Echoes of a Fallen Kingdom

It all started in a kingdom far far away.

Where there is beauty and fame.

Where water flows and trees grow.

Where the skies are always blue and land green, rich of all that mother nature has to offer.

The kingdom lived in perfect harmony.

The royals are not harsh upon the commoners and the commoners are so respectful towards their leaders.

Where the noble and the peasants stand in the same ground.

That is the kingdom of Farkland.

A land known far and beyond.

This kingdom is ruled by the most wise king Luskova along with his queen, Dahusni.

They are most gracious of all leaders ever known.

And it is no different with their daughter, Rosety.

She posseses the heart of gold and a mind so pure as the first dropping rain in winter.

She is also the fairest of them all.

No beauty has ever been seen that surpassed hers in years and none will be seen in years to come.

That's the kingdom of Farkland to you.

The land of freedom and equality.

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Today, activities were going on about up and down in the streets.

Everyone is busy packing up his best stuff to get to the palace.

The market square is full of people, all looking neatly dressed and talking in jubilation.

Children were running about up and down, trying to chase each other down the street while their mothers call upon them to come back otherwise they will be left out of the festivities today and that made most of the children rush back their mothers, not wanting to miss out on all the fun.

What's the great occasion you ask.

Yes, today is the princess's birthday.

She is turning eighteen.

And today also happens to be the day she will be crowned as the official crowned princess, the next queen to the kingdom.

Indeed, it is a day to celebrate.

For this day brings hope and happiness to every soul in the kingdom.

Up head, horses and carriages are seen walking in a perfect line towards the castle, which is up ahead in the mountains.

Every prince from every kingdom has dressed up in his most nicest attire and wielded his favorite sword, in hope that the princess will take notice of him but will she?, that is the question that has remained unanswered all these years.

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Princess Rosety is seated in her make-up chair, looking at the mirror while her Best maid, is making the final touch-ups in her make-up. Not that there is much to add actually.

The king walks in alongside the queen.

Both are all dressed in beautiful golden capes made out of real gold thread.

"Oh my goodness! Our dear little princess looks adorable" the queen says, looking at her daughter with so much love in her eyes.

"I got to agree with you on that my queen" Rosety's best maid says.

"Why do you always keep talking when the royals are?" a voice asks from behind.

A voice all are familiar with.

A voice that commands power but not as much as the king's and queen's.

"Aunt, you are here" the birthday girl gets up from her seat and rushes towards her aunt.

The queen stared at her sister disapprovingly.

"Suzeka, you know that's how we do things around here, there is no discrimination between the royal and commoners" the queen says.

"And you have proven your point by marrying one" she says, glaring at the king.

The king sure does not have any royal origin but he has ruled the heart of all.

"Excuse me my king, my queen, princess" Rosety's best maid says as she quickly rushes out of the room.

She has a feeling that they might need to talk this all out in private.

This always happens whenever lady Suzeka visits.

"Suzeka, I would not have you slander my family, at least not on an important occasion like today" the queen spoke in a harsh tone.

King Luskova walks besides her and places his hand on her shoulder.

"There is no need for you to be upset about it, it's true and I am proud of who I am" he says to his darling wife.

That's the reason why the queen loves him more with each passing day. He never shy away from his origin.

Rosety was seeing the love blooming between her parents and she was so happy while suzeka just huffed at them.

"Ok you all, I think it's time for me to finally get going, my subjects are awaiting my arrival" Rosety finally decided to break off the silence.

"You are right my dear, let's get going" her mother says intertwining their hands together and they walked hand in hand, ready to address their subjects.

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The hall was full with people, all happy to see the princess and the queen as they walked down the hall

"Happy birthday my princess" some echoed.

"Here's a little something we brought for her highness" some said while handing their most precious gifts to the princess.

"Oh! That's lovely, thanks very much" she will say as she collected their gifts.

That's how the kingdom is, all are lovely and treat each other as equals.

But it seems like Lady Suzeka isn't in on this treatment as she just huffs and turn away ever one of the commoners tries to get close to her.

Who knew her well didn't even dare to go close to her.

But her mood would not be fouled by this.

She is a relative of the princess and so, would he treated with respect.

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Princess Rosety walked into the grand ball room, where every one is waiting for her arrival.

They all stood up at the announcement of her name.

Each and every prince or Lord trying to compose himself so as to get noticed by the princess.

The smile on her face never falters as she waves at her guests.

The ball room has been decorated beautifully by flowers.

There is also a huge chandelier in the middle of the ballroom, illuminating the whole place.

Foods of all kinds were arranged at the far end of the room where everyone is free to serve themselves, both commoners and royals equal.

Tables and chairs were also placed in to sit four people each and it was decorated using a golden table cloth.

But what catches everyone's attention in this whole place is the six feet cake that is standing layers upon layers.

Princess Rosety walked over and sat on one of the chairs, ignoring the chair that was made specifically for her and the top of the throne space.

Her parents also joined in with her and so, Suzeka also had to join in.

People from all sides started walking towards her to congratulate her and soon, she was filled with so many gifts, so many that she wouldn't know what to do with them.

"I'm thirsty" Suzeka announces.

"The water bottle stand is over there, shall I get you one aunt?" Rosety asks.

"No, how dare I make the birthday girl work, that's the work of the servants" she replies.

"But then I forgot, they are on a break now and so, we have to do all the work by ourselves" she adds.