The first performer came from the kingdom of Zemira, a blade dance. It was performed by some royalties coming from their kingdom since their princess was too young to present their kingdom. It was amazing how they perform with their swords as their props. Their music was from drum that echoed in every corner of the hall.
Every kingdom presents their token with passion to celebrate the Victory kingdom. They were all good in their performance and that pressured me, I should give my best too.
Until the kingdom of Caspian called to present their token. My eyes went wide when I saw the second prince stood up with his killer smile that made his dimple to show, Prince Henri Cagnazzo. I heard some giggles from the young girls in the hall. I rolled my eyes. So, he'll present their kingdom huh?
He bowed to the crowd before he draw his bamboo flute from his sleeves. It was golden brown bamboo flute, he smiled a bit and position his bamboo flute to his mouth. But I was conscious when he looked at me, our eyes meet. He just stared at me emotionless before he started and close his eyes.
The soothing sound of the bamboo flute echoed in the hall and my jaw dropped. It was totally amazing! The sound he made makes the crowd to stay put and silent. It gives peace to everyone. The crowd was totally in awe and you can see in everyone's eyes the amazement and adoration to his presentation. Even I can't utter a single word. It was the best sound I heard in my entire life! Even in realm where modern things was discovered can't beat this!
The presentation was over but the crowd still silent. But was interrupt when someone clapped and followed by everyone. That was breath taking performance, I never expect that he can do such a good presentation like that.
He returned to his seat. I was still thinking when they announced that the token performance from different kingdom were all done. My hands went cold when I realized that I will be next!
Oryn assisted me and went to the stage as I was called. I will be performing a dance called Agni Kardia. A dance that sends peace and purity to all of the kingdom.
I breath heavily as I stood at the center, I'm wearing a thin cloth mask that covered half of my face. My hair was in half ponytail and some of the strands were on my face. I have a golden and colorful clips on my hair that shapes like a leaf.
I roamed my eyes in the crowd infront of me, looking for a certain eyes. The hope in my eyes faded when I can't spot him from the crowd.
The instrumental music starts along with the beat of my heart. As the music started, it calm me down. I started to slowly sway my hands in the air and perform my first ever solo dance in my life. The beat of the instrumental music was perfectly aligned with my every move. The anticipation on everyone gives me heavy feelings. It started, the heavy air I felt during my rehearsal but it was more intense this time. As I close my eyes, I can feel the heavy air literally. The wind was getting wild as I continue to dance slowly.
My eyes were still close as I continued to dance and feel the rhythm of the instrumental music. I heard some gasp from the crowd and slowly open my eyes. But I was surprised when I saw the hall in a mess! And there were things around me, dancing around me! A combination of fire, water, mud, and wind dancing with me. I was totally shocked and freeze! I was still remain unmoving when someone grabbed me.
"The Princess!" I heard someone shout in the crowd before I was taken by someone out from the crowd. I feel dizzy and tired.
In a blink of an eye, I was taken to an old house but tiredness overcome me. I felt weak like my whole body was out of energy. Someone lied me to a soft mattress before I faint.
"Why she's still unconscious Sean?"
"I'm doing my best, she'll wake up anytime soon!"
"Just accept that you're not really good in your suppose magic you jerk!"
"You're so mean Athelyna!"
I was woken up by the noise. When I open my eyes, I saw a wooden ceiling.
"She's awake! I told you!"
I looked around and saw familiar faces. What are they doing here? I saw Prince Sean and that woman in town, the overdressed one. And a familiar one.
I slowly get up and sit, Prince Sean assisted me.
"Where am I?" I said in hoarsed voice and looked at Prince Sean. I'm still wearing my dress during my dance performance.
"A-ah we are in his house." He pointed a guy sitting on a window and just staring outside. He's familiar.
"But what are we doing here?" I looked at the people around me. We were four in total in the room.
"Uh! So many question! Just explain to her already Sean!" the woman in overdress said and she even rolled her eyes!
I looked at Prince Sean with confusion. But wait, what about the celebration in the palace?
"Well, you see you suddenly showed your magical power to the crowd which made the people know that you were the lost successor of the Four elements. We have to secure you and keep you with us." Wait what? I have magical power? I remembered the last glimpse before I disappeared from the hall. It was in mess.
I looked at him in disbelief. How in the world can I have a magic when I know that I'm just an ordinary human and I came from realm too?
"I know you're still confused and this maybe unbelievable but yes, you're one of us." I looked at them.
"We're still incomplete and still finding the others."
"What about the celebration? My father? And Prince Shone?" My mind was in total chaos.
"Oh that? Henri will take care of it." He said in casual way like there's no chaos happened.
"You mean Prince Henri?"
"Yes."
"How long I've been asleep?" I get up.
"More than three hours already, why?" He stand up and stood up in front of me.
"We have to go back." I said firmly.
"No! You have to stay here. You'll cause a rise of war." I looked at him with wide eyes.
"What are you saying?''
"I'm telling the truth. You just inform everyone the awakening of the Khisfire Kingdom which is the Kingdom's enemy. You are the sign they have been waiting for almost a century. They will capture you once you show up to them, you are the ace of the war Princess Viona." I was halt to step further.
I don't have much knowledge in this world and I'm still wondering but this information would flood my mind. It's too much.
I looked at the other two in the room for confirmation. The overdressed woman just gave me a smirk and the guy nod. I looked again to Prince Sean who has a hopeful eyes on me.
I heave a sigh and went back to sit. I don't know what to do anymore.