Council Meeting

As I slowly walked inside the council room My eyes run over the faces that were already present over there. It was my first time in the council room of WitchWorld. It was bigger than of WitchDom's. The room was filled with lots of fancy paintings that were hanging on the walls. There was a centre table that was surrounded by chairs.

The table had its own magical imbalance that can create the wish of the person sitting there. Either be it food or any other documents.

Few faces were totally uncommon for me, and then there were faces... I knew.

I gasped to see Professor Dunston, Professor Hyle present in the room. I was happy to see them after so many years. Professor Dunston looked older than I saw him last time. But his strength and aura were the same. There was that same calm smile on his face. He still holds that strong authority head face on him. I smiled at him and he gladly returned with a genuine smile.

My eyes then fall on professor Hyle, who had her chin up looking like the same strict person she was. But only I knew how much did she care for all of the students. It was just to maintain the discipline throughout. She looks beautiful in her black and grey hair. Certainly, she didn't have any wrinkles on her face. As soon as her eyes fell on mine, she greeted me with a warm smile.

I was seeing them after 4 and a half years... A lot of things changed in between. A lot of memories rushed into my mind. Good old days. I smiled at myself.

Jordan and Jennifer were sitting on the right side of my grandma, followed by mother Kelnier. Mangus was standing behind Jordan and Jennifer. On the left, there was William and one of his trusted men, Torryn. Commander Gia, sitting to the left of Priam who was sitting in the head. Followed by her there was Luna Megan. She was as beautiful and strong as she was. And then there was John and Brad sitting beside each other to the right of Priam. Brad was somehow feeling a little uncomfortable I guess. Hudson was standing just beside Granny with his hands in the front, alert and stern.

And then there were a few faces that I couldn't recognise, but can guess as to the council members of WitchWorld. There was a chair idle n the right corner of the table, just beside the Priam's. I was a bit hesitating but sat there anyway.

The old allies were asked to be present here, Forming strong allies with Werewolves, WWS, Witchdom, WitchWorld, Elves, Doah and WhiteScale. There is soon going to be a war, and we have to be prepared for it. I know, this time they will be stronger... wittier... and ruthless.

We have to be equally stronger like them. Our weakness this time will be me. I have no powers like before... I cannot defend myself... I cannot defend my kingdom, my people... Like once I was capable.

I had a hard time winning people's hearts again. Life has always been cruel to me. I had never enjoyed peace in one go, the small amount of happiness that I use to get was always turned into suffering... That I held for so long.

I took a deep breath before looking up again at the people sitting at the table. Most of them had worried and stern faces, while some of them had empathy and pity for me. I didn't need pity at this time, I required something who could tell me ' It's gonna be okay '. Like my mom use to say... Like my dad... once said to me.

Priam inhaled inwards before starting-" We have gathered here for the news that had come on sight. About Aya and Felix."

Everyone's eyes filled with worry and terror in them, with the sound of their name. Some of them had witnessed their evilness, and some of them have heard stories...

" The mysterious abduction of the kid's through the different lands, had been in the case for a long time now. The region I reigned over, The people I love... They have suffered. Yet being the King of this land, I have failed to somehow protect them."

For the second time in the day, I could see the old Priam in him. His voice was honest and just. There was no stubbornness or pride-filled in them.

" I am sorry that I somehow Failed my people... My wife.."

His eyes rose towards me. For a second I froze in my spot. I don't know how to react. Is he seeking a sorry after all these years? Has he really changed? Or this is just his other face? I was too confused.

The last encounter with him had made me realise, that I was too naive to trust people easily. I have let my emotions get over me. And falling in love had asked me for the biggest price that I could have ever paid.

Yet... His voice was soft.. Made me realise what love was like, what made me fall in love with him. He was incredibly looking handsome at the same time, while his eyes were showing remorse. I could feel the pain in his words... Was he.....?

" After the death of my father, I was in a quite vulnerable state for a year, Time had played with me well. For some part, I have learned to forget the agony by blaming someone else. Anger and pride had filled me for these years... That I had lost the vision to see things clearly. I have done injustice to... quite a lot of people. And right now I am standing here asking for another chance... Would you all accept my apology for all of my mistakes and give me another chance?"

His eyes roamed around the room and ended on mine at last. My heart skipped a beat. His eyes still behold the power to weaken me. God!!! How could I ever fall out of love with him?

" We all do mistakes, King Priam. Yet a very few could accept it openly and seek atonement. " - Profession Dunston said while looking with a small grin on his face.

" You have done what a human with sudden agony and emotions would do. But indeed as a king, you have tried to carry out your responsibilities. Yet we are not perfect... But here, today, you have chosen a way. A way that would lead you to a great king in future."

Priam's facelift up with a small hope.

" Do you know why King Nashall was given the responsibility of the forbidden sword?"

Hering his name had made many faces gaze up with remorse.

" Not because of his vast kingdom. But for his vast heart that had finally won over millions of people's hearts. His people. He did mistakes a lot of times, but he was ready to repent them. And today you have shown a sign of a great king that your father once was and still is in our heart. Let your heart see the bigger vision for this kingdom... this land. I believe in you, King Priam"

" Aye"

"Aye"

"Aye"

"Aye"

The room filled with the acceptance of his apology which too finally made me say " Aye".

His eyes instantly gaze up to me with a wide grin on his face. But I was not sure if I could ever forgive him for what he did to damage me personally. The heart that has been damaged by him, was never going to be the same anyway. But he was right. His apology was right. He had the right to be given a second chance upon his kingdom.

He was somehow connected to my kingdom too, and that used to worry me. His behaviour and pride was the only thing I hated about his ruling style. I wanted to make peace. Like my father had a small and happy kingdom. But he was too much filled with pride and anger, which had made people suffer many times.

I was happy that finally, he realised his responsibilities towards this kingdom.

" But we are here for another news today"- Willaim said while cutting the edge. " Aya and Felix had returned and they were certainly stronger and preparing for a war". he completed with a stern face. " To our knowledge, we have received the reports that Kingdom of Quinn and Harnem had been allied with Aya and Felix. King S, the ruthless bastards were the ones who had been helping them for so long for this mass abduction of the children's"

Everyone went silent for a minute. Thinking deep for the solution.

" King S, have been hidden in shadows for years until they made allies with the Kingdom of Quinn. After King Tecca, the throne was taken over by Amira. The lady we didn't know where she came from. neither has anyone seen to date. It was told that she was one of the possessed maids of Aya, but many said that she is the devil herself. Nobody knows about her true identity till now."

We all are listening to him carefully as he explained again-" The report says that she is the one who killed King Tecca and had eaten his body alive. Nobody had ever found his body"

King Tecca, I remembered. the one I met when I was abducted for the first time. When I met Aya for the first time When the rebirth of the witch was taken place. He was dead. I have got the news, but never knew this side of the story.

" We now know that Aya and Felix were back and they were stronger than before. We are yet unaware of the fact how much power they behold or what kind of rituals they were performing. The enemy ahead of us is way too stronger." William said with his determined yet worried voice.

the evil lurking upon us was not easy. It was never easy. I have lost my family in the prior war. I was afraid, to be honest. I cannot afford to lose anyone this time. But to what extent can I hold them this time?

I was weak... I was vulnerable. It was too much to hold on to. I was not powerful as I once was. I didn't have the golden wand this time. I didn't have my father beside me, or Uncle Ben to fight from beside me.

Priam finally break the silence as he said-" I, King of the Trinity King, Priam Willboard. Announce the war between that evil Aya and Felix. We shall be prepared for anything before us. We must find the way to kill them"

"But they are indestructible"- Commander Gia said through her sharp firm voice. Her eyes were calm yet worried. She was commander of WitchDom for a long time, and of of the best in the line. Despite being a woman, she never failed to amaze the kingdom with her ability to rule and lead through our opponents.

" We must find a way"- Grandma said with her calm voice. Indeed she had faced an end number of wars, but this was was different. She had lost his only son, in the previous war. I don't understand how can she be so calm at this moment.

I was screaming in my head. From terror, worry and anger.

All those memories flashed by, making me anxious and emotional. What if...?

No... No, I can not let the fear take over me. I must stay strong... For my people... For my child... For my home.

I finally gulped down the bulge in my throat as I said-" We will have to be alert and we must prepare ourselves. Only then... Can we defeat them"

"How?"- Someone from the table spoke. I followed my gaze from where the sound came from. She was probably someone from the high council of WitchDom or Doah. I have never seen her. Her eyes speak of royalty and calmness. yet her voice beholds the power of strength. She was in her late 30's maybe.

'How'. The questions did strikes my head too. But I was too much conserved with the fear that I don't really know what to answer.

I stared at her while I gulped. Ashamed of my condition now. Finally, I took a deep breath as i said-" I may not have the power of golden wand right now but I am not a coward. All these years I have been training my inner strength to fight any possibilities. I Queen Parshawna Macduff. daughter of King Jonny Macduff, the great wise king and Gracious Macduff, a true hero."

I was proud to be their daughter, as my eyes speak the same.

I continued-" My mother taught me to be a great woman and a wise person without any powers, as my father taught me to rule the kingdom while using my inner power, not the outer one. Courage and belief are what will be our armours. "

Priam and William were the first ones to start the clapping as the rest of them followed. I could see their eyes were filled with pride.

But still, I did need something strong against them.

Priam said-" This is why were have been gathered here. With our former allies, WWS, Luna Megan and her team, and WhiteScale with our Trinity Kingdom, we shall now introduce our new allies, King Jordan, The Elve king. We are stronger together. We must work together."

"But,"- A voice cut in between as we all looked up. It was King Makenzie. I didn't notice him before. He was as stubborn as before. I never liked his tone, but dad and granny said that he was a wise king and only speak is truth.

I waited as he said-" We are still weaker than them. We have no idea how much power they are. And as long as I know of Felix, he is a tribrid and Aya, a pure evil. We need the golden wand"

Priam frowned in annoyance as the king's Makenzie's words were too blunt. He said-" That is not possible... so..."

Before he could finish, the door opened with loud noise as all of our eyes gaze that way. It was Junnie. How did I miss her? probably because I was too filled with thoughts and emotions.

Wait, She was not alone, Gina was there and King Alan?!!!!

Junnie cut him off as she said-" There is a way to get back the golden wand!"

My eyes widened with the news. I asked with immediate shock and curiosity-" How? How is that possible? I broke the wand!!"

She smiled as she looked at Gina with a smile. Gina came forth as she said-" Stone of Arch!!!!"