The First Empress

Sarojini

'Burn if you must
But, rise from the dust.'

Year - 1995....

The world where royalty failed and Z country was colonised by L country and poverty was prevailing in all the regions.

"Sarojini....."

"Sarojini...."

"Saro....."

"Angaye andha nilave enna paathutu irukke???"

24 years old, Sarojini turned her head towards the person calling her from downstairs. It was her only sister-in-law, Geetha. More than sister-in-law, she could call her as her mother. Because she didn't even remember how her mother looked.

Sarojini: Varen Anni...

Geetha: Unga annanaiyum unnaiyum kuptu kupte en thondai ellam pogudhu...

Sarojini: Kochikadhinga Anni... Annan enga???

Geetha pointed towards a closed door.

Sarojini: Naan poi kutitu varen...

They were family of three. Her brother, Shivamoorthy, worked as an archaeologist and her sister-in-law was a home-maker. She recently completed her masters in History.

She knocked on the door and didn't get any response from the room. She then noticed that the door is unlocked.

Sarojini: Anna...

She noticed that her brother was reading some old books and making references on his notes.

Sarojini: Enna anna pandre???

Shivamoorthy: Sshhh...

Sarojini: Sari satham podale... Porumaiya kekuren... Sollu... Enna pandre???

Shiva then looked at his baby sister's face. If sunset had a face, then it would be her. She had a dusky complexion and a clear face. She was as beautiful as the sun.

He smiled at her.

Shivamoorthy: Recently, we found something in that site I have been working, Saro...

Saro: Apdi enna kandu pidichinga???

Shivamoorthy: About a King...

Saro: Royalty dhaan thothu poche... Avanga appove jeichu irundha Namma country ipdi irundhu irukkuma??? Namma wealth ellam adichitu poitangale...

Shivamoorthy: Indha history eh dhaan ellarukum solli tharanga.. Ana adhu nijam illa...

When he mentioned history, her interest piqued.

Sarojini: Enna anna soldre??? Indha King apdi enna different??

Shivamoorthy: If he had survived, our country wouldn't have fallen victim in the hands of L country.

He was backstabbed by his own brother and got killed. He fell for deception and trickery from his loved ones.

If they had fought him from front, he would have won them valiantly.

Sarojini: Nee soldradhu ellam sari dhaan... Aana oru king Idhe ellamum gavanichu irukka veandoma???

Shivamoorthy: His made his brother the crown prince and commander of his army. He truly trusted him.

Sarojini: Ennavo anna... Indha maari evlovo kings veezhndhu irukkanga... Why are you interested in this particular king???

He then extended his notes...

Shivamoorthy: Idhellam avar aatchi panna 10 varusham pannadhu... Adhoda evidence ellam innumum indha mannu le irukku... Even after 500 years...

If people get to know about him, the current government will have to rewrite our history. Who knows the people of Z might even find the boldness to fight against L and their corrupted government.