“A CROWN OF DESTINY” (Novel) Chapter 2

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“A CROWN OF DESTINY”~~ ♡♥♡ ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Chapter 2~~ THE UNFOLDING OF SINISTER TIDINGS As the treacherous oceans of thoughts of my upcoming Royal density gripped my consciousness, my soul sought solace in the Persian Blue staircase, as they led me, with grace, to the resplendent Royal Garden of the Christalinian Royal Palace, an oasis of tranquility perched above the sprawling courtyard. Beside the regal fountain, I exhaled a sigh heavy with the burdens of my impending destiny, granting my visage the privilege of witnessing the celestial spectacle that adorned the evening sky. As the moon, in all her lunar splendor, held court over the vast expanse of the sky. The fountain's waters glistened like clear crystals under the gracious embrace of seraphic moonlight’s magnificence. I felt a momentary relaxation and thrill as I stood within the elegance of the evening, seated beside the fountain and surrounded by pristine white roses. Out of the blue, the noise of the Royal palace's main gate opening disrupted the tranquil atmosphere. Eight knights formed a queue at the entrance of the Royal garden. I stood up, willing myself to be within their reach. As they greeted me by bowing before me, I reciprocated with a curtsy, acknowledging their presence. "Good evening, Imperial Highness," spoke the foremost knight, his voice imbued with a sense of gravity. "The Emperor of the Thiea Dynasty has sowed the seeds of invasions. They attacked into our sacred provinces. With a great sensation of sorrow and misery, I am compelled to let you know that there will be a war between the two dynasties. The current Empress and Emperor of the Christalinian dynasty shall be summoned to abandon the sanctuary of the Royal Palace to lead our valiant soldiers into battle at the fore of our forces." 
My eyes widened in sheer astonishment as I delicately fingered the silky strands of my dark bluish-black hair. A bittersweet cocktail of trepidation and anxiety coursed through my heart like a relentless symphony. The uncertain fate of my beloved parents, the Empress and Emperor of the Christalinian Dynasty amidst the brutality of war had caused the entrance of intense fear within my veins. “What will happen to my parents?" I managed to whisper, my voice laced with both fear and despair. "Unfortunately, the Emperor and Empress will be putting their lives at great risk. There will be bloodshed on both sides, and there's nothing we can do to prevent it," the knight somberly revealed. "I bid you farewell, Imperial Highness, with a heart heavy with sorrow that words fail to capture. Please accept my sincere apologies. The Emperor and Empress will take their leave from the Royal Palace tomorrow." “Pray, Sir Knight, that the heavens intervene and grace us with a glimmer of hope as we navigate this treacherous ocean of uncertainty," I implored, my voice filled with a mixture of desperation and longing. "Hope shall guide us through the darkness," the knight replied with a solemn nod, turning aside to depart with his comrades. In that somber moment, the looming specter of war threatened to sunder not only the warring dynasties but also laid claim to my cherished family, reducing to ruin the pillars of my cherished realm, my destiny and all that I so ardently held dear. And so, my heart recoiled in the face of this relentless tide of adversity which left me standing still in a petrified, scared condition.