The Fallen Queen~[✓]

ℭ𝔥𝔞𝔭𝔱𝔢𝔯 72

'Do you remember me, best friend?' A calm voice spoke. I looked around but there was no one. I certainly could have never forgotten that voice. It was her of course, my best friend.

Cordelia.

The Ocean Goddess. We had been created together, I had to rule upon the Air and Land, while she had to supervise the Great Ocean.

'How can I forget you, friend? Where have you been?'

'I don't know dear. You leaving ached my heart, and I could not bear it. I'm in my home, you know how much I love it.'

'We lost Cordelia, the evil has won. I could not save them. I don't know where Veer is. How my people are. I want him more than ever now.'

'Of course, you and Veer, that bond was above all. Indescribably supreme. Pure divinity. Alas, dear, bygones are bygones. But you were the one who taught us hope is omnipresent.'

'And you're the one who taught us what patriotism means.'

I smiled. I couldn't see her, but her calming voice was enough. I missed her so much. I missed Veer so much.

'I miss you both.'

'I miss you too. I miss Veer equally. I hate how things went, I felt it. The pain, I wish that had never happened.'

'I hate it ever did happen, Cordelia. I'm guilty, I feel empty. I lost.'

'Girl, its time for me to go, but remember, you're the Queen of Hope too, the Queen of Power, you have to mend yourself, heal and strike back. Show them, who's the Queen and-

'Don't mess with the Queen.'

Both of our laughs echoed in the stark white surroundings.

'Strengthened powers, old friendships, remember to acquire them, hail Etis.'

And then eerie silence fell over the entire place.

I opened my eyes at an instant.

Almost instantly Ryan kissed my mouth, refusing to pull away. I kissed him back, with equal enthusiasm. I was back, but how? Why did the Space Spirit's wish not to work against me? But at the same time, my heart ached for Veer. For Cordelia. My memories had flooded back, more than ever. It almost felt like I was wandering through them, for eternity. I talked to her, but I could not reach him.

But Ryan?

He was a true lover. Yet, my feelings? It was such a roller coaster ride. It was an injustice to him, but I loved him more than anything. I guess I was indulging in teenage boy drama after all.

'Riya.' Dad hugged me tightly and wept. 'I'm so glad you're back. We thought we had lost you forever.'

'How long had I been gone?' I asked sharply. As soon as I came out of my thoughts, I realized that I had gone in the middle of a war. It surely had consequences. 'And what happened?'

'It's best Deisy breaks it out to you.' Ryan said. I focused on him. He had dark circles under his eyes and dad's eyes were swollen from crying.

We were in my castle, and we left immediately towards the living room, where everyone was situated.

'Where are the others?' I asked instantly. I saw only Cecila, Deisy, Aspen and Mat.

'Um, the sisters are in the Air realm, trying to regulate the situations. Prakash is back in the Ocean. Varya's in her room, resting, Mr. and Mrs. Roy are looking after her.' Cecila spoke timidly, without catching my eyes. Prakash's name stung in my ears. She was crying too and burst out while she said that. 'I'm sorry Karishma, Etis is, it's badly destructed. We weren't able to do anything. We got lucky that everyone present there directed their entire magic towards both of them, hence the rivals fleed. But, they destroyed our beautiful place.'

'Where is Matilda?' I asked at an instant. 'Varya, is she okay? I saw her in an unconscious state before I--' I stopped.

Deisy took her steps towards me and held both of my hands. I felt uneasy, but a slight sense of relief. 'A war has consequences, Queen. A lost war has even more consequences. Our city is flooded, everything is either destroyed or badly damaged. People have died, Nature is sick. Doiye seed productions? There are hardly any left. They're gone. We lost brave warriors, Savannah, she died fighting. Varya, she's no more a mermaid.'

'Say what?' I asserted.

'When she attacked you while you were under the Wish's power, she went against the Space Spirit's will, now she can never take her mermaid form. She has her powers though, and she still is a water being. But she can never swim there freely.'

'Matilda, she's no more, Karishma.' Varya spoke from behind, weeping.

I felt bile rising on my throat. Such devastating news', all at the same time? I rushed and hugged Varya. 'Champ, why did you leave Pentatox, huh? Why did you attack? You shouldn't have.'

'I know. Terrible mistake. I thought I could save my first fan, but I ended up losing my identity. I loved swimming Riya, it was my favorite. Somersaulting the water, playing with the waves, I can never swim now. I cannot blame anyone presently. No offense, I love you, but not at the cost of my identity. I shouldn't, but I blame you for this. Why is it that you're the hero, the supreme, and we're scapegoats?'

Mrs. Roy tried to shut her up but she just left. 'She's a bit bitter now.'

'It's okay.' I couldn't help but shed some tears. My world was falling apart, I need Veer, I need Cordelia. Alas, it's too much to ask for. I reincarnated as Karishma, but Universe knows where and how both of them are. Cordelia's as ancient as me, and Veer? He is blessed by the Universe itself. They can do anything they want, chances are slim that we'll find them. I walked towards the balcony, and flapped my wings, for the first time in a long time, and flew away.