The Prophecy

Party Crashing

The village had never been so festive! We had a festival four times a year, usually. One for each season, but this year, my village had five. Everyone was celebrating, from the oldest to the youngest. It was great. Maxx, Michael and I were relieving stress built up in preparation for the task ahead of us. My entire village was happy, until he came. The King.

He looked a lot like Maxx. Almost identical, actually. The only difference being his grey eyes. He spoke with a deep voice.

"Why are you throwing a party without inviting me?" He grinned, looking around. "My brothers! Maxx and Michael. It's been a long time. How have you been?"

Maxx pushed me behind his back. "What do you want, Malik?"

"What are you trying to hide from me, little brother?"

"One, you are only four minutes older than me. Two, I am not hiding her. I am protecting the most precious thing in the universe in my eyes."

"Let me see her." The King demanded as I put my hands over Maxx's broad shoulders.  "I want to see this 'most precious thing'."

"No.  She is mine and you can't have her.  I won't give up to anyone, even my twin brother."

"Maxx, please.  Just move out of the way.  I really don't want to hurt you, but if that's what it takes, I will."

Slowly, I came out from behind him. Maxx tried to stop me, but it was my turn to protect him. "Maxx. Please. I won't let him hurt you if I can stop it.  You always protect me from harm, and you always have. Let me return the favor.  I love you, and I will never let an imbecile like him hurt you."

"What did you call me?"  The King glared at me, but at the same, respectfully.

Boldly, I stood strong. "Did you not hear me? Open your ears. I'll say it once more, but that's it. I love him, and I will never let an imbecile like you hurt him. Got it? Or do I need to put it in simpler terms?"

Malik chuckled slightly. "I see why you adore her, Maxx. She's not only drop-dead gorgeous, but she's bold. She would make an excellent queen."

"She's not for you. Athena is pure, and you, brother, are the lowest scum on the entire planet." Maxx shot daggers at his brother. "I love her, and I would die before I give her up to the likes of you."

"Then I'll just have to take her." He grabbed onto my wrist, pulled me close to him, and waved his hand in front on my face. "Sleep."

I was out like a light. What was going on? I didn't know. I woke up with a rope tied around my wrists in front of me, sitting on a stone floor.

"I see you're finally awake." Malik approached me from the shadowed walls. "You know, I've wanted to find a queen for a while, but I haven't found the right girl, until now."

"Let me go." I ordered. "You don't know a thing about me. I will destroy you."

He laughed slightly. "You sound like Michael. Listen, I don't want to hurt you. You have no idea how much I know about you. I'm the king, remember? You are Athena Genesis Aquarium. You're sixteen years old, and your mother is a surgeon. Am I correct?"

I watched him intently before making an attempt to get up using the wall for support. "Is that all?"

"You know, if you want help standing up, just ask." Malik came closer to me and grabbed my hands gently. Carefully, he lifted them to assist me in getting off the cold ground.

"Thank you." I muttered aggressively, looking up. Finding his eyes directly in front of my own, I froze. Why does this keep happening?!?

"Your eyes..." Great. He was staring. Why did I have to be graced with the eyes of my dad.

"Yeah yeah. They're weird. I know. I have heterochromia. What's your point?" I asked him, suddenly angry that he was talking about the oddity that is my eyes.

"Weird isn't the word that I'd use. More like beautiful. I love your eyes." He pushed his face closer. Dang it. He's got me against a stupid wall, so I can't back away.

"Please stop staring." I shut my eyes and turned my head to the side sharply.

"Look at me." The King spoke with a tender voice as he used his hand to move my head by my chin. "I won't stare. I promise."

Hesitantly, I obeyed. He moved his hand to my cheek. "You really are beautiful. It's breathtaking." He began to run his hand down my hair.

I need to do something! If I summon my wings, they'll get crushed by this dang wall. Dad, what do I do? Stay calm. I'll take care of it. Michael is on his way. Maxx is with him. I just hope they hurry. And if they don't? I'm not sure. I don't know much about their brother. Gee. Thanks dad. I'm trying the hardest I can here! It's not like I can abandon all of my duties to appear and take care of the punk that thinks he can just take my daughter. Why not? It'll only take a second. He just needs to back away from me, and I can take care of it from there.

"Why are you so quiet?" He searched my face and recognized my horror. "I promise you, Athena, I mean no harm."

"Sir. We have a situation. It's your brothers." It was a voice I recognized. I knew this voice. Kylan.

"Kylan!" I exclaimed. "What's going on? Why are you here?"

"Kylan, entertain our guest." Malik ordered, finally backing away from me.

Kylan smirked at me as he came closer.  "Hey Sweetie."

"Kylan." I spoke through gritted teeth.  "What are you doing here?"

"Surprise! I'm a demon, doll face." His grin sent chills down my back.