"Years ago before your birth, the eagles and the snakes had a very hectic war. The snakes wanted to save their pearl which would be dangerous for the earth if the eagles got it. Most of the snakes died trying to save the pearl which was in the hands of their pregnant queen; queen Annabel. The remaining snakes ran for their lives out of fear when they realised how fast they were being killed. Their queen couldnt fight anymore due to her pregnancy which was in her late stage. The queen had to run away to save her child after her dear husband died brutally in the hands of the eagles. Queen Annabel found herself in the forest where she met Donald and I still escaping the war. I used to train the newly shifted snakes when they got their tails and learnt to shift their shapes. I used to help them learn how to control their powers and use them wisely. That day, i helped our queen to deliver her daughter but she was sickly. She wasnt healthy. She was going to die any moment, therefore queen mother who was protecting the snake pearl used it to save her daughter's life. The pearl had power to destroy and give life. Queen Annabel hid the pearl in her daughter's forehead and it gave her life. But then the eagles had reached the forest. They wanted the pearl and it was with the princess. Queen Annabel..." explained Marieta but couldn't finish as Shani stopped her.
"Wait mom. Why are you telling me all this? Why about the snakes and eagles who no longer exist? How does it concern me? And you said that you train snakes, are you also a snake coz i know they dont exist" said Shani
"They do Shani they do! And yes i am a snake. A shape shifter" said Marieta in a very serious tone.
"What!" Exclaimed Shani so scared. She even shifted a distance from her.
"Yes Shani, snakes and eagles still exist. Your mother asked me to protect you" said Marieta
"My mother? Which mother?" Asked Shani confused.
"Queen Annabel is your mother. The eagles ..." said Marieta trying to continue.
"Stop it! Enough! No! You are lying. Am not a snake. They dont exist" cried out Shani
"Shani you are a snake. You are the snake princess and your life is in danger. The eagles..." said Marieta and cut short again
"Stop it! Am not a snake. I cant be a snake. They dont exist. They dont...no" cried out Shani even more and ran out of the house uttering the same words over and over again.
"Shani!!! The eclipse is tonight. Dont go!"
"Donald stop her" shouted Marieta trying to run after her but she was too fast.
"Did you tell her? I thought it was after supper. Why did you tell her now? The night is almost" said Donald
"I thought that it wasnt a problem but i messed up Donald. Lets go and look for her" said Marieta and the two went out looking for her.
Shani ran so fast but dint know where she was heading to. She kept running while thinking of herself being a snake. She always thought it was a fairy tale. She dint know she was the snake princess. It was getting dark but she dint stop. She reached the forest which was the border to kingdom Masaki, kingdom pine where she came from and kingdom Olive.She stopped when she noticed her skin changing. She was forming scales slowly by slowly. Shani got scared of herself. Her hands and legs had white scales all over. Her eyes changed and took out a serpent's form. They were so sharp and clear. Her hair opened up freely and fell on her shoulders. Her clothes changed and turned as the ones in her dreams. The scales disappeared and she found herself holding a golden fork. There was also a crown on her head which matched perfectly. A very bright pearl appeared on her forehead. She dint know what she was doing at that time. It was the eclipse moment. Her head twisted and faced upward facing towards the moon which was dark. When the bright pearl's light reflected on the moon, Shani turned into a full length white serpent. She was very large in size and length. She then slithered deep into the large forest. A shooting star then passed around the moon.
Donald and Marieta had already gone back home. They were shedding and getting a younger skin. When they saw the shooting star at the backyard, they all exclaimed.
"She has finally become the princess we were waiting for. Am sure the other snakes out there have seen it and now have hope that their princess is alive. I just wish she comes back home for training" said Marieta in tears of joy.
"I hope so too. Finally we look young again. We'll wait for another eclipse to shed again" said Donald and hugged his wife.
On the other hand queen Erica and king Nathan were so furious.
"How is this possible? How come you dint receive your wings? Why dint you transform? You cant be my son!" Said Queen Erica so furious
"Mom i...i" said Liam not knowing what to say
"I knew this would happen mom. He is useless to us" said Jibril
"Yes mom. He should die. He cant help us in any way. What do you think dad?" Asked Bridgit. Nathan loved Liam even though he was alittle different from the rest. He was kind hearted.
"Why do you even ask dad? He is his favourite child after all" said Jibril
"I treat all my sons fairly. If you think he is useless, then do as you please" said King Nathan and left for his chamber.
"Mom, what do we do to him?" Asked Jibril
"My dogs are hungry. Make him their supper" said Queen Erica
"Mom am your son. Have mercy and spare my life" begged Liam kneeling down but his mother just went away. He knew how dangerous and ruthless his siblings were.
"Jibril, Bridgit am your brother. Dont feed me to those dogs please" begged Liam who thought he was powerless and useless.
"Oh just die" said Bridgit and just as they were about to attack him with their claws, darkness filled the whole area and they could not see him. The darkness lasted for some seconds and when it was gone, they couldn't find Liam.
"Where is he?" Asked Jibril angrily
"I also dont know. Mom!" Shouted Bridgit running back into the palace.
Queen Erica had gone to the secret dungeon to meet an old prisoner.
"Oh helloo queen Annabel. I see you are done shedding off. Looking young as old times" said queen Erica as she arrived at the dungeon.
"Well yes and am happy as never before. Am a snake after all. Did you also loose your little feathers?" Asked queen Annabel mockingly making queen Erica angry.
"Am not here to chit chat with you. Tell me, where is that daughter of yours" asked queen Erica
"Oh my princess? She is out there enjoying her new identity. She is finally my fierce princess. I wonder what powers she received from the Almighty. But i know she means alot of danger to you right now. You'll never find the pearl with her alive or dead. I'll adivise you, better prepare yourselves very well. Your death is coming" said queen Annabel proudly
"I was able to make you my prisoner. That little brat won't cost me a thing" said queen Erica
"Let me make a clarification. You attacked when i was pregnant and helpless. Why dont you release me now and see who wins" said queen Annabel.
Queen Erica got so angry and left the dungeon which was guarded by mysterious powers. When she got back to her chamber, Jibril and Bridgit went to her.
"Mom he escaped" said bridgit
"Who escaped?" Asked queen Erica
"Liam. Darkness covered our eyes and when it was gone we couldn't find him" said Jibril
"How is this possible! You have to find him and kill him. He knows alot about us" said Queen Erica.
"We'lm search in the morning. Its already late" said Bridgit and they left. Queen Erica was stressed up like never before. She went to her fridge and grabbed a piece of human meat and ate.
Liam on the other hand appeared in the border forest. His grandfather the seer had saved him. He had power to appear as darkness and disappear in thin air.
"Grandpa thank you" said Liam and hugged his grandfather.
"Its okay my boy. Its not your destiny to die as yet. You have to complete your mission. Now listen to me very carefully. Shani is helpless in this forest. Go and look for her and bring her to me at any cost. You both need to know something before its too late" said the grandpa.
"How do you know about Shani? She is my dream friend" said Liam
"Just get going. Bring her to me and you'll know everything. Am seer remember that" said the grandpa
"But what if they find me and kill me?" Asked Liam
"Nothing can harm you. Go" said the grandpa and disappeared in thin air.
"I always thought Shani is just a dream but dint know its a come true. Finally i'll meet you Shani" said Liam and smiled broadly forgetting that his own life was at stake.