The Pillar Of Nebuwah

The Night Under The Stars

Soon enough , the sun became drowsy of shining on us. But after its shift came the glimmering and the most beautiful daughter known to man. The Moon. It's companions the stars kept her occupied and awake all night long.

Gazing at the these precious , elements of His fantastic creation, I smiled. What beauty ! The scene and the fragrance of the wet mud and the caressing of the wind just added to its magnificence. With my head sticking out of my tent , gazing at the stars , my heart felt light and content for a few moments.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath , enjoying the calmness of the beautiful night. I smiled to myself and began saying my night prayers. But I was interrupted by the rustling of leaves not far from where I lay.

Opening my eyes at the sudden sound, I sat up straight , taking hold of the sword I which lay not very far from me. But I saw a shadow walking upto the lake nearby and I could recognise the blonde hair of the individual from anywhere. Silvia.

Cautiously walking upto her , without making a sound , I hoped to confront her.

"Hey." She said without even turning to look at me. Her blue eyes stared at the lake which glimmered under the moon and her long hair fell gracefully on her shoulders. She looked quiet like Queen Apolla as Father had discribed in her earlier days.

It was at this very point that I started questioning my authority as a princess. Was I really the Princess of Aramanda ? Now that I look at Silvia , I begin to doubt my own identity.

Queen Apolla didn't believe that I was the princess. She personally confronted me and spoke of her strong opinion on my fierce charechter. I remember her piercing blue eyes very clearly.

After the official announcement the Princess's return had just been sent out to all the states of Aramanda. My father was very convinced that I was his daughter but even I couldn't coax him to say why.

Thinking of a plan to coax him , I strolled down the corridors, my mind wandering. All my efforts to coax him for an answer were in vain , he didn't even give me a hint to hang onto for a hope. All he is said was

"I know you are my daughter. The princess of Aramanda , believe in yourself. You needn't act like one but know in your heart that you are of the blue blood."

Analysing, each and every word he spoke for a hint. I didn't realise that Queen Apolla had approached me. She gave me stern look which made me cower in front of her but I put on a very unmoved face.

Since we hadn't spoken to each other , as such , neither had she approached me after I was declared princess to the country.

"May I have a word with you ?" She asked , in her posh accent, to which I just merely nodded. She walked ahead of me to a large and elegant room with an orchestra setting.

Right in the middle of the room was a giant piano , one bigger than I had ever seen in my life and to the very end of the room were several instruments , including the harp and the violin.

She seated herself on an armchair while gestured to me sit on the sofa. She clasped her hands together and gave a very reluctant smile.

"Do you realise who you are ?" Queen Apolla asked.

"Yes." said I.

"I do not think you have the least idea of who you are which to me is surprising, I highly doubt you're even fit for your position !" She stated her head held high , announcing , her opinion.

"Is it because I ride horses ? Or act like what a woman should be ?" I asked calmly but my calmness gave away the fact that I was furious.

"A woman , young lady , should be poised , graced , submissive and most of all obdient." Apolla raised her voice. She usual, calm nature , at this moment , seemed fictional.

"A woman , was made to be strong , wise , smart and most of all courageous." I replied in the same to be as she did.

"I see no reason to for you to be a princess, if I were to properly analyse. ...." She began hee eyes blazing into mine.

"Then you would have chosen Silvia. She seems perfect but you need to realise that she isn't what she look like , she isn't gentle , she's as vicious as a snake and for the record I'd let you know that she was the reason I had no friends." I shouted and marched out of the room.

Recalling that day was by far the worst experience of the night but it just came in as flash of memories of how Queens Apolla was never welcoming of me and how she treated Silvia like her own. I felt like an outcast as history repeated itself.

"What are you doing here ?" I asked , not caring to reply to her greeting.

"Just admiring the scenic beauty and refreshing my mind." She replied , patting a spot next to her as though asking me to sit next to her. She smiled gently and returned staring at the lake.

"Have you ever felt what it's like to be blamed for things you never did ? Or you mean to do ?" Silvia asked , her eyes still gazing at the clear waters of the river.

"I always have." I replied sternly , recalling those awful days of discrimination and my trail at the court of Mishpat.

"Esther," said Silvia , looking up at me with her crystal blue eyes ," a man's actions are always for reasons which another may not know and I hope you remember that."

Surprised by her words , I merely nodded my head gently. Her words surprised me because of their deep meaning for why should I behave the way I do towards her unless , she and I have a past ?

All of a sudden , I heard shouts behind me , only to find everyone packing up in a hurry.

It was only after I saw several pairs of yellow eyes , glaring not far from us.  It was only then , did I understand that were under attack , by the Nerezzas. ......