?his royal darkness ?
(living in his darkness)
? written by provy?
chapter 24
princess Matilda smile widely while skipping her way through the long palace hall way , guards and maids who saw her bowed in acknowledgement but she didn’t reply .
she sighted queen Emma standing close to the royal library door like she’s about to go in .
“mother ” she squealed at queen Emma who was about to enter the library and she pause and turn to Matilda
“you look so happy my dear ” queen Emma said smiling and Matilda giggled
” yes I am so happy mother , I wanna go visit my friends ” she said
” oh okay you can go but please be careful ” she said and Matilda nodded
“I have a meeting with your father ” queen Emma said and open the library door , Matilda ran of humming
queen Emma smile as she watch her daughter jump around like a little kid.
“children ” she mumbled and walk into the library
**
milo walked towards Agatha who was busy taking down the order of costumers , she looks frustrated and tired but she had to put up with all this .
“hey Agatha ” he called and she tiredly turn to him
“you look tedious ” he said and she sigh and put down he notepad she’s holding
“why won’t I look tedious when this men wanna make me break their heads . that toothless prick asked me to get him a bottle of whiskey and when I did he refuse to take it claiming he ordered for a bottle of Dk liquor . ahh so frustrating to put up with them “she half yelled and Milo chuckled . Agatha noticed how well dress he was and she beamed put aside her tedious look
“why are you dressed like this ” she ask
Milo took a glance at his cloths and he smile dreamingly
” going out on a… ”
“ahhh a date with who let me guess with the princess . am so happy for you “Agatha said
” you shouldn’t be too loud about it Agatha and whereas it’s not the princess it’s … ”
” you can’t fool me , c’mon I know how you always look at her when ever she comes here . “she advised and Milo grin and nodded
” I gat to go take care of the bar see ya “he said and peak her cheek before rushing out .
” love ” she grumbled
Elena was about to walk into the bar when Milo rush out
“mi…” she tried to call his name but he ran off in a hurry not even sparing her any glance .
“where is he heading to in such a hurry ” she grumbled while still staring at the direction he had taken .
” I should trail him no I shouldn’t it will be so stupid of me . “Elena mumbled and grab hold of the bar entrance door handle but she shook her hear negative
“am going after him ” she mumbled an quickly took the same direction which Milo had taken .
**
Erica sat inside the library with her father who is busy reading a novel . she watch him with a bored look
she place a stick at her top lip in-between her nose and her lip .
” papa am bored ” she mumbled and took the stick down , Mr Lee hissed put down his book while giving her an ironic look
“what do you want to do for fun ” he ask and she giggled but then the through of her being in a wheelchair made her happy expression to crumble .
“what’s it my dear ” he ask calmly and she sniff while staring at her fingers
“I just remembered am seated on a wheelchair ” she mumbled
“don’t worry my dear you will soon be back on your feet . umm why don’t I send words to your friends the will all come here “he suggested
Erica bite her lips and rolled her eyes
” nah I will see them tomorrow I wanna be alone today , why don’t we play cards it’s gonna be fun . prince Kyle doesn’t like cards because I always win “she said and Mr Lee arched her brows confused
” you and the crown prince play cards ” he ask but she hissed
“we played ones and he lost , he seems not to like the game at all ” she said stroking her chin .
” how did you get stab “he ask and Erica swallowed into nothing as she return her gaze to her father who is now staring directly at her face .
“oh boy what am I gonna say , I can’t tell him the prince stabbed me “she thought
she scratched her neck nervously while smiling as she try to formulate a good lie .
” a thief broke into the mansion , prince Kyle fought 3 of them but one stabbed me before the prince caught up with him “she said and Mr Lee frown confused
” I thought you said one thief how come the prince fought 3 and one stabbed you ” he ask
” oh meh am finish ,Erica better put the lie together “she thought
” yes yes It was just one thief but he fought like 3 thieves and before the prince could capture him he stabbed me “she said rearranging her lie . mr Lee blinked rapidly shocked
he could easily tell she’s lying after all he raised her and he knows she’s not really good in lies .
“oh okay if you say so , let me get the cards ” he said and left
she exhaled heavily an shook her head
“thank God he bought that ” she mumbled .
***
Mr Justus stood in front of queen Emma and the king who were presently inside the royal library .
“so what news do you have about the curse ” the queen ask , Mr Justus adjusted his glasses with a smile
“I did more research and i found out the curse is connected to the oracles “he said
” what oracle “the king ask
” haven’t you heard of the oracles of magic the first witches and wizard to walk the earth “Mr Justus ask and the queen shook her head negative while the king hissed
” they are myth” the king grumbled but Mr Justus shook his head negative .
“years back during the dark age of war and power strive , great rulers wage war against each other for world power and that actually threw the world into chaotic state . the gods by then watch humans turn against each other ,
a priest by name Lucas who serve the God’s with all his heart along with his family, he found favour in the eyes of the God’s . Lucas had 5 children whom the gods blessed with magic and eternal life , this 5 children were sent out on a mission to stop the war and put order to the universe under the command of the God’s .
they did as told they ki||ed all evil rulers and put an end to the war. nation’s fell empire rouse during this period and the oracles as they were called made sure peace reign for ever .. “mr Justus explain
” so how does this connect with the curse of chaos ” the king ask
“the oracles put an end to the war , they shared their gift (magic ) to worthy humans would was to help keep the balance . this people whom they have given powers to became witches , wizards and many more . this 5 characters are the first magic user on earth and also the fathers and mother’s of magic …
here take this “he said and handed a scroll to the queen who collected and open it and inside the scroll 5 people were drawn on it and below the drawings were 5 symbols . among the symbol was the mark of chaos the same mark on prince Kyle forehead .
“this mark it’s the …”
.”yes it’s the same mark on the prince forehead , the mark of chaos “Mr Justus confirm and the queen gasp
” how is this possible how comes “the king ask
” each of the oracles has their own symbol which is used in identifying them .
the names of the Oracle are..
mela
Kan
xyra
Kai and Gael . they are all children of Lucas
. Mela is the eldest and her symbol is a popularly known as a sleeping mamba snake .
Kan is the second eldest and his symbol is a gold blazing flame .
xyra is the next and her symbol is a roaring lioness .
Kai symbol is a book and a feather pen (wisdom ) and lately the youngest among them is Gael and his symbol is an upright proud fox “Mr Justus explain and the queen took her time to study the symbols drawn on the scroll .
” under kan is the symbol of flame , the same flame of chaos does it means he created the curse “the king ask staring down at Justus who went mute …
TBC
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