Daughters of Mugung

Chapter: 3

The time fly like a crane in endless sky but the thought to have the crown for herself never left Aanya's mind. She again tried many times to enter the restricted area of the royal library to get more books with dark spells but failed as it was protected with many magical spells and charms.

Soon, Aanya's 18th birthday arrived, a day that should have been filled with joy and celebration. Yet, the air was thick with tension as the castle buzzed with whispers of Aanya's true intentions. The royal family stood upon the balcony, looking out over the sea of eager faces that had gathered to witness the historic event. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow upon the scene, as if the very heavens knew that a shadow was about to be cast over the kingdom.

The day, Royal couple decided to announce their heir hence, the crown was summoned by the present queen. In the mid of celebration, the crown was placed in the middle of the throne room, displaying for the guests to admire and adore.

As the crown was lifted high in the air, ready to choose the heir, Aanya stepped forward, the ancient spell on her lips. But as the crown hovered between the mother-daughter, something unexpected happened. It began to glow with a fierce, protective light, as if the very essence of the kingdom itself was rejecting Aanya's dark intent. The crowd gasped as the light grew stronger, and with a sudden jolt, the crown levitated over to Nish, who was lost in her own world while talking with her friends in the corner of the room, her eyes wide with shock.

During the coronation ceremony, Aanya attempts to use the ancient spell to claim the throne, but the magical crown, sensing her malice, rejects her and instead crowns the surprised Nish. The room is filled with shock as the prophecy seems to unfold before everyone's eyes

The siblings stared at each other, a silent battle of wills and emotions playing out in their gazes. Aanya's eyes narrowed with fury, while Shivi's filled with a mix of confusion and surprise. The prophecy had been clear, and yet here was Nish, the one who had never sought power, now crowned the unintentional queen. The room grew quiet, the whispers of the court fading away as the gravity of the moment settled upon them.

King Ish and Queen Shree exchanged a knowing look, for they had always sensed something special about their younger daughter. With a nod to each other, they approached Nish, their faces a blend of pride and concern. They knew the burden she would now bear, but also the greatness she was destined to achieve. The magical creatures of Mugung, who had been watching from the sidelines, erupted into cheers and applause, for they too recognized the purity of her heart.

Everyone was surprised but shortly, the clapping echoed the throne room, welcoming the new ruler of the kingdom with warm smiles on their faces. The Queen came to her youngest daughter and embrace her in her warmth while congratulating her followed by the king revealing their faith in her, acknowledging Nish's pure heart and destined greatness., later other courtesans and guests congratulated as well.

"Congrats sister, Now say bye to your freedom." The younger brother teased while hugging her sister.

"Yahh! Shut up! Don't tease your sister." The mother protected her clumsy yet curious child who was still unable to process the surrounding.

It was so sudden that Nish was still in daze until her dear elder sister scream entered into her ears making them all shocked.

"No No No No. NO!" The elder princess refused to believe whatever happened just in a jiffy. How can she? When till now, she only had one dream to rule the kingdom.

It should be her whose head adorning that crown not her stupid clumsy sister, right? Then why? Why the crown landed on her sister's head. No No No. It can't be possible. Never in million years. That crown belongs to her and her only. She had been waiting for the since she acknowledge the meaning of Queen. The power a queen hold, she wants that. She wanted to be the ruler. The powerful ruler, she had been living for her this dream but all got ruined. And the reason was none other than her sister. She can't just sit quite and let her deserving position, her right as eldest child, snatched away by someone else. Not even if the person is her sister.