The Inner Strength of the Princess

The Next Bloodline
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Chapter 1

The Inner Strength of the Princess

 

Her Father is holding her hand in his…The wrinkled hand that used to be firm when holding a sword and gentle when carrying her… it looks so lifeless now…He’s still breathing…but the coldness in his hand means the end is near…

“Father…Do you want to take a rest first?” asked Dhara

“No…” answered her father in that raspy barely audible words.

“stay…stay for me…” said the King of Zaruum

Dhara looked at his father’s face…it has gotten too thin…and he looked older than his age…His body’s weakness the past year…has made him like a vegetable the past weeks.

“I wish I could have had the healer’s hand.” Said Dhara “Then I could have done something.”

“We called thousands of healers…but no one was able to cure me.” Said the King

“We should have searched Zaruum far and wide…maybe we haven’t found all of the healers in the land.” Said Dhara

The King tried to chuckle though it only came out as a cough.

“We know…that the end is near…no matter how many healers come…I am going to die soon.” Said the King

“Father…” Dhara tried to control the tears. She face down trying to look strong in front of her Father.

“I have prepared you since you were… young… for this day.” Said the King catching his breath with every word.  “And you need to be strong …and carry out the burden…. of leading the people…until the next bloodline… is determined.”

“Since your mother died…I have known I am the last of… our bloodline to lead the people…But…we can’t let it fall apart while there is no…new King…yet.” Said the King

“You are…intelligent…strong…and full of wisdom…as your father…I admire your capability to lead Dhara…You are more of a King than I…I do not worry about Zaruum under your care…But…there is no time to waste…upon my death,  the core is going to lose its energy…and that’s what the enemies… are waiting for. “ said the King

“I will protect the Kingdom, Father…I will give everything I could until my last breath to protect what you have protected for so long.” Said Dhara

“Gather the… Circle of the Diamond.” Said the King “Find… the next bloodline…”

The King closed his eyes

“And tell your sister…that the greatest regret that I have…was to send her away…for the sake of the Kingdom….I have missed her…so much.” Said the King

“I miss her too Father…” said Dhara “If I get the chance to see her…I will let her know.”

The King smiled….and then he gripped Dhara’s hand.

And then….His hand became stiff….

Father…

Dhara stood up.

“Guard!” called Dhara

“Call the Healer.” Said Dhara

The healer immediately came and checked on the King. He checked on the King’s pulse and his heart.

“Your Majesty…Princess” The healer is shaking “…The King…is dead.”

Dhara took a deep breath.

From this very moment on…everything is on her shoulders…Zaruum is for her to protect…

“Call the Seer and the Scholar!” commanded Dhara

There is no time to waste…upon my death,  the core is going to lose its energy and that’s what the enemies are waiting for.

Dhara will protect Zaruum, if she needs to stop her mourning heart…she must…

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Dhara walked the hallway to the chamber where the scholar and the seer is waiting for her. He heart is at a very lonely place…upon her father’s death…but she can’t think of that right now…

“I would ask you to rest first, Your Majesty.” Said the man beside Dara

“Minho…I feel that my heart is going to break...” said Dhara

Dhara stopped walking and looked at Minho…her loyal right hand…He has never left her side unless she asks him…he had always been there for her…

“My Father’s death…has to be kept from the people…but that can’t stay hidden for long…the people would feel the lack of the bloodline King…the core will weaken.” Said Dhara

“But you are still mourning your father’s death.” Said Minho

Dhara closed her eyes. Minho cares for her and she knows it. He has sworn his allegiance and loyalty to her.

“In a time when the last King of a bloodline dies…there is no room for mourning.” Said Dhara

Dhara continued walking. Minho went silent.

“I know you don’t like what I’m doing Minho…I know that you care for me. But Zaruum can’t fall…” said Dhara. “You understand that, right?” asked Dhara

“I do not care about Zaruum. It can fall and it can shatter, I do not care. But if something happens to you Princess Dhara…I swear I will not rest.” Said Minho

Dhara faced Minho “You have pledged your loyalty to a Princess….not to an ordinary lady, Minho. She has obligations for her Kingdom. Your loyalty to her…is your loyalty to the Kingdom.”

Dhara walked on to the chamber.

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The scholar named ‘Gab’ was already in the chamber then talking with the seer. The scholar is a bit old but still sharp. The Seer called ‘Ike’ is an old lady…blind by the world vision but full of visions of the future. These are the most knowledgeable and trusted people in the Kingdom who knows what she needs…

“Your Majesty” Both the Seer and the Scholar knelt.

Dhara did not bother to sit down and stood between the 2.

“Please rise…” said Dhara

Both of the Seer and the scholar stood up.

“The day we are all fearing…has come.” Said Dhara

“My Father…passed away not an hour ago.”

The scholar nodded…he has been expecting this to happen sooner or later.

 “We need to hurry then, Princess Dhara. I see a lot of…bad things coming…and it’s not just a crime or two…not just dying crops here and there….I’m talking about a great devastation in Zaruum.” Said the Seer

“What do you see, Ike?” asked Dhara

“I see a strong dark power looming around…just waiting to attack…it’s still gathering strength now…but it has felt the King’s death for sure…And with that…it’s just waiting for the right time...when Zaruum is weaker than it is…” said the Seer

“Do you know when they will attack?” asked Dhara

“I see a full moon…4 full moons from now.” Said the Seer

“That is a short time, your majesty.” Said the scholar. “4 months to gather the Circle may be too short. The Kingdom is big…And looking for the Circle…is like looking for a needle in a haystack.”

“We do not have a choice.” Said Dhara “We

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brightout27 #1
Chapter 37: Almost a decade from when I first read and reread this, and this is just gold 💛 This particular story inspired me to venture into fantasy, something I am just so grateful I did now that adulting somehow turns you into conventions. Thank you @Mahogany04 senpai for leaving this legacy, keep onnn... And as much as I miss you, this, too... And Sulli's... May she never be forgotten 🤍
Megumi_Watanabe
#2
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Megumi_Watanabe
#3
I miss this story
zangsia1 #4
Chapter 37: Reading this story for the nth time.... missing you and your stories. Hope all is weĺl.
vyrmag
#5
Chapter 37: I have just finished reading it again..I've lost the count of how many times I read your fics.
I know you are busy with work but please,keep writing.
Anding2810 #6
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Asifaa #7
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Samuraimama
#10
Chapter 36: I enjoyed reading your story so much. Thank you for writing such a beautiful story!