“Hurry hurry hurry!” cried the maidservant as she cleared the path to the entrance room of the queen chambers, where the Queen was laid down on the bed.She was in labour, as she breathed laboured breath, screaming, scratching, and cursing at her husband who stood just at the entrance of her chambers.Queen Celia walked past him in a haste into the chamber where her daughter lay, "Hurry now you need to push!” she yelled at her daughter.With tears streaming down her eyes and with the last strength she has, she screamed out so loud."There, that's the baby's head!” yelled the maidservant."Come on Claudia, one last push and..."
The streets of Birmingham, were at their best on a fine May evening when flowers burst out of beautification troughs along the avenues and split from vendor carts. The scents of them nearly overpowered the stinks of exhaust as streets and traffic air clogged both roads and skyways.Young danced and leapt over the public sports courts, working up healthy, sweat balls and hoops and pegs.Airbuses carted patrons to the sky mall, cruising with their endless streams of chatter. Life bustled, bloomed and burgeoned in the city.The train station was clogged with people waiting for their train to the next town. There on the waiting line was Mrs Langson and her daughter waiting for the next train to pull out, she was chatting with another woman on the line and they were also going in the same direction.
Stepping her feet on the floor of Brighton high school, she knew something was wrong, as she made her way to the principal office where she met Nora and two boys with their parent or guardian whichever they were, she was yet to find out, one of the boys was injured and could barely keep a good posture while sitting, as tho his waist and back were cracked, she sat down on the seat close to her daughter, without altering a word the principal began."Good afternoon Mrs Langson, I didn't know I would be calling you this early to such an incident on the first day of your daughter's resumption," he said looking at Nora.Her face was emotionless while she stared at her shoes,"I am sorry principal, but I am lost here," replied Mrs Langson
Nora ran out of the house with a teary face, she ran across the street and didn't know where she was headed to, she wasn't thinking all she knew was that something was wrong with her, but she didn't know what it was, she left the streets and was headed down the hills when a figure was running behind her breathless and eager to catch up with her, she increased her stride and kept still crying."How was she to find out? What is she going to do? What If I can hurt people?" All these thoughts circled her head, as she ran still increasing her stride, then she heard her name,"Nora! Nora!!" Yelled the voice, still running after her,She didn't look back, neither did she turn her head, she kept running, by this time she had left the town and almost at the hills, t
It was dark already, they could only see each other with the lights in the garden, the night breeze blew on their faces as they sat there, waiting for him to answer.Nora was already tired, she needed answers and answers she must get, she thought to herself,"Just answer my questions," said Nora."Okay I'll answer you, just sit down, take a deep breath and don't let those tears fall, at least not just yet," said Gretchen, Nora sits down,"So, who are you? What am I?" asked Nora."As I said before I'm Gretchen of Vermont," said Gretchen.
The air was chilled and filled with mists, no sound was heard except the insects chirping and the sound of the breeze. Darey was there in her front yard waiting on her.She walked out and saw him, they both walked hand in hand to a garden close to both of their homes, the quiet and the peace felt so good, calming her nerves, they sat down in silence staring at the stars and moon in the sky."Darey," Nora said, "Nora," Darey said, As they faced each other, breathlessly Darey covered her lips, she felt feather light touch on her lips, as he sucked her bottom lips, his lips tasted of mint. His tongue caressed her cheek and a moan slipped from her throat. His hands roamed all over her body, as he ripped her nightgown off and fondled her breast, he slipped his hands down to her inner thighs, and she gasped."Darey!" she exclaimed, This was exactly what she wanted, she thought to her
The wind gushed with great pressure as it whisked them away to the past, the ancient kingdom, where their journey begins, dropping them in a desert surrounded by thickets and hedges, not their usual woods, the whole place was different, the wind there blew with so much pressure as if wanting to blow them far away. Aubrey opened her eyes to this new surroundings as fear gripped her and she shivered from the cold, now laid on a bed that creaked with her every movement, she was covered in animal skin that looked like it had survived many winters, her skin was so white now and dry as though it would crack under any pressure, she shut her eyes again trying to make sense of her surroundings, but couldn't as she opened her eyes again, this time so won't her eyes could pop out.The walls were decorated in carved drawings of men and arrows, bows all dressed in knight attire, she gasped now remembering everything, how she left, she and….."Darey
The voices outside were so low she couldn't make out what they were saying, she had just woken up from another nap, after lunch she had felt headaches, she was taken to her room by Gretchen and given a bitter liquid to take that would make her feel better, with Alstin sitting by the side of her bed, she slept off. Outside was so cold, with the wind blowing stronger than the afternoon, she sighted Alstin in the company of the other men by the threshold of the tower, they had made a fire and sat around it, warming their skin, while sharpening their swords, and telling tales, she walked over there, ignoring the two figures whispering to each other, she joined them by the fireside, and sat beside Alstin."What do you think you are doing, Gretchen? asked an older version of Gretchen, worries written all over his face, "Taking responsibility," replied Gretchen, "She is trouble, I have been trying my best to hol
Gary looked from man to woman, then to Alstin. He must be joking, he thought to himself, which parents, how? When?. "He said you are feeling much better now," said the woman, as she walked into the room where he was. "Yes, I am," he replied, still waiting for more explanation from Alstin. "Dad, Mum, meet my friend and brother Gary," said Alstin gesturing to his parents, ignoring Gary's sign to explain. "We have heard a lot about you, and we would like to thank you for saving our son and standing by him," said the man. "It's no big deal, sir," replied Gary. "We would leave you two now, we need to settle some major issues," said the man as he turned to leave the room. "Will join you soon Dad," said Alstin, "Take your time, you have a lot to catch up with," said the woman, she patted his shoulder and left with her husband. Gary looked at Alstin with keen eyes, indicating to start talking. "I know you want me to explain, but still," said Alstin, going to sit close to Gary."But
"Alstin," called out Gary.His voice was so weak that you would barely hear him, he had been in a coma for five days now. "Hey buddy, you are alive," said Alstin."Are those tears I see?" Asked Gary, trying to put up a smile on his face. "Come on," said Alstin, as he blinked to stop the tears from dropping, still they rolled down his cheeks. He hugged his friend, sobbing on his chest."I thought you were gone, it has been lonely here without you, brother," said Alstin amidst tears. "I am here now, not going any time soon, brother," said Gary. "I missed you," he said. "I couldn't feel anything then, and I still can't feel anything now, but I did miss you, brother," Gary replied. "So brother, huh?" Asked Alstin, "Yea, brothers," replied Gary, he nudged him. Austin helped him sit up, and that was when he noticed his environment. It was a big room, fully furnished with a velvet rug, the walls were painted and some carvings were on the walls. The bed was so comfortable, the shee
"Ancestors of our land, according to your teaching and rules, we have brought these offenders before you, they are being charged with treason, may their souls be scorched from entering the ancestral land and may they be caged in between worlds forever, never to return to any forever." Said Cayla in a loud voice. She had her hands raised as she faced the four pillars at the execution ground, which according to their tradition was the gateway to offenders' souls. The ladies were still chanting, they stood five at each pillar facing each other. "Tie them to the pillars, let the consecration begin," said Cayla. They tied Mira and her accomplice to the pillars as they were surrounded by the crowd.Mira screamed out in great pain and anguish, as it dawned on her that she would be stuck in-between worlds."This is my fate, and I accept it," whispered her accomplice with great difficulty, as exhaustion had warned him. "If you are not comfortable with the sight, you can turn around," said
The courtroom was thrown into confusion at the break of the news. Cayla allowed them, they had every reason to be scared, who had not heard of the Dark Knight and his triumph in war, she was shaken by the news. After some minutes, she stood up and waved her hand in an attempt to stop the murmuring, the courtroom went silent. "We are here to pass judgement on these two," she said looking in the direction of a man and a woman bound by chains in their hands and legs, with a guard each to their side."As we all know, Mira of the house of Gazene has not only brought shame to her family but also this great city as she has been charged with treason against this land," she said in a loud voice filled with authority. "As the great leader of this city, according to our rules I sentence Mira and her accomplice from Nivithikos to death by the scorching of the frengard," she continued. The two of them looked at each other, they didn't look terrified, they didn't know what was coming. "You ca
The dawn of the day meant nothing to him again, ever since he joined them on their search for himself, he no longer counts the day, he had lost track of time and maybe faith.He stretched himself and yawned, rubbing his eyes to adjust them to the rays of sunlight flooding into them.What does today hold, he thought to himself?His friend lay beside him, still snoring, he looked around as his eyes were now accustomed to the light, every other person was up. "Hey," he said as he tapped his friend on the leg to wake up."What?" Slurred Gary in his sleep, "Wake up, lazy ass," replied Alstin, shaking him till he could no longer stand it, he hit his legs so hard, his palm stung. "What the hell! I am up now," yelled Gary, as he opened his eyes. "Ouch," he squinted as the rays of sunlight flooded into his eyes."Come on, we need to catch up with them," said Alstin."Why do we need to go with them, if they have left us then it is a good thing, we can find our way," said Gary, in a bid to g
The horse whined loudly out of pain and refused to move, as it had an injury in the leg where it fell down on the hills.The man who mounted the horse came down after a lot of struggle with the horse. At least I am close, he thought to himself.He looked around frantically, but no one was following him. He ran and walked hurriedly through the streets of Nivithikos, his eyes dashing from side to side. The city has become the most powerful kingdom all over the land, due to their wins in battles and the land they have conquered, they remain undefeated. The city stood tall above a hill, looked small on the outside but so big on the inside, that was where the dark knight resides. The streets were rid of beggars and clean, guard positions at strategic places, the people moved around their normal business, and they had no reason to be scared. The man walked and got to the end of the street, took a turn to the left and there he stood in front of a mighty castle, walls made of marbles, ir
Gwen felt bad for the way she acted so she decided to go and see Aubrey and talk to her.“Can I come in, Aubrey?” Gwen asked as she knocked on Aubrey’s door,“Yes, come in,” Aubrey said.Gwen sat down beside Aubrey’s bed, she could feel Aubrey’s eyes boring holes at her.“If you have something to say just say it,” Aubrey said. “I am sorry for the way I acted, I was only doing that to protect you and I kind of overacted and I know you hate me so much because of all that has happened so far but trust me I only have your best interest at heart." Said Gwen with a pleading look.Aubrey looked at her and scoffed, she didn't say a word just sat there in her plush seat, staring daggers at her."I would never want to do anything that will hurt you,” Gwen told Aubrey with tears in her eyes as she looked at her.Aubrey was confused about how to feel, all the emotions were too much for her and she didn’t know what exactly to do.“You claim to love me but you lied to me all through the years of m
“What is going on here?” asked Aubrey, in a hushed tone.“Aubrey, this is your biological mother Queen Claudia," replied Val.Aubrey looked at the beautiful woman standing in front of her and it all seemed like some sort of dream of something.“My mother, huh?" Asked Aubrey, looking at her.“Yes I am,” said Queen Claudia with tears in her eyes as she looked at her daughter.Aubrey embraced her mother and they had a little mother and daughter moment there and the sight was emotional. Queen Claudia was so happy when she saw her daughter so she told Cayla to summon an emergency meeting with the council so she was ready to announce the arrival of her daughter.At the council meeting, both Gretchen and Valarie were invited and Queen Claudia finally spoke up. “Well, I was the one who told Cayla to summon this meeting. I want to make a very important announcement and I would love for everyone to be attentive," She said looking around."As you all know my daughter Princess Aubrey is alive
Mira turned back as she heard the sound of something hard then she turned back and saw a big stone rolling down from a corner and the first thought that got into her head was that somebody was watching her so she immediately went down to find out if somebody was actually there. As she walked closer Cayla’s forehead was full of sweatbands as she secretly hoped that Mira would not see them, she stared at her mum and held her hands tight. Mira was gradually approaching the corner then somebody came to call her that the Queen requested to see her so she immediately turned around and hurried to see the queen. Cayla and Gwen quietly stepped out from where they were hiding then Cayla looked around to make sure there was nobody there then she looked at her mum and said“Mum, did you see what just happened?" Asked Cayla, "Why will Mira who is one of the trusted elders of the council tell total stranger things about Princess Aubrey and what we discussed in the council meeting and why did th