Miletria: The Withering Fire

01

<Blaine Alexandra>

"Your majesty, how do you cope with living three identities? Is it hard to be a mortal, a princess, and a goddess all at the same time?" the emcee asked my mother. I looked at her and she was smiling.

We are currently in the audience hall in front of millions of Allarians. Meron kasing yearly interview for the royal family. My mother suggested this so that the people could know more about us and so that they wouldn't feel inferior to us.

We are all sitting on the stage. My mom and dad on the middle, me and Blaire on the right, and Blake and Blaze on the left.

"Honestly, I don't feel like having three different identities. It was overwhelming and confusing at first, but this is who I am. Being Amara of the Mortal world, I learned and experienced how it is to live a simple life away from responsibilities. As Natara of Allaria, I learned to sacrifice and be fearless. And as Audrianna of Elium, I learned to cherish life and see the beauty of everyone. We don't co-exist. I am one. My families never really made me feel like I didn't belong. And with that, I learned how to live with it and be grateful for my life. It's not that hard. It's quite fun actually." She chuckled.

I can't help but admire my mother more. She is exceptional. I can't imagine myself being tangled with different memories of who I am. I might even have an identity crisis and be totally crazy. Well, I guess that is because she is Amara. She is not your ordinary royalty.

"That is good to hear, Your Majesty. We are glad it doesn't give you a burden," the emcee said. "So, our next question is for our royal highnesses." I immediately composed myself and smiled. I looked at my twins and they looked bored as usual.

"Are you getting accustomed to life here in Allaria? How's your life back in Elium?"

I looked at my twins once again and Blake just signed me to answer. "Uhm, I am a bit culture-shocked, but I'm getting I hang of it. You know, in Elium, everyone is family and everything is serene and kind. It's just a bit overwhelming to see millions of populations out here. Many new faces and unknown ones. It's a bit scary. But me and my twins are studying naman. The people are also so nice. I'm just happy that we're with our dad finally. It's a dream come true." I smiled. My dad looked at me with wistful eyes and I just giggled.

"My life in Elium is a lot better actually." Blaire frankly said. Napasinghap naman ako sa sagot niya along with the crowd. Behold, Blaire Alexandria and her bold mouth. "But since my family is complete here, I can manage." She shrugged.

"Wag niyong pansinin 'tong kapatid kong to. Joke lang yun guys," Blake awkwardly laughed. "Masaya dito. Sobrang saya. Sa sobrang saya gusto ko ng magswimming sa lava."

"The fvck?" Blaze iritatedly muttered. "Pardon my twins, they can be stupid sometimes. We are getting used to living here. Allaria is a nice place. Just make sure to never sacrifice my mother over this place again and we will be fine." I gulped. Dad gulped as well. The atmosphere suddenly turned heavy.

"We will take note of that Prince," the emcee nervously laughed. Blaze is so good at threatening people. So good. Well, I cannot argue with him. My mom indeed died because dad chose to save Allaria during the war two decades ago. She was pregnant with us during that time. But because of Amthar, the God of Life and Death, she was resurrected, and kasama na kami dun. Amthar bargained for his freedom in the cave of chaos in exchange for our lives. He's the mortal enemy of Almiro Kyros at ngayon nakalaya na siya.

"Don't worry son. That won't happen ever again. She will always be the top priority. I promise," Dad said.

"Empress Amara, for our last question, may we know who is the first man you admired?" The crowd went wild because of the emcee's question to Mom. The heavy atmosphere disappeared. Napangiti na lang ako.