W.I.T.C.H.: The Bloody Throne

Part 14

               While Will and her husband were busy with the visit of Gia's King, Myra in Ero was busily deciphering the ancient writing discovered on the foot of the statue dedicated to Inaska. So far, she managed to translate most of the prier dedicated to the ancient goddess, but it was the last part of her title that stumped the young Princess. "Goddess Inaska: Protector of the discarded, bringer of suffering, misery, and agony; creator of night and nightmares; mother of death and..."

It was that last word that stumped her, eagal; it was this final word that infuriated her. For years she had been trying to solve the mystery of Inaska and why she had been cursed. Myra had a feeling that it was connected to Oro and his madness, but she needed proof. When the old temple was unearthed, Myra had hoped that she could finally find her wanted proof. She had hoped that she could find evidence that Inaska had somehow influenced Oro into becoming a blood-crazed tyrant. In a way, she hoped that, with proof, she could clear the names of all future male rulers of Meridian and make it easier for her cousin to rightfully rule over his kingdom. She hardly knew anything about the current Queen of Meridian, she didn't even know what she looked like since she wasn't at the wedding. However, what she did know was that this stranger, who didn't even originate from Metamoor, was that she was seen as more of a rightful ruler than Phobos. This minor thing annoyed Myra to no end. Her cousin had studied every day since he could talk, grew up in Meridian, knew of the customs and language, and yet he was seen as less of a ruler than his wife because of a legend.

With a heavy sigh, Myra pushed the paper with the translations aside and stretched her back; she had been sitting hunched over her desk for what seemed like ages. She had received the parchment with the traced writing that morning, and now it was past dusk. It was small pains like this that made her regret dedicating her life to the studies of the ancient gods and goddesses; Isabella never had to worry about tired and strained eyes from weak candlelight of sore backs from hours of sitting hunched over her desk. Isabella didn't stay cupped up in dusty libraries or dig around in the dirt in hopes of discovering something to aid in her quest. However, she had promised herself that she would learn all that she could about the ancient legends and clear the name of any future male heir to the Meridian throne. She had promised this the day she realized how poorly her cousin was being treated and had never given up since; even when her cousin never replied to any of the letters she, her sister, and her mother had sent. She had never given up on clearing her cousin's born curse, even when he seemed to fulfill the expectations set onto him. All she had to do was find proof of her theory.

Myra's train of thought was interrupted when she felt silky wisps of hair tickle her nose. It was her sister Isabella who had come to check up on her and see her progress.

"I see you have been busy translating the ancient priers found on the statues." Isabella's voice was barely above a whisper and her sapphire eyes were focused on the papers on her sister's desk.

"I am almost done with translating Inaska's prier; it is only the final word that stumps me. I am so certain that this final word will be the proof I need to clear the name of any and all male heirs to the Meridian throne." Replied Myra and stretched her arms as far as her body would allow it.

"You have worked on that theory for years and never found a single shred of evidence." Isabella sighed and leaned on the desk before facing her sister. "But, I'll humor your efforts. What is the word you are having trouble with? Perhaps I can help."

"The word is eagal. It is part of Inaska's title; so far everything she is associated with is dark and negative with the exception that she is the protector of the discarded. It comes right after she is named mother of death. However, I haven't found a source that directly or indirectly translates eagal to a more modern word."