Fire and ice

The Heb-sed

The following day in the morning, King Davyya and his son, prince Ryanair, were preparing to leave for the Heb-sed. King Davyya was in queen Zulhi's bedroom with his second queen, Zulhi. Queen Zulhi was helping him pack necessary things. –I'm glad that you're finally seeing the help our son can be– said queen Zulhi. The king walked towards his wife –I'm sorry I doubted you when you talked to me about him– said the king while kissing the queen's hand. –who knows where we'll be had I listened to you the first time– said the king still kissing the queen's hand. He then learned to the queen's lips and they started kissing. The queen looked at the king with a diabolical smile camouflaged in her flirt. One of the royal guard, Gothard, came to their bedroom disturbing the intimate aura between the king and his queen. –everyone is ready my king– said the guard. –I will be on my way in a minute– said the king. –unfortunately the time has arrived– with a sore heart of leaving his queen. –Well then, we should make our way outside– said the queen with a deadly smile. They both exited the room and made their way outside and they found prince Ryanair. "–are you ready son?– asked the king. –never been so ready my king– said pirnce Ryanair to his father. –that's what I wanna hear son– rubbed his shoulder and smiled –put this in a carriage– gave him the bag he came with. Queen Mary ran outside to catch the king before he leaves. The king told prince Ryanair to carry on abd wait for him in the carriage. He then waited for queen Mary to hear what she had to say.–my king– said queen Mary with a racing heart. –I wanted to see you before you leave so that I can wish you good luck– learning towards the king's feet to wish him goodluck. The king said with an aim of stopping her –queen Zulhi already did that–. Queen Mary was hurt as she is always the one to wish the king goodluck whenever he was going away. –oh, I see. Safe travel then– said queen Mary with a fake smile. –thank you queen Mary– said king Davyya with a smile. –I have to go now, stay well– said the king getting in his carriage. –farewell my king– said queen Zulhi with an evil smile. The carriage left and so did queen Zulhi. Queen Mary didn't say anything but stood there and watched the carriage as it left.

A second royal meeting in the palace of Unthra was called. –The reason for this meeting better be worth our time regent because we don't have time for your silly games– said the chamberlain to the regent. The regent answered with confusion –I didn't call this meeting...–The queen walked in and said –I'm the one who called the meeting– making her way to the sit next to the throne. –greetings royal council of Unthra– said the queen as she was sitting down. The council responded to the queen with confusion of why the queen commanded a meeting. –the reason I called this meeting is because of the Heb-sed taking place tonight. We have to attend the Heb-sed because we don't want the other kingdoms to think we're weak and that they can take advantage of us– the royal council agreed with the queen. –since we don't have anyone on the throne at this instant, I have decided that I will be attending the Heb-sed– said the queen – and I will be taking the chamberlain with me–. The royal council didn't object to the queen's decision. However, the regent didn't seem quiet happy with this decision.

The queen and the chamberlain were outside, ready to initiate their journey to the Heb-sed. The chamberlain and the other royal guards were packing things they will need for their journey. Princess Mya and Alaiza were saying farewell to the queen. –keep an eye on princess Alaiza for me– said the queen mocking princess Alaiza. –mother– cried princess Alaiza. They then hugged –farewell mother– said princess Alaiza. –thank you my angel– they smiled and then princess Alaiza left and went back inside. The queen finally found time alone with princess Mya. –how are you feeling my queen?– asked prince Mya. –it's quiet scary because I've never been to the Heb-sed before. Father always took king Barean with him and never me– said the queen reflecting on her father's favoritism. They then went silent for a moment. –take care of yourself princess Mya– said the queen rubbing princess Mya's shoulders. –have a safe journey queen– said princess Mya to the queen. They then hugged. One of the guards told the queen that they were ready to go. Queen Khalifa sadly said –it's time to leave I guess–. She then said her goodbye and left. Princess Mya waved bye to the carriage as they were leaving the palace. Queen Khalifa looked back and smiled.

Princess Mya went to the waterfall to meet prince Varylm. They started walking together in the woods. –I thought you went to the Heb-sed with your father– said princess Mya requiring clarification. –he went with prince Ryanair, his favorite son of the century– said prince Varylm dying of jealousy. –are you jealous of your brother prince Varylm?– said princess Mya mockingly. Prince Varylm looked at her and chuckled –I just feel leftout, and I know queen Mary feels like that too– said prince Varylm. –Eversince the battle, king Davyya has changed–. Princess didn't seem comfortable with the mentioning of the battle and prince Varylm clocked that. –forgive me princess, I didn't mean to...– said prince Varylm trying to control the situation. Princess Mya continued walking.

Later that day...

All the kingdoms met for the Heb-sed. Queen Khalifa recognized king Barean pouring alcohol , she then made her way to him. King Barean also noticed her coming towards him and met her halfway while sipping his drink. –queen Khalifa–" said king Barean. –king Barean– responded the queen. –I didn't expect anyone from the kingdom of Unthra to attend...– the queen looked at him with judgement in her eyes. –simply because you don't a king– said king Barean trying to correct his statement. –they have a queen, and that's why I'm here– said queen Khalifa putting her brother in his place with a smile. As they were talking the host of the ceremony king Arh'kha of Ethikha approached them. – ah, the royal blood of Baru. It's been a while since I've seen you together, welcome to the Heb-sed.– said king Arh'kha to queen Khalifa and king Barean welcoming them with a smile. They all laughed and continued chatting. –I thought you sent your regent– said king Arh'kha to queen Khalifa. The queen responded with confusion –my regent?–. King Barean noticed what the regent has planned. –yes, we received a letter from your palace stating that you won't be able to attend the Heb-sed but you'll send your regent to represent your kingdom– answered king Arh'kha. The queen finally realized the failed plan of her regent –Oh, now I recall sending that letter. You know how busy we get king Arh'kha. It's easy to forget things– said the queen making up for the regent's lies –However, am glad we found time to attend. I'm really enjoying myself– said the queen with a smile. –great then, it's always good to see you queen Khalifa. Enjoy yourselves– said king Arh'kha and left. King Barean told queen Khalifa that he just saw his old friend and wanted to greet him, then left. –smart move regent– thought the queen to herself. The chamberlain came to the queen with wine and offered her. –is there a matter my queen?– asked the chamberlain. The queen took the drink –everything is well chamberlain–" she then took a sip.

Late at night princess Alaiza had a nightmare about the penanggalan. In this dream the penanggalan was sitting down in a room full of candles and was reciting a spell with closed eyes facing upwards. Princess Alaiza tried waking up but kept on tossing and turning. As they dream progressed, the penanggalan recited the spell faster and louder. Princess Alaiza started feeling the presence of the penanggalan as if it was real. She started screaming in the dream, the penanggalan opened its eyes and saw her. It then moved towards her and the closer it came, the louder princess Alaiza screamed. Before the penanggalan reached her, princess Mya woke her up. –Alaiza wake up– said princess Mya shaking princess Alaiza to her consciousness. Princess Alaiza woke up extremely sweaty and breathing heavily from her fright. She then hugged princess Mya and cried. –it's okay, it's gone now– said princess Mya comforting princess Alaiza. Even though princess Mya didn't say it but it was clearly written in her eyes that she was starting to have because frightened because of the nightmares princess Alaiza kept on having. Princess Mya stayed with princess Alaiza the entire night, cuddling her till dawn.