B-i-r-t-h-d-a-y
M-e-m-o-r-i-a-l
I-v-y
These three words danced in my head when I woke up this morning. So what are we celebrating or are we mourning or playing blame and regret.
Today is the worst, it'll be best if no one speaks of my birthday.
I dressed in a black hoodie and a pair of jeans I've decided to start my day by visiting my parents graves.
I went to the dining hall for breakfast, everyone was sitting immediately they saw me they smiled. I knew what they wanted to say so I rose my hand in objection.
"Don't say it, I don't want a birthday party no one should say a word about my birthday. Today I mourn my family both the physically dead and the mentally confused. I'm going to the graveyard, I won't be long. Bye". I said and they frowned but didn't object.
The graveyard was behind the castle, my parents grave had crowns on them. I sat in between them I read what was writing on their tombs.
Here lie King Richard and Queen Alicia 23.09.1991
" You know guys today is meant to be my birthday also Ivy's birthday too but why is there so much hate in the world. What do I do I'm 18 I should be celebrated but I can't. I'm the only standing member of our small family, Ivy is mentally confused. You guys are dead, gone, disappeared. I have no one". I mourned then I cried and rolled, cried some more yelled at nothing.
"Ashante". This has happened before that's my mum.
I rose my head and saw them.
" Mum dad"
"Sweetie, we wish that we could be with you at this special moment in your life but things happen for a reason. Your sister is going through the same dilemma but unlike you she doesn't have any shoulder to cry on. You have a new family and even a new sister. For our sake sweetheart be happy today, our demise made you the person you are today. We will forever be proud of you."
"But who do I have?". I asked
" Ash!!!!". I turned around and saw Miles running to me.
"You have Miles for instance, he'll never leave you that's why we betrothed you to him and your friends, grandma and grandpa, little Izzy. Stay strong dear you have to save your sister, she needs you. We love the both of you and so does he". My mum concluded and left.
" Ash, are you okay?". Miles asked kneeling beside me.
"No just hold me". I said as tears rolled down my eyes.
" You'll never leave me right? Like they did". I asked
"Till the end of time I'll never leave you love. It's not possible". He whispered in my ear.
" Your grandparents want to throw a party for you really badly, Ash"
"You know what let's party, I'm sure my parents want happiness for me"
"Now that's the strong girl I know".
" Thanks dude". He helped me stand up and we left.
They started planning for the party, I was in my parents room going through some old stuff.
I found a map it contained all the Hystorican kingdoms. I found a bag and inside where weapons. I found a tiny blue gem, when I touched it, it glowed and landed on my necklace. The others glowed with it.
I took these things to my room. I was bored so I decided to learn how to read a map I found a lot of short routes to every kingdom.
The maids told me that it was time to prepare for my party. I had a shower then they dressed me in a yellow dress did my makeup. I was pretty.
"Excuse me your highness, Queen Leticia is asking for you to meet her in her room". A maid said.
I went to her room and saw her on the bed.
" Grandma ". I called her
"My dear come sit here, happy birthday by the way". She sounded very sad.
" What's wrong? ". I asked curiously
" Your grandfather might be in his last days so I suggest you see him in case, I on the other hand I'm growing old, my time might come sooner or later...."
"Don't say that!". I shouted
" Now listen child take care of Izzy for me do the needful and make me and your grandpa proud".
"Why are you thinking this way woman?". I asked
" You know how everyone has something magically special about them. I can tell the future and it's going to happen ".
" I promise ". I said sad but strong.
I left her room to meet with grandpa.
" Grandfather ". I said walking into his room.
" Ashante ". Gosh he sounds very sick.
" Grandma told me everything, I promise to do my best. I'll bring Ivy back one way or the other ".
" Little warrior I know you will (cough ) but never give up trust yourself. That Miles boy I'm sure you two will love each other dearly, also happy birthday ". He said when I was about to respond he had already slept.
Hours past it was finally 6:00 this horrid day will soon be over.
Party time!!!!!! I guess
" Welcome to Ashante's 18th birthday party!!!!!! " the host said.
I was at the top of the staircase before I came into view I received presents from my Grandparents. Grandma gave me this ring and grandpa gave me a pair of skates.
When I was about to be introduced disaster as usual struck. Marieki again
"Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!! No decency for the departed, time to ruin your birthday like I did a decade ago. This time you're my target". She shot me a spell before I could mutter out a spell grandmother pushed me out of the way. She took the spell for me.
" Why would a person sacrifice their own life for you".
"You know what let's save your death I'll be back for you on the day of the blood moon, disparso". she blasted my necklace. The gems on my necklace splitter and flew out the window. Only one remained and it was the gem I got from mum's room.
"That's my birthday gift have fun looking for your gems in whatever kingdom they landed in". Marieki cackled and disappeared.
" Grandmother!!!!!! ". I touched her hand, cold and lifeless.
I stood up and looked at the people they all looked back at me pitiful. I ran to my room and locked the door I wanted loneliness at that point.
3 hours later
*knock**knock*
" Go away"
"No, we all need to talk Ashante".
" Fine, we'll meet at the grand hall give me a minute".
I pulled myself together and went to the grand hall. Three of them including Izzy sat there. Izzy looked broken
"Leticia is no more". I broke the silence.
"They will bury her tomorrow". I said hiding my pain.
" They?". Miles asked
"Yes they, we have a new mission my necklace has been separated. We don't know what kingdom they're and we need to get them back before blood moon". I said receiving shocked expressions from everyone.
" We leave tomorrow ". I say again.
" Am I coming?". Izzy asked
"No it's too dangerous Izzy". Miles answered
" Actually Frost she is coming along, I promised grandmother to take care of her". I said.
"Guess we're doing this". Eleanor said.
" Yeah we are, I advise we pack for all seasons because blood Moon's in March". I said
"I'll inform the other half of the team". Zoey said
" Are we travelling by coach?". Izzy asked
"No by dragon,serpent whatever creature it is". I replied
" I don't have any of those ". Izzy complained.
" We'll find you a dragon from the stable ". Miles said
" This marks the beginning of a new adventure after November, we have 3 months before March. Protectors!!!! Together!!!!!
"All for one!!!" We all shouted
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Rivalry
AdventureTwin sisters separated by their want for the throne, one of which has fallen into the dark side puppeteered by a witch called Marieki. Ashante being the oldest is the rightful air to the throne. Miles, prince of the Icy plains friends with Tae since...
