"And then I said, for what reason would he do something as foolish as that."
The crowd roared in laughter as Ulric gave a senseless speech. He talked about how he had his son, the death of his wife, and some boring topics similar. He was only suppose to mention the main purpose of throwing the feast, but instead, he decided to beat around the bush. We secretly went through the plan, if you called Nila screaming Kerik out loud rather than properly referring me as Lady Bellatrix secretly. Or Richard's interrogation with me, after Bellamy had invited me to join them in front. Since the ballroom was quite large, with ceilings higher than other rooms, it wasn't really easy to sneak up on people's conversations. Besides, Kedar made it quick and simple. She dug into Ulric's past and conceived an intense dark secret. I didn't know how she did her job, all I knew was that, that secret was our weapon.
After the sneaky discussion, we went ahead wit
"Here, follow me." The woman who was supposed to be my mother, lead us to a small room close to the kitchen. "We'll be safe in the pantry, my child." She smiled again, like she'd been doing since she appeared to us."Thank you ma'am." Bellamy quickly appreciated her rendered help, and looked at me for a reply too. "We thank you so much." He added after getting nothing but a blank expression on my face. "She's just been through a lot.""No worries. I'll leave you two to send off anything that might leave a trail on your hide out." Her lips curled into another smile, but was instantly replaced with a worried look. "I love you, so much." She whispered, then focused on Bellamy. "Please take care of her, and stay safe." Having said that, she took one last look at me, then ran out the door, leaving me to wonder what the hell I'd just encountered.«»«»«»«»«»"Bellatrix?"My eyes slowly worked it's way
"Will you to your power, cause law and justice in mercy to be executed in all your judgements?" The archbishop continued with the coronation's oaths.Today made it the fifth day since we'd overcame Richard and his armies of darkness. My mind raced as I thought of the way forward, and without Kedar on my side, I was somewhat miserable. We'd all promised to do this together. Nila was nowhere to be found, so was Mona. I went to Kedar's valley millions of times in a day, hoping to find any trace of her. But she wasn't there any longer. She was stronger than she looked. I prayed with all my heart that nothing bad had happened to them. I had always had this plan in my head, but might have not been possible if it wasn't for my friends. But the thought of Richard, the way he slashed at me with betrayal. I feared love or friendship. I'd lost everyone I ever loved, like my whole body was just a big magnetic weapon, drawn to only pain and sorrow alone. The feeling of emp
"I know I'm not supposed to care. I'm not supposed to ask, but what the hell are you talking about?" The words came out like a churning fire burning vigorously inside my guts. "Go where?" I knew I didn't cared anymore, I'd detested my mother since the dawn of ages. I didn't care what ever happened to her. For all that mattered, she was dead to me. But after loosing those that I cared about, after loosing them all, in nickel of time, my heard wasn't built for any other loss. Not even my abandoned mother."You don't have to understand me. I signed up for this.""What? You planned the whole abandoning children thingy on purpose?" Her expression was hard to read. Behind those deep brown eyes, those pale small lips and the perfectly looking smooth face, conveyed a million of thoughts. Sometimes she was happy, other times she was just-paused and sad. At the moment, they were between the sad and paused look."I signed up for this. I am a f
I explained everything to my mother the previous night, about finding Tara, releasing her soul and that of the remaining people. How to defeat the master, how I was supposed to seek Lilith for her blessings. Then she promised we would talk better the next day. After lots and lots of pleading, she finally agreed to stay for a while before setting out for her journey to hell knows where. The night seemed extra long that I found myself turning and tossing all night. My mind raced on a million things as I recalled every steps and decisions I'd taken over these whiles. I wondered if they were right. After what seemed like thousands of hours, I finally found myself lost in sleep. When my eyes opened again, it was already dawn. The sun bloomed on the horizon, golden petals stretching ever outwards into the rich blue. It was the brilliant flower of the sky that warmed other people. The invitation to a new day, the sunrise so ordinary extraordinary. Bu
"I now fully listen to your acquisitions. Proceed." Some of the people of Talot came quietly to have a discussion with their Queen, since we were interrupted the other day. Bellamy already left, and a part of me left with him. The good side, the patient one, the old side of me. Mother wasn't back yet, and I only hoped she came back with good news. The whole fortress just became empty; just me, with a whole load of people who either hate me, or are scared of me. Or both."Yes your majesty." The same person I'd been having problem with since the day one spoke."What is your name?" I asked him before he could continue."My name is Easton. Easton Campbell.""Very well then. You may proceed.""We gather before her royal Highness today, to receive her blessing." He smirked dubiously, like there was more up on his sleeves."For what?""To bargain, with the lower towns.
The necklace laid there as a common rock, decorated with an array of polished diamonds. Sometimes I wondered why it was called the dragon stone. Then I observed its appearance changed. All these while, it had just been an ordinary stone, shining majestically as a diamond. But now, now it was a greenish brown rock. The dragon stone; as bold and green as the skin, and red as the blood.The dragon stone; royal betrothed,mysterious and all-important as an enormous emerald. I walked closer, taking one small step towards the bed. Just about five more steps and I would reach for the stone. Decide what do do with it.Five.Eerie voices mumbled and maundered from below, but it sounded like the voices came from my head. They became louder and louder by the minute.Four."Kerik. . . Come." I tried to deny that voice. It wasn't supposed to overcome me this way. All the
"Lily, you should stay here for tonight." She sat still on the bed, I searched for swivet or panic on her face, but nothing seemed to appear on them. She just sat still, as gentle as a dove. When I entered the room, I saw that it was now well kept. The bed was properly laid, the floor was sparkling clean and everywhere was neatly arranged. The room was well tidied to begin with, but it was as if she took her time to rearrange it even further."You don't have to bother your Highness-" She quickly got up from the bed the moment she heard my voice."You called me by my name earlier." I ignored her pathetic regard or honour to the throne. Whatever it was that happened was nothing compared to the throne. It was merely an incident that happened between Kerik and Lily. Nothing more."I- I'm so sorry, your majesty-""I liked it. It didn't feel like I was the Queen, I just felt like- me. Kerik.""But s
"You're right. We don't know anything about her where about." I remembered how I wanted to discuss this with my mother. How I wanted to bring Tara home to her. But now, she was gone. Just like everyone else I'd known. Kedar, Tara. Nila."You'll figure this one out. You always do." Mona comforted."Thanks." I replied her with a smile. When she spoke, it sounded oddly creepy, as I just realized how very similar their voices sounded like. "You know, you remind me so much of Nila.""That was what father used to say.""Father? Old man Ayer?" I remembered how Nila had denied sir Ayer about being her father. But the fact that I never gave her a chance to explain herself bothered me the most."Sir Ayer?" She called the name like it was an odd creature's name, something so unfamiliar. "No. He's not our father. Our father lived here, in Talot. So did Ragnila. You know, we were all happy together. Un