QUEEN MODESTA CHAMBER:.
Modesta layed on her bed,With legs spread apart...
she had tears and heats smeared on her face. her breathing was heavy. it's been 7 hours she's in here but no attempt of her baby coming out .she kept feeling the pains...
the pains kept electrocuting her,,It kept hitting her at her abdomen. her baby's kick wasn't an exception."My Queen... you have to keep pushing.". One of the Female Physician said to her and she immediately shook her head..
"No!... I'm tired... please I'm tired!.. ". she whimpered her voice came out hoarse....
her vision so blur, she don't care about anything again.. the more she push?, the more the weaker she gets..."please my Queen... Your health and that of your child is our first priority... if something bad happens to the both of you .. we won't live to testify what will happen to us... please Ma.. Let's just give our all to the next push... Maybe your baby will come out safe and sound". The Head physician tried to reason with her but the Queen was adamant with her No.
Her legs were still spread apart as she puff invisible smoke whilst struggling to breath...
No!. she wanted to give it a try... but nothing moved inside of her... she cried as she slump her head on the pillow. her blur vision pointed at her Exclusively decorated ceiling.she's dying ....
she feels life leaving her.. she's fighting not to give in to darkness..."My Queen please!". the desperate voice of the Female physician filled her ears.. "Just this once... we might see a progress".
her breathing was shaky as she raise her head from her pillow..
she wanted to trust the physician's word. and so... she gathered the last strength in he Body..and in 1.... 2.... 3...
Push!!!!"aaarrrrgggghhhhh!!!". Modesta yelled In anguish as she pushed so desperately...
The female physician bite her lower lips in displeased.
Nothing.... Just Nothing happened...Modesta whimpers turns to wailing as the results remained the same...
Her baby... doesn't want to come out."Oh dear!". The royal physician mumbled out in sympathy... "We will need the help of someone else here". she whispered as she wipe the ounce of sweats off her forehead...
***********OUTSIDE THE QUEEN'S CHAMBER!
King Darius kept pacing to and fro in the hallway. His hand ruffling his hair in anxiety.His wife Modesta have been in labor for close to 7 hours and nothing good have come out of it.
her loud screams and wails keep piercing his chest. he was so restless at the moment.when he first heard of her labor...
he was so damn happy.. but now,, The Royal Physicians aren't helping matters here. they kept running to and fro,None of them made an attempt to tell him what's wrong.. like what's going on in there.is his wife okay???
This was more worse than Royalty's birth.
The news of Royalty's arrival came when he was in meeting with his ministers... in the morning around 10 AM.He remembered leaving his pregnant wife 30 minutes ago only to hear the new of her miraculous childbirth.
of course Modesta bored like a Hebrew woman.but why is this particular one so different.
so different from Royalty?.Oh!!.. he can't take it anymore.
he made to stomp his way inside when he was suddenly held back by his brother Louis."let me go Louis... my wife is in pains!". Darius growled out...
he's patience was being tested.. the pains he was holding was reaching it's peak. he just don't want to break down... not yet... he have to be somewhere close to his wife.. they have to share the pains together."Please calm down brother!". Louis whispered to his brother.
and Darius immediately shook his head."She's in pains Louis.... please just let me go to her... she might need me!". Darius reasoned hoping his brother will buy his thoughts.
"I understand your pain brother... but just let the physicians do their work.....
"FOR HOW LONG???... FOR HOW LONG WILL THEY DO THEIR WORK!!". Darius yell interrupting his brothers word and Louis immediately shut up. it was actually the first time in his life,his brother have ever yelled at him.
Wow!... just Wow!.
Darius noticed his brother's silence and immediately regretted shouting at him.
"I'm sorry Louis". Darius mumbled with a Hoarse voice. "I'm so sorry Louis... I... I was just over the edge.. I. ... I" his voice cracked as tears began rolling down his eye.Louis hugged his depressed brother . "I understand... just let it all out". he whispered as he tapped his brothers back.
King Darius cried like a child in his brothers arm.
The Pains... The fear building inside of him... it's been 7 fucking hours... and.. he... he don't just want to loose his wife.. he might loose his sanity if anything goes bad in there...Louis understood his brothers pain...
despite being so poised as a king... he have some ounce of Emotions...This was the 3rd time he have seen his brother crying.
since after the death of their parents... Darius maintained that strong selfless person Father And Mother ever wanted him to be.But currently seeing him in tears...
broke Louis heart into thousands pieces... if only he can help?.... Of course He can?.Someone just crossed his mind and he heaved a sign.
why didn't he think of such since... he have or they have all forgotten that they had a witch living down part of the forest. Bringing the witch here will save his brother's wife..."Your Majesty's". A Guard ran in interrupting the 2 brothers...
Darius slowly let go off his brother and wipe his tears away...
"What is it". He asks not sparing his guard a glance ..The Guard hesitated to talk...
but with the mean glare from Louis... he immediately sprew the beans."Your Majesty's.... The Witch Ayanna Mahatma is Here!".
Sapphire's angry voice echoed through the castle corridors as she chased after the guards who were leading Ayanna away. Andrea tried to catch up to her, but she was too fast."Ayanna, you witch!" Sapphire screamed, her eyes blazing with fury. "I'll kill you for what you've done to Louis!"The guards finally stopped in front of the courtroom doors, and Ayanna was dragged inside. Sapphire burst in after her, Andrea close behind.Darius who was already seated on his Throne stood up to Sapphire's rage."Sapphire" Darius called underneath his breath...Sapphire who was consumed with rage stormed towards Ayanna and grab her already scattered hair."So, Ayanna," Sapphire spat, her voice venomous. "You're the one who's been casting spells on Louis. You're the one who's been hurting him.""I didn't do it". Ayanna spat back... her eyes raged. "I didn't hurt him"."You liar". Sapphire growled and landed a dirty ear piercing slap on Ayanna's cheek. "Don't lie to me," she hissed. "I know all about
EARLY THE NEXT MORNING LUNARIS CASTLE The sun had barely risen over the castle walls, but the atmosphere was already tense. The news of Prince Louis's condition had spread like wildfire, and the castle was abuzz with worry and speculation.The Royal Maids Gathered as they all whispered in anxiety 🗣️: what I'm I hearing??? 🗣️: Is it really true? 🗣️: Prince Louis... How?whispers and murmurs filled the already tensed air. The Royal Guards keep shaking their heads in displeased.In the middle of the castle stood a Hundreds of Armies. some with their bows and arrows why others stood with their spears and swords.. it was a sight to behold.. because the summoning of half quarter of the armies have its own meaning in Lunaris.🗣️: I overheard from one of the royal physicians, that Ayanna is behind this. one of the maids mumbled and the others gasp in shocks.🗣️: What? 🗣️:Ayanna? 🗣️: How?🗣️: The princess is in a terrible state.. knowing fully well that her wedding with Louis
***** INTERROGATION ROOMBoston led Ayanna to the interrogation room, her chains clanking against the cold stone floor.Ayanna's heart sank as she saw the ominous devices lining the walls."What's going to happen to me?" she whispered.Boston's expression remained neutral."Your Majesty will get the truth out of you."Ayanna's eyes widened."Truth? I've told the truth! I didn't harm Louis."Boston Glared at her. "You must be a really hard nut to crack Ayanna". Boston uttered as he pushed her forward... her chains clanked noisely...Ayanna's desperation grew."Please, Boston, you have to believe me..I didn't do it."Before Boston could respond, Darius stormed in."Begin the interrogation," he ordered.A hooded figure emerged from the shadows."My Lord?""Use any means necessary," Darius growled.Ayanna trembled."No... please."The hooded figure approached her."You'll tell the truth," Darius snarled at Ayanna's trembling figure. as he silently took his seat to watch what will display
LUNARIS CASTLE: Darius's anguish-filled cries echoed through the chamber. Boston, overcome with emotion, knelt beside him."Your... Your Majesty," Boston whispered, placing a hand on Darius's shoulder.Darius's grip on Louis's hand tightened."Don't leave me, Louis... Please," Darius begged, his voice cracking. "Wake up for me!". he begged like a desperate manof course he's a desperate Man.****"I feel so sorry for His Majesty!". One of he Physician mumbled beneath her breath..."Even me too!... I feel sorry for him.""What just happened?"."I heard Ayanna is behind it ... she's behind our Prince Critical Condition". The head Physician uttered and the rest shouted in shock."WHAT!". they all gasp in shock."This can't be!" one physician exclaimed."Ayanna, The Witch?.. Someone we all praise for her Good deeds to the Royal family ?".another asked."How could she do this to Prince Louis?" a third physician whispered."My Mind keeps telling me that something ain't Right at all...""A
LUNARIS CASTLE:Ayanna's struggles against the guards were futile. She was dragged, kicking and screaming, through the castle corridors."You'll pay for this!" she spat at Boston.Boston's expression remained cold."Save your breath, Ayanna. The King will decide your fate."The guards tossed Ayanna into the dark, damp dungeon.She landed hard on the stone floor, her wrists and ankles shackled."Ayanna Mahatma, you're accused of treason," A guard announced.Ayanna's eyes blazed."I didn't harm Louis! The Darkness did!"The guard scoffed."Save your lies for the King."As the guard departed, Ayanna's desperation grew.She needed Shadow's guidance."Shadow... please!" she whispered.she can feel how empty her body was.was this what shadow was trying to tell her?.or was this another reaction shadow didn't tell her...Banging loudly on the Iron Barricade.she yelled loudly.. " let me out... I didn't do it"which of course fell on deaf ears...cos no one came to her aid...And that was wh
LUNAR EASTERN FOREST:Ayanna Stood as she stare at the dazzling bright Moonlight with tears clouding her vision..Her eyes were puffy from too much cries...Her mind,Soul and body was blank at the very moment, as she stare at the moonlight ... Humming a song inside her mind.Dismissing all thoughts...All disturbing thoughts from her mind...She hummed in a Hoarse voice...🎧In the silver light, I sit and breath🎧🎧My Heart beats slow, My soul release 🎧🎧The weight of the Day, The world's loud Din🎧🎧Fades to silence, As the moon slips in🎧A tear slip down her eye as she sniffed continuously.Her hands not letting go off the window Frame.🎧Oh Mystical Night, Envelope me🎧🎧In shadows dark, and secret free🎧🎧I call upon the Ancient ones🎧🎧To guide my path, Beneath the moon's soft throne🎧*Sniff... Sniff...🎧The forest whispers, Ancient truth reveals🎧🎧The wind carries, Mystics whispers feels 🎧🎧The stars above, A twinkling sea🎧🎧Reflecting dreams yet to be🎧🎧Oh my
THE NEXT MORNING:LUNARIS CASTLE:6:39Am"My Princess please calm Down, We will find Prince Louis". One of the maid begged on Sapphire who sprawled on the floor in Darius office...Tears smeared her pretty face and her eye blood shot red."It's been 6 freaking hours now... where is my Louis... I need my Louis... please My Louis". She cried and hit her fist on the floor in anguish...Darius too was thrown into desperation...he have searched every inch and crook of his castle for his brother...but he was nowhere to be found..For the Past 3 Hours... he have been restless...The guards stationed at the entrance gate were on their knees before him..."For the last time... where is My brother!".Darius snarled..."You Majesty... we can swear with our lives... we were on guard last night but we didn't see any trace of the Prince". One of the said with head bow..."Where the is my BROTHER... DID SOMEONE CAME IN HERE AND ABDUCT MY BROTHER?...".Silence!"ANSWER ME!". Darius roared and they
LUNAR EASTERN FOREST:Ayanna sat on the bare floor why meditating to the Egyptian gods and goddesses,symbols of Elements, Zodiac signs.Since after casting several spells to defy the darkness.it kept swallowing her up...she cried... and wish this won't happen.but she don't have a choice.It will surely happen..maybe tonight or other day.Shadow have been nowhere to be found.she f**ked up big time..she should have at least listened to Shadow.but it's now too late to regret.Now she's meditating... to keep her mind away from troubles and find peace and solace...but who's she to kid.That was the Exact Minute the Darkness choose to consume her ...leaving her Mindless just like Shadow said.Ayanna was still,, black blood dripping from her eye as it slowly went open..."Louis.... It's time". her lips moved as she said those. words Her eyes were deep black and dripping of blood.Her aura changed to a domineering cold one..Her tone,, Was emotionless."It's time!". she mumbled out
LATER THAT NIGHT:Throughout the day, Sapphire have been ignoring Louis.More like avoiding him...No.. he should be the one to avoid her... Rather, The reverse is the case.She's avoiding him mainly because she hated the fact that Ayanna charmed him.She knew right from he start... right from the moment back then during the dinner night that Ayanna had a motive...she can Remember how Ayanna bluntly rejected the king's offer and mainly had her gaze on Louis...Their was something ongoing that he didn't know about..Maybe Louis might know but he wouldn't tell her...C'mon.... what's just wrong with Everything...Everyone keeps annoying her,, Not to talk of Andrea...yh.. Andrea... she reported him to her father but guess what...the Old man Loves and Cherished him just like his son...According to what her father said to her, He trusted Andrea and know he won't do such.He even went ahead and told her to lay no such complain about Andrea...whatever Fault Andrea have, He(Thaddeus) wil