Cursed Blood

SHAWNA'S POV:

Life has always been cruel to me, I have lost all those who were once close to my heart. Standing here all alone. Well, they say, nobody's life is perfect and neither is that they are perfect... But guess that is how life is, like me. I am not perfect or either my life is, for me, life is now a mystery. It is always in suspense what the next morning bring for me?...

LIFE... the four-letter word... it's amusing how tiny and simple it looks, but when we see it closely, it is a big wide world. It would take another novel to write it all about.

I chuckled sarcastically to myself as these though were roaming in my mind, on my way back to the castle from Jenny's house.

Four years... have passed since the incident, but still, the haunted dreams triggered my mind to lose sometime. I have lost my dad, and once again I am an orphan now. there was no way I could bring him back into my life again.

Tears rolled out from my eyes as soon as I remember the last time when I saw dad. His smile, his last words... His painful sacrifice... I closed my eyes in frustration as I remembered how I was tricked. A lot of things have changed since that day. We have lost, dad, king Nashall, uncle Ben. Luna was not seen since after the fight. Her packs were searching for her. We have listened that she was mourning the death of her husband... She will be back when her packs need them. A beta has taken over the pack for now. The wolves got the support of WitchDom.

Not just them, but a lot has changed in my life as well as my friend's life too. Brad and Junnie broke up after a few days of the battle. Junnie had left the WitchDom and had not been seen since after then. Jenny was waiting for John, who left with Priam. Praim was not seen these years... nor any news from WitchWorld had been heard. John as his knight had to stay with him. It has been 4 years since John hasn't returned to WitchDom. Jenny has been criticized because of John's absence. She has been diagnosed with an unknown disease, to which she only had a few more months left with her. Jonathan, her and John's only son, has never known his father yet. Patricia was like her sister who helped Jenny in her bad times and took over the responsibility of Jonathan after her. Brad had misunderstood me and made me responsible for all of these.

I have lost it all now. Living a pathetic life, surrendering just to my people. I have been crowned as Queen last year after grandma retired. She is only there for me now. We have each other. Sometimes I missed my good life, where I had everything, a home, a family, friends, and the one for whom my heartbeats.

The WitchLands is safe now in the hands of professor Dunston and WWS. Brad has become a professor in dark arts in WWS. I was happy for him. But I wish I would see them once again like we were before. Together.

I have hidden the pain in my heart all these years. no matter how much I ask for forgiveness, I would never be able to make things like before. Like how it was. I am just happy granny is there with me in all my journey. Sometimes I feel guilty. Standing in front of her, makes me feel like she was looking at the reason her son is alive no more.

Guilty of being, messed up in so many people's lives, made me feel heavy in my heart. But I have to survive... I have to live... for my dad, for my mom, for the sacrifice of King Nashall.

The carriage stopped outside of my palace as one of the guards opened the gate for me as he bowed-" Welcome back Queen,"

I stepped down smiling a little at him as I nod. I walked inside the palace to find granny. She must be in the garden at this hour. It was almost evening now. I was a little late, as I went to meet Jenny directly after meeting the generals for the country affairs.

I smiled as I opened my mantle, and handed it over to a maid nearby. I asked-" Where is grandma?"

She bowed before replying-" She is in the garden...."

I asked-" Did she eat anything?"

She nodded slowly in a no as I sighed. I said in a low tone-" Bring me the food"

I brought the plate of fruits as I walked into the garden. She was looking at the sky being in her thoughts. I called out slowly-" Grandma?"

She flinched a little as she turned around at me. She gave me a warm smile as I sat beside her. I asked-" Why have you not eaten yet?"

She smiled a little as she replied-" I was waiting for you, my dear...."

I sighed as I said-" Didn't I tell you, that you must eat on time granny....?"

I started feeding her as she quietly obeyed. She has been a little quiet since she lost dad. But she never told us anything about it in these years. She still handled the country will all her dignity and grace. Such a queen she is!!!

Under her guidance, I am sure I will become a good queen too.

A FEW DAYS LATER

WITCHDOM COURT:

I was sitting on the throne as the ministers and general was discussing a topic. I was listening to them carefully.

One of them said in a cold tone-" The kingdom is not safe now!!!"

I frowned as I asked-" may I ask why do you say that? Has there been any lack in the country?"

Mr. Han was one of the member in general of royal court of WitchDom. He has always stayed in the side of his own benefits. The old cocky man.

He stood up as he cleared his voice before replying-" Well, we cannot rely on a queen whose blood is still cursed!!!!"

It triggered my anger as I stood up furiously before saying-" Mr. Han, I am sure you remember you are standing in the queen's court, I Parsahwna Macduff, queen of WitchDom. This had been the place where my ancestors, have ruled a prosperous country. I am their blood!!! You dared to insult them...?"

He chuckled a little as he said-" Not to forget what happened 4 years ago.!!! Also, we cannot just ignore the fact that your mother was a traitor who was banished from the Witchlands!!!!" His tone was furious in the end.

Insulting my mother made me lose my mind when I replied-" Mr. Han, I am warning you do not dare to insult my mother or to challenge me!!!!...."

We stared at each either furiously when we were been knocked off from the topic as the door burst open revealing one of our spies covered in blood. He came here running as he fell to the ground on his knees and started panting heavily. I frowned at his condition as I asked-" What happened to you? Who did this?"

He said while panting-" K-king Alan!!!!"

A faint whisper lingered around the room as soon as they heard the name. King Alan, from the kingdom of Albion. Albion was one of the strongest kingdoms in WitchLands now. Alan was a fearless and merciless king. On the run to conquer the kingdoms. Known as the beast slayer. He was a Demi god-king on Earth. As he is half-god and half wizard. Son of Annabeth Case the brainchild and wizard William from WitchLand.

The legends say that he is more than 1000 years old, as he is demi immortal. But some legends say that he was born again and again with the help of his supernatural powers after every 100 years. the Witchlands were aware of his powers and so was I. But why is he attacking our guards?

I asked with a concerned voice-" Why...? Why did he attack you?"

He said while taking long breaths-" He.... i-is after this k-kingdom now!!!"

Mr. Han laughed a little as he said-" Well... This kingdom is on the verge of an end. We should follow the one with whom we shall be safe." He looked at everyone with a smirk trying to convenience them.

I looked at him in disbelief as I glared at the people present in the court and said with a determined voice-" Well, as the queen of WitchDom I am assuring you no one can harm WitchDom at any cost. I will save this land with my last blood!!!"

Mr. Han smirked as she mocked me-" Well, queen Parshawna how do you think you can do it? by your cursed blood? " He looked away from me looking at the people in the court gaining their attention and continued-" Like we knew that your blood is linked as a slave!!! This kingdom is practically ruled by a Slave!!!! "

I yelled-" Enough!!! Yes, I have made mistake, for which I had to pay the price too... but in these years I have only taken care of this kingdom like my own child. And if you are talking about the incident that happened 4 years ago, let me be clear to you that they died. The sacrifice which my dad, uncle Ben, and King Nashall did isn't gone in vain!!! As far as my mother is concerned, she is innocent.. and I have given the proof of that!!!!....." I sighed as I continued-" I have the blood of late king Jonny and my grandma the great queen Harney running in my veins too!!!.... Nothing matters the most tan my kingdom!!!"

The ministers and generals present there looked at each other while nodding their head when Mr. Han said-" Those letters cant solve the matter that took place long ago... This was the place which was once heaven and now had been turned into a living hell... I am telling you this country will soon be abundant.... mark my words!!!"

I couldn't stop my anger as I burst out -" Mr. Han, I have warned you enough.... you are standing in my court and dared to insult me and my parents... I will not let this go easily... I order you to leave WitchDom now and shall not be ever accepted as its citizen... We don't want a citizen who pursues a bad image regarding its own country...."

He looked at me furiously as he said-" You....!!!! How dare you order me to get banished from WitchDom? Do you know how long have I been a part of the royal court?"

I chuckled as I said-" Certainly, I don't need anyone in my country who will accuse me and my judgments... The one who still thinks that WitchDom is no longer the place that it use to be... I ask them to leave with Mr. Han..." I glared at everyone, as they immediately looked serious and looked away avoiding my gaze.

I turned back to Mr. Han as I said with a grin on my face-" as expected... I still have those who believe in me and WitchDom... I think it was only you Mr, Han..... guards!!!!" I called as two guards came in front of me bowing down. I said-" take Mr. Han out safely"

He gave me a death glare as he gritted his teeth. The guards took him forcefully as I watched him with a straight face.

THE COURT ADJOURNED AS EVERYONE LEFT

I sighed as I sat back at the throne pushing my head back. Tears were rolling out from my eyes as his words keep preparing in my head. Am I not capable of this throne? I have to save this country at any cost.!!! I cannot let their sacrifice go in vain.

I was thinking all this deeply when grandma walked in. She saw I was crying quietly as she came towards me and caress my head. I flinched at the sudden touch as I looked at her. I quickly wiped off my tears as I hugged her by the waist. I sniffed and said-" I am tired of fighting grandma!!!"

She patted my head as she said-" My dear child.... life is a long journey where we all are just champions... we must fight... for ourselves... for our people... and as the queen of WitchDom you have to fight this battle daily.. for your people.... they are under your protection... No matter what you must protect your people"

I looked up with teary eyes as I asked-" How...? I am falling grandma.... they don't think I am capable...."

She cut me off by saying-" This is why I have decided something"

I frowned as I asked curiously-" What is it?"

She looked at me concernedly and said-" You must get married...."

My eyes widened hearing her. Marriage? No... I can't... Not until he returns... I cannot marry just anyone... I love him. I was sitting dumbfounded as I kept looking at her in shock. She understood my feeling as she said-" This is for the country... You must get married and shall untie the kingdoms. That is the only way how WitchDom will rise again"

I stood up in frustration as I replied-" No!!! I cannot get married grandma... I...."

Before I could finish my sentence the door burst open as we looked at the way. Patricia was standing in front of me drenched in sweat as she was panting heavily. She managed to speak-" Q-Queen Shawna... Jenny!!!! She...."

I looked at her with a frown as I wasn't understanding her, I asked-" Tell me properly.. what happened to Jenny? Is she alright? "

She was a crying mess as she replied slowly-" She... isn't waking up!!!!"

My eyes widened as I looked at her in shock... Without wasting any more time I rushed out with her towards Jenny's house.!!!

HARNEY'S POV:

I watched her leaving with Patricia, I ordered the royal physician to follow them. I sighed as I sat on the chair before calling my trusted man Hudson. he bowed before me as I said-" This kingdom is at stake... we have to make a quick move... She must get married!! Invite the Prince around the WitchLands!!!

Hudson stood there listening to me quietly as he nodded and left marking my words. I sighed as I went into deep thoughts of saving WitchDom at any cost.