The sun was shining brightly in the sky, birds flying in the sky. In the kingdom of Hilltop ruled by a powerful and heartless king Edward. A greedy king who seeks for more power, to have more powers to himself without a care in the world. He was sitting on his throne when one of chief ministers walked in to the courtroom head bow.
"Good morning your majesty". The king advisor greeted head bow deeply. He was the king Advisor who gives the king aduve on a particular subject that matters to the king. Knowing the king very well,he knows how much the king of Hilltop kingdom yearns for more power. The king's desperation for more powers was so high that the king would do anything to have it.
"What brings you here Elywnn?" King Edward asked with a serious cold voice.
My lord, there has been an offer from one of the most powerful kingdoms. Elywnn said head bow.
Which of the powerful kingdoms are you talking about? King Edward asked. His hand slowly tapping on the armrest of his throne. His eyes were observing his advisor who had come to give him some information.
The kingdom ruled by a bloodthirsty king, king Henry. Whom one of his sons has a rumor surrounding him. Elywnn said head bow.
What could the offer be? King Edward said with a slight smile slowly creeping it's way as if he could already guess what King Henry needs from him.
"Your majesty,the offer states that, if you wants more lands and powers ,marry your daughter to one of the princes. " Elywnn said calmly.
Does it says the name of which of the princes will be taking my daughter as his wife? King Edward said with a bright smile on his face. It was as if his prayers have been heard the moment he what his Advisor Elywnn said.
His daughter marrying into a kingdom filled with powers and riches. He doesn't mind which ever sons will marry his daughters, whether the rumored prince or not, he will still sell his daughter for his powers. His greeds has no end.
"No my lord,but it States that the king will be visiting our kingdom one of these days". Elywnn said to see the king smile broadened.
Get me the queen. He finally ordered still all smiles.
Yes my Lord. Elywnn said and Bowed before leaving the courtroom.
King Edward couldn't help but laugh out loudly his voice echoed in the quiet courtroom. His desperation for more powers was so high that he couldn't wait to see it come through.
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In a faraway land,the sun was shining brightly in the sky with birds flying,burstling of noises as horses were neighing. Inside the the huge Castle,filled with guards from the entrance down to the door steps of the castle. Maids could be seen working hardly and vigorously.
The king and the Queen were sitting inside their chamber.
Queen Tira was sitting on the bed when she heard her husband Henry spoke.
"The king of Hilltop should have received the letter sent". King Henry said with an expressionless face.
Not everyone are greedy for powers. Queen Tira said calmly. She was a great queen with knowledge and the people of Eldrida kingdom loved her dearly.
This is why you are dull. King Henry said coldly irritated by the foolish words his wife just spoke.
Why don't you ask the second queen then? Queen Tira said calmly as she felt hurt by his words.
King Henry stood up and pulled off his crown.
Remember one thing,Tira. I didn't make you queen because I love you, I made you queen because of my father's strong alliance with your kingdom and also because of my mother. So the next time you speak foolish words beside me , I can't promise not to do anything to you, but you will be dethroned as the first queen. King Henry threatened coldly before walking out of the room.
Queen Tira felt hurt by his words. She could never forget that day when the king had brought in a new wife from nowhere and decided to make her a queen the next day he brought. The pain felt too much for her back then, but she had decided to let it go. Even though before she married Henry, she had heard he sleeps with every women an dhas lots of mistresses, but she had decided to accept it like that ,cause her father also had mistresses, but he never a second Queen. She thought and stood up. She walked towards her door and left the room. She was walking on the corridor when one of the maids came in front of her bowing deeply.
Apologies, Your majesty, the Queen mother seeks for your attention. The maid said head bow.
Lead me there. Tira ordered and the maid nodded while she escorted Queen Tira to the Queen mother room to see her. On reaching there, the maid bowed her head and left. While Queen Tira twisted the doorknob and went inside.
Good morning Queen mother. Tira greeted and was about to bow when the queen mother waves her to stop her from bowing.
Have a seat dear. The Queen mother said. She was the mother of King Henry and also the woman who made Tira the wife of Henry and also a queen of Eldrida kingdom. But who would have thought that her son Henry would have go ahead to coronate another woman as his queen apart from Queen Tira.
Tira sat down on the couch before the queen mother placed her hand on top of Tira's hand.
I know it's hard for you to forget the betrayal of your husband. If I had known then, I would have found a solution to the problem. The queen mother said with a sad smile.
Its okay Queen mother, it's been a long time since it happened. Queen Tira said with a smile, even though the smile didn't reach her eyes.
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