While Sophie was planning for her upcoming birthday, somewhere in another dimension (magical realm) lived a crown princess in a big kingdom called Atlania was also planning for her own big day...
"Where is the crown princess?" said an old man of high royal status in Atlania wearing black robes
"Greetings Oh wise one,her highness is currently in the training area" replied one of the maids of Atlania
"Training area?, again?, she'll never change"thought the old man
"Shall I tell her you would like to have a word with her?" said the maid
"No need for that,I shall go there myself "said the old man as he headed for the training area
In the training area,he spots a light red hair coloured teenage girl wearing a special black training dress meant for girls practicing archery.
That teenage girl was Selena the crown princess of Atlania
He admires her skils from afar as she aims to hit the target
"Bullseye!,you never seem to disappoint me your highness"said the old man as he claps and praises the princess
",Oh,high consultant Vargus,I didn't notice you there"
"Greetings to the future queen of The great Atlania" the old man bows and greets the crown princess out of respect.
"Rise,high consultant, greetings to you too" replied the crown princess
"You have really improved in your archery skills, I'm confident that with those skills,you could defeat the whole continent" said Vargus as he continued to praise the princess
"You flatter me,Sir Vargus" grinned Selena
"Flatter?,now that's far from flatter your highness, it's just a fact,you truly are worthy of the throne"
"You think so?"
"For sure, princess, you're father the late king would have been so proud of you"
As Vargus mentioned the late king,a sad smile plastered the princess
"And that's what I want Sir Vargus,I will surely make my father proud
"I know princess,how much adoration you had for the late king"
"Anyway,what did you want to talk about?
"Oh, right, I'm sure you know that your coming of age is approaching in two days time,and after that follows your prior engagement"
Selena's mood changes at the slight mention of her engagement
"(grunts)And may I pray tell know who the lucky sucker is?"
"Very funny,your highness, it's the crown prince of Gelenium,and you know this is very important for the kingdom to grow,and for us to prepare for our future plans
"I know that already, don't worry,I will fulfill all my duties"
"I trust you will,and you know about the lunar eclipse is approaching us soon right?,and this isn't a normal one"
"It's the awakening day for the mythical jewels and the four beasts"
"Oh,I see you have been preparing your self?"
"Definitely Sir Vargus, it's my day after all,my prophecy is already calling me,I can feel it in my guts"
"It sure is your day, there will be no obstacles in your path"
"Don't be to sure about that, you always taught me to prepare for the worst"
"That's true"
"Come to think of it, has there been any news from the royal priest?"
"News?,more like baseless assumptions and balderdash, that man can never wisen up"
"He actually requested for a meeting today,I guess I should go see what he's up to this time"
"Are you sure about that?, it's a waste of time"
"(Sighs) I know,but I decided to go for his daughter Ariel,she really wants me to give her father another chance"
", It's quite a shame,his daughter is so wise and mature, unlike him"
"That's true, she'll make a really good high priestess"
"Well,let me not engage you any longer,I shall bid my farewell your highness
"Sure, it's time for my meeting with him".
Sir Vargus bows then leaves the princess.
While Selena heads for the royal priest's place,she bumps into Ariel the assistant priestess and daughter of the royal priest
"Greetings your highness" Ariel bows and greets Selena.
"Greetings to you too Ariel" replied Selena
"I see you are here for the meeting with my father"
"Ofcourse,I did give you my word, didn't i?"
"Yes, your grace is immeasurable,your highness, thanks so much"
"It's ok Ariel, besides I trust you"
"Thanks your highness,shall we?"
"Yes,lead the way"
As Selena and Ariel open the door,they see an aged old man trying to tidy up the place
"Ah,good thing your here Ariel,come help me with this,oh my!, your highness is also here,my deepest apologies your highness,I didn't notice you" the man bows to Selena
"It's ok,you may rise"
"Greetings to you your highness"
"Greetings high priest, you wanted to tell me something important?
"Ah!,yes your highness, it is indeed an important matter, please take a seat,you too Ariel
As The three of them sit down,the priest starts elaborating.
",Now as you know your highness, that the awakening of the mythical jewels is approaching us"
"I am aware,Go on"
"Well, while I was doing research,I discovered something shocking"
"What is it?"
"Well, I'm sure your highness is surely preparing for that day,as the supposed chosen one,well your highness isn't the only one destined for a great purpose"
"What are you trying to say?"
"Well,what I'm saying is there is another one"
"What!",a shocked Selena abruptly stands up.
"Please listen your highness,your twin sister is alive!,and she will soon be awakened"
"What nonsense are you saying royal priest!" Sir Vargus shouts as he storms into the room.
"G-Greetings Sir Vargus"Ariel stutters
"Ariel,what nonsense is your father spewing now!"
"It's not nonsense, the lost princess is indeed alive
"Lost princess?, you mean my dead sister Sophie?
"I hope you aren't believing this mad man your highness" Sir Vargus protests
"It's not nonsense and I can prove it,just give me time"
"Time,Time that's all you keep asking for,but you never earn it,your highness don't believe his lies,how can a dead person come back to life,the princess died years ago along with your father the king"
"No, she's still alive!
"Shut up, you fool!"
"That's enough from the both of you!,mind your manners!
"My apologies your highness"Sir Vargus apologizes
"I'm sorry too but please believe me"
"That's enough from you, this meeting is hereby adjourned,and if you continue this story then your job will be at risk"
"Yes, your highness,I understand"
"Ariel, please take care of your father,I shall take my leave now".
"Yes,your highness,I assure you this will never happen again
As Selena and Vargus leave,Ariel runs to her father
"Father, what was that all about??"
"Dear please believe me, I'm telling the truth"
"It's ok father,I believe you"Ariel consoles her father.
"No,it isn't enough,I was humiliated today,I need to redeem myself,we are going to find that princess at bring her here!"
"But how father?"
"Don't worry,I have a plan, summon your sister Nicole,I have a task for her"
"Nicole, but for what?
"I think it's time to reconnect with old Atlanian folks"
"Huh?"
"Oh,Ariel,we have big plans ahead of us"
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