"Place this man in the dungeon. He shall face execution tomorrow night! " The Queen commanded. The warrior's did as they were told. Nicholas would not escape judgement now, Carmen thought. "Grab the body and prepare a burial for this man " the King commanded. "What about his family my Lord?" Carmen asked. The King commanded the remaining warrior's to inform Gideon's family of his passing and how he died. But those that knew him, did not find his family in all of Aota. "Then a burial will be done for him here at the palace." Said the King. Carmen knew the one person who was close to Gideon, who knew exactly where he had hidden his family. It was Alex. "Do not bury the man yet, I will bring his family tomorrow." Said Carmen. "But how? You did not even know Gideon that well, let alone his family!" Said the King. "But I know someone who does." "Who?" "I cannot tell you that. Unless I want that person to die too." King Stephen allowed his wife to search for Gideon's family. Ca
She did as commanded.Everyone was able to eat and when to sleep. Days passed and still no one could find Nicholas anywhere. On the tenth day of their search. Nicholas went to visit Shiloh. "Nicholas I thought you were dead." Said Shiloh with tears in her eyes. "May I come in?" Shiloh made a way for her lover to enter. She then locked the door. "Where is the little man?" "Kevin is at school." Said Shiloh."Wonderful." Nicholas moved closer to his lover and began to undress her, while giving her small kisses on her neck. "Is it true?" Shiloh asked. "What is?" "Did you really kill Gideon?" "Gideon died by his own fault." Shiloh pulled herself away from Nicholas. "His own fault?" She asked in a sharp tone. "Yes." Nicholas explained how Gideon died. "But to kill him." "Forgive me my love. It was a mistake." "How did you escape the dungeon?" "Someone helped me." "Who?" "A woman." "Does she have a name?" "My love you really do not have to be worried about how I escape
A trip to Kineti was not long. King Stephen was glad to see his daughter. "I received your letter. Did you miss me that much?" Carmen asked. "You're my daughter. I miss you always. But there is a matter of importance I'd like to discuss with you." Said the King. "Which matter?" The King took three breaths before speaking. "Many years ago, the woman that I loved left me to pursue her work. She was a warrior and was needed by the King of that time. She left and I was all alone." "You never told me you once loved a warrior, especially a woman." The king smiled. "I wish it were that simple to explain. But love comes naturally, for me it did. The war ended but the woman I love did not return,infact all the warrior's and people were thought to be dead. The country itself was thought to be cursed. That the people died from it's curse." "Which country was that?" Carmen asked. "It was Gishon. The ruling King at that time died,but his son lived. He took his father's throne when he was
Carmen was overwhelmed with anger that night,she slept in another room alone. When it was morning. Carmen sent a letter of invitation to Alex, his relatives, Rita,Martha and King Stephen. To hear the king's confession. They all arrived as soon as they received the letters. Carmen as well as her guests sat around the dining room table, while the King stood up giving his confession. When he was done. Carmen commanded him to sit down. "Why would you allow your brother to take the fall from your evil doings?" Emily asked. "I never loved my brother. I always thought he was trying to do better than me." Said the King. "And how do we know that you are telling the truth and not just covering up for your brother?" Alex asked. "Because that is not something I would do."said the King. Carmen sobbed. "What kind of a man are you? I thought you were a good person." Said King Cyrus, surprised. "I wish I was that good man but I am not. My brother was." "Tell us. What is the reason behind
The warrior's did so. The crowd departed. Nicholas finally arrived at the palace. "My lady. I came as soon as I heard the news. I am certain you are looking for answers." He said. Alex drew out his sword and placed it on Nicholas's neck. "Have you come here to cause trouble or have you come here to tell us the truth?" He asked. Nicholas knelt down, with tears rolling down his cheeks. "Who really tried to kill Alex,you or your brother?" Carmen asked. "I only did it to protect you as well as the throne. My brother did a mistake. He was only envious and did a horrible mistake." Said Nicholas. "So you do admit that he tried to kill me?" Alex asked. "He did, yes. But only because he was jealous. He regretted it later. He told me he was sorry. He told me he did not mean to do it. I told him I would take the blame. I was just an advisor. He was the King, a good King of a good reputation. He had to continue with our father's legacy." Said Nicholas.Alex removed the sword from Nichola
Nicholas travelled to Noracia later that day. He was welcomed in as he was King. The house of Kish was considered a very private area, only King's and queens were allowed in. The floor was of painted sandstone, the walls were of marblestone. The ceiling of metal steel painted in white. There walls had potraits of all the young ruler's that ever sat on the throne before. Nicholas was led to the throne room where Princess Ashah and Prince Uzriel sat each on their throne chairs made of glass. Ingrid had her own chair as well but it was on their far left it was made of leather. The walls were white with black and gold decoration. Princess Ashah wore a white evening dress, with a gold belt as well as a gold crown. Prince Uzriel wore a white formal trouser and a white blazer with gold decoration on the sleeves as well as a gold crown. Ingrid wore a long white blazer dress with gold buttons. That was the attire of the royal house of Kish. "Greetings King Nicholas of Aota country, what br
Meanwhile in Aota. Shiandra went to the office where Nicholas was. “A guest I do not need right now. What do you want?” Nicholas asked. “I can sense a danger and I should warn you that something is happening.It might cause harm to the both of us.” Said Shiandra. “Your life revolves around danger. You never ever seem at ease. You always say something to keep me worried, when I should be happy. Take a glass of whiskey and relieve some of that pressure from your mind.” said Nicholas, placing his feet on the table. “You think being us is a game don’t you. We cannot make a mistake and forget ourselves. We are vampires, not human. Which means we can be sensed by other vampires out there. And I can sense a vampire coming our way.” said Shiandra. “That is a good thing. I need to stretch my muscles and see how good of a fighter I am now that I am a vampire.” said Nicholas, with an evil smirk on his face. “I don’t think she is as weak as you think.” “Oh now you know that the creature is
The following day, Nicholas arrived at the palace. "We really need a new cook now. I am starving." Said Carmen. "Then hire one." Said Nicholas walking off. "Wait! You had me worried last night where were you?" "With my woman. Please don't make it a habit to ask where I go I am not your husband." Said Nicholas. Walking away. Carmen stood there embarrassed. Nicholas sat in the office then began to finish off his work. Carmen joined him and finished off her work. Alex was busy recruiting more men to become warrior's. There existed a church in Gishon,they called The Zion. It was tall in structure, and had more than four hundred congregates. The Zion consisted of twenty five priest's ,all of them virgins and completely devoted to God. The church was located two hundred metres south from the royal palace and had been in existence for fifty years. Father Jonathan was the archbishop in the Zion church. He was responsible for the operation of the church. He also had prophetic power's.
Hours passed The prophet's as well as Ingrid,Theresa, Alex and Carmen all stood at the palace gate with King Cyrus and his army. Shiandra and her army of vampire's arrived, twenty five in total. They stood ten metres in front of the palace gate. "You call that an army?" King Cyrus mocked. "You should not laugh too soon. Attack!" Shiandra commanded. . The vampire's ran to the gate. Theresa formed a protective, transparent barrier to keep them from the prophets, Alex and everyone else from harm. Shiandra's vampire's could not get through. They pushed but could not enter. "This will not hold for long." Theresa shouted. The prophet's fired their arrows to distract the vampire's. King Cyrus's warrior's drew their swords to the distracted vampire's and striked them on their hearts,killing them. Five vampire's however managed to escape. Noracian warrior's as well as those of Aota came forth, Shiandra commanded the Aotan warrior's to attack first. King Cyrus commanded the Kineti warri
Carmen organised a chariot, they both left for Gishon to see father Jonathan at the Zion church. When they arrived, the Archbishop welcomed both of them. There was no congregant fortunately. "Father,I brought with me a guest. A desperate advisor from the house of Kish. She wants to help." Said the Queen. "I know who she is. Ingrid, the first woman in Noracia, who even as the circumstances did not favor her managed to become the first female advisor in Noracia. I know her history." "I am humbled. I did not know that I was known here " said Ingrid. "Ingrid would like to assist us with what we need, whether it be funding, whether it be creating more crossbows,she earnestly hopes to destroy Shiandra too." "I hear you well, but where is prince Uzriel. He needs to also be a part of us." Said the Archbishop"Prince Uzriel will not be joining us as I placed him in a safe place, a ship beneath the water. He can only come out when the war is over. As he and princess Ashah who unfortunately
Meanwhile Shiandra was at Noracia, in the form of Prince Uzriel. She had been observing the prince's movement's and noticed that he spend most of his time in his Science room, researching. She saw the greatest opportunity for immitating him. "Ingrid, I will be in the science room for some time. I would to show you what I have found. That is if you are not occupied." Said the prince. "I would be glad to. We can go." Ingrid and the prince went to the science room together. While Shiandra transformed into what looked like the prince himself. She commanded two of the warrior's that were standing guard at the palace gate to bring all the warrior's to the training ground as she wanted to speak to all of them."Men and women I come to you as your prince. And I asked that you take heed to my word's as what I have to say will be of great significance to all of you."said Shiandra. The witch took out the seed of persuasion from her pockets and began to chew it. She then continued to speak.
Morning arrived,Carmen took an early bath. The King prepared breakfast and they ate. "Will you continue with what you said last night?" The King asked. "Nicholas is our enemy, he works with Shiandra. He has to die." "Then hire a warrior. You have not killed a man in your life. Of you do this then you will have to live with it." "Father,I am well aware of the consequences that I will have to face for this. I know that killing a man is not the ideal thing to do. I also know that I will not hire anyone because I am not a normal simple being,I am a hybrid and I never miss my prey." Said the Queen. King Cyrus gave his daughter a warm hug. "I believe in you my child. Make sure you do not die." He said. Carmen simply smiled. She took a horse and rode to Aota. Killing Nicholas would have to be done during the day as vampire's were more vulnerable during the day than at night. Besides Nicholas was not even that strong as he was not feeding on human blood. Killing him with one strike t
Late evening, Carmen, Rita and King Cyrus all went to the Zion church in a chariot. Father Jonathan greeted them and so did the prophet's. Carla was not present at the meeting this time,however Theresa was. "We are gathered here tonight to speak about what we discovered in ishrat." Said the Archbishop. "Does Ishrat have demon's as well as hot lava?" Carmen asked. "It is the most ugliest place to be in. It does not have lava just red ugly soil." Said Kira. "Theresa advised us to rest, we did as she said. We then attacked Shiandra's vampire's unexpectedly unfortunately some managed to escape while most if them died." "What about Shiandra?" King Cyrus asked. "She was not in Ishrat. It was as if she knew we were coming " said Rita. "Are you saying that we might have someone helping her?" Carmen asked. "It is possible" said father Jonathan"I have been keeping an eye out on Shiandra's since we last attacked her children. Last night I saw King Nicholas carrying a human head, then en
The following morning Ingrid went to Princess Ashah's room only to find her body there laying on the ground with no head. She screamed. Prince Uzriel ran to her. “What is going on, why are you screaming?” He asked. Ingrid pointed to the ground, Prince Uzriel entered the room and moved closer till he saw a body on the ground. He covered his mouth in shock when he realised it was his sister. “No no!” he shouted. The prince knelt to the ground and began to weep. “Who did this?” He shouted. “I do not know, I found her in that condition when I entered just now.I will tell the guards to look around for any clues that the killer might have left.” said Ingrid, running out of the room. Prince Uzriel covered his sister’s body with a sheet then left the room. “Where are you going?” Ingrid asked. “The people need to know that their princess has been killed.” Said the prince. “I will send out letters to the royal families from the other countries that surround us.” said Ingrid. Princ
Meanwhile Carmen was in the office working herself tiressly. Shiandra came to her in the form of Creselda, while the real Creselda was in her room sleeping from the witch's spell. "My lady I know that I'm only just a cook here but can you please tell me about the school you are building." Said Creselda's lookalike. The Queen smiled. She was glad to see a servant showing interest in the school. "Take a seat." She said. Creselda pulled a chair and sat."What you need to know about the school is written on that paper." Said the Queen, giving Creselda an A4 paper with writings on it. "Is it truly possible that when I finish my studies I will get employment in positions that only men used to occupy?" "Yes it is possible. This is something I longed for many years ago." "Is it also possible that I can become a female warrior as well?" Creselda asked,looking intensely at the Queen. "You can become what you want. The laws are gradually changing, soon enough we will be a free country l
Meanwhile in Ishrat. "Is there any water here for us to bath?" Kira asked. "I don't know. I haven't really walked that long to see any water and I don't think it would be wise to use the water here." Said Carla. Theresa entered the room, the prophet's were all awake, but still laying in their beds. "There won't be any bathing until you leave Ishrat. The water here is poisonous and it's filled with evil. Drinking the water,is inviting demon's into your body. You will hear evil voices commanding you to do as they wish." Said Theresa. The prophet's began to whisper. "Is it safe for us to go to Shiandra's cave now?" The Archbishop asked. "They are tired during this time. They are stronger in the night time. We can go." Said Theresa. "She is telling the truth. Vampire's are weak during the day but strong during the night time. We might be able to defeat them." Said Carla. "Then we leave now." Said Father Jonathan waking up from his bed. The prophet's also woke up and carried their
Early in the morning Carmen took a horse and returned to Aota. It was a sunny Saturday morning and Alex had been waiting for the Queen to arrive. And when she entered the palace, he quickly ran to her from the sitting room where he had been waiting. "I thought I smelt you." Said Carmen. "You smelt me?" "I meant,I thought I heard you. Well I was hoping to you but I did not expect to see you this early." The Queen felt uncomfortable about telling people the things she felt and could hear from a distance. She was afterall the child of a hybrid. She knew much would be expected from her."We never speak as much as we used to." Said Alex with a frown on his face. "We never seem to rest. Our tasks never seem to end. But I am glad that you came. Your presence will always be appreciated." Alex smiled. "I'm very humbled to hear those words. I know that I may be just a friend but I wondered if you could be able to join me on my fishing activity. You won't have to hunt for any fish, I will