The Queen

PROLOGUE

Doctors, nurses, and servants were running up and down the Alynthia castle. The reason for this was because of their ill Queen, Isabel Demetrius.

It all started during a beautiful sunny day at one of their private jards. The family of three were laying under a tree, talking and telling stories, while waiting for the sun to say goodbye. The five-year-old Alexandria was between her father and mother, the only place she truly felt safe.

The evening was erupted by a strong coughing session that came from her mother. She was gasping for air and coughing at the same time, alarming both Alexandria and Gabriel, her father, and even the royal guards.

Gabriel Demetrius, the King, went to her side to provide aid but that was useless. The Queen's hands were covered in blood and her mouth had a slight red tint.

The King immediately swopped her in his arms and ran to the Royal Infirmary, located not too far.

Alexandria wanted to run after her parents but the royal guards stopped her and guided her inside, where the second-in-command family waited for her. She knew that they wanted to distract her from the current situation and she went along with it, although her thoughts were fighting against it.

She saw Levi Pierce, the son and heir of the second in command position, and ran towards him. Levi was like an older brother, since, one, she was an only child, and two, they were raised together.

Julia Pierce and Isaac Pierce guided the two kids towards their playroom, for them to later go look for their King and Queen.

The two kids felt the tension and panic that the castle suddenly possessed. This made them obey orders from anyone, leaving their jokes and playfulness behind.

***

Seven days pass, and the Queen is still ill. They've done every test, treatment, and even prayer they could do. The Kingdom has fallen quiet, anxious for the Queen's health and the possible outcomes of this.

But a person who was on the verge of destruction was the King. He felt desperate that his soulmate was laying on a bed, fighting for her life.

"Gabriel," a voice said.

"What?" the King responded with a gruff tone from his office chair, facing the window.

"You know you need to do this. You need to call her." the voice insisted, which was Isaac, his best friend and second in command.

"I can't, you know I can't"

"It's not something that 'you cant' anymore. It's something that you need to do and if you don't, I will call her."

This caught Gabriel's attention.

A big debate was took place in his mind, thinking of all the ways contacting her could go wrong. But he knew that this was the only option standing, the option who could save the Queen.

After a few minutes of silence, Gabriel silently ordered, "Give me the phone."

***

"Oh goodness, it's wonderful to see you, Your Majesty!" the witch said with a courtesy, her enchanting voice catching the ears of those around.

Within 24 hours of the call, the well-known witch Elizabeth and her helper James came as fast as possible, knowing the situation and the powerful Kingdom they were dealing with.