Soul Country

Past Time, Friday 1700,.... The Royal Palace All the pupils gathered in the Royal Hall to welcome the Queens Foster Child Princess Arno Lina ( The birth of the Princess was a mystery. No one in the whole Kingdom knew the child's mother or father. The queen was covered in blood and was holding the newborn child as she entered the Palace after a long journey from the neighboring kingdoms. The child was white in colour and her eyes were crimson-blood red. People were scared to look at the child. No one was willing to take her from the queen's arms. After 20 days, when the Queen was completely healed from her injuries, there was the naming ceremony of the child.) The ceremony went well but the Queen didn't stay in the Royal hall for a long time. It was the rule for a long time for the Royal Ancestors to celebrate the ceremony for 2 days. Queen Maren was the best leader for her people. She knew what was right and wrong. Every subject of the country believed in her. So why would the queen do that? The ceremony should be celebrated by the queen. After the ceremony, the Queen sent Princess Aron to the Governess' home. Aron was seldom able to visit the palace, and that was because the queen's family never accepted her. Queen Maren would visit her on weekdays and spend time with Aron. When Aron was 9 years old, she was sent to the neighbouring village far from the Palace all alone without any servants and myself (governess). However, it was not the order of the Queen, it was from the King. He learned the myth about Princess Aron. The Needle Village Aron was a special and spiritual soul. She was brought to my house when she was only 22 days old and she grew up under my watch. She was something different which made me worried all the time, so I wanted to make sure she was doing well in the Village. It took me 4 days to reach the village as it was far and dangerous. It was a small village with 20 households and every elder from the village was once a prisoner who was sentenced from 10 yrs, 20 to 30 yrs and then released and banished from the kingdom. As I reached the village, I couldn't find her and started asking around and the difficult part was none of them spoke my language. After describing Aron, some of them understood what I was asking and then they pointed to the direction which leads into the woods. I followed the directions. After some time, I reached a spot where there were all men doing the work, some cutting wood, some hunting and some learning magic and some knowledge of everything.There was also a group where an elder was teaching a group of children and Aron was among them. Governess: (I rushed towards her. She was smiling brightly as he saw me. When the day was about to end, carriages came one by one and took them back to their home. But there was no carriage for us. It made my heart hurt even if the king sent her here, he should atleast have taken care of her daily necessities.) Governess: Aron, don't be sad, I know the king wanted to keep you safe, so he sent you here. Princess Aron: istitutrice diam (governess Dia), I am fine. It's fun here. I get to learn so many things and I like their language. Its accent is amazing. Madre REGINA (Mother Queen ) would be proud of me when she comes to meet me next time. And I am sad because there is no carriage for you. Governess: My Princess, its OK. I can walk with you. Also, I don't understand these new words (Istitutrice Diam, Madre REGINA). Princess Aron: Oh, I am learning their language. I want to learn their language as soon as possible so I can have someone to talk to. Governess: I am sorry, I wish I could stay here with you.But I can't. There are other children like you I should take care of. I don't understand why you can't live in the palace with your brothers and sisters. Princess Aron: Governess, I know they are not my siblings.(Aron smiles sadly) Governess: ( Talking to herself) Did she know that she was an orphan, but who could have told her? It's death punishment for those who told her about the truth. So how did she find out? Princess: Don't worry, governess, no one told me that I found out by chance. And don't ask me how I found out what you were thinking. It was so obvious, governess. [ Aron smiles happily as she looks at the governess] We reached home after a long walk. As I entered her home there were only a few things. We had dinner with the food I brought from the city. While Aron made sweets with the fruits and honey she brought from the woods. She made a large quantity to share with all her neighbours. Governess: Aron it's tastes, I can't even use the right words dear, I guess I will choose heavenly. Princess Aron: Well, Governess, it's like this, there are some fruits that are not sweet, so I thought if I should use sugar syrup it would taste better, but in a small village like this one we can't find it and other villages don't sell us anything as this is a Banished Village. So, "honey" was my option, but look, Governess, it tastes 100 times better with honey than with sugar. Governess: Yes it does, my Princess. We should be thankful for even small things. If we can do that, then we find ourselves at peace all the time. Aron: I shall remember that. The next day,... It was time for me to go back to the city. I can't stay here for long. It would take me 5 days to reach the city and the King should never find out that I met with the Princess. Governess: Princess , how long are you going to follow me? My carriage is not very far. Please go back. Princess: I just want to see you off, Governess. Don't worry, I can go back safely. As we reached the carriage, the Princess was sad. I could tell that. Then she smiled at me. I promised I would visit her every month. And then I set off. Princess Aron : Will see you next month and tell Mother Queen I am doing well and thank her for everything she did for me. Governess: I will. ( She will have to stay in this village until she turns 18 years old. After that, she could come back to the palace as the bride of a prince. That's what Queen Maren told me, but who knows if the king changes his mind again? The king doesn't want her to stay because he thinks that she is cursed. Her eyes are Crimson-blood her skin is like that of vampires and she can only bring misfortune to the Royals. Then what about the people? Even if she is cursed, I want her to follow the right path ). The Needle/Banished village Even if the people living there were once prisoners, they were different, it seemed like they knew each other. They have a mark of ocean on their soul and it appears once they have mastered the soul of themselves. And there were very few teenagers or young children in that village. A total of 11 with Aron, six teenagers and 5 young children. There were many elderly people. And all the elders were mostly men. After 1 month from the day the governess left . Aron was waiting for Governess Dia at the village gate as she promised she would return. [Rose, a friend of Aron's. She is 5 years older than Aron.Aron calls her senior.] Rose: Aron, its okay you have us so don't worry and let's go to work it's already late. Aron: OK, maybe she is lost, so it's taking her a long time to reach here. Rose: hmm..( I don't think so) Months passed, years passed, but the governess never came again. Even so, Aron never stopped waiting for her. Rose: Aron, you will turn 18 next month, so you are going to leave us, right? Aron: Senior, the marriage was what my My Mother Queen wanted, not the king nor the Prince, so I don't think I will be going. Also, I don't want to leave this place. This is where I belong..... senior. Rose: Aron, take the blindfold off. We are not scared of you even though your eyes are red, it's only bright and beautiful. We will not be cursed if we look into it. Aron: I know that. Also, remember the king sent me here because he has his reasons, not because I am cursed. Rose: I always wanted to believe that. Meanwhile, Romeo comes running towards the girls ... Girls the Letter from the King.. Letter from the King... Aron: what does it say Brother? Romeo: Aron, come with me. The elder wants to speak with you and Rose, you too. Rose: Why me?? Hey Romeo, you are not joking with me again, right? If I find out you are kidding with me, then I will not talk to you for a month. ( speaks angrily ) Romeo: Rose, don't be like this. I promise I am not kidding with you. Rose walks back to Aron .. Both of them start to walk towards the village hall and Romeo...., behind them. Aron: Senior, why are you angry with Brother Romeo? You know he loves you so much . Also, I heard from my elder that he asked you're hand in marriage. Rose: Leave that. Let's go. I want to know what the king wants to do with you. At the village HALL All the people from the village gathered. The Elder was waiting for us. As we entered, the elder began to speak. Elder: There are two things you should know. First about Giverness Dia. She was not able to visit you because it was the king's order, and the 2nd is..., Rose: Aron I told you. Now see for yourself, even so you keep waiting for her every day. Elder: Rose, I am speaking. You can talk once I finish my words. Rose: Sorry Elder. Elder: The second thing is you are starting from this day. You are my official granddaughter. Aron: Did the King Approve it? I cant believe it.( Tears of happiness) Elder: so you call me Grandfather now. Also, we are no longer called the banished village, we are the Needle village. So we have all the rights now. Aron, my dear grandchild, you are a blessing to us, not a curse. Aron: Then Nonno (Grandfather), I would like to thank the king , so when you meet the king thank him on my behalf. Elder: There will be no need for me to go there alone. Rose: Elder, is Aron going with you? She must return to the palace?.....And what about her marriage? Oh no Aron, what's going on? Aron: Nonno, I am not the Princess anymore now. I am now the official member of the Needle Village. Romeo: It's the night hunt. Our village's young people can join any sect they want. The ban has been lifted. And that's the reason the elder told said he wouldn't be going alone. Rose : That's great we can finally show our skills. Elder: So who will be going with me ..decide and join me tomorrow morning. And tonight we will have a feast and naming ceremony for my granddaughter. [All the crowd screaming happily .... Great ,Great ..., we are having another feast ...] The night of the naming ceremony..., the Elder named Aron "Beronia Aron Dyane". Elder: So Beronia Aron Dyane, do you know why you are given this name? Aron : Nonno (Grandfather), I know the meaning of "Dyane" as it was my great grandmother's name. It means Divine. Frederica Dyane, the peaceful and divine ruler, was my great grandmother's name. Also, she lived up to her name. Elder: Beronia Aron Dyane, the one who brings divine victory and the one who will remain and be reminded of every living thing. Beronia, remember it all belongs to you. Beronia Aron: Nonno what do you mean? Elder : Time must reveal the truth to you...soon. [That night something happened to the Princess, but no one except Rose knew what happened, but she pretended to act like she also didn't know.] The next day.., Edward , Romeo, Rose and Beronia are the members joining the sect and represent us. Edward and Romeo, Grandsons of the 2nd Elder of the village. EDWARD Strengths: Martial arts, Control of water and sand Weakness: None ROMEO Strengths: Martial arts, Control of water and rocks Weakness: Rose and his left hand ROSE Strengths: Martial arts, Control of water and Ice Weakness: Her past. BERONIA ARON DYANE Strengths:Martial arts, Golden arrow magic, Knowledge of the elements,crimson red eyes, Cursed magic, The crystal sword. Weakness: She always has to wear a blindfold., Water. The Capital City As they reached the city, they were given a pass to enter the Palace. In the Palace Elder: Children, remember what we taught you all these years and take care of yourself and Beronia as she is younger than you three, and don't ever call her by the name "Aron''. All the sect leaders and Beronia's grandfather went inside the palace. He came back after 3 hrs , In the meantime, Rose: Look, I think those are all the royal kids who will be joining us in the sects. Edward: Let's select our sects properly and Beronia, remember , don't join any sect where Royals are enrolled. Aron Beronia: However, Brother, how should I know that? Every sect here is famous, so the royals can be in all the 5 sects. Edward: Then let's choose the one where there are a few of them. Romeo and Rose : Okay, it decided them. Beronia: But Brother Edward, I was thinking why should we be afraid of the Royals and why are we avoiding them? Only those hide who are wrong and the fact that we belong to the needle village shouldn't change anything. Lets be ourselves and join the sect we want. Royals are, for sure, royals. They should be respected, but that doesn't mean we should be afraid of them. We cannot respect and fear one at the same time. We can only respect and love at the same time. Our ruler, Frederica Dyane, my great grandmother, told me, the sky is high but without the ground it doesn't have any meaning. So there is a reason for every existing, Know what to fear what to respect and what to love. Beronia: Lets discuss with grandfather, and decide. Brother Edward, is that OK? Edward: Walks away angrily. [Romeo follows him] Rose: Beronia, I agree you are right, but I think we should listen to Brother Edward. Beronia: Senior, I am not wrong, but I think I should listen to you. The Elder returns ... Children hurry up. I can't stay for long. It's best if you join different sects. The council wants you to be in different sects. Edward: Elder , I think its best if we could all join the same sect. We can help each other. Elder: I am sorry, but we can't do that. If not, there is another way. Romeo and Edward join one sect. There are a total of five sects...., 1.Shadow Night Sect. 2.Mirror Sect. 3.Sword And Soul Sect. 4.Binding Sect. 5.Wind Sect. Sword and Soul & Wind are the sects where most royals join. So, if you don't want to join the royals, avoid these two sects. Beronia: Elder / Grandfather (Nonno), I would like to join the Wind sect and Mirror sect. Elder: Are you sure it will be challenging to join two sects, Once we are there, there is no turning back for you. Rose: But Aron Beronia, why do you want to join both sects? Beronia: Because I found him. And this time I have to make sure it doesn't end without him knowing. Rose: Then let's both of us join, and in this life I am not going to listen to you. I shall do what I want. Beronia: So you remember ha. And when that was, I think not long. Rose:Spoke with tears, looking at Beronia. I never knew it would end like that. I should have trusted you. I should never have let them go. However, why do we still have to look after him after what he and his people have done to you, even this time, nothing is going to change. Beronia: Because I want answers, Amber Rose. Romeo: Rose, why are you crying? If you are afraid, then let's go back to our Needle village. [Beronia spoke to Rose in her mind. Amber Rose, we can't let them find out]. Beronia: Brother, it would be best if senior and I joined the same sect. She would have me there. And you and Brother Edward join one sect. Elder: It's decided on them, and now remember you all have to stay here until we have completed the training. It is going to take 3 years. You will only be able to see me during the completion between the sects. So now, get going for the road has started to spread. Edward and Romeo have joined the Mirror sect. And Beronia and Rose have joined the Wind sect and Mirror sect. [One can join two sects. The thing is, they will have classes in the day and night. With no rest, only a very few join two sects at a time,who wish to see beyond the boundary. Beronia Aron Dyane and Amber Rose have remembered something and that is why they decided to join both sects.] The first day, When all the five sect's leaders and their students joined to welcome the new students, Beronia looked at the prince from a distance and said to herself, he is still the same. As she turned her face away towards the sky, the prince looked at her, [ it reminded him of something ....., a girl crying and her tears were of blood color, his sword was stained with her blood ]...., Prince: What was that? [speaking to himself] Rose: Its beginning again Beriona Aron Dyane..., . . .