Royal Darkness
EPISODE 1
midwife
push a little harder your majesty..you can do it"
She knew there was no escape from the inevitable death that awaits her according to the prophecy, yet she was still bent on having the child no matter what.
queen marie
No...I don't think I can do this
she said, gasping for air.
midwife
You can your majesty, just try…I believe you can… Do it for your baby
Beads of sweats ran down her forehead as she could see the doors of heaven opening for her.
A faint smile appeared on her lips as she closed her eyes, inhaled deeply and decided to give it one more push.
gathering every last bit of strength in her, she pushed with all force extremely determined to bring her baby to life no matter what
All her effort was not in vain as cries of a new born filled the room making the queen inhale deeply, collapsing on the bed.
The mid wife hands was excited at first but it soon turned to horror as she stared at the creature before her, her hands trembling.
midwife
"Monster!!…Vedan!!"
Unable to hold it in anymore, she dropped the baby in the cradle and ran out of the room, screaming in terror.
Struggling on her feet to take a close look at her baby, the queen couldn't help but wonder what could have scared the mid wife so much.
A gasp escaped her lips immediately she saw what came out of her. She was beautiful, probably the most beautiful creature she has ever seen.
With her plain white hair and skin as white as snow, she looked ethereal. The little baby stirred, fluttering her eyes open. Her heart sank when she realized what was wrong. Her daughter was... Blind!
she whispered as she picked the baby up and brought it close to her chest
queen marie
you shall be called calestis
By now you must be wondering why the mid wife ran away from the Innocent blind baby.
Long time ago in the kingdom of Konica, babies born with unique features like white hair or extremely white skin are considered to be witches and must be sacrificed to the gods ten days after their arrival on Earth.
The people of Konica had a terrible experience with white haired woman who killed and ate thousands in the middle of the night before the sorceress Marcela finally got rid of these evil witches with the help of a powerful gem called the Ameldian.
Sorceress Marcella
You can not keep her your majesty
a voice said behind the queen who turned to her back abruptly only to see the sorceress Marcela standing behind her. The queen hands encircled around the baby, holding her tightly against her.
queen marie
"How did you know of this child so fast?"
Sorceress Marcella
I am more powerful than you think your Majesty…hand me the child.
The queen stared at the baby, shaking her head, her lips pursed together.
queen marie
This child is mine
Sorceress Marcella
That child is a great threat to humanity and it must be killed... Give me the child at once
queen marie
I went through so much pain having this child, I refuse to give it to you so you can sacrifice it
Sorceress Marcella
That child is a monster!
Marcella growled, her eyes spitting fire.
queen marie
My child is not a monster
The queen stated, her voice shaking. Sorceress Marcella could see how terrified the Queen was for her child life but there was nothing she could do to help the situation.
Sorceress Marcella
You are carrying a Vendan baby your majesty, it must be killed
queen marie
My baby is not a Vendan. Vendans are evil and my baby is not. Please do not take her away from me
Marcella shook her head in pity as she remembered something
Sorceress Marcella
The prophecy your majesty, you are destined to die today
queen marie
That is something I know already Marcela
Sorceress Marcella
Your fate can be changed if you give me the baby
queen marie
What do you mean by that?
Queen Marie asked as she focused on Marcella patiently waiting for an answer.
Sorceress Marcella
You are destined to give up your life for the sake of this baby, but that can change if you hand the baby to me...you will live on
queen marie
I still do not understand
Sorceress Marcella
The gods said you are allowed to choose just one.. your life or the life of this baby
queen marie
If I chose my life,what becomes of my baby?
Sorceress Marcella
Death… She will be stabbed right in the heart and the white silk shall be covered with her blood, the silk shall be burnt and the flames shall reach the gods
Terrible images of that happening to her baby flashed in her mind as she gasped and shakes her head in fear
queen marie
And what if... What if I choose the baby?
Sorceress Marcella
Then you shall die a slow painful death my queen
and then at the mirror right in front of her. It was really difficult to control the terrible images of her newborn baby being brutally killed right in front of her eyes. Many Vedan babies has been killed right before her eyes and she can't stop remembering the pleas of their human mother and the cries of the baby right before they were killed. It was terrible
Sorceress Marcella
You don't have much time left your majesty... The midwife will arrive with the king soon
Marcella announced, staring at the door
Sorceress Marcella
What is your decision your majesty?
Sorceress Marcella
Yes, your majesty
She slowly stretched the baby towards Marcella who gently collected it from her
Sorceress Marcella
Wise decision your majesty, I will have it prepared for the sacrifice
queen marie
No Marcella…take care of my baby
Sorceress Marcella
What do you mean by that your majesty?
queen marie
I have decided to give up my life for this child, let the gods take me instead
The queen stated, breathing heavily
Sorceress Marcella
"You are giving up your life? For it?
The sorceress asked in disbelief, her gaze moving from the Queen to the baby
queen marie
Her name is Celastis..I want you to give her sight and take care of her like she is your own
the queen slowly placed a kiss on the baby's forehead
queen marie
want you to protect her from the dangers of the world and treat her as if she is your own.. And please... Do not let her forget me
Marcella was already shaking her head
Sorceress Marcella
You are making a grave mistake your Majesty
queen marie
will die someday, but I will be more happy if I know that I am dying to save someone
Sorceress Marcella
Your majesty....?
Tears rolls down Marie's cheek as she cleaned it with the back of her hand
queen marie
I can't believe how much I love it already, I have only known it for few minutes
Sorceress Marcella
Your majesty….
queen marie
This is the reason I am sacrificing my life sorceress Marcella…don't let it be in vain
Marcella nodded, blinking back tears. The queen clutched her chest, groaning. Staring at Marcella with tear stained eyes, she whispered,
queen marie
Tell my husband, the king that I love him
Marcella used her hand to wipe the tears off her face
Sorceress Marcella
Farewell your majesty
queen marie
take care of her
The Queen mumbled, doubling over with the pain.
Marcella disappeared with Celastis like she was never there in the first place while Marie stared at herself in the mirror
Unable to bare the pain she was feeling, she fell on the floor as every last bit of blood in her dried up leaving a dried up zombie like body.
The midwife, King and a few Royal guards walked in few moments later and was absolutely shocked to see the lifeless body of the queen on the floor.
was all that escaped king Herad lips as he fell on his knees unable to believe the sight before him. He held the dried up body against himself, tears blurring his vision.
Download NovelToon APP on App Store and Google Play
