EPISODE 4

Willy gave Erimense, a questioning look.

Erimense smiled,and walked on.

"Okay guys,let go home".

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One of the palace maids walks in,with a golden tray on her hands.Inside the cup,is Zoire's favorite tea.She she was about to leave, Zoire stopped her.

"Have you seen Erimense today".

Zoire said, taking the cup to her lips, inhaling the sweet aroma of it.

"No my Fairess,I haven't".

The maid answered,and Zoire dismissed her.

Shortly after, Erimense came in with some bunch of flowers in his hands.

"Good evening mother".

He bowed and continue.

"May I step forward mother".

He asked, smiling.

Zoire immediately turned to Erimense.

"Ofcourse you may Erimense, where have you been all day".

Zoire asked.

Erimense couldn't help himself,but smile.

"I went to the fields today mother,to get some air.And here is what I brought for you mother".

"Erimense said,as he show her the flowers he was hiding behind his back.

"Thank you Erimense,they smell nice and beautiful.I think you must be talented, in picking flowers".

The queen commend him.

Erimense smile broadens.

"Thank you very much mother"

He said.

"One more thing Erimense, aren't you supposed to be prepared for the duel,and the new moon fight".

Zoire asked.

Hearing this, Erimense took a deep breath.

"I will start practicing tomorrow Mother".

He answered.

Zoire took a deep breath,and walked up to Erimense.

"Do you have any idea,of the beast you will battling".

She asked, looking at him.

Erimense shrug,and replied.

"No mother".

Zoire puts her hands,on Erimense shoulder.

"That is the name reason, Why you should harder.Erimense, do not disappoint me".

Zoire said,as she disappeared into her chamber.

Erimense watched her leave, his breath shuddered and then whispered.

"I won't Mother".

Erimense went into his chamber, straight to his bed,and began pondering on what the queen has told him.He wondered the type of beast,he was going to battle and how deadlier it is going to be.Soon after,she fell asleep.

Darl was practicing his sword technique,he was being taught,one after the other.He swing the sword with a lots of strength, performing different techniques with it.

"I must prove to mother, that I am the rightful heir to throne".

He saw no reason, why he should include Erimense in the duel.

"She could have made it easier for me".He muttered.

After endless practice,he went to sleep.

Days goes by,the day of the new moon finally approaching.

Zoire walked steadily like a goddess,to the balcony of the palace.She watched as Darl and Erimense sparring together.

Darl snarl at the Erimense.

"You will never beat me in that duel Erimense".

He said, grinning.

"What makes you say that Darl,do you think mother will let us battle each other".

Erimense said,as their swords clashes.

Darl grinned.

"I pray mother will let it be that way,I will like to thrust my sword into your throat".

Hearing this, Erimense stopped abruptly.

"What do you mean Darl, I know you are pretending,I knew how much you hated me. Either ways,I won't let you kill me, and enough of this sparing".

Erimense said,as he turned to take his leave.

But Darl stopped him in his tracks.

" I guess mother, hasn't tell you, your true story".

Darl sneered.

Hearing this, Erimense turned to Darl.

"My true story, what about that Darl".

Darl smicked at Erimense.

"I have always watched you Erimense, you always walk with much confidence.You behave as if you own everything,even down to way you talk to mother".

Erimense fold his hands, into fist.

"What did you mean Darl,I knew you you have everything worked out.I knew you never wanted me to participate in the duel.And I promise you Darl,no matter what you may say,I won't disappoint mother".

Erimense said, trying to hold back his anger.

"Oh, you won't disappoint mother?, what if I say it is mother who disappointed you, by not telling you,who you really are".

Darl said, tauntily.

Erimense took a step forward.

"What did you just said Darl".

Erimense asked,as his brows furrowed.

Darl, having sense that he is beginning to have his way,all he wanted is Erimense out of that duel.And he is going to do everything,to stop him.

"Mother never birthed you Erimense, you were just a lucky filthy bastard.You must have been luck because as a whimpering little pet, mother must have pitied you and carried you out of the waste bin.Don't you get it brother, you were never a prince,but son of a scum, let now talk about the duel".

Seeing the changes in the mood of Erimense,he changed the look on his face and continued.

"I pity you brother, mother is extremely wicked.She had it all planned out, that you won't survive the fight in the moon festival,talkless of the duel.

Darl said, smiling wolfishly.

"All this you're saying, cannot be true.It cannot".

Erimense said, trying to reassure himself.

Darl smiled to himself, seeing Erimense depressed state.

"Oh you think so, mother had planned it all.During the new moon,I will be battling fost,the blind eyes.But guess what Erimense ,you won't be battling Zrr'ssk, you will be battling Greig.The beast with six arms, with the tail of a scorpion and the strength of a lion.The worst part of it,is that Greig is faster than your shadows".

Darl said, watching Erimense expression,he now saw pain filled in his eyes.

"Let me advice you Erimense,run away and never come back, never return".

Erimense struggled to swallow the saliva in his throat,he sat dejectedly.

 "I can't Darl,I need to find out if it is the truth.I trusted mother Darl"

 Hearing this Darl thought he had succeeded in breaking Erimense, only to find out that his plans were not walking at all,his brows furrowed into frowns".