Once in a Blue Moon

Chapter 8.

It seems like I'll have to stay caged for the rest of my life or at least today.
The fire lamps are blown out, all the candles which were kept on the table aside are blown out.
Its has become dark in here.
I think its time to give the tiny brains a little rest.
What time is it? I don't have a watch.

Anyhow, I am also feeling a bit sleepy after such a confusing day.
I wonder where Gina will be. Will she be searching for me? She must be worried.
What will happen of Mrs.Rosy? She lives alone. She must be very much worried. I promised her to come back, I even promised Gina, that I'll return.
I just wish I would have returned with them.
Ah! What have I done? Its all because of me!

There is a small window in the prison through which some light is coming.
Staring at light, makes me relax. I close my eyes while while some light falls on my face.-
After such a tiring day I slowly fell asleep.

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When I open my eyes, I see the same prison image, I guess its their morning because the candles and fire lamps are lighted up again, otherwise the sky is still the same.

"Hello Isabelle." a voice crawled into my ears.
I stand up and peep out to see who it is, it is Rossana.
"Hello." I reply.
"Did you sleep well?" She asks.
"I guess."
"Are you feeling hungry?"
Actually I am feeling hungry but I am not willing to eat anything.
"No." I reply.
"But you have to have something because today is going to be a long day."
"Why?"
"No questions, just eat something."
She moves her hand a little back, in a sudden she moves her hand towards the prison, a glittery rays appears.
In the side, there appears a plate which has some fruits and some slices bread.
"Go have it." She says.
"I don't want to eat anything, sorry."
"Please." she requests.
"Ok." I reply. I don't want to eat but I guess I should listen to her because she is only one who helps me every time and cares for me.
I take the plate and keep it on my lap. I take a slice of bread and eat it.
I also eat some pieces of fruit. That's all. I don't want to eat.
I wonder if Mrs.Rosy has eaten anything.
"I don't think so I'll be able to eat anymore." I say to her.
"But the plate is still full." she replies.
"Please, I'm done."
"Fine."
She vanishes the plate which was kept on my lap. Now, I guess I am used to her magic.
"Okay then, I shall leave." she says.
"Okay." I reply. She must be having some works, the only work I have is to sit and sometimes stand.
I sit on the bed made of rocks and stare at the unpleasant view. All the servants are still in their positions. No one ever moves or talks.

I hear someone coming.
They are four men dressed like a soldier.
The servants unlock the door, one of the four men enter and catch my wrist tightly.
"Leave me!" I scream.
The other three also enter in and catch me from just above my elbow.
My feet leaves the ground while they take me out of the prison. Where are they taking me? Are they going to kill me or throw me?
"Where are you taking me?" I ask in a loud voice.
"Be quiet, lady." one of the men answers.
"Tell me, where are you taking me?" I ask again.
They don't reply.
I don't know where am I going.
I guess I am going out of the prison area and yes I am out.

I can see a big palace in front of my eyes. There are chandeliers on the roof and glittering tiles on the floor, big glass windows, through which big trees can be seen. As the sky is always dark, the trees seem to be creepy.

There is a big gate in front. The servants open the gate, a wall can be seen with a big scenery of a man dressed in black who is sitting on the horse. We turn towards the left, that is the only way present.

After a while, towards right I can see some open curtains. It opens to some place, I guess.
We stop at the corner of the curtain. My feet touch the ground again.
The curtains are open wide, where there is a open big gate.
The architectural work on the gate is indeed fascinating. Not only on the gates but also on every edge and every part of wall is very beautiful and is carefully and beautifully designed.

I can hear some noise coming from inside. I wonder what is there inside, because the gate is quite big, the place indeed will be more breathtaking.

In such an elegant palace, why do such cruel people live?

The servants standing at the gate look towards those four men standing beside me and shake their heads, directing the four men to go in. One of the four men ties a chain on my wrist and pulls me in.
Its a royal court. There are many royal authorities siting on the big red bedded, comfy chairs.
One among them is Rossana, who is sitting at the front, left side.
There are total sixteen members , eight on left and eight on right, all having green eyes.

There is a very big golden chandelier on the roof which has some big crystals embedded in it.
In front of me there is a big throne on which that brown-green eye man is sitting. He is the king!

"Your Majesty." One of the four men says and all the four men bow their heads together in front of the king, excluding me, I am just standing and staring at them.
The king sort of ignored that I didn't bowed, I guess.
One of the royal authority siting on the right, third seat, stands up and says,"King David, this girl is having blue eyes!"
"Is that the only matter you people have caged me in here?" I interrupted the royal authority. He gives an angry glare. I guess I shouldn't have interrupted. Ugh! What shall I do?

"You are not permitted to interrupt in between." the royal authority replies.

"So Isabelle, How did you reach this kingdom?"
the king on the throne questions me.
"Well, I have already informed that it was an accident, I slipped and fainted, when I opened my eyes I found myself in this frosty kingdom."
I reply.
"Did you say frosty?" he asks. Yes I did, because this kingdom is really drowned in ice.
"Yes, as I did saw a lot of ice, snow, frost, icy thorns etc"

"Where do you belong?" he asks.
"Not this kingdom." I reply, confidently.
"Oh! so you still don't remember anything, Isabelle." he starts to laugh. Is he gone mad?
He continues, "better for us."
"What do I don't remember?" I ask suspiciously.
He does not answer my question, instead he asks me, "Do you want to go back to the place where you belong?"
"Yeah sure!" I exclaim. Rossana starts to stare at me.
"Then today, right after this meeting, you'll inform John about your address and you'll reach the place, you want to." he replies.
Oh my god! This is such a good news!
"Who is John?" I asks.
" The one standing right behind you." he replies. He addresses another royal authority, who has a big brown mustache, "We must close the gate Joseph, the one which he created long time before, do you know any way?"
"I'll tell you about the gate after the meeting. But we do have to. Danger is in front of us." Joseph, the royal authority, replies to the king.

Who created which gate?
Why do I care?

King addresses the entire meeting again, " Any objections or suggestions on my decision? If yes, speak now." The entire court remains silent but Rossana stands.
"What is it, Rossana?" he asks.
"King David, I would like to suggest a change in your decision."
"Go on!"