Chapter 32

Chapter 32

That is not Lydia

It's the next day at noon, The team are discussing

Alysia: We have been training for a long time, Thanatos is still not here. Can't the battle just get over with. It's making me tired!

Prince Kelly: Chill, Aly. As a Mastermind, Thanatos will be playing his cards slowly and attacks you when you are most weak. He will then release this last card and check up on you unexpectedly

Alysia: That won't happen. I won't be taken by surprise

Lydia: I hope so

Postinur: Thanatos is close but not near. I can feel it.

Alysia: Close but not near, what does that mean?

Prince Kelly: it means that he's going on with his plans but hasn't finished his plans. He is beating around the bush and doesn't want to hit the nail on its head

Lydia: He's a Mastermind indeed

Postinur: Yes, that's wise of him (They all nod)

We Should be careful and attentive to our environment. We should listen with both ears, watch and perceive everything and everyone around us

Lydia: Everyone??

Postinur: Yes. Thanatos is a cunning god. To get his revenge, he can manipulate anybody

Lydia: Wow.

Prince Kelly: Yeap

Alysia: Sometimes, I wonder. Why is it that I am to battle with Thanatos? Why doesn't the light god defeat him by himself? Why me? Why am I cursed with some war I know nothing about?

Lydia: The light god is lazy and needs to pass it to someone

Prince Kelly: Hmm not exactly Ly. He defeated him once, so he isn't shying away or something.

Lydia: Then why

Postinur: You see, there's something that wasn't told even to you Aly, (points to her) You were cursed with it because you came in such an impossible way or something

Alysia: I don't understand

Prince Kelly: me too

Lydia: We are all confused, explain more. (pretends to know nothing)

Postinur: Well, your mom and dad (referring to Alysia) wanted a child so badly. They prayed, they did sacrifices and rituals but none worked. Your mother began to go old. Your father refused to get married to another woman because he loves your mother so much and doesn't want anyone to share her status with her. Your mom eventually got past menopause and nothing could be done

Lydia: You mean, aunt is beyond fifty?

Alysia: You don't know?

Lydia: No. I'm just knowing

Alysia: When you were here on her last birthday and I recalled her tell us her new age. Only the family knows. Other people don't know even the reputable people

Lydia: Oh I must have forgotten. Silly me

Prince Kelly: Um, can he continue the story let's know the truth?

Alysia: Oh sorry, continue Postinur

Postinur: So they met with the seer who warned them of the consequences of asking the gods for a child. They were stubborn and insisted, so they got you. The gods actually brought you to them to fulfill the prophecy.

Alysia: Seriously, why me? There are plenty of children out there from gods and goddesses, why am I the chosen one to be cursed?

Prince Kelly: Maybe they saw you and decided that you can defeat thanatos and make him forget his revenge then go back to be the god of legal and good death

Alysia: Hmm. And my parents continue to sail through, even knowing that I might kill them or be the cause of their death according to Prophecy

Postinur: They believe in you

Lydia: They tried. Don't be defeated and let them die

Alysia: I won't. I won't be defeated

Postinur:(claps) that's my brave girl

Lydia: Sure she's brave (smirks)

Alysia: Let's stop talking about Thanatos and the prophecy. I don't wanna have headaches

Prince Kelly: What about Lystra, Postinur? You went there the other time right?

Postinur: Yes, I did. Things are going smoothly but you know I can't really get close to those goddesses, they will sense and see me once. But Lystra is still under Diana. I got information that she will conquer two kingdoms close to Lystra, yours inclusive Kelly.

Prince Kelly: What? How dare she? Why my kingdom?

Lydia: Um your kingdom has crystals. Crystals are cultivated there, so duh!

Prince Kelly: (gets angry and stands up, everywhere becomes dark, strong wind begins to blow) I will not spare that goddess if she hurts my people. I will not spare her!

Postinur: Calm down, please. Your anger is turning everywhere, dark! Don't cause a storm here

Alysia: (Walks to him and pats his shoulder) Calm down, Kelly. Calm down.

Your brother is a strong king. He will not be defeated

Lydia: Um, she's a goddess, he's human. Even Prince Kelly, a mere wizard can't defeat him (Thunder sounds)

Postinur: What is wrong with you Ly? Instead of you saying better things this is what you are saying? You have changed a lot!!

Lydia: Oh, so saying the truth is now a bad thing? Just wake up to the realization even beating Thanatos is impossible and we all know about it but still give ourselves false hopes

Alysia: Lydia!!

Lydia: You are all insane. (Walks out if the room)

Prince Kelly: That's not Lydia (everywhere becomes calm and environment begins to go bright)

Postinur: Yeah she has changed a lot these past days, she gets offended at the slightest thing and even avoids her sister that she always Pamper

Alysia: (becomes sober) She has changed a lot

Prince Kelly: That is not her. That's someone else

Alysia: Pardon?

Prince Kelly : When I went into her room, I noticed the room was holding a bad aura, evil aura. The aura was so strong unlike the usual Lilly kind of smell of Lydia.

Alysia: How come we have never noticed it. I have been in her room and we all have been close to her. Why didn't we (she and Postinur) notice it?

Postinur: He is a wizard Aly. He gets to sense darkness easily

Alysia: Are you trying to say that Lydia here just now is an imposter?

Prince Kelly: I'm not exactly sure. We will try to find out. Let's stalk her and watch her closely without giving her privacy

Postinur: That's a good plan. Spying on her is just perfect

Meanwhile as the team are planning, Lydia goes to her room and makes sure she locks the door, she summons Thanatos closest messenger, A shadow demon.

Messenger: What is it, Gradeshia?

Lydia/gradeshia: I just want four more days to bring Alysia.

Messenger: We gave you a simple task and you can't do it. By the end of this week, if you can't do it, your powers will be taken.

Gradeshia: Thank you for the time

Messenger: Your work is now doubled. I can't give you time for nothing. You are to fulfill one part of the prophecy

Gradeshia: Which is?

Messenger: Kill the Queen

Gradeshia: That is simple task

Messenger: You have to make it Alysia's doing. She will either kill her mother or be the direct cause of her death

Gradeshia: It shall be done

Messenger: Do all these and you shall be rewarded. (Vanishes)

Gradeshia: I am your doom, darling Sisi. Hahahahahaha