The Fallen Queen~[✓]

ℭ𝔥𝔞𝔭𝔱𝔢𝔯 57

'Oh people of Etis, I promise this will end. I'm very happy that you accepted my choice. Cherished it. And used the opportunity to reform and polish yourselves. It's my duty to now protect you from the enemy, and I shall do it with utmost patience and planning. But I shall need your assistance, your loyalty, so you can excel, we can excel, and Etis sees peace again. We must bring back our twin land, and harmony shall exist. Hail Etis.' I stood at the highest point in the castle. The yard bustled with people, hope in their eyes, and smiles on their faces. My happiness knew no bounds as I towered upon them, my people.

My position there in Etis obviously changed significantly. I wasn't expecting this, but I'm glad it happened. I realized I was the Queen herself, when I visited back in time, slowly connecting all the pieces of my puzzle. Yes, I kept it from everyone and hence I left for Earth. But Zachariah found me there too, and I was left with no option but to strike back. That's what I do.

I'm the Queen.

'How could you all be so insensitive? As I had been with you all prior to realizing my true identity, I discovered things that made me unhappy. For starters, why was there no planning to retrieve our twin-island? The Beguiling, as we call it now?' My eyes wandered sharp around the hall. We were in my chambers now and we would meet up there, although I left most of the work to be done in Pentatox itself.

'Marvella, it was impossible. Even Veer was bound to do it. He had trapped Zachariah and Nathaira, Natha's granddaughter there. We don't know how they were able to escape. The Army we understand.' Cecila spoke. I checked all the records of the Pentatox, it's working after Veer had left. I trusted Veer with his work, but I had to regulate Cecila's work. She proved to be slightly discomposed, just like me (Karishma) but that had no place in leadership. At least at times like this.

'And how did they know the exact place we were in? It was the place everyone least expects to find Etilets and only a handful knew about our whereabouts.' Ryan told, concerned.

'That means we have a traitor here, right in the system.' I declared. 'We'll find him or her soon, don't worry. But as of now, only a handful of us will meet at Pentatox. I'll assign specific work to specific people, and everyone else will cooperate. Understand?'

All nodded. There was no denying me. I could go to any extent to protect my land, and now my loved ones, and everyone was well aware of that. Being Karishma opened up opportunities for me to make bonds, which I only had with Veer, Matilda, and the Goddess back in time. And now I had more people who were close to me, I was capable of trusting again.

'Ryan, Aspen, Mat, Varya. You've proven that age does not define capabilities. Whilst I was unaware of my true sense, you were there to support me. You shall be there, and you are the ones I confide in fully. Ryan, especially you. Don't let me down.' I continued. The sense of belonging I felt while doing this was overwhelming, I belonged to lead, and I shall do that. That's why I left that very wedding day. My throne was in danger, and I had let that happen. I punished myself as well as made space for more development. 'Matilda, you've been my oldest acquaintance, and you shall be the advisor here. I confide in you as you are the wisest here. Deisy ma'am, you were a true teacher, maybe for a short time, but you didn't sugarcoat, and I liked it. With your values and ample knowledge, you shall be a part of my council. Mr. Roy, you are a retired Shalec, and your skills know no bound. You shall be the mediator between the people and this council, all the decisions, you shall pass to the Etilets. All three of you, Cecila, Prakash, and Fayna, will be here too. I suppose you are capable enough to know how leadership works. The Season Sisters shall be there. And we all shall be working together.'

I hadn't included Mrs. Roy because I had another job for her. 'Mrs. Roy, along with Deisy, you shall regulate the entire Warrior training and Magic Explorations amongst all Etilets in the school of Etis, Deisy shall be the one only reporting to me. I want the best pieces of training to go on. We shall prepare for war, and it would not be merciful. Nathaira is pure cunning here, she will do anything for bloodshed. We'll meet in Pentatox's soundproof hall after exactly six hours. Inform the Sisters and be prepared. Work on your magic, I shall know at least something about your capabilities, a gist, so that I can proceed with your work. Remember, I might be the Ancient Queen, but Earth has taught me a lot of things, hence, we are a team; we'll stay together, and work together.'

And then I left.