20 Years Ago prt.2

She knew she would never feel that way about anyone ever again. He had, at least, died a hero and left her with an heir. Their child. A beautiful baby girl she named Flossina. Her heart was still broken and filled with grief, but her duty demanded she remarry, and so she had. She chose Fvendal, a warrior from a poor, yet strong Kingdom, who aided in the conquering of the SheHaalte’s, The enemy who had almost destroyed Zuff, two neighboring Kingdoms south and murdered her King.

Bihadlly thought it only right to marry their most valiant Commander and Chief warrior to show her gratitude and solidify their bond. She had hoped the union would also solidify her position as Queen among her own people, instilling trust and hope back into them, but now, she herself was unsure. They had been married only a few months. The people had loved Tehxadlayk as much as she. He had turned out to be a true King and a kind man, not only to her but to the people. 

Now, she stood over her small infant daughter with tears streaming down her face. She had placed the small bundle on  the alter. The baby didn’t move. The High Chancellor took out a red stone from his pocket and placed it in the center of the infant’s chest. He then took his position, which was him standing in front of the altar with his hands in a praying position.

His rosary beads were also wrapped around his hands.  She knew it was the only way to keep her Kingdom and her child safe, even in the event of another war. She did what she felt was right. Then the High Chancellor recited the ancient words, and the red jewel glowed like a bright ember.

"A caelo usque ad centrum. A capite ad calcem. A mari usque ad mare. A posse as esse. Ab antiquo. Ab extra. Abhinc. Ad lucem !"

The stone moved from its place, and began to levitate a few feet in the air, spinning  with lightning speed above the sleeping baby.

The High Chancellor once again spoke and recited the ancient words, "Ad lucem! I conjuro te!"

An orange light burned bright inside of the jewel, giving off a red powerful glow. Bihadlly wasn't Queen of  Zuff, in that moment. She was just Bihadlly, a mother afraid for her baby and family legacy. She had no choice, she kept reciting to herself. She stood a few feet away and watched the small bundle as the Jewel spun and glowed abov her only child.

The High Chancellor recited more ancient words, "Absit inuria." 

Then Flossina began to glow until she was a bright white light. The light slowly began merging with the red light from the jewel. Queen Bihadlly watched as her small child rose up from the alter. The spell the High Chancellor had cast was worKing. The Jewel of Humanity would be locked inside of her daughter.

Protected. No one would ever guess it. She watched as a great burst of pink light filled the chamber and in one brief flash, it was done. Her baby was still sound asle on the altar. She picked up her child then and looked at her Royal Advisor.

"Your Majesty, it worked. We can rest safely."

"Yes, High Chancellor, we can... for now..."