We have a Problem

Richard Kadrey (Aloha from hell) wrote

'When you're born in a burning house ,

You think the whole world is on fire .

But it's not.'

To sum up his analysis , he took the journal to its last page and started scribbling.

'Oh Orion , what a blue-eyed surprise awaits you' said Daniel when he walked out.

I don't know how to form words now , he knew all along.

Some days back in the week , his eyes appreciated a silhouette right under the sun, from a distance he can only figure out she's talking to the only red tulip amidst all yellow ones, the frame in his eyes is interrupted as a boy in a dark brown coat enters and his thoughts are raging

Is that Daniel!

On one side , was Aera who could only overthink what lay ahead of her and on the other side is Daniel who met and fought , the turn of Vanidestine Family and looked into the blue eyes of Azriel Bonneville.

His blue eyes with depth of oceans stood focused , as a leather coat falls down , near his knees , his hand traced his clothes to assure the weapons , as he enters the Kingdom .

Water calms the feel inside the Palace , it's amidst of all the chaos of the kingdom , yet the small pond with two beautifully designed bridges that serve as pathways to the hall of the Palace.

The whole Palace in itself was so stretched over the area and every corner catches your interest.

Passing through the colorful fragrant garden , the pond to the bridges , to the hall Aera seemed to have struggling with the dress the royal dressmakers made for her.

Her hands dropped the fril light stretched fabric of her light grey dress , right on the Gate of the Hall .

As Aera started to observe her surrounding , her eyes strolled the Chandelier with such details it stopped your wandering eyes , I felt a hand on my shoulder , Turning I saw Archer and I've never been so Happy to see him , this whole ceremony was going so bland by now .

'Right on Time , I see MissAera ' hw chuckled

'You know my Family , They wake me up by changing the timezone ' we both laughed.

A modern Royal Family indeed has a lot of Chaos , with like 5 to 7 generation in the same house , it's a mess.

Archer turned to me and said 'Do you remember that boy who joined your vocals on songs from 1.5years back in the Palace.'

Greeted with that memory , I don't know what to call it amazing or embarassing, 'Yes , Aries Brown , if I'm not wrong' .

'Indeed , it is Lady ' since when is her behind me

'It's a pleasure to have you here , I'll serve my best' Aries voiced as he took a hold of my hand carefully and kissed the back of my hand near the rings I chose to wear today , a tingling sensation in my stomach.

I replied

' The Pleasure is all mine ' I was about to continue when Albertine and Marie in unison spoke 'You know Aries , She was just talking about you'

Here we go, In the cookies of life , Sisters are the Chocolate chips.

Is it appropriate to continue my statement now or I should just drop it .

'If you can lead me to Sierra , I want to have a minute with the Queen '

He chuckled lightly lighting up the hall 'Of course , You can walk beside me as you've never been here' .

Walking along his side , I realised he must love walking , his normal pace was fast .

We passed by a door , that seemed to be his place as he didn't even knock , as he signalled me to come inside , he has a little place to store wine , a fireplace , a large window with the view of the Forest , this must be the back of their Palace. He pulled out a book.

Wait.No it's 1.5Years , I'm assured when he held it and I recognised the Buckwheat flower on its cover.

He turned it over , to stop at page 59 , he cleared his throat silently , gulped down saliva and spoke pointing to the lines of the play 'For every Person , who have known themselves , is an instrument that connects , one which speaks to you as art does . I want to know what's yours, David'

David was such a good character of the Play who didn't make the right choices but lived them.

'I want to know yours ,Aera' he looked into my eyes 'The instrument that speaks to you' he repeated as he may have sensed my thoughts clouding my brain .

'Violins' I said looking back at this Library .

Taking step towards the books , on the corner of the shelf lay a couch with Cushions perfectly balanced for a reader .

My hands stopped on a book named , Fealty , the cover has a line on its bottom ,

How do I define Loyalty , when I've only been stabbed because of it.

A hand reached for the book , as my natural instincts kick in and I take a step back to dodge the attack , His hands fall on the Book shelf as it pushes the shelf deeper , there was a hidden passage .

'You surely know what's yours , don't you' he said turning to the Passage that appeared from the Shelf .

'That book was given to me by your Uncle' . Ah , Uncle Hudson , he would love to give books .

Fealty , as Loyalty someone promised to a king or queen in the past.

He motioned his hand towards the hidden passage on the other side of the bookshelf

It makes me jealous from him , he's living the fantasy of almost readers or maybe I've read a lot of Assassination books.

The path was perfectly made and it had vibrant colours unlike his room , I felt like I'm walking into the mind of a Silent person .

The passage led to a door which opened to be a Weapon hideout.

Closing the Book shelf again , I took a seat in his bed , to adjust my Light grey heels , it's holding me back from running or walk fast. It's really hard to manage long dresses , I can't understand how Marie has a thousands of them.

A knock on the door catches our attention as Aries turns to the door , it's Duverein .

'Princess , here is the Parcel ' he voiced giving a glance at me and then meeting Aries's eyes and then looking at the box in his hand.

It's a Royal Surprise Parcel , for all I know.

Aerowen is such an amazing person as you get to know her .

Walking to Sierra's Room , I knocked 'It's me' I said to catch my sister looking up

'Come on in. I want to know if this is alright' she asked me taking a spin in her dress.

It was heavenly. After the times I've seen her eat all the chocolate Box herself yesterday evening and watch her stressing over the ceremony, I don't know how to interpret this . 'It's Pretty , it'll look a lot better if you lose some weight' She looked at me as she'll hit me right now.

Her eyes relaxed while she looked behind me , oh yes Aera is here too .

' I'm Aerowen , we couldn't have a conversation last time. I wanted to gift you something before you hold the Crown. She said with a Proud Smile.

Just then Sapphire took a step towards her as I moved on the side to witness Sapphire hug Aera 'Thank you so much , I've been so stressed and nervous about this whole Ceremony, I really needed Chocolates ' she said . Oh my dear Elder sister , Chocolates blind her. I felt good They were like friends.

Sapphire took a bite on the Caramel chocolate pastry I assume .

'Even when the world ends We still need bakers' said Sapphire totally Immersed in the taste of the sweet .

'At times , I just want to be a Baker' Aera said and they both Lightly Laughed.

Aera took a step towards me and passed me a Pastry as well.

To say it was heavenly, will be an understatement.

My eyes went over to the Box Duverein left beside the pastry we were eating . It had some box with velvet texture jewellery mayeb , a Compass , Armour , Some books , a watch so beautifully kept in a luxury box , Perfume bottles , Wine bottles labelled Grey. An Hourglass in a transparent box , a Journal and a thick book

A Queen's helper 2 , I read as Aera Stood up to hand Sapphire the book

'Uncel Hudson mentioned you have Equerry , I would recommend you to read this next' , Sapphire Smiled and mouthing a Thank you . As she took the book in her hands she spoke 'A Minerva , you are , Aera' she looked at me and said ' a woman of great wisdom' .

Just then we heard some swords clinking.