Aerwyna- The Lost Queen

"Ocean and Human are both scary.

The deeper we go, the terrifying they are."

~2016 , 1 August~

Three men travelling with a hard frown marring their features. The blue sea lay in the front of them so blue like a sky. The more deeper they went- the pit of gut filled with dread. It was hard to not look at the see with fear shining in their eyes and heart pumping blood and drea. Because, it was not any normal sea but , "The Bermuda Triangle."

"Listening to the unending rumours about sea is really tiring. It doesn't even look that bad." When the leader of them, John uttered those words, David and Jeremy gave him stink eyes narrowing them on his words.

Deep down the trio feared the upcoming surprises of the sea.

The rumour of people gone missing whenever the step into the sea was now a snake named fear and it was coiling around their thumping hearts. The secrets of the sea were now filling them up with dread.

But, does anyone knows the real reason behind it.

Does anyone knows what's the secret behind it.

The answer is a simple 'No'.

No one knows the actual reason of disappearing of people.

The sudden of burst of thunder strike shook their hearts with fear. It was as if a loud, terrifying rumble trying to guide the sailors about the upcoming dangerous future.

But, the real reason behind the weather was something else. It was more of a blessing than a curse from the gracious God.

The fifth Ocean Queen was taking a birth in the sea.

Cordelia was going to give a birth to a queen. Fury, red hairs stick to her temples as she trembled with the shocking pain of giving birth. The maiden rushed here and there with smiles on their faces as they awaited the blessed future ahead of them.

Afterall, Aqua's and Cordelia's first daughter was going to born today.

Aqua was quiet among the diviners with him. Who sat quietly waiting for his command. He was happy how his first child but something shined in his ocean blue eyes. The warmth was there, so was the fear. Fear of losing his precious wife. Pacing back and forth he waited for the good news to rang in air.

"I think we should go back, we should come any other day." Fear dripped from Jeremy's voice as he slowly backed away from edge of the boat.

"If you want to go, then you can go I am not stopping you, you scaredy cat" David snickered, trying boast about his brave ness to stick with their plan, but the truth was that he too was terrified.

"I am not a scaredy-cat, you rat-faced chipmunk!. Jeremy was hot headed. Not being able to digest the insult, he began throwing colourful words at David. Both, fell into the chaos of bickering, yelling insults and swearing at each other; long forgotten the fear of thunderstorms.

"If you both are gonna fight now, then Iam going to push you in this sea than no one will stop you from your kiddy quarrelling. Rascals." John, angrily spat at them quietening their motions.

They went quiet for a while.

"I don't have any problem, but the weather is not good plus we have too old boat to use. This was your grandfather's boat. When we are living in 21 century what's the need of this boat?" David grumpily muttered under his breath trying pursue John to go back.

When no reply came he sat down on a drum.

Weather was too bad to suffer in that sea.

Under the sea, was going on the preparation for the Queen's birth.

Priests were busy predicting their Queen's future. Murmuring few sentences, and seeing the future inside the big ball of water.

"The new born lies in basket,

With an unknown fate,"

They began in chorus. Heavy hoods over their heads as they began to chant the murmurs.

"All prays for her life and future,

Oh! what a beautiful creature,

The thieves and beggars may arrive soon,

Protect her at all costs in the noon,

We shall pray for what behold in the fate,

So shall my God opens heaven's gate,

Daughter of a royalty,

Will kill the cruelty,

She will follow the sacred,

Cutting all the edges of hatred.

The new born lies in basket,

With an unknown fate,

With an unknown power in her soul,

She will protect the world sitting on her throne."

The heavy chants fell heavy on the sea. The blue sea darkened with the hues, and the waves thrashed against each other angrily.

Sharks and whales were surrounding the entrance of the triangle. Swimming in circular motion, rummaging through the waves.

It seems like the men didn't come with the preparation. As waves got higher and thrashed against the boat with great force, they yelled. Hungrily screaming for help, but the screams were swallowed down with the salty water of sea. Two of them was blown away with great impact.

Horror shined in John's eyes seeing the death swallow them mercilessly. It seems like God, Himself wanted him to see the power of nature.

And that happened.

Queen was born on the exact time of which was predicted by the priests.

Talking of priests. When they all saw the future of the Queen. They were struck with horror the dread. Fear gripped their hearts.

Two of them were fainted on the spot.

And the third preist was breathing in shock. Gulping heavy pants of breath as he tried to speak. Falling down on his knees, he attracted the attention of the Diviners and the King.

Rushing to the priest, Aqua held him in his arms.

The last words he spoke to the Kingston Aqua was,-

"She is coming back."

And the mouth was shut for the infinity.

Those were the last words he spoke. And he died.

A child's crying was echoing inthe ocean and the weather fiercely screamed about the announcement of the queen. Everyone was celebrating their Queen's birth who was named,-

"Kingston Aerwyna Cordelia"

She was kept on the heads on the Killer Whale and was raised to the head of the ocean. A ritual they did to show their happiness and gratitude to the God.

But, that happiness doesn't last long. When she was raised above. She was thrashed away in the waves.

The creature's small body was stumbled across John's hands. Lifting the creature in his arms, he thrashed and swam across the sea.

To save that precious little angel's life, he tried to fastened his movement but the water made his hands and legs heavy, slowing down his movements.

A small grin wavered upon his face and he hurriedly swam near the shore, but horror shined in his eyes as he sensed the hungry creatures of water chasing him. He was harshly pulled away from the small creature, his flailing arms went limp when those sharks ate him alive.

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Cordelia's world was shattered, she laid against the soft mattress waiting for Aqua's arrival.

When the thump of Aqua's footsteps echoed in the hall, she hurriedly sat up and the pain shot up in her body like she was electrocuted.

Eyes wide with horror and pain as she wobbled to Aqua. Her shivering fingers hold onto his bright, shining collar intricate with thin golden thread. The shine of the thread dulled as she clutched robes tightly in her fist. Eyes yelling questions.

A simple nod from Aqua destroyed Cordelia's world. The eyes which were just few seconds ago were yelling questions, now remain still with emptiness glaring at the world.

The soul crushing blood chilled scream echoed in the room, halls, palace. Walls cracked, the ground shook with the intensity of scream. It was not just a scream but a scream of chaos.

Even if Aqua wanted to, he couldn't calm down her. He could never calm Cordelia's rage for it stayed with her more than the calmness has ever stayed.

The whole palace shook as the scream grew louder. It only caused chaos. People running with fear as the destruction begin.