Mates

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Moon festival

Anya
I opened the double doors and stand before the queen who is in deep thought. Her appearance reflects power but her eyes gives away her true emotions.. Worried and anger mixed in that green pools, and i know why cause its Clark's first moon festival.. Our enemy might strike tonight and she might unable to control the situation.. She's afraid not to lose her own life but to lose that certain person who already put a hole in the queen's heart.  I cleared my throat and said "it's time lexa.." she turned to me and said "Anya no matter what happens tonight i want you to protect her not me.. Do you understand? Keep her safe for me.." with pleading eyes. "i swore under your name Lexa and I'll do everything i can to keep you both alive" she smiled and nod. Suddenly someone loudly opened the door and the loud irritating voice makes me want to roll my eyes and i could see Lexa amused on my facial expression. "There you are I've been looking around for you darling!" Costia said. I slightly bowed to her and she just ignored me and continuely nag on lexa. "how long are you going to keep your guest waiting lexa? Its time for us to see OUR people" without a word lexa just walked right pass through her and i immediately followed. I could see the anger on Costia's face when the queen doesn't even give a damn what she's saying and i smirked. Well i don't really like her that much i know that Lexa liked her before but that was before she found out about Clark her true mate maybe after many years she changed her mind seeing Costia in her true dark self i couldn't blame her that bitch is so thirsty for power and thinks so highly of herself. We're walking in the hallway and still Costia couldn't just shut her mouth. Before the doors opened in order to present the queen she turned to Costia and looked at her in a cold blank stare. Costia immediately stopped talking knowing that stare could cost her life. "Are you done?" then she nod and looked down. "good..cause its time you act like a rightful queen to my people." lexa said while offering her arm to Costia. She immediately took the queen's arm and plastered a plastic smile that could send me chills. The doors opened then they walked out of the crowd. People bowed when they pass heading to the stage made for them under the starry sky. The fire around the big wide field intensely glow to the queen's presence. I immediately scan the crowd and find the sky princess but she was no where to be found. I saw Indra at the foot of the stadium we locked eyes and i send signal about looking for the sky princess. She immediately understood and scanned the crowd. I saw the sky king and queen sitting at the table of the councils but no sign of that blonde beauty. Lexa and Costia was already sitting on their throne while the people cheered for them. "Commander!" i immediately turned to the voice calling me and Titus came running. "what's wrong?" i asked the flame keeper. "i.. I.. Have visions.. Its about the sky princess.. Someone is after her and she might be endanger .." he said with worry in his voice. I was shocked and immediately told him to keep this from the queen for now then he nod. I ran in the crowd and looked for the princess. She shouldn't be this hard to find she's the only one in this kingdom that has a golden hair. I twist and turn then scanned the whole field but i couldn't find her. Then the beat of the drum caught everyone's attention. Hooded men carrying drums lined up and encircled the big bon fire. They hit the drum in rhythm and moved to the beat then suddenly an angelic voice echoed around the field.

"Ou mata e matagi..." choir.
"I have crossed the horizon to find you..." clark.

Then i saw the sky princess with silver gown shining under the moon light reflecting the flames of the bon fire. Everyone gasp as they saw her enchanting beauty. I immediately looked at lexa and she was shocked and awed, Costia in the other hand looked displeased. She's bare footed, her gown hugged her perfect body, her long golden waves moves and follows her every movement, thin lace diamond crown drape around her head and she's glowing like a Goddess. She walks slowly towards the Queen and maintaining her gaze on the queen while singing the moon song. I didn't expect that the sky king and queen allowed her to represent the presentation in honor of the moon goddess. It seems like she's the actual moon goddess herself. I looked at the queen again and was shocked to what I've seen her face give in to her emotions.. I could see amazement, regret and love? In her eyes.. I turned to the sky princess and smiled. It would have been easier if you have just accept your fate lexa...

"Ou loto mamaina toa" choir.
"I know your name..." clark.

The sky princess stopped at the center where the bon fire was lit. She was now surrounded by the men with drums and they bowed in front of her and from left to right ladies with white dresses appeared and walked slowly towards the princess.

"Manatu atu.." choir.
"They have stolen the heart from inside you.." clark

The crowd are just gawking and looking at the sky princess singing, some of the people are looking with mouths open. Then its like in slow motion the moon shines brightly directly at her, she looked up and levetated towards the moon. Its like the light of the moon is caressing her.

" Taku pelepele... " choir.
"But this does not define you.." clark

Then we heard the swishing of the trees then different types of birds flew above the sky circling around the field. We felt and heard a stomping sound on the ground then suddenly wild animals from bears, hippos, snakes, crocodiles, lions, panthers, gorillas and even deers are now surrounding the field and appeared from the forest. Everyone was shocked and unable to believe what they have witnessed. The animals bowed to the sky princess and remained in their position. I look at the queen and now she already stood up from her seat looking at the sky princess in shock.

"Manatunatu.." choir.
"This is not who you are..." Clark

The sky princess slowly landed on the ground and raised her hand towards the moon.

"You know who you are.." Clark sang. She put her right hand on her chest then look at the queen with so much emotions in her eyes. Then the moon shine upon the queen, its like calling her, drawing her to the princess, the bon fire and the torches died. Everyone was silent and just looking at the two ladies with amazement. The eyes of the queen glowed to the brightest green then i looked at the princess and gasp cause her eyes glowed also into a brightest electric blue color, its like she responds to the queen.
"Oso throu daun ogeda..." the queen said then a loud screeching sound echoed, its like responding to the queen. We looked up and saw heda the queen's dragon but he is not alone, he is leading a pack of dragons. They circled the field just like the birds. Then i heard whispers from the crowd
"she's the real mate of our queen.."
"she must be.."
"they are so powerful together.."
"they are so beautiful together.."
"they look so perfect.. Aweee.."
"but what about queen Costia?"
"is she an imposter?"
"poor Costia"

I looked at Costia and saw anger, hatred and distain. She stood up and about to grab the queen but the royal guards was quick enough to block her. I saw the sky king hugging his wife comforting the queen cause she's crying knowing that her precious daughter is now expose to the public and to danger. I turned to the ice queen who looked angry and terrified at the same time maybe because she wont stand a chance if she'll try to take over the throne. The queen was about to walk down in order to get to clark. I signalled Indra to keep her distance close to the queen. I moved towards them at the center then suddenly i heard a gunshot. I immediately run towards them, the animals and dragons roar angrily. I prayed that not one of the queens got hurt..

When i got nearer i saw the queen shocked and terrified face she immediately ran towards Clark. Clark is now holding her stomach then looked at the queen with tears in her eyes. I shouted angrily at the royal guards and commanded to find the shooter. The crowd was now contained and no one dared to leave. The siren rang and gates are down and closed. No one can leave the capital till i find that shooter. The queen rushed to her mate and quick enough to catch her when she fall. "INDRA!! CALL NYOKO!!" she commanded. Indra immediately vanish and followed the queen's command. The queen carried Clark in bridal style, i can see worry and anger in her face then she teleported. I could see the people are also worried for their queen and at the same time terrified of the scene. I called the trackers and commanded them to detect the enemy. I walked angrily towards the councils who are busy arguing in the situation. "i need everyone to cooperate search your clans and find out who are against the crown. I need reports now!" they immediately complied without hesitation. The ice queen was about to walk away but i was fast enough to grabe her arm. "if i find out that you are behind this I swear I'll break your neck in a matter of seconds without you even knowing it." i said while glaring angrily at her. She looked at her arm where im holding, she look back at me then smirked. "is that a threat commander? Cause I think its a crime to threat a noble." she said. "Its not a threat when I'll make it real." i said then harshly let go of her arm. I swear ill kill that bitch in a heart beat.