Carla
I walked in. Introduce Mr. Carl Robinson as Johny's earthly dad. Everyone just take it from there.
Carl: I understand you are Johny's real dad
King: That would not be fair to admit. I might have given him life force, but you raised him.
Tears were coming from Carl's eyes.
Carl: Why didn't he tell me?
King: It's one of our rule, which our young queen here keeps breaking.
Carla: You welcome
I said with an angelic smile
Sarah: She can re-write the rules dad, she is our queen.
King: I guess you right cha
Carl: What does that mean
King: That's a little name I gave her when she became Johny's guardian. My adorable baby girl.
Carla: What are you doing, Doctor?
Perverted Doctor: Well understand, there have been a lot of inspections but I wanted to see if the Patient's private package is still intact.
Carl: That is completely inappropriate...
Everyone shook their head at the inappropriate doctor.
Satphire
Cleon brought the Leopards over to where they were located before. Now the grass grows, There was also Trees I was shock? I guess the phoenix ashes worked like I expected.
Cleon: Queen did some remodeling. It looks like a forest, doesn't it?
Mia: Are these fakes?
Cleon: No, it's completely natural.
Mia: This queen healed the land?
Cleon: Yes.
It was beautiful to watch everyone picked a tree and stretch getting ready for a nap
Mia: I like your clothes
Cleon: They are my uniform
Mia: Uniform for what?
Cleon: I'm one of the general in this kingdom
Mia: Wow a General? What of you, my lady? Are you also a general?
Satphire: No, I am a princess.
I don't know if it's something I said to make all of them on their paws beseech to the ground, asking me for forgiveness
"forgive us we did not know."
They kept repeating.
Cleon: Stop it, what are you doing?
He said, trying to lift their heads high like before they were captured. Leapards used to be proud and strong and now trauma has paralyzed them.
Mia: Talking to a royal calls for the death penalty.
Cleon: Death penalty?
Mia: Son, we are slave. Isn't that the reason we have come? To cement the prince's alliance.
Cleon: NO, HERE YOU ARE WHO YOU WANT TO BE. YES, WE BOW TO ROYALS AS A FORM OF RESPECT BUT THEY WONT PERSECUTE YOU IF YOU TALK TO THEM.
Mia: Son, don't be mad. Don't raise your voice. Some of them were born into slavery. The older generation has forgotten what freedom looks like and some died trying to remember.
Each word ringed with its own sadness
Cleon: I will make you remember!
Looking at him, I could tell he meant every word. Just then, I saw Carla's bird flying over us, with Blue leading them.
Blue: the queen has instructed us to tend to your wounds. We don't want any sickness traveling with you. Our tear drops have healing properties. Each one of you will receive one tear. It will work throughout your body. Then, in one or two days, you must visit the royal physician.
Everyone gathered in a single file line. I trace the steps that led to Cleon. We both were on our horses. As I approach, I notice sadness replace his hopes.
Satphire: You okay?
Cleon: How can they not remember?
Satphire: We will help them remember
I said In a reassurance tone.
Carla
King: In Striking a deal with my conniving brother, who knows if he will not wage war.
Carla: whatever it is, we will be ready for it.
Sarah: Okay
Carla: We got to go Mr Carl
Carl: How come? We just got here.
Carla: It's been 4 hours already on earth. I'm sure your wife Deborah will be worried sick.
Sarah: Father, I would like to stay and watch over my brother
King and Carl responded
"yes,"
This is awkward.
Sarah: Thank you
Carl: With Carla's help I will bring your homework to you for you to do.
Carla: Okay.
Carl: Where are the others?
Carla: I am not sure if they will go back with us. They completed their mission.
Carl: I understand.
I made a portal, drop him back at his clinic, then went home. My mom and dad were sitting and waiting for me on the couch. I quietly made my way over.
Mom: Um, how is your husband?
I smiled at her, saying that.
Dad: How is Johny? Until I am a witness at the wedding, it has not happened yet.
I laughed, knowing he was not joking.
Dad: We are going to do another wedding. I have to give you away.
Water forming in the rims of his eyes shows he meant it. I nodded, wiping away my own tears that were forming.
Mom: I am the Daughter of Anubis.
Carla: Who?
Mom: He is an Egyptian God.
Carla: Oh wow
Mom: He carries souls to the underworld.
Carla: Are you guys close?
Mom: No, he abandoned me and my mother after finding out she was expecting.
Tension and anger filled her voice as she clung on to the end of her long skirt. Talking about her actual father must still hurt her.
Mom: My mom was an oracle. She was helping people avoid death. He had a lot to get off his chest. He visits my mother 3 times, on the 4th time he confesses a lie to my naïve mom. I could hear her now repeating his word she holds so dear to her heart.
"You had made me sin against my duties."
My dad was rubbing her shoulders, telling her, "It's okay."
Mom: Such a stupid lie! How can she be so simple-minded? To start a relationship with him. Even when my mother was dying, I reach out to any God that would help save her. But they all responded,
"It's her time."
Carla: Oh wow
Mom: When I would foul mouth him. A smile would creep on my mother's lips as if she regretted nothing in her lifetime. She then told me when I was born, He gave me a favor.
"What?"
I responded eagerly.
Mom: She told me I could choose when I die. If death comes and I am not ready, it will reincarnate me.
Carla: How long have you lived?
Mom: Hahaha
She said, wiping away her hurtful tears.
Mom: 366 times, but I couldn't tell you the years each had their own lengths. I search everywhere for my father. He never let me find him. You think my Mom dying would persuade him to come and show me the righteous path? If not for me, then for the love he had for my mother. I've decided this will be the last life I live. You guys have made me so happy. More than I deserve.
She Got up, heading to her room crying.
Me and my Dad remain seated digesting what happened today.
Carla: Dad, I'm going to Instalaxia tomorrow. I have some things to take care of. I negotiated with this crown prince. He's supposed to come pick a wife to seal our alliance. I still want to kill that Diego character, however.
Dad: Death can sometimes be a cruel punishment. Remember, every time you kill, you kill a little part of your humanity along with them.
I nodded my understanding.
Dad: Hey honey, what's wrong??
I heard him but so far away. I thought
"Crap, I reach my limit,"
Waking up, I felt so rested.
Mom: Honey, if you don't hurry you will be late for school
Carla: What? what day is it?
Mom: Monday.
Carla: Ugh, I slept through it.
Mom: Slept through what?
Carla: I was supposed to go get everything prepare for the prince. Ugh, now ima be in a rush Friday.
Mom: Well, your spring break starts next week. I was thinking me and your dad can visit your kingdom?
Carla: Yes, I would love that.
I got ready for school. Mom gave me a ride to school. Arriving at school, I felt so alone. I walked into the cafeteria, starving. I got my plate and sat down.
Lili: Hello,
Lili was Sarah's friend. They usually talk on the bus whenever I didn't come to school. But me and her never talk. Imagine my surprise when she came over and greeted me.
Carla: Hello
Lili: You could sit with us if you want.
Carla: Thanks, but I am okay.
She nodded, then left. I wasn't in the mood to play nice. I miss my husband. My friends weren't here. The bell ringing interrupted my thoughts. I walked inside to the classroom. Everyone took their seats. Then I heard a familiar voice.
Johnny: Did you miss me?
I could see him still laying up in the bed all bandaged up. Sarah used her power to show me him. With that slight gesture, I couldn't hold it together.
Carla: I miss you so much. Thank God you're okay.
I replied without uttering a single word.
Johnny: Hahaha I'm almost okay, All I need is some rest. I'll be fine.
Then the image faded. I felt like my world just got lighter. I was crying and smiling at the same time.
Teacher: Carla, if you are having a nervous breakdown, please head to the nurse's office.
That statement made me laugh even louder. I'm sure he definitely thinks I am having a meltdown, with me laughing like that.
Carla: No, I am fine, please continue with the lesson.
He looked at me with concern eyes but hesitantly proceeded with the lesson. Diego and his sidekick were not here anymore, either. Thank God my baby is okay.
Johnny
Sarah: How do you feel now that you see she is alright. I don't know why you thought I would lie to you.
I smiled, looking at my little tomato. She was beautiful even when she was worrying.
"Carla, I can't wait till we meet again."
King: Good, you're awake? Are you able to stand up?
Doctor: Not yet but he will soon, his getting his last medicine dose this afternoon then he is all yours. But please don't over exhaust him.
King: Sarah, Do you wish to be among the contestant for this new prince's wife?
Sarah: No
King: I Am afraid the decree is "every eligible maiden."
There was no doubt my dad wants Sarah to marry one day. I don't believe that's what Sarah wants. The only guy she semi loved broke her heart back at our school.
Johnny: So everyone who is not spoken for? Who is this prince? What's going on?
King: Ohh, let me tell you what your little wife did.
"Oh Lady Universe, here we go,"
I thought, My father revealed how my wife's got the Leopards back.
Johnny: Him not finding a wife here can stop the alliance, right?
King: Well no, her end is a safe passage here, no guarantee he will find what he is looking for.
Johnny: Smart
King: Don't applaud her. She bought Carl here.
Doctor: His earn my respect in medicine.
Johnny: My dad was here?
King: Yup
Johnny: Hahaha, he probably blamed it on drugs.
Sarah started laughing in the room's corner where she sat, letting my father update me on what's been going on
Sarah: He started to.
Johnny: Hahaha yup, sounds like him.
Satphire
I miss my mountain so much. Everything was where it's supposed to be. Below freezing meant no one lives here to annoy me. Now I see peaceful polar bears populating the place. They don't bother me at all. I heard Cleon making an official announcement of the crown prince wishes. It did not interest me in the least bit.
Cleon: Princess!
He shouts to me on the mountain
Satphire: Yes
Cleon: Want to help me distribute this?
Satphire: Sure, why not.
"Damn it, Satphire, say no sometimes. Everything he asks you are so quick to say yes, just to spend some time with him. It screams desperate."
I curse at myself.
Cleon: You can ride with me.
I had let my horse run wild in the vegetation side. The snowy side was too cold for him. The transformation hasn't started yet. I will need the queen to bless the union with my horse.
I climbed on. I can easily just fly, but I don't want to miss the chance to be close to smell him again.
Cleon: Are you going?
Satphire: To what?
Cleon: What's my announcement, phire?
He teased
Satphire: Naw, I think I wcill sit this one out.
Cleon: He may be the one.
Satphire: Are you saying I should go?
There was a long silence
Satphire: You sound stupid right now.
He again did not respond.
Satphire: How is everyone?
Cleon: They doing good.
Satphire: Your Dad?
Cleon: He died out of poor diet. He couldn't eat after he was badly beaten.
Satphire: For what?
Cleon: Royals have tendencies to sleep with women in our clan. He took a stand that night.
Satphire: I see
He was hurting. What could I do? I decided to change the subject.
Satphire: There are a lot of females in your clan. Have you thought of which one you will marry?
Cleon: Ha, princess, let's not talk about that. We're having a good time. Let's leave it like that.
What did he mean by that? Did he find one? Is that why he doesn't want to say anything? We put up posters, flyers, talk to people, Everything I hate doing.
Cleon: Thanks for your help today. Carla is here.
Satphire: I forget 1 day in our time. It's almost 4 to 5 days in earth time.
Cleon: Do you want to go See her?
Satphire: Yes
As we gallop, I could feel his body heat wrapping me entirely. He was so attractive to me I can't stand it.
Johnny
I got up from the bed and ask for the servants to make me look kingly. Since my baby is coming. I've been counting the days. School will be out in 1 hour. Which means she will be here in 2 or 2 and half hour.
Satphire
I was red all over.
"Get a hold of yourself. You're going inside the palace,"
I repeated to myself. We went to the front door. To my surprise, my dad was conversing with the King. I didn't know he had returned. Before we got on land, he would go out to get whatever the clan needs, to find Powerful ally that could bring this Kingdom to its knees.
Satphire: Father Good day, I have not heard of your return?
Satphire Dad: Your grandfather called me back explaining the young queen's peaceful actions. I came to thank her personally. But I heard another King is looking for a bride.
Satphire: Yes, I also found out today as well
I lied
Sapphires Dad: I hope you are here to enter.
Satphire: No, father
Sapphire's dad: What do you mean No? you are going on 18, Not yet Married. No one has proposed to you. So explain to me what do you mean No?
He let out a loud roar through his words. He didn't mention my failed proposal to Cleon. I guess Grandfather did not tell him that.
Satphire's Dad: You will enter this.
When ever My Dad gets like this, looking at him in the eyes is a challenge. I was not stupid enough to challenge my father. His presence alone made me shiver in fear.
Satphire: But Dad...
I was looking at Cleon to see if he would say something. But the wall, both hands behind his back looking straight ahead, established him. Making no contact with anyone. I knew that was the military stand, but still…
Satphire's Dad: Why do you keep looking at this general for?
Cleon did nothing, said nothing. Embarrassed that my feelings for him weren't mutual. I took a deep breath and look at my father.
Satphire: I will attend this gathering as you wish, Father.
Satphire Dad: What do you have on?
I still had black pants with a black tank top on, looking like a simple girl and not a princess.
Satphire: I recently finished a mission father. I apologize for my attire.
Satphire dad: My little girl being trusted by the Queen. That's honorable.
Hearing my father proud of me put a smile on my face.
Satphire's Dad: Come, Darlin, let's make you presentable to the next king of the Diamond Kingdom.
I followed my father out after bowing to the king. Looking back at Cleon's face shows no emotion. I should focus on making my family proud. My father had many wives, I had siblings, but we were not close. We only got together when my dad was here. I had 7 brothers, 8 sisters, I was the oldest.
Sisters: Hi sister
Satphire: Hi
Sisters: You're finally going to get married, huh?
Satphire: We will see. He might not even pick me.
They all look at each other.
Elder dragon: Welcome back, son.
Dad: Where can she get ready?
Elder Dragon: The castle paid handsomely from her last mission.
Dad: Is that right?
Elder Dragon: She makes us proud. I thought she would want to go to the selection. So I bought her a new Dress. Guarantee it will make anyone's heart stop.
I smiled sadly. Fighting back my tears.
Elder Dragon: This is something you want, right?
Before I could respond, my father replied for me
Dad: Of course, now get her ready.
Two handmaids came into the castle my grandfather shares with the bears. Half made of ice crystals, the other half made of wood separated with blue cement.
Elder Dragon: Go on, get ready, child.
I went with the handmaiden. Scrubbing every inch of me in my dragon form in a glacier bath, they filled it with ice for me to bathe. When I got finished, they sat me on the chair, Powdering me up to bring out my paled skin, highlighting my pink lips, blushing my cheeks. Using black pencil to highlight my icy blue eyes. I change my hair back to white as they fish braid the front and curled the back.
They change my icy crown, with an golden crown. The crown expand in the back but had a silver thread with a Pink ruby in the middle. It ended right in the center of my forehead.
On the bed was this white pure dress. The neckline was high. The silhouette was trumpet/ Mermaid, Long sleeve, high slit showing off my left leg. In the front melted with gold, stopping at my soft chest. The back of the dress completely see through.
Handmaiden: You look breathtaking, your majesty
Satphire: Thank you.
Handmaiden: What shoes, your highness?
I picked the flat one with the Silver and golden rhinestones wrapping my ankles to compliment the high slit of the dress.
Handmaiden: You look like a Queen.
I didn't say or response I internally cried.
"He said nothing," I thought.
Maybe this is the only chance I'll have to marry? I sat down listening to the elders' advice before I had permission to go to the ball. It was tradition.