Dreamer's light

Dismissed Dirextress

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I stop my nervous thoughts of the Dirextress' lessons of reminder,

as my ears detect the sound the of gentle music that flows like air through the Hall of Court.

The closer I get the more nerves get the better of me , my palms dampen from constantly fisting them together, I feel exposed.

I come to the dinning hall where the gathering of all the Chosens usually wait until being announced.

I smell the scent of lilies emits the air like a whisper upon the cheeks ,that tingles the nose.

Ever sister is wearing the same pearl white Maxidress or wrapshift when we come upon each other .

There is two gold treaded strings on each shoulder holding the material together whilst the neckline plunges almost to the waist which then narrows,

showing the swell of our chest, any sodden movement could expose sacred flesh.

The wrap falls full length to the floor that's cover in sections of lilies, with both slits at high thighs to floor that showcase the gold sandals that lace to our knees.

On my arms are two serpents arm bands ,bouble wrapped jus above my elbows.

The soft silk like ,material flows like water being obstructed by a pebble ,against my body.

Ripples of movement as I shift.

I spot the excitement on my sister Laya's face,pure excitement, with the gold eye make up and the single white lily place on the left side of each Chosen's ear, to represent purity.

She looks marvelous.

Wishing I could feel what she and most of my sisters felt at that moment ,I signed.

I just was not ready for what we all knew was coming ....

Inhale. Exhale .

You are going before the king.

Inhale . Exhale.

I feel dizzy .

Inhale . Exhale.

Do not slip up Adaena .

Inhale.... Do not be a coward .

Exhale .

As the sound of music becomes louder I could tell the Hall's doors have been opened to let us in, I walk to the rear of the group as we are about to enter.

Holding my head high and my face statuesque and trying to blend,

I put one foot behind the other and walk forward.

At the symbolic entryway, a canopy of estate embroidered with more gold lilies was erected over the old kind faced king ,

who was carried in a litter supported on six golden lances ...

Royal guards clear the part to the temporary throne placed beneath the burgundy and gold ornamented canapes.

King Valgadon's appointed hand ,

sir Lenox announce him as he step out the royal litter and approach the throne as the crowd uproariously cheers and hail the king.

The king takes the throne and as he sits, he rise his hands in an up to down motion indicating that the cheers may now quiet down.

From the back of the crowd of sisters I could hardly make out the king expression on his face ,

it is the first time I am having the honor of viewing his majesty.And I try to stand with dignity.

I allow my eyes to travel the entirety of the hall as much as my eyes would reach.

Upon turning forward I could have sworn that the king's eyes had landed on me , but that was impossible,

there was no way!

I am too far behind the sisters, my head barely reaching their chins so it must have been my imagination.

"Lift your heads. Simple elegance is important. Proceed when you are announce girls" came the ,

stiff voice of the Dirextress who now walk from the front of the Chosen's group of sisters to the back of us ,

beside me.

Her hand shot out upon my arm and squeezes until I almost squirm.

" Do not embarrass your sisters today girl"

I drop my eyes from her stotic face and silently nod my head. letting her know I understand.

In a loud emotionless voice I heard,

" ---And now I present to His Majesty's court The Ladies Of The Chosen"

he ends in a booming tone.

Playing the part of gentle maidens, we one by one proceed to walk the path that valleys between ,atleast two hundred seated nobles per side, that reach the six short steps in front the throne ,where we shall each bow and the Dirextress will introduce each young lady individually.

" Miss Theia ,my league" the Dirextress announce,

" gentle as a butterfly and beautiful as nature"

Sister Theia bowed before king Valgadon with gentle grace.

With the rotate of his wrist and a gentle smile he signal the next sister as Theia walk on to the section on the right where we will remain standing for the crowd to inspect.

"Miss Zadia, my league" the Dirextress continued, without pause.

Then on to Mai and Cilia.

My pulse raced as the line of Chosen become shorter and closer to me.

My burning ears barely hearing because of the drum beats in my chest.

" Krasadia, my league, a situated storyteller and practiced violinist"

" Davena, my league, the daughter of the wind and mellow as the fairy's magic"

Off to the right I see all the smiling faces of the Chosens and the scrutiny of the crowd.

They all but oowed and awwwed at my sisters. Stand with outpouring electrical charms.

They look so beautiful and confident, it warms my heart, I could breathe again, if they did this, then so can I.

I boost my self up and lift my head an inch higher portraying confidence I do not feel.

" Miss Adeana, My league " utter distaste by the Dirextress as my turn arrive.

The entire crowd fall silent.

Halfway down the path I stumble and the crowd gasp so loud tears spring to my eyes from shame, but I continue walking.

Head down I watch the tip of my sandals as I smoothly place my feet on the red carpet, that lead to the stairs.

Ever time I switch foot my thigh-high slit on my dress opens ,and the olive glow of my thighs peek through. I keep trying to walk softer as to not show too much.

when I reach the front of the stair beneath the throne I bow deeply but not so much as to expose myself to the king.

I keep my head bended and my both hands fisted to my side as my pearl white wrap blew to the side,

showing off more of my legs. It was not inappropriate to see my legs but I still felt awkward because the crowd was still so silent ,

you could hear the wind outside blowing the star shaped leaves on the tree branches.

" Daughter of house Estagun, rise"

the king voice broke my frozen trans. My eyes shoot upwards. I take in the royal crown of gold with six upwards arch that holds diamonds the size of a baby's fist in them and his white long facial hair that lays against his chest. King Valgadon's face speaks of a powerful male and a just ruler.

His robes of the finest furs in white and brown ,with a gold embroidered tunic and trousers beneath, falls immaculate around him .

Someone in the crowd grasp as loudly as I wanted too.

I straighten and was about to step to the side when King Valgadon smile captured my attention with his eyes wrinkling to the sides and his fatherly tenderness caught my own slight stretch of the lips.

" And what are you compared to child" he ask.

For a moment I was stunned my mouth open and close twice like a fish grasping for air. shocked enough that speech evades me.

Then I hear Laya throw across the room,

" she , she is the sweetest person you will ever meet your grace, she is gentile , she is kind of heart and she would always relief any animal of its suffering, does not matter how busy her duties are, my king ----"

" silence Laya" the Dirextress shout.

"but I--" Laya stutter.

The crowd erupts in whispers.

"No ! you be quiet , His Grace is no' talking to you girl".

I stiffened, as though I've been slapped, this is the first time I've seen her shout at someone other than me and I feel sorry for Laya ,who was just standing up for my shyness .

I know she would be punished when this is all over.

Laya may lose one week to solitary confinement.

I feel sick.

And I know she would never blame me ,but I'd blame myself.

" Stop this chattering at once!" the king's powerful voice boom over the room, quieting everyone.

"Head Mistress Dirextress your night of duty to the young ladies are over" I hold my breath.

I bit down on my teeth hard and grimace. She's going to make me pay for this, I just know it.

The Dirextress face becomes stone.

His Majesty looks at my face and then shifts his eyes back to the Dirextress.

He seems to catch my grimace,then give me a look of understanding.

He said,

" I deplore you to enjoy the feasts you have so well prepared in my honor ,which I am grateful for my dear."

With that last part she melted like butter, recieving the complement and indeverment.

We all know Kings do not have to thank anyone but to hear sure word from his mouth is an honor to the person it's being said too.

A blush broke over her plain face cracking her stone like features.

" All of you ,come! let us feast! " he laughs patting a fat hand on his stomach.

The king broke the ice, rubbing his round belly, then take this vessel from the cup bearer and drink deeply.

He then belch and roar with laughter, and the crowd follows.

I am still shell shock he knows my name. For a moment it is like he knew I was scared of the Dirextress and he sympathized with me.

But why?

I'm suprise the king knows who I am at all ,seeing that I have never been in his presence before.

The festivities continue as to be expected, and we all sit in our appointed seats,

partaking in the spread of glorious foods.

Trays mounted high with fruits and an entire boar with an apple in its mouth lay glistering in the center of the enormous table,

huge wooden bowls filled with mashed potatoes and beans,

chickens cooked whole with bowls of stew,

barrels of ale off to the side where servers pore into jugs and nectar carried in large golden goblets for the men to consume .

And Red wines for females whose gentle pallets cannot bare stronger spirits as the tradition of court always upkeep.

Food share and laughter erupt amongst everyone at the court .

The smiles of merriment show on everyone's faces including mines ,after I relax and join in with them.

The king sits on the throne looking on with dull amusement and would much rather be asleep somewhere else maybe,

allows the people to enjoy themselves .

The night went on and the Chosens were ask to once again gather before the king to perform the dance of the Divine.

The sounds of the organ ,aulos and trombone, melodious blend takes my soul away .

Swaying my hands and legs to the melody ,my neck arches and my eyes close to the rhythm in my bones ,my foot moves of there own accord, and there in the darkness of my mind I see 'His' face and my heart flatters.

When the music stops my eyes open and the image is gone as usual. My head hurts because I do not want to let the image go and I struggle to listen to what is taking place around me.

Focusing my eyes and ears I catch on to what's happening.

My sister Davena pulls my hand leading me off to the side ,to get a better view but it does little as everyone is trying to do the same.

" --- king has spoken " resights the kings hand .

" what is he saying , I cannot hear him now" I whisper to Davena signing ,while trying to tiptoe to see over the crowd. It is quite hopeless.

" shhhh, Deena I'm even shorter than you ,you know" she smile sweetly admonish me.

Yet she is the one who pull me on this side.

Laya comes around to my side all bright jitters ,

pink smiles and golden hair ,

flapping her eyebrows up and down .

she nudge my shoulder

" Daydreaming again? I see that look in yuh eyes when you was out there ,you can't fool me missy." she wiggles her index finger at me.

I pull her finger down , my eyes widen to capacity.

My eyes could fall out my head and she seems to be awaiting an answer.

I grab her shoulder and get closer to her ear on tippy toes. " Oh no , Oh no, Oh no I'll tell you later, not here." I say on that subject.

"But why'd you open your mouth when you know the Dirextress would punish you Lilly"

I wrap my arms around her in thanks anyway.

My eyes water " Thank you lilly! you're the best."

" hey don't get mushy on me, by trying to hid what I ask" she mischievously smirks.

" Oh hush,later we will talk" I say dabbing my eyes,

" And dont forget to tell me all the juicy goodies " she clap and I shake my head.

"everything! promise!"

" you know I will, now tell me what he's saying from up there, i cannot hear a word he's saying "

I beg, showing my fake pouting lips.

she takes on a serious look and turns her five feet nine inch frame to the front. Then she starts,

" aha-ok---ohh - ah , My word..yes.. Oh No, my God No! " she exclaim looking a bit horror shocked.

" what is it Laya ,what is it!.. come on Lilly tell me" I shake her shoulders,

she looks white in the face.

She then turns to me,

" he's sayin' that to our surprise he is opening the Gates."

"but that's good right?

we haven't had contact for eons with the other two kingdoms! right ?" I inquire

"and ,and warriors of Murgutan and Azrutt will be taking part in the mating rituals this year" she trails off quietly.

My brows pull together " why is it ,that you are not happy then, we will do our duty whether who it be ,and we won't have to see his face. I say ,it matters not" I try for positivity.

"Deena you didn't hear ,did you! "

" that was the point of you telling me what the king said remember " I shake my head in annoyance.

" No! I mean bout the Murugutanians and their sinful ways " she shook with distaste "keep up with the times Adaena" she whisper yells.

"and the Azruttians?"

" they say that, they are males the size of beast." her tone that of someone telling dark secrets .

"Demon hiding in the- the bodies of males who finds the Angels hidden in the innocence and claims them as eternal mates" she couldn't hold the false fear on her face for much longer ,she burst out laughing, with a wicked glint in her eyes.

" oh come on Laya ,you dont believe that" I grin, knowing she's being silly.

But I am scared still.

" no, but that look on your face just now was priceless " she giggles.

I give her the look that says I'm not laughing, but she knows I am.

" ok, okay what else" I ask ,envious of her light heartedness.

" the king is going to hand pick five of us tonight, for first ceremony " she said .

" for when exactly "

"they come a sennight from now,so we don't have much time to prepare . He- he's starts now ,come on! let's get closer " she circles my arm in hers and drag me to the front of the group of sisters.

Fingers cross ,chest lifted ,smiles bright the ladies all look the picture of serenity and bliss.

Not me thought ,my hands are sweating again, my head is down and my chest seems to fold in into itself.

I'm trying to compose my self .

Do not pick me.

Do not pick me.

Do not pick me .

I chant like a mantra in my head.

Then the kings clear voice,

" Miss Adeana of House Estagun..............................." was all I heard and my heart sinks.