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sister. I am more capable than you in every way
imaginable, and you know it.” She was
not going to tolerate her younger sister’s idiocy. “I came here because I too believe that the
elves were on the wrong path. Politics
had taken place of traditions and freedom. I believed the bureaucracy had taken over and that our inept father
could no longer control them or use them. I do not believe, however, that you should be the one to lead these
people!” An uncomfortable silence fell
between the two powerful sorceresses. The issue was now in the open.
Kira
straighten up and walked toward her sister who stood in the very center of the
room. “What are you saying? Do you really believe that you could lead the
people? You only care for yourself and
your own rapacious needs!” The words
were like venom––thoughtless, but lethally intentional.
“I
take what is rightfully mine, dear sister. I am the eldest and should therefore be queen. Just because you have a husband does not give
you any more right to the throne. I
believe my ability to look out for me gives this new nation the sense of
direction that your limited mind could not possibly imagine!” She was not going to hold back her true
feelings anymore. “Yukio is nothing more
than an unworthy little man who wants fame and glory! He is not fit to wear a crown even if he has
no real power. It is an insult to the
high elves. There are many who agree
with me and are willing to follow me as their leader. They recognize your weakness and do not think
you are capable of leading them. Think
about that!” Kishi felt all of the anger
and resentment she had bottled up for the past few months leave her body in one
big rush.
“Well,
dear sister,” Kira said while keeping her rage in check, “you have made it
crystal clear where you stand. The
question now is what are you going to do? Will you stay here with us or are you leaving? I know that you are good at the latter,” the
queen said in icy tones. Waves of hate
emanated from both of them.
“Why
don’t we let the people decide? Or are
you afraid of what they would say? The
monarchy serves the people, not your own selfish desires. If I am guilty of greed and being
self-centered, then a vote would help you to inventory yourself. You may find that you and I are not so
different after all. The keystone in my
life is that I recognize and embrace who I am. You pretend to be something you are not.”
“Now
is not the time to make more changes. We
will wait until the city is finished and then bring the issue up with the
council where these matters should be addressed,” Kira replied coolly. She turned her back to her sister to make it
clear that the conversation was over. I’m the queen, not her. She is just jealous of my position and my
husband.
“I
will wait until the appointed time, my queen. Make no mistake; I will present this issue to the council when our fair
city is complete. All I ask of you is to
honor whatever decision they make,” Kishi replied confidently. She has
given me some rope, and now I am going let her strangle herself with it!
“I
agree. We will wait until then, and I
will respect the ruling of the council. Until that time, I am still your queen, and you will not openly disagree
with me. Understood?” Queen Kira stated,
with her back still to her sister.
“I
will wait until the then to make my case to the council. You have my word,” the
princess replied sardonically.
The Guardians
Kana
soared high over the sprawling Forest of Renshaw on a strong easterly wind. She smiled as she looked down at the third
part of the elves moving toward their new home on Mount Quang. She thought that these immortal beings would
have been more difficult to persuade, but they seemed only too eager to do her
bidding without even questioning her motives. Her plan was
imaginable, and you know it.” She was
not going to tolerate her younger sister’s idiocy. “I came here because I too believe that the
elves were on the wrong path. Politics
had taken place of traditions and freedom. I believed the bureaucracy had taken over and that our inept father
could no longer control them or use them. I do not believe, however, that you should be the one to lead these
people!” An uncomfortable silence fell
between the two powerful sorceresses. The issue was now in the open.
Kira
straighten up and walked toward her sister who stood in the very center of the
room. “What are you saying? Do you really believe that you could lead the
people? You only care for yourself and
your own rapacious needs!” The words
were like venom––thoughtless, but lethally intentional.
“I
take what is rightfully mine, dear sister. I am the eldest and should therefore be queen. Just because you have a husband does not give
you any more right to the throne. I
believe my ability to look out for me gives this new nation the sense of
direction that your limited mind could not possibly imagine!” She was not going to hold back her true
feelings anymore. “Yukio is nothing more
than an unworthy little man who wants fame and glory! He is not fit to wear a crown even if he has
no real power. It is an insult to the
high elves. There are many who agree
with me and are willing to follow me as their leader. They recognize your weakness and do not think
you are capable of leading them. Think
about that!” Kishi felt all of the anger
and resentment she had bottled up for the past few months leave her body in one
big rush.
“Well,
dear sister,” Kira said while keeping her rage in check, “you have made it
crystal clear where you stand. The
question now is what are you going to do? Will you stay here with us or are you leaving? I know that you are good at the latter,” the
queen said in icy tones. Waves of hate
emanated from both of them.
“Why
don’t we let the people decide? Or are
you afraid of what they would say? The
monarchy serves the people, not your own selfish desires. If I am guilty of greed and being
self-centered, then a vote would help you to inventory yourself. You may find that you and I are not so
different after all. The keystone in my
life is that I recognize and embrace who I am. You pretend to be something you are not.”
“Now
is not the time to make more changes. We
will wait until the city is finished and then bring the issue up with the
council where these matters should be addressed,” Kira replied coolly. She turned her back to her sister to make it
clear that the conversation was over. I’m the queen, not her. She is just jealous of my position and my
husband.
“I
will wait until the appointed time, my queen. Make no mistake; I will present this issue to the council when our fair
city is complete. All I ask of you is to
honor whatever decision they make,” Kishi replied confidently. She has
given me some rope, and now I am going let her strangle herself with it!
“I
agree. We will wait until then, and I
will respect the ruling of the council. Until that time, I am still your queen, and you will not openly disagree
with me. Understood?” Queen Kira stated,
with her back still to her sister.
“I
will wait until the then to make my case to the council. You have my word,” the
princess replied sardonically.
The Guardians
Kana
soared high over the sprawling Forest of Renshaw on a strong easterly wind. She smiled as she looked down at the third
part of the elves moving toward their new home on Mount Quang. She thought that these immortal beings would
have been more difficult to persuade, but they seemed only too eager to do her
bidding without even questioning her motives. Her plan was
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