Umber Principality was known as the Dark World due to its prowess in black magic and witchcraft.
Prince Juel himself was so vicious and heartless.
He wanted to be a king that he refused to be called a prince.
He was blinded by bitter envy and the success of people made him only sad.
From the outside,he was a beautiful man with a very innocent face.
Who knew him well but his subjects?
He had summoned the Wizard of his land and there he was!
The Great wizard sat down,a magical pot before him.
He poured water on it and poured some concoction on it.
There emerged a large horse of war so big that it towered over other small horses.
The land it patronised was greener than that of the others.
This was a a parable,only the wizard could unravell.
Before the impatient prince could talk,the scene changed to another.
There was an apparition of two maidens one at the front and the other following her_Overly beautiful!
Royalty seemed to shout out of them.
"Oh my Prin...Thou of Greatest Possible Power that ever exists in every principalities and all Kingdoms.Long live!You who never hesitate to unmake and destroy.Yonder...Yoooonnnndeeerrrr in the land of the Twin_Fighters the royalties have been born!!They are so amazing ,one comes with the bravery of a Lioness -The future queen of the Land while the other comes with the calmness and meekness of the Lamb she is the consoler and the forerunner.
For in all hardship,she won't go to the land of captivity.Knowest Thou my King?"Said Wizard Bonny his face full of pride.
That's where he had sinned!_an enormous sin of being proud of the kingdom that his "king "hated.
Jealousy,a great inferno that burns the hearts of the unsatisfied;an acid that consumes the heart.
Envy is an arena of bloodshed and all evil, a sword that pierces the user to the bones.
The young prince was so angry that his eyes turned red .
"Bonny,Darest Thou speak in such a manner to me?You have the temerity to speak as such?We will see...You Live not to see another day!"Said he.
He smote the Wizard with his sword so hard that his blood flew colouring everything around his visitors chamber.
A very nasty sight to behold.
The wizard screamed_the last scream of death.
It was until he had killed him that he realised the first puzzle was unraveled.
Why was the first Horse so gigantic and powerful?
That he didn't know and never cared!
The guards cleaned his messes before giving him some juice.
The Wizard who spoke of doom was gone and would not return.
He had forgotten the rules of every principalities and Kingdoms,"Life is scared and invaluable."
Why would he fear the truth so much?
He killed with no cause,he just didn't care.
He sat there in thought feeling retched and lost.
But what could he do?
Power, the respect of the Kings, was to be seized and not be watched.
Prince Juel recounted how hard he'd tried to stop everything about the births of the children.
It not only refused to work but also,the abortion concoctions he'd given one of his spys in the Gemini Kingdom was ineffective!
Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind.
He stood up with a smug smile on his face.
"Jeffreys."Called the barbaric prince.
"Jeffreys."
"Jeff..."
"Yes my Prin....My King."cried the terrified man.
"We're it not that you are my most skilled man,I would have been happier if Your head was served to me on a platter."Said Juel dramatically.
Jeff hunged his head so low.
Fearing what would happen next.
"Jeff,I will always spare you."said the mused prince.
"I thank thee my king." Said Jeff..
"I send thee in search of a woman, mysterious though what makes her or unmakes her I know not.She is known too well for Yolander of Tassel Valleys.Pass her my greetings andTell her ,I summon her."Said the Prince.
"Yes sir."Said he who was commissioned.
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A woman so young, whether a legendary or heroine not Known.
So young yet famous-Lady of the Valleys.
It did her justice to be called that name because she lived among the flowers of every kind thus the name Tassel Valley.
This valley had flowers like; roses,lavender,violet,Sharon and many more.
On this particular day,she was both happy and sad.The hour was at hand.
She lived among them,
And remained mysterious,
Her Identity in darkness,
Now a little was to be disclosed.
This song was sung by Yolander.Till this day it's known as ,"Poem of the Valleys."
Women of Amber Principality sings it in weeding or when doing the house chores.
"Greetings, Lady of the Valleys?The King sends his regards to you.He also Summons you to the Palace."Said Jeffreys.
"I knew you would come."
Muttered Yolander.
"Lead the way."said she.
Jeff was tongue tied that he could not talk but knoded in affirmation.
Reaching the Palace , the prince was unusually cheerful.
His cupbearer besides him,tasted the wine before giving him to enjoy.
Trying to be nice ,he stood up to welcome his visitor .
"Welcome Yolander of The Tassels.Esbon please offer Yolander something to drink.And Before I forget, Prepare the Vistors Chamber.I'd be having an audience with my beautiful Vistor."Said the prince leaking his lips.
"My prince, I will not eat even a slice of bread or a drink a drop of wine from thy table.I thank you and your team for your sincere hospitality."Said she unconcernedly.
The prince was so uncomfortable but hid it only too well.
"The good hearted will be given more but the greedy will lack."continued she.
"Kingdoms grow from Principalities, takes many years of zeal and not jealousy...."
"Yolander let's talk in the Vistors chamber!"shouted the angry Prince.
A mere woman had the ball to speak to him in such a manner?
Had she heard what he was capable of?
The civilian population trembled when they saw him.So what the heck was she?A god?A Lioness?
"I've heard a lot about you-all ugly and unfair.I'm neither a god nor a Lioness but we shall talk right here."Said Yolander smiling pricelessly.
Her smile was warmlike the morning sunshine .
Her teeth as white as snow,Her Almond shaped eyes so adorable and drool-worthy _ her lips red as the roses.
The lass was so beautiful that the prince for a moment forgot his woes
and anger.
His eyes feasted on her beauty.
"You are a prince,quit forcing things.I pride myself in telling the truth and Oh,I shall not live before I say what I want.Don't kill because of frustrations or the fear of the truth.You ought to work harder, Gemini Kingdom was once a Principality too.Behold it's now a big kingdom!It will even be bigger if they put more effort.jealousy and selfishness will lead you nowhere.You will only scheme to your shame and death."Said Yolander.
"Yolander!!!!you will be a minced meat today.How dare you?I will kill and hung your corpse on a pole for people to see and mock you.You are dead."Threated the king losing his composure.
"Guards arrest her!"
The guards could not move and before he could order them again he realised he couldn't move an inch!
Small beads of sweat grazed his forehead.
Just how dangerous was this woman?
Yolander was eveloped in a vacuum full of light which disappeared living them shaken.
"Go search for her everywhere and within 24hours come with her."
Ordered the prince.
Truth be said,he was shaken and stunned as well.
Who was Yolander?
She could not be a normal human being!
He was damn stunned!
How was it possible that a god lived in their land?
He trembled at the thought.
CHAPTER 3:THE ROYAL BALL,
King Charles decreed that all the Principalities under him be invited to the royal ball of his twin daughters.
From Umber ,Rhino ,Rocky ,Mercy and many more principalities.
Should they fail to comply,there would be a severe punishment.
And who would dare to disrespect the king's order?
The invitation letters were dispatched by six messengers on horsebacks and the royal carriage to far areas.
Heralds announced the event to locals .
Kingdoms that befriended and traded with Gemini like Azzel Kingdom, Gentle Kingdom,Agnes Kingdom,Oliver Kingdom and Agility were specialty invited.
It would be a very enormous event and so thorough preparation was being done.
The Palace was a bee hive of activities.
Palace maidens moved hither and thither decorating the ball room.
In addition, head of the palace maidens _Alice, was an event planner .
With her wealth of experience , everything looked neat and excellent.
The Guards could be seen with new palace uniforms which was black trousers and white blazers.
The soldiers organized a royal parade where they matched , perchance preparing for the big event.
They were also given uniforms,so neat and cool.
The civilian population were too ready to help in everything.
Love, trust and togetherness are the mothers of prosperity .
Now the Day that the King had silently sweared to make glamorous reached.
The king looked happy and contemplative.It had been exactly three years since his beloved wife delivered.
His daughters were not only brilliant but also interesting to observe. Orphelia was exceptionally authoritative whereas Amelia was decisive.
They had touched his life in different ways.This was a long story to tell.
"Greetings Majesties, Special guests and people of this Great Land of Gemini.We are gathered here for the third birthday of the royal sisters.Therefore let's stand in honour of the royal households."Announced the herald.
The bell was rung six times.
The Calvary men matched with solemn dedication before bowing before the king.
"I therefore welcome King Charles The Great to speak to us."said the Herald.
The king took a meaningful yet adorable look at his wife before walking to the royal podium.
Looking at his wife again he started his speech.
"I greet you all my people and special guests.King Ericsson of Azzel Kingdom,I thank you for honouring my invitation.Great Dominic of Gentle Kingdom,Iam so much happy my brother,many thanks.Queen Agny of Agnes Kingdom,I greatly welcome thee the humble one.King Henry of Agility Kingdom and Queen Anna of Oliver Kingdom feel free and more relaxed. To Our beautiful principalities, I specially thank you for coming.Today I have realized the power and magnetism of Love and Togetherness.Lets work harder to great prosperity.And Today I bring to your attention the daughters of the royal bloodline.Orphelia and Amelia.I ceaze not to Thank my Queen and Wife Greezel Charles whose Love is like the embers of fire"Announced the king.
By that, his opalescent eyes grazed her azzure ones .
The pull of love between this too was no more hidden..The chemistry between them was great for words.
Later one would crave death due to the absence of the other!
"Whoaaaa!The Royals.....You really are of the blood of our rulers."Shouted one from the crowd.
Everyone's attention turned to the lasses.
Their azzure eyes were from their beautiful mother.Their sharp nose and rosebud lips were from their father.
What a beautiful combination!
"Greetings my people.Lets all work harder"said Orphelia.
"Greetings Beautiful and Handsome men of the land.Tis dawn, sunshine is first approaching."said the consoler.
Tyler Ericsson (the four year-old son of Ericsson) stood rooted on the ground...His eyes plasted on Orphelia.Was it love or some sort of trance?
Jibram who is the heir apparent to the throne of Agnes Kingdom wasn't left out in this trance of love.
He was smitten by the beauty of the consoler.
Queen Agny looked at her son with great concern.
"Son"Called the concerned mother.
"Oh Queen Mother ,I think I love and will marry Ammy in the future."said the four year old boy.
Ericsson was so angered by his son's behaviour.
!"Sit down young man."Said the king trying so hard not to cause melodrama.
"Oh Father,That beauty! Father I ask that you marry her for me in the future." Said the boy.
The sad boy turned his face away from his father.
Childhood foolly! It would end in the future, Thought the king.
How wrong he was!The future would prove him wrong.
"That is the ruler.... There's a problem.You can't marry her.She has a duty to her people."Said the worried King.
"May the Geminis live long!"
"May God protect them for us."
Those were the prayers of the people present.
Meals of every kind were served to the royal guests and the civilian population.
Meat, chicken, tortilla, chips,mandazis and all were prepared nicely and presented to them.
The king and queen danced with their daughters.
The dance floor was full of good music with wonderful lyrics.
Reminding them of where their love originated but they could not waltz before the public eye.
They burried all the desires to dance deep in the graves of their hearts.
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The people of Gemini Kingdom were Christians but other principalities and Kingdoms around it were mixed.
They were either Christians , Muslims or Practicing Hinduism.
Inspite of religion diversity,all believed that they revered and worshipped one God.
Religiosity was held in great sanctity and reverence.
Gemini Kingdom worshipped in Legion of Mary Monastery.
They strictly followed and believed in the Marian dogmas.
The father sat in the church performing his priestly duties.
The Upper tier that's, the royals sat in the front while the civilian population followed.
When he was done ,he preached on humility and how the Israelites went to exile.
"Those who are humble and down to earth will always gain."
"Plenty Will be bestowed upon the good hearted,for they don't fail to help others."
When the biblical sermon was done and dusted with, everyone Wentworth to their various homes.
The king and queen remained with the Father.
They gifted him with some goodies and conversed at length before parting ways.
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"Your Highness what troubles thee this much? Perchance I could help thee?"Asked Royal Cupbearer Amos.
Turning with his face full of gloom..The king said.
"The unknown as plagued my heart day and night.I can't seem to put my fingers on this.Whence comest this grief?"Lamented the King.
"Crown of Our land ,don't be wroth or in grief lest our heads hung low as that of the sheep.You are our pride and comfort.Thou hast filled our cup which was once full of grief with joy.Please make merry."Said the sweet-mouthed Cupbearer.
Amos danced and song for the king until he became merry.
"This is Why I love thee Amos, Please I will try.People like you should be promoted.I forbid you from leaving my presence."Said the now jovial king.
Turning to one of the guards...
"Halison, Please call for me Herald Jones."said the polite king.
Many a people marvelled at his rulership,A king of the Upper tier..
Was that polite?Unheard of in some principalities and Kingdoms.
This King worked with aptness uncorrupted generosity .
During his reign, the poor never lacked.
In his age, he allowed not his subjects to bow to him.
The sad grew fainer!Thus the name,"Father of the poor."
"Here Iam my king....May you leave longer." He said bowing.
"Arise!"said he angrily,"How many times have I commanded you not to bow to me?Thou bowest to me has would your God?Thou shalt not bow again."
"Be not wroth my king...When you're fain we grow fainer.I apologize for my act."Answered the alarmed guard.
"I , King Charles The Great command Thee to erect billboards in Every principalities under Gemini Kingdom and the capital city of Our beautiful Kingdom,Gressland city announcing Amos the Governor of Gressland city.And that,Everyone should respect him and follow his orders.For in all his ways he has been only good to all"Commanded the King.
The shock on Amos' face was priceless:His lips trembled, sweat kissed his forehead,Tears rolled on his cheeks walking only too fast to his neck.
"Oh your Majesty....Ooooh...."
"You don't have to speak if you can't . Today, A crown of governorship has been given you that you may serve your people.Dont fail them."Said the king meaningfully.
Charles didn't say that in vain many people have been voted or had a right by birth to rule but failed to fulfill their duties.
They would be vain glorious.And would use the tax payers money in bad ways.
Civilians were woed greatly.
The Queen had not seen her King for two months now.
He had made it his duty to avoid her in every possible way.
The Twins had told her that their dad visited them frequently.
By Jove, she was so relieved! Otherwise how was she going to explain everything to the inquisitive pair?
That would have scared her young heart.
It was not like he was polygamous. What was going on?Had he started keeping concubines or mistresses?
That she could not tell.
As per the customes of the land,the king would have a separate room from his wife .
Be he polygamous or monogamous.
This was for the purpose of refreshing himself or cooling off.
And this room could not be traversed by anyone.Not even the
Queen herself.
Should anyone fail to follow this ordinance, civilians or royals would be outcasts.
If it were a queen, she would be put in house_arrest in her father's home.
She would also be relieved of her queenly duties.
Which means even a person she called husband would be non-existent.
Grizeel thought about this for awhile before crying over it.Was she willing to let go?
That she could not talk about.
Suddenly,There was a knock on the door...
Marion (Her lady in waiting)was almost in her boudoir entering but was asking the permission to get in..
She was tired of questioning such habits.
"Please get in Marion."Said she.
"The king needs your presence in his private room.Your Highness."said Marion.
"Oh ,I knew it!Is he ailing?Or alright?"She asked.
"He ails not my Queen... Relax.His Majesty seems fine to me."Said she.
Seems fine to her,Indeed!
"Allow me prepare thee first before we can depart."said Marion.
You fool.... Just wait and see.That was what Marion thought.
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Have you ever been done for a wrong makeup?
What can ye possibly tell the critical public about it?
This was the case of Queen Grizeel.
In fantasy about her so handsome husband,her evil Lady in waiting did her a very ugly make up.
She dreamt of a Tarzan: Tarzan fantasy where by they lived on a treetop with her handsome prince charming like monkies.
Would we rather call him King charming?
This was a tud difficult issue especially when you were a public figure .
When the make-up session reached finis,She went without examining the mirror.
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The King loved the picturesque views of the sun set with lit fireplace!
When he was young he would sit at the fire place at sun set.
Somethings or habits could not end even in eons.
It was now summer_The season he loved .
He would always go swimming with his friends.
He loved sun bath so much ,it would always make him browned up.
How he missed his childhood days!
The never ending memories mesmerized him.
Nostalgic feelings only haunted him;Tears and Joy alike,the times of plenty,that time of genuine love and romance, Hanging out with friends and relatives.
The good olden days!
And this was the time,he yearned for his wife Grizeel .
He'd stayed without seeing much of her for sixty and two days.
The King turned, Perhaps he heard some sounds.
What the hell!
Why was the Queen before his chamber?Was she servering their marriage?
This Got him so much angry.
In his confusion,the Kingly golden scepter fell and broke.A sign of badomen!
Examining Queen Grizeel, she looked like the Queen of ugliness!What was wrong with her?
Right away ,he new there was something wrong!
"Tell me who did this to you and I will servere her limps.For this is an attempt to undo thee."Asked the so angry King.
From the shock and guilt on Marion's face it was clearly her!
"Guards arrest her!"Said the angry king."And Oh,you know where to take her."
Marion was seized and taken to jail for disrespecting the Queen.
Turning,he ordered the remaining the guards ,"Leave us."
"Grizeel,Of what use is the mirror if someone could do this to you? Whatever is wrong with you?You know This is a palace? And You have also broken the laws of the land.Are you tired?"Ranted the King.
Tired of What?
"Charles ,I...I... Mmmmh,Oh!"Stammered the alarmed queen.
She was now terryfied and White to the roots of her hair.
The King left her staring at his back...The aura he wore could not let her talk to him!
Albeit that was the time he feared most.
Greezel's beauty was that of Diana ,the great daughter of Latona and Jupiter.And the twin sister of Apollo;The goddess of the hunt, greatly associated with the wild animals and forests.
She was akin to Diana's reincarnation.She was the fairest of the fair.Now what!
What a public setdown!
His kindness and good Will was a food to the evil.
He just needed to rest,he really needed a lone time.
The Queen ran back to her room weeping for she bethought the king was tired of her!
How wrong she was!!!
The King ordered the stable man to unsaddle the horse and off he went in a speed that scared the wind.
He needed to cool off plus everything was so conflicting and absurd.
Then he registered the major problems! Consternation smote him so hard like a sharp sword.
Had he to leave his beloved wife?Not at all!
He could leave well or ruin his life and that of his young maidens by his decision .
The King Houled in the dessert as wounded lion.
What could he do?
He loved his family and was also answerable to the people.
Could he bend the will of people?
Bend the laws to his will?
Time and the great magnitude of love would tell.
Because,it's loved that has from the beginning of time made kings and queens change their laws and ways.
Wasn't it for this same reason that Cleopatra's iron heart loved Antony?
Wasn't for this same reason that King Solomon of Israel forsook God of his father and ancestors to worship pagan god's?
Whence comest the dark clouds of confusion in matters pertaining to Romance?
Many wise people have turned foolish due to love.
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Princes and princesses from different principalities Counts,barons,governors and many more Royal tittles trooped into the palace.
Constant chit-chats and greetings followed suit .
It was not until the herald announced that the king would arrive in ten minutes time that they entered the spacious throne room.
The Tableaus beauty of throne room! It was that of majestic plendour ;coloured blue with a touch of white.
So vivid that it looked like the sky and it's clouds.
One would actually think he was watching the skies!
The throne sat on the white-tiled floor its gold gigantic form surreal.
It was admirable to the public eye because;It was adorned with pure gold.
The craftsmanship on it was no child's play as it looked like a large lion in close proximity.
"I announce the presence of His Majesty Charles The Great."announce d the the herald.
Everyone in the court became silent and rose up waiting for singing of the kingdom's anthem.
The King walked with the aura of the lion his head high.
He too stood waiting for the Anthem to be sung.
After all was done, they prayed and started off.
"I called you here today to help me decide two very important but difficult cases.That of my wife and that of her maid in waiting."Said the king his face losing colour.
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