The Protest of 1911

Parallel Celebration

“So good to see you sire, I’m glad you’re back unharmed,” said the bowman on meeting them at Neghov gate.

“Our brave young lad Ivan and our warrior lady Rowena saved us and we’re very thankful to them,” said Mr Griffiths.

“We must leave now; Wexford is waiting for us,” said Lenin and they departed through the valley to the town.

The fresh air of freedom it felt so incredible to them as they were going through the town. Anyone who saw them was very proud and was hailing “To Wexford and glory”. Lenin got off cart at his soup station and Henry along with Ivan to a nearby local market. Finally, they reached Griffiths residence.

Mrs Griffiths came out to see and was positively surprised to see Craig back and safe. “Arthur Arthur look father’ back,” called Mrs Griffiths to his son who was upset on not seeing his father.

“As promised here’s your husband safe and sound,” said Rowena.

“My girl goodness me, you’ve given me my breath back, I can’t thank you enough,” cried Mrs Griffiths.

“I told you there’s no need to worry, he shall be safe,” replied Rowena.

Some old men and women of town approached and thanked Rowena for bringing their towns head back. And also discussed for a celebration for their first ever victory against Viktyrsgard.

“This is fantastic idea. What do you say Rowena?” asked Mrs Griffiths.

“Umm,,, well yes it’s a wonderful suggestion and you must prepare for the celebration in town,” responded Rowena.

And the celebration news widespread in the entire town like a wild fire. Everybody was excited and happy after a long decade. Rowena was happy too and had other greater plans for the celebration.

“This time parallel celebration,” said Rowena to herself and departed to her highland.

Ivan and Henry got started in shopping from the market and then the valley to get stuffs for decorations. And finally at farmlands for freshest of produce. They met Lenin who was also buying the farmers produces and then they together went for home in town. Henry and Lenin lived in proximity so they decided to cook in Lenin’s house and decorate for rituals at Henry’s house.

“Let’s get cooking its almost 4 pm now” said Lenin.

“Oh yes! I’m thrilled to experience Wexford’s celebration,” replied Ivan cheerfully.

They all started grilling the fish which was limited but necessary along with bacon. Henry also got fresh veggies and grilled them for their feast.

“I’ll get the ale aye,” said Ivan.

“Get it quick before those woozies clear the stash away,” said Lenin.

“I will be right back,” responded Ivan

Rowena also prepared herring that she caught freshly within the sea and nicely cooks it in open fire with her vine tomatoes. She also made an altar outside her home and with juniper tree parts made a pentacle. Black cloth, amethyst and quartz both of her favourite crystals and moon water for decorating the altar altogether.

“Get on everybody, here I present you our humble bard from old town near Gargsberg,” announced Mr Griffiths at the main square.  

Everybody cheered with a glass of Wine and Ale as preferred and were chilling aesthetically on bards’ music. Henry, Lenin and Ivan finished their ritual and took the food along with them to the main square. All eyes were lit with joy, the glow of freedom on their face was impeccable. Such moment was craved by every soul of the Wexford. It’s never too late to flip a coin. Ivan and friends sat to a nearby bench consuming their meal and enjoying the music and dance. Mr Griffiths were attending his people from every corner of the town. Especially the particularly appointed fighters were called to discuss for the security of land.

“Hey Craig, what a fantastic atmosphere you’ve created here,” said Henry.

“Yes Mr Oswald, we achieved our first ever victory and look at the eyes of these innocent people it was necessary to lit their heart with happiness,” replied Mr Griffiths.

“Surely a blessing for us and a promising future for our land, we shall be victorious against those evil,” said Lenin.

“Good evening sire, come join us with our feast,” said Ivan.

Mr Griffiths joined them with their meal and Sabrina along with Arthur came with Griffiths family special “Ale Chocolate cake”.

“Blimey! This is real luxury,” exclaimed Lenin.

“Absolutely I remember the days back when we had celebration every month of the year and Griffiths family cake was a prestige,” recalled Henry his days when his wife worked with Griffiths family.

“Don’t you be upset Mr Oswald; we will soon have our time back from them,” replied Sabrina with a smile.

“Yes yes yes folks, lets light the mood and dance. Who’s coming with me,” asked Ivan.  

Arthur jumped and went with Ivan for a dance. They both were really owning the victory dance and everybody sitting there burst into laugh watching them dance. Nowhere near to a perfect dance but positively joyful. Sabrina and Craig also went to dance with a romantic mood and their elegance made everyone awe. Such gracefully they danced and changed the whole atmosphere of the main square.

Rowena was done with her rituals and had also feasted on her herring after a part was spared for her idol (Edgar). She was still waiting outside late; it wasn’t cold that evening. Clear night and observing sight for the stars to gain a vision for the future. It was one of main things that she learnt under Edgar in their Astronomy lesson. As she gazed, her pupil expanded giving a further view into intragalaxy to perceive future. She was in the zone and now nothing could get her out until she chooses to when the purpose is fulfilled.

She found herself through a black smoke like tunnel and she was floating in and finally exited with a bright white light. Found herself in a massive white bubble and a view appeared in front of her. She sees a shadow on a ground, next several birds flying all black, next people screaming in pain and water draining and emptying in ground all with eerie sound. And snap just like that she breaks the contact and was drained of energy. All what was seen by her was unimaginable and a fear clearly reflected in her eyes and sweat dripping off her face.