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The Long awaited day arrived and although it was a public activity, every citizen would be able to attend, this time things were very different. The King officially announced that the country was under attack from the rebels and that every citizen was expected to stay indoors to avoid being caught in the crossfire in case a fight ensued. The crowning ceremony would be broadcasted In every television and any other channel. Preparations were made but again there was a change at the last minute. It was announced that the crowning would no longer take place at the City stadium as usual but the location remained secret.
Miranda’s group was divided into four teams each with their respective tasks. Miranda would remain at the castle together with her men. Ava and Stacy where to stay hidden and charge together with their men after the war started. Kiel was tasked to protect the king and the prince with his life while Ronald was required to apprehend the traitors and help block any paths the rebels may try to escape through.
Nikolai walked to the queen’s quarters all dressed up. He was wearing a dark blue robe which was made for the incoming queen.
“Are you ready my son?” The Queen asked sweetly with a loving smile on her face which almost made Justin throw up.
“Yes mother.” He replied calmly, trying not to give anything away. ” Good. I believe you haven’t forgotten Why you are here even though you are just a worthless dog?” Her tone of voice changed and her face too. She was the exact replica of the queen everyone knew. She was far from the pitiful queen she presented to the people. Ofcourse, that had always been a strategy to evoke pity from the people ànd let the people think that the king was heartless for ignoring his queen.
” Yes, my Queen.” He dared not address her as mother anymore. She wasn’t his mother. She was far from the mother he had and remembered in his dreams. His mother was loving, Sweet and caring. She would Cook Sweet and delicious food for him and his brother. She would read them a story before going to bed and make sure she tucked them safely.
She was the complete opposite of this vile woman who did nothing but punish him harshly whenever he made the simplest of mistakes. She would flog him harshly and tell him that as a royal prince, he should act like One. He never wished to be one, but for the sake of his brother, he endured it all. As long as he could watch his brother from afar, everything was worth it.
” Today, the whole country will be covered with blood. The royal family will cease to exist and then after I eradicate everything possible threat, I will take over the country and rule it. I can’t wait to see that bastard prince dying. As for that Man, I’ll make him regret ever rejecting my affection. I will keep him alive and let him watch as I take everything he worked so hard for.” Then she burst out laughing hysterically like a mad woman. Her laughter was eerie, like it emerged from the depths of hell.
Nikolai clenched his fists tight and controlled the urge to Just straggle her to death that instance. He knew that he had to control his impulse or else his blow would be blown. He couldn’t afford to expose himself and put the rest into trouble. He had waited for years for this day, a few hours wouldn’t affect anything.
” As you please my queen.” He straightened his posture and controlled his voice while talking.
” Get ready, that useless prince should already be done. We will be leaving in a few minutes.” The queen said dismissing him. She was never fond of him. If it was not that she wanted his help on becoming the overall ruler, she wouldn’t have taken him in in the first place. She needed him to fight her battles and then she’ll just sit and reap the benefits.
Nikolai Left the queen’s quarters with a man strolling behind him.” Your highness, what do we do now?” The man inquired. Nikolai halted in his steps and without turning back said in an extremely unfriendly voice. ” Call me that again and you won’t know how you died.” Nikolai hated it when anybody addressed him as his highness, no, he loathed that name. It reminded him of the fact that he was somebody’s pun.” Forgive my manners, Nikolai.” The man corrected himself instantly. ” That’s more like it.” Nikolai beamed. ” We stick to the plan. Gather your Men, ensure that she doesn’t come out of this house. Lock her and then you know what next.” He instructed. Nikolai swore that he would let the queen’s evil plans succeed.
” Yes, master.” The Man bowed respectively. ” Should I arrange some Men to escort you to the ceremony?” The man asked yet again, you could see concern In his eyes. After All this Man took him in when he was desperate and about to give up in life. Nikolai had treated him like family. To him Nikolai was his saviour, his brother and family.
” No need, I just take two men, they’ll be enough. Afterall I am on their side.” He replied, shrugging his shoulders.
” You should be careful, master.” The Man said and bid goodbye before walking to make the necessary arrangements.
Justin had just finished dressing up. He was ready to leave for the ceremony. He was dressed in a Royal Blue robe embedded with rhinestones and other valuable stones on it. If sparkled under dim light giving it an ethereal look. Although he was not born royal, he had an aura of nobility. You couldn’t compare it to Miranda’s who was born from royal blood but that did not mean it paled in comparison. He appeared majestic in that kingly outfit. He had always thought of this day as the day his life would be caged by royal duties, but things were different now, he was dressed like this to help liberate the country. Maybe this was my purpose in life all through. He thought.
He was lost in thoughts when a Cold metal barrel was pressed on his head and the next thing, darkness.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.