The king stared at Elixia in wonderment. "You know he abducted you, right?". The king asked. "Yes your majesty". Elixia answered with her head slightly bowed. "And he also tortured you". "Yes your highness". The king looked at Agememnom and back at Elixia. "May I ask why you don't wish him death?". The king asked with his hands folded at his back and Agememnom's hands were crossed on his chest.
Elixia rose her head. "Killing him will earn him a quicker peace. Every thing surrounding him should remind him of his outrageous decision". She said simply. "So what do suggest is best we do?". The king asked out his curiosity.
"Relieve him off his duty as a general over marine issues". She said stoically. The king rose an eyebrow and Agememnom's hands fell. "Is that all?". "No his family should be away from him till his demise". She said. Agememnom frowned at her words and the king smirked.
"That will be too harsh, Elixia. Relieving him off his duty should be enough. How do you expect...". Agememnom was cut short by Elixia. " Him to live without his family. Isn't that what you wanted to say my prince? If his family lives with him, they will also live in shame and the disgrace he has rewarded himself. Didn't you think of that my prince?". She asked as she walked a little bit closer to him.
The king smirked at what he saw. She was even dominating his son. "My sincere apologies". A lady dressed nobly said and the three looked at her. "The queen has requested Elixia's presence". The lady said as she bowed slightly. Elixia looked at the king and he gestured her to leave. Then she bowed again before she left.
"Shall we?". Elixia said politely and the lady lead the way. Elixia walked graciously.
"Good choice son". Anawmim said as he tapped his son's shoulder. "What?". "She going to help you lead this kingdom. I've already accepted her". The king said with a smile.
"Even if you hadn't accepted her I would still marry her". He said and the king chuckled before they both walked into the dungeon.
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Tears streamed down the eyes of Ishita. She alone was left to sit on a table. The disciples sat on another table to eat. The one who brought her out of the river saw her and smiled. He carried his tray of food and went to sit beside her. She cleaned the tears off her face.
"Hello". He greeted. "Hi". She replied with a faint smile. "You haven't even touched your breakfast. "I'm not hungry". She said. "You don't have to be hungry before you eat". He said as he put a spoon of the porridge in his plate in his mouth. "Try it. His foods are amazing". He said and she agreed. She dipped her spoon in her plate and took little.
"This is. This is really amazing". "I told you". He said as he smiled. "My name is Simon". He said as he stretched his hand for a handshake. She removed her hair from her face to meet with his gaze. Then stretched forth her hand. "Ishita". She said simply and went back to her food.
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" She is here my queen". The noble lady said. The queen turned to look at her. She saw the way Elixia stood. She looked daunting. "Have your sit next to me, Elixia". The queen said and Elixia moved forward to do as she was told. "You may take your leave". The queen told the noble lady that led Elixia here. The lady bowed and left.
Silence brewed between them as they just stared at the flowers. Elixia didn't say anything and the queen on the other hand didn't know where to begin.
"I might not like flowers, but these ones are beautiful". Elixia said with a smile as she looked at the queen. "Thank you". The queen blushed as she said. Realising she was letting her guard down, she immediately pulled herself together.
"How long". "How long would it take me to ask for tea, right?". Elixia cut off the queen and the queen narrowed her gaze at the way she ended her sentence. " I know my queen. It's just that I'm a bit shy". Elixia said with a shy smile.
"Really?". The queen asked and she nodded. The queen helped her pour out tea and handed it to her. She took a sip from it. "The environment seems to be so serene. Perfect spot my queen". Elixia said as she noticed the queen wanted to say another thing.
The queen gave off an obviously faked smile. "Yes I know. Well, That's why the king loves me so much". The queen said as she blushed secretly. "My queen would you like to tell how you happened to meet the king?". Elixia asked. "Finally, someone wishes to know". The queen said in relief.
"What do you mean, my queen?". Elixia asked. "I've tried countless times, but Agememnom doesn't seem the least interested". The queen said. "Well, you can tell me my queen". Elixia said as she held the queen's hands. Elixia hands held warmth.
"My queen, lady miss Elixia. His Highness summons you two to the court of justice". A royal guard said as he bowed. The queen and Elixia got up and followed the royal guard.
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"You are lucky to have a daughter like Elixia. She pleaded for your life". The king said to Johnbones as Prince Agememnom, Johnbones and the king himself were the only ones present in the court of justice. "Prince Agememnom stay right here. I will be right back". The king said and walked out.
Soon court officials, the queen and Elixia were present. Then the king walked in and took his position. "I called this gathering because I had something important to pass on. Our general here would be relieved off his duty as a general over marine issues". The officials murmured amongst themselves. "If you don't agree you can speak up other than murmuring among yourselves". The king said.
"Your highness, as it stands Johnbones is the best we have in the department of marine. What will we do if he is relieved, your majesty?". An official moved forward to ask. "Then we have to train others well so they can become better than he is". The king answered.
"But it will take months, Your highness". Another official said. "Then let it". "But your highness why do you wish to relieve him?". Another official asked. "You shouldn't try to find out". The king said with a deadly tone.
"I had called this gathering to pass on such information and not gain your suggestions. Keep your suggestions and hide your curiosity". The king said and walked out. The queen followed. And so did Prince Agememnom. Elixia looked at her father one last time then walked out too.
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Ishita stood under a tree. Lost in her thoughts. Tears rolled down conveniently. "If you keep crying like this you might catch a cold". Simon said to bring her back to reality. She cleaned her face. "How long have you been watching me?". She asked. "I saw you when I was passing so I decided to keep you company. "Thank you". She said softly. "You should stop crying. If fate allows it you would meet with your loved ones again". He said simply with a smile. He was handsome and his smile was charming.
"What do you mean?". She asked. "You cry every time because you miss your family, right?". He asked. "Yes. Of course. I don't think there is another reason for me to cry. I honestly feel sorry for leaving him at a crucial time". She said and tears started to rolled down her eyes.
"Your father, right?". "More like it". She said with a smile and wiped her tears away. "Mmm". He said as he nods. "How long have you been here?". She asked to change the topic. "I've been here for fifteen years. I basically grew here". He said. "So you were thought to climb trees". She said as she rested on the tree. " No". He chuckled. "Why don't you try it". She shook her head in refusal as she took a step away.
He jumped down and stretched out his hand for her to take and she took it.
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"Williams how did you get hurt this bad?". Gruticent said as she helped him sit. "I just received my reward". He said as he breathed heavily. "What do you mean?". Gruticent asked. "Where is Vistuler". "Father". Vistuler called as she received the news from a maid.
She walked slowly towards him. Having horror displayed on her face. She could see how hurt he was. Blood stains were obviously seen on his clothes.
"How did this happen, father?". She stopped in her tracks as she was almost close to him. "Where is Elixia?". She asked as she also looked at Gruticent for a reply but didn't get one.
"Was she the cause of this?". She asked as tears was already forming in her eyes. "Vistuler you". "Answer me". She cut her father off as she yelled. Tears rolled down her eyes and she closed her eyes hoping it wasn't what she thought.
"Who caused this?" She opened her eyes as she looked at her father. "Elixia". She held her hands in fists. "Vistuler it isn't what you think. She. I". "That's enough father". She said and walked to her room. Closing her door silently. She began sobbing loudly. As she wasn't able to hold her anger anymore. She pulled down the the thing on her cabinet. Yelling. She held her chest as it started to ache her.
The tears seemed was so painful. That she took a deep breath to continue. Getting a grip of herself, she got up and wiped her tears away. "I will not forgive this time Elixia".