Vidor's Dream

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CHAPTER 14

"You see, in time past, king Vidor's father wasn't always like that. He was a nice man but something got into him and he decided there was a need for expansion and because of that he ruined one-minute kingdom close by and took over their land."

"Seriously?"

"Yes. Sad but even the queen was sadder because they were humans after all and her husband mercilessly killed them. Unfortunately for her and fortunately for the king, she was pregnant that time, so she could not fight with him on the issue for too long due to her health."

"Wow."

"Yes, wow. As fate would have it, she wasn't even given much time in her plans to tame her husband and his desire for conquest. In the end, she died while giving birth to the king and made me promise to serve a queen like her, a queen who would share in her ideas for the world to be free-living and not subjected to the control of one man. Too much power she says can corrupt even the purest of hearts."

"I see. So a tragedy brought an end to goodwill?"

"Yes. I believe if the queen was still alive, neither the previous king nor the current one would have succeeded in their conquest," Aeverie explained.

"So she needs you to serve a good queen in hopes that the queen would be the one to put an end to this mad conquest." Era stated rather than asked.

"Exactly."

She was already getting a hang of things. It was no wonder when she voiced out her inner thoughts, Aeverie said what she did.

"As I said before, that is right. You are on track. A queen who can see the suffering of the world and its people and willing to give her all in setting things straight is worthy to be called a queen."

"But are sure are you about me?"

"I cannot say but my spirit clung to you from day one. I want to trust my instincts and I pray thee that you do not disappoint all those still having a glimmer of hope for the future."

Era did not know what to say anymore. She was speechless. It seems not only her kingdom was suffering and worst still there were people who still clung to whatever hope they could get. If not for anything or anyone, because of those who wished for a better world, her resolve became much stronger.

"You put in too much faith and hope in me, Aeverie. I am but a puny princess." She did not want to give in so easily while trying to dissuade Aeverie

"You and I know that isn't true. I can see the fire in your eyes. There is so much life in them. You have a kind heart and you are one who would not sit for such injustice for long. All I hope and pray is strength, courage, patience and boldness to face this destiny of yours."

"I wish that too. I am but a needle in a haystack."

"You can do it, my queen. You have my support and that of those who still believe in a better tomorrow."

"Thanks, Aeverie. It means a lot."

"You are welcome." She took in a deep breath, smiling as she gently released it, her eyes and attention still fixed on Era while she battled with her conviction.

"Standing here and now before, Era, princess of Meribia and Queen of Etheria," she began out f the blue, stunning Era with her next choice of words as her feet gave way, causing her to kneel hard before Era.

"I swear my allegiance to you for as long as you live and continue to put the betterment of the realm and its kingdom's at heart. You have my word. I will be your humble servant and do all that you will me to."

Her lips parted. She wanted to speak but she was at a loss for words. She did not even know where to begin. Just like that, she had gotten her first-person without her even reaching out first.

"Please fulfil her majesty's wish and make this world worth living in again," Aeverie continued. "Return unto us, unto the young, a generation worth dying for and a reason to hope and live."

Her heart was so full of hope right now. She could not have asked for someone better. Deep within her, she already knew she could trust her and so she followed her instincts, hoping not to regret it in future.

"And I, Era, Queen of Etheria, promise to uphold her majesty's ideal and lead this kingdom into a sinless future, free to be loved by all other kingdoms."

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~Vidor's Chambers~

Eyes shook, trying to break forth from their sockets, to be seen, to be heard if it were possible. Unfortunately, it didn't happen so.

His body turned in his sleep, trying to get away from whatever demon there was haunting him in his sleep.

~DREAM~

"I see the punishment given you is not enough?" An advance lady said with bitterness etched deep within her voice.

"If not for your kind, would there be any punishing?" A masculine voice challenged, turning his back to the lady as he stared at nothing.

"Hmm, you still do not see the fault in all these and you think we are the ones at fault."

"Deny t if you can. I would kill any woman I deem fit to. The world would be so much better without your species."

"Till now your hatred for women still runs deep. Can't you change?!" the lady yelled in anger shaking her body and struggling against the strong hands holding her in place.

She turned her head to either side and snarled at them but the soldiers wouldn't budge.

"Change… hehe…" he chuckled at her, before moving towards his throne and sitting down on it. "I, King Vidor of Etheria do not change."

"Fine then. The very species you hate, you would only end up falling deeply in love with."