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THIRD TO FINAL CHAPTER; Part 2.
Name: The Declaration Of Love.
He barely resisted the urge to lift her off her feet, instead, he had to remind himself that they are not alone. They are in court.
His hands linger for a few more seconds before he pulled back from her completely.
Finally, when King Lucien can no longer ignore the shocked gasps, whispers of bewilderment, and hushed murmurings, he turned and faced the Mombana Court.
Everywhere went silent immediately. No sound was heard. No even a harsh breath.
"I know you all wonder why I am here today. Not only in Mombana, but in the Royal Court." He stated firmly.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The Ministers responded uniformly, bowing their heads.
"I am here to ask for Queen Danika's hand in marriage."<
897 word(s)Published288Just then, Queen Danika cried out loudly in pain, holding her waist. Her water broke.Chaos broke out in the Royal Court. The Ministers were filled with fear. The guards ran into the Royal Court to await a command from their Queen."Shit!!" The word tore from King Lucien's throat. He turned towards Danika, "What's going on?""My waist! It hurts!" The Queen cried. Holding her waist like a lifeline, she bent over, trying to find a position that'll relieve the pain. There was none."The Kingdom is under attack!!" Another guard shouted, raising his voice about the loud crashes outside and the chaotic noises of the people inside the Court."Heavens!" King Lucien lowered down to become eye level with her belly, he placed his hand on the bump and caressed it, "Not now, son. It's not safe. Please, you have to help
1061 word(s) Published 289 The Queen had waited and waited and waited, but Chad hasn't come back. She didn't see Baski and Sally either. Her son must have heard her pleads and decided to have a little bit of mercy on her. Oh, the pain is still there—so much—but Danika was feeling just a little bit better. So, she made her way out of the bathroom. In short, steady steps—the best she could muster—she walked down what remained of the long hallway that leads to her bedroom. Her hand clutching her aching waist, her belly hurting. She can hear the war-cries, but it sounded so far away from the Royal Chambers. Worry gnawed at her, adding to her pains. Worry about her Kingdom. Her Lucien. Baski. Chad. Sally. Her people. The ministers... How are they doing? Why hasn't Chad come back? Has something happened to Sally? To Baski?
1105 word(s)Published290"Depends." she paused, "Where is my knife?" That was her gift from Cone. A constant reminder of what he made her to be."Safe..." Danika felt better when that wave of agony passed. So, she pushed away from the door and started deeper into the bedroom.Vetta was most surprised when she walked towards her and lowered herself on the bed beside her."Uhm, what do you think you're doing?" Vetta asked her, bewildered. The woman was sitting too close to her."I need to rest...my feet. They hurt so bad."Vetta looked at the said feet in question. Her huge elegant gown covered her feet, stopping her from seeing anything. Not that she wanted to see anything."Your hurting feet, your business. Give me my knife, let me get out of here." Swiveling her head, she spared Danika a glance, "I'll go to
1177 word(s)Published291Name: PAINS; The Tears Of Queen Danika And Anarieveta 1.....***IN THE KINGDOM OF SALEM***Remeta stayed in her mother's bedroom, rubbing her arms methodically as she stared up to the sky. Her gray eyes were dazed and bold. The eyes of the seer.Corna was beside him. The little boy offering her support, while staring out of the window with her.The clouds gather in the sky. The sky had been postcard-perfect, but it was changing. It has been changing for a while now.The beautiful cocktail-blue shade was beginning to darken into gravel-grey. Large pillows of cloud were forming, blotting out the old-gold color of the sun. The sky wants to turn tar-black. The sign of heavy rain about to fall.People ran around helter-skelter seeking shelter while they star
1490 word(s)Published292Name: PAINS; The Tears Of Queen Danika And Anarieveta 2.Sally was crying. Hard, broken sobs that did nothing to alleviate the pain in her heart, that did nothing to solve the problem she was facing."Please, stop crying, Sally. Tears are not solving our problem. We have to find a way to get out of here, that's what we have to do instead of crying!" Baski repeated again, trying to reach the sobbing girl. She, herself, is close to breaking down. So close.They were trapped here. Down in the tunnels so far away from the Royal Quarters."How can I s-stop!? My p-p-princess..." Sobs racked her throat. It was so hard to talk but she did her best to get the words out, "How can I stop when s-she is in l-labor...and in danger!? She is all a-lone! All alone!""I know, Sally. Do you think I don't know?" Baski reache
847 word(s) Published 293 SECOND TO FINAL CHAPTER 1. Name: ....So Quiet. Too Quiet.. . . . . Their eyes widened in horror at the sight in Queen Danika's bedroom. And it was a sight of horror. A dead man, Coza, laid on the floor at one side of the bedroom. Vetta was cushioned in the arms of a heavily pregnant Queen whose face is bathed in sweat and tears, her eyes held indescribable pain. There was blood everywhere. "S-Save her... Please..." Danika cried as they entered the bedroom. Sobs racked her throat. "Where's the Medicine man!?" King Lucien barked then as he rushed towards his Queen, "Get to work with your disciples and apprentices! Take the Queen to Baski's bedroom, now!" "Yes, Your Highness!" Everywhere exploded into actions. Baski and Sally were crying as they hurried towards the Quee
1231 word(s) Published 294 SECOND TO FINAL CHAPTER 2. Name: The Birth Of The Prince Of Rain. . . . . In Baski's bedroom, Danika laid sprawled on the bed screaming in agonizing pain. After yet another strong push, she panted in heavy exhaustion. "Push, My Queen, PUSH!" Baski shouted from in-between her spread legs. "Can't... can't..." Whispers from her overtired body. Queen Danika shook her head from side to side. She has been pushing. Now, she is so tired, she just wants to sleep. "Danika!" Baski shrieked in worried panic, "You can't give up now, you were doing a good job!" "My princess, please..." Sally pleaded, holding Danika's hand. She stayed beside the other woman, offering comfort. "Tired... Tired..." The Queen can only manage, her pain-filled eyes
1338 word(s) Published 295: Final Chapter 1. As Prince Nikolai nursed, that was when the King gave the Queen the good news of Vetta's survival. Danika was so happy. Tears of joy returned to her eyes again. So much joy, it was contagious. She kept thanking the heavens over and over again and immediately she was done breastfeeding, she insisted on going to see Vetta. No matter how Baski and the others tried to discourage her because of her vulnerable state, she refused adamantly. In the end, the King instructed Chad to carry her to Vetta's bedroom while he stayed with their sleeping baby. Vetta teared up at the sight of Danika. They were hugging immediately Danika's body touched the bed. They were crying together too. Vetta was thanking her for saving her life while the Queen is thanking her for being alive. Today has
1499 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3b. Final Excerpt.Hours later, the sun is down. The moon rose high in the sky, glowing beautifully with the stars surrounding it. Anarieveta got down from the carriage, paid the carriage-rider some coins, and watched him drive away.Then, she entered the huge property of the Raskins. Staring at the elegantly decorated big home, she contemplated knocking on that huge door several feet away from her.There's no turning back now. Her baby, Merrily, needs her.With that in mind, she covered the distance and knocked on the door, her heart in her throat. The door swung open.Gedony Raskin stood tall behind the door. The sleepy look fled from his eyes as he saw Anarieveta standing uneasily behind his door.When he sent out that crazy message about Merrily being sick and needing her, he never expected that s
1035 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3a.She didn't let him.In fact, Anarieveta began avoiding him again. This time, harder than the first time.Two months after their night together, Gedony Raskin has had it with her. He has done everything within his power to see Anarieveta again, but she always evaded him.He's in the school? She's suddenly out of the premises according to her assistant.He's in her office? She's not around.He goes to her home? Everywhere is locked.The next thing he heard is, she has gone to the palace to spend some time with her godson, the little Prince.Their night together lives in his head always, he hasn't been able to forget it. And frankly, it hurt him that she moved on without him. How can she just forget that beautiful intimate moment like it never happened?"Papa, papa,
1433 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2b.Several hours later, Anarieveta admitted to herself that she's happy again for the first time in a long time. Genuinely, womanly happy.He was right there in the kitchen with her when she was making omelets and he found every reason to make her laugh. At first, it was difficult—she doesn't really have a lot to smile about.But he was always making jokes. And when jokes weren't working much, he told her stories about his children in the past. The stories were so funny, they made her smile. Smile so hard. Laugh.It didn't take long before she was laughing out loud as he told her tales elaborately.They ate together. Went out on a walk together. When they got back, they sat in the wooden chairs in the backyard, talking with each other.It was beautiful. It made Anarieveta so happy
1403 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2a."You're right. So, let's talk about the present." His arms wrapped around her back, successfully caging her in his arms so she wouldn't escape, "Why have you been avoiding me?""I'm been too busy. I wasn't avoiding you.""If you're going to lie, at least look me in the eyes while doing that, will you?" He sounded amused."Alright. There was nothing to talk about. Mr. Odin makes sure any problem concerning the kids are solved." Shifting uncomfortably in his arms, her eyes darted to the door behind him longingly."What about the problem between us?""Mr. Raskin—"He kissed her. Gently. Passionately. Intensely. His lips molded with her perfectly, licking and tasting hers so thoroughly that a moan tore through Anarieveta's throat.Her body
857 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1b.Note: There are only three excerpts...********In the early evening, Gedoni Raskin stood inside her living room with his daughter plastered to his body, his broad shoulder cushioning her head, her small arms wrapped around him."Why are you sick, Pumpkin? Don't be sick, you know Papa doesn't like that." He said, tenderly."I know, Papa. You get sad when we get sick." Merrily mumbled against his shoulder, her eyes closed."Yeah. Papa loves you two so much, he gets sad when you're not happy.""I am happy, Papa. Miss Ana gave me food and bitter herbs and sang to me. I don't feel so bad anymore.""Oh, guess we have Miss Ana to thank for that," his eyes found her across the living room and held."Yes, Papa. Miss Ana likes me, and I like M
981 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1a.FIVE YEARS AFTER MOMBANA'S WAR.Anarieveta entered her Bed Chambers, her eyes darted to the fire pit which produced heated light into the bedroom, and felt satisfied that the fire hadn't burned out in her absence.A small figure occupied her king-size bed, the figure moving her body to glance at the door when she entered. Anarieveta smiled at the little girl, walking towards the bed, she lowered herself on it."I've seen Aiden off. Your father will be here very soon to take you home, okay?" She reassured the little girl.The sad lines on Merrily Raskin's small oval face disappeared immediately after her teacher appeared at her doorway. She isn't feeling so good, but her good teacher tells her that everything will be alright. So, everything will be alright."Alright, Miss Ana." She whispered, her br
1037 word(s)PublishedEpilogue...EPILOGUE.Five years later....It is a happy day in the Palace of Kingdom Avalon, as Kamara and Declan celebrate the birth of their second child, Princess Ainaa.A huge feast is held in the Court, a lot of people attended too. Sally and her family sat at one side of the round table, a huge smile on her face as she tries to feed solid food to her own second whose her youngest.Baski, Remeta, and her best friend Corna sat at one side, laughing and talking. Beside them; Haydara, Corna's mother, and her husband Gunther are trying to wipe the oil Raira, Corna's little sister, poured on her clothes.King Lucien has tried to hold Prince Nikolai repeatedly so he'll stay in his seat on the round table, but the Prince isn't having any of that. Instead, he has snuck out again with Princess Auroria, h
1392 word(s)Published296: Final Chapter 2.Name: KING LUCIEN AND QUEEN DANIKA'S FOREVER.....In the next three months, a lot happened.After the war and the birth of the Prince, the people of Mombana practically begged King Lucien to marry their Queen and keep ruling them. The Ministers were most in support of it after they saw the way the King protected their Kingdom, saw the intense love the King and their Queen has for each other, and heard the rumors of the heavy rain in Salem at the birth of the Prince.They wanted the King and the Prince in any way they can get them. In fact, they practically begged the King to merge their Kingdoms back together again and marry their Queen, if it means that he will keep ruling Mombana.Of course, the King agreed to it. The Queen was in support of it wholeheartedly.
1338 word(s) Published 295: Final Chapter 1. As Prince Nikolai nursed, that was when the King gave the Queen the good news of Vetta's survival. Danika was so happy. Tears of joy returned to her eyes again. So much joy, it was contagious. She kept thanking the heavens over and over again and immediately she was done breastfeeding, she insisted on going to see Vetta. No matter how Baski and the others tried to discourage her because of her vulnerable state, she refused adamantly. In the end, the King instructed Chad to carry her to Vetta's bedroom while he stayed with their sleeping baby. Vetta teared up at the sight of Danika. They were hugging immediately Danika's body touched the bed. They were crying together too. Vetta was thanking her for saving her life while the Queen is thanking her for being alive. Today has