Wings of Fate || Indo-korean ff

Chapter 1: The Prophecy of the Two Lands

In the ancient kingdoms of the East, where the sun rises over the azure seas and the mountains hold secrets of centuries, two lands stood apart: the Korean Peninsula, ruled by the wise and formidable King Seok-Jin, and the Indian subcontinent's southern kingdom of Chola, governed by the just and mighty King Rajendra. Both kingdoms flourished in their own right, with cultures rich in tradition and history.

However, fate had a different plan. Deep in the forested mountains of Korea, an ancient oracle named Hae-Sook was known to make prophecies that could shape the destiny of nations. One cold winter's night, as the northern winds howled and the full moon hung heavy in the sky, she fell into a deep trance and saw a vision.

"The son of the moon and the daughter of the sun shall unite, bridging two lands far and wide. Their union shall bring peace, but their journey will be marred with trials that will test the bounds of fate and love."

Word of this prophecy spread quickly across the kingdom, reaching the ears of King Seok-Jin, who immediately called upon his only son, Prince Joon-Ho. The prince, a skilled warrior and a scholar with an inquisitive mind, had always been intrigued by tales of distant lands and peoples. But this prophecy set his heart racing in a different way.

Meanwhile, in the lush lands of the Chola dynasty, a similar prophecy was told by the revered sage Agasthya. The princess of Chola, Meera, a beauty known for her wisdom, kindness, and unparalleled archery skills, had always felt a pull towards the distant lands beyond the oceans. When the prophecy reached her, she felt a strange stirring in her heart, a mix of excitement and fear of the unknown.

Determined to understand the prophecy, Prince Joon-Ho decided to embark on a journey across the seas. The preparation took months, for the journey was not merely a matter of sailing but one of diplomacy and survival. With a loyal crew and a heart full of questions, the prince set sail on a calm spring morning. As the Korean coastline faded into the horizon, a sense of adventure mingled with a strange nervousness. He was leaving everything he knew, stepping into a future that felt both thrilling and daunting.

Across the ocean, Princess Meera was restless. She could not stop thinking about the prophecy and the mysterious prince from the distant land of Korea. What would he be like? Would he be a fierce warrior like the legends of old or a gentle scholar like her own father? Her heart fluttered with each thought, a feeling she had never experienced before. Determined to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, she convinced her father to allow her to visit the temple of Rameswaram, the gateway to the seas, where she could pray for clarity and strength.