The Prophecy

FLASH! A bright lightning struck near the Dalia Kingdom. A roaring thunder accompanied it that was capable of awakening a person even in deep slumber. The whole Kingdom suddenly got silent as the last sound of the thunder disappeared. This strange lightning probably puzzled the minds of almost every person in the Kingdom. The people, however, did not show much signs of surprise. They believed that the lightning, accompanied by that extremely loud thunder, could have been a natural occurrence. The King, however, had a strong gut feeling that this was not caused by nature. In fact, the more he pondered, the more he believed that this was not natural. KNOCK! KNOCK! The king’s deep thinking was abruptly ceased by this sound. Although the knocks on the door were gentle, they sounded as if they were loud as the room was silent due to the king’s deep thinking. 

“My King, may I come in?” said the person responsible for the knocking. “Yes Faron, you may come in,” responded the King. Faron, dressed in his elegant uniform, gently entered the King’s private room. He bowed before the King, and said, 

“You have been in here for a while now my king. Would you like me to get you something?” 

“I currently do not need anything Faron, but thank you for asking.”

“Are you sure my king?”

“You don’t need to be worried. I am fine.”

“Alright my king, I will be-”

“I have a question for you.” The King interrupted.

“What is it my king?”

“What do you suppose was the cause of that sudden lightning?”

“As spontaneous as it was and as violent as it’s accompanying thunder sounded, I assume that it was not caused by nature. It may have been caused by something else?” said Faron. “It might have been caused by magic or-”

“Magic you say?” The King interjected again.

“It was just a random assumption my king, my immature mind could not have thought of anything logical.” Faron explained nervously. “I shall leave you my King. You may send the maid outside to call for me, that is, if you are in need of anything my king.”

“I will,” the King gently replied.

Faron left the King’s room. “Magic?” the King questioned in thought. “I’ll have to ask the Mage about this.”

    Later in the day, the King called for the Royal Mage. The youthful Aelis entered the throne room and kneeled before the King.

        “I am here, my king”

        “You may stand up. I have a question to ask you.”

        “What is the matter, my king?”

        “Do you think that magic could’ve been the cause of the strange lightning.”

        “Although I am not absolutely sure, my king, I strongly believe that magical energy was the likely cause of the lightning. It was no ordinary lightning at all.”

        “Well then-”

        “My King, I have a request for you!.” Aelis broke in. “May I go to the area where the lightning struck. I may be able to find some answers to it… that is, if you do not mind.”

        “I do not mind at all Aelis. However, I shall send some of my knights to go with you. Although I am aware that you are capable of taking care of yourself, I still want some of my men to ensure that you are safe.”

        “Alright my king. I shall go with few of your men.”

    Aelis, along with five knights and six horses, went to the forest in which the thunder struck.

        “Everyone, look around. Search for anything that might look strange or unique,” she said. “The cause of that lightning could be found here somewhere!” she said inwardly.

        “Yes ma’am,” the knights responded.

They searched tirelessly, in hopes of finding anything that might provide answers for them. They found nothing that proved to be worthy of their interest. At night time, they decided to saddle up their horses. Aelis was disappointed in herself, as she felt that she wasted the time of these knights. Just as she was about to sit on her horse and ride it, she felt a massive surge of magic flowing through her. She began to scream. The knights quickly turned to her. Her face suddenly turned upward, and her arms and legs were wide apart. The words she uttered in a loud voice did not seem to be hers.

        “ONE OF THE KING’S CHILDREN SHALL BE BESTOWED WITH PURE MAGICAL ENERGY IN THE SUCCEEDING DAYS. THE CHOSEN ONE SHALL BE THE SAVIOR OF THIS LAND OR THE CAUSE OF IT’S DEMISE!”

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