"what" Mark anger was scary as he hits the wall with anger, " why couldn't you stop it" Andrea heart beat so fast, he has this killer look whenever he was angry which always scare Andrea.
" I... Couldn't, the priest already confirmed Tomorrow as the perfect day, we have no other choice, we must send her there, Isobel has to face princess Angelica". Mark paced around without saying a word, he can't send her there she is obviously not prepared but if she doesn't go Angelica would take the throne and all their efforts will be all for nothing. This time, Mark was really scared.
" What should we do sire" Andrea looked even more worried as she stare at Mark, he was silent for a while. Andrea was already getting impatient, Mark wasn't coming up with a decision.
" Send me there" the voice came from behind the huge pillars, they were both shocked to see Isobel who appeared to have been eavesdropping.
"A princess shouldn't spy on others, don't you know that" he wasn't calm at all, he was obviously stressed and her attitude wasn't helping.
" I saw it" Isobel walked closer to them, Mark and Andrea remained speechless as she speaks. " I saw Angelica kill Tessa" she waited a while, trying to read their expressions. No matter how mad Mark was at her, he was more curious as to what her point was exactly.
" I saw how Tessa was killed, I felt like it was happening to me, Angelica is ruthless, you all have been keeping the secret of how Tessa died from me but I saw it all happen in a vision. If Angelica can do that to her own sister what more the people if she becomes queen. So I will take the throne and don't worry I won't let her win. I promise by tomorrow, Angelica won't be called queen". Her determination made them relax a bit but Mark couldn't help but feel restless.
There was silence between all of them which Isobel just couldn't understand why, she has already willingly offered her help yet they still don't trust her enough, her thoughts were directly mainly at Mark. After thinking for a while, he tighten his sword as he walked away.
" Hey where are you going". He is annoying, Isobel knew that already but she never expected that he is unable to see sense in her offer.
Her voice made him stop, as he stood without a response, Isobel couldn't help but wonder why he was such a weirdo.
" Are you not coming along" Isobel was confused as to who he was talking to.
" If we are going to win this fight then we must go for intense training. so come with me, you have so much to learn". Isobel looked at Andrea as they both smiled and ran after him.
It was already evening when Isobel was finally done with her training, Isobel knew Mark for his coldness but she never imagined he would be such a terrible teacher. Ever since they left the training she barely had time to rest not to talk of eating, all she did was repeat the same thing over and over again.
Isobel dawdled tiredly to her bad, falling on it gave her more relaxation than she expected. All her bone were already weak from standing, walking and speaking. Isobel never would have imagined in her life that they were rules to walking but today Mark had taught her, to walk as a queen she must walk with pride with her chin up, smile less, talk less and eat less in public.
Isobel was fine with them all apart from the fact that she wasn't even allowed to eat to her satisfaction in public, it was no doubt frustrating. She wants to say she was doing all this for Fred but she knew deep down, she wants to revenge for Tessa wrongful death.
" You should get some rest, tomorrow will be a big revelation for everyone especially princess Angelica". Mark and Andrea left the room leaving Isobel whose heart was beating fast like a drum. The thought of her confrontation with Angelica scared the hell out of her. With how scared she was, she thought she would never fall asleep.
" You think you can impersonate Tessa and I won't find out, she is my sister remember, I know everything about her and I know you are nothing but an imposter, you have been caught by me, prepare to die". The voice echoed from every corner of a dark room where Isobel found herself standing alone. She looked everywhere but it was too dark to see a thing all she could see was shadow that surrounded her. The strange laugh seem to come from every corner. " I would kill you just like I killed her". The loud voice and laughter affect her ears as she could feel the sharp pain that struck her.
Isobel found herself moving in circles but she still couldn't find anybody until she felt a slight movement from her back. Her heart was beating really fast, she felt like she would have an heart attack. She paused as she felt the person moving closer and closer. Isobel slowly turned back, staring at the face of her attacker, she screamed as she saw it was a faceless man. A hand gripped her neck as Isobel found it hard to breathe, no matter how hard she struggled the grip on her was too tight to set loose, Isobel could only struggle.
After few seconds or minutes or even hours, Isobel wasn't sure how long she had struggle with that figure, she finally found her strength as she screamed out of bed.
It was dawn already, Isobel felt like her heart would pop out of her chest. Isobel touched her heart, hoping it would calm down. "God please watch over me today" Isobel said her silent prayers as she felt she could do nothing but pray.
"Are you okay, my princess" the voice beside her shocked her, she was too deep in thought to hear Andrea footsteps, who came in the moment she heard her scream.
"Yeah am fine, thank you". Her forced smile made it obvious that she wasn't fine.
" You need to get ready, it will soon be time for the coronation" her words made Isobel heart run fast. Though, Andrea was already drying her sweats, she still felt hot.
The morning was hot at least only to Isobel, the look on Mark face only aggravated her nervousness.
Isobel felt really uncomfortable with the gown, she wondered how people manage to put on gowns this heavy and still walk fine. She struggled to keep her balance when Mark hold her tight, his support was really necessary. Isobel couldn't help but feel strange, this was the first time he ever touched her.
" You can do this Isobel, give that bitch a taste of her own medicine" she signed in deep, trying to gather the confidence in her.
" Isobel had no idea where her confidence from but she found herself walking majestically, trying to shake off fear in her. Everyone one bowed as she walks through the hall, they must really be convinced she is their queen, Isobel thought to herself. Though the hall was silent Isobel could still hear the low murmuring of the maids. Few weeks ago, princess Tessa was declared dead of a strange illness and now she is walking in front of them, it was shocking to them.
" Princess Angelica, you are about to be crown queen, do you pledge to protect the kingdom and rule by the laws of our fore father's". Isobel could hear the pledge from the palace hall way, she wanted to run straight to stop it all but she knew any reckless move at this point will not only cause her death but also Angelica victory. Mark was surprisingly very calm.
" Yes I do, priest".
" Now make you promises to the people as you swear by the God's". The old priest with long straight white hairs, his beards lengthen few inches away from his Jaws. He was quite busy after reading the coronation rules and swears to Angelica. He raised a half burnt wood, directing the smoke that emerges to Angelica's face, while incarnating some words.
" My people, people of Atlantis kingdom, I, Angelica swears to the gods that I will protect my people, provide their needs and protect them. My happiness shall be their happiness and my success shall be their success. Though we may suffer in battles but fear not, your queen shall keep you safe".
Angelica confidence was immeasurable as she stare at the people. There was ultimate silence amongst the crowd, no one stood to appreciate her promises.
The people all know what kind of person Angelica was, she was never a merciful person neither did she ever had the people interest at heart. The apathy from the people increased her anger as stared widely at them. The ministers where already beginning to shiver in fear.
" Our queen is the best" a loud voice said from the back which attracted all their attention. A bald head, middle height man, came forward. He had no struggle coming out from the crowd as they all gave way for his passing, based on his attire, he was no ordinary man. He walked forward with pride and confidence with an appreciating smile to the princess.
" All hail Angelica, the best queen for Atlantis kingdom, all hail Angelica". Due to his continious screaming, the crowd slowly repeated after him.
" Thank you all my people, you have made me so happy today and I promise to serve you all" Angelica anger had already subsided as she spoke.
"LIES" the loud voice grabbed everyone attention, no matter how Angelica tries to deny it, that voice was too familiar, the sudden fear gripped her. The door of the hall opened slowly as Angelica fear came to reality. Indeed Tessa was back.