The soldiers fell on their knees, their right hands on their chest as soon as the queen approaches.

Zoire walked majestically,as the trail of the gown seems to move majestically at her back.The gown was made with pure gold, with the breast plate designed with bronze metal, that pressed her breast tightly to her chest.

A liquid silk covering her shoulders, to the wrist of her hands.

Her gray hairs, were graciously tucked in behind her ears, down her waist, leaving some strands of hairs dangling in front of her face.Her hairs seems to glitter in silver,as the rays of the sun shine on them.

Her eyes, were transculent sea blue,as her pupil dilated into a little green in them.

She had a pointed nose, and a plump lips.

Indeed,the queen looks like a goddess,as everything seems to fit in her oblonge face.

Except for the betrayal of her gray hairs, which shows she had aged gracefully.

Behind her, followed the two princes of Cloud City.Darl and Erimense.

Both of them, were heavily built and handsome, except for the colour of their hairs that differs.

Darl, whose hairs were blond, took everything after his mother, except for his cold, arrogant and rude behaviour.They had clearly reflected in his face,as he looked down on the multitude of people,as if they are flies he will like to dispose and get over with quickly.

Erimense on the other hand,had a thick black hair.The strands seems to cover his eyes,as his aura seems to command confidence,as he gave the people a masked smile.

Behind them, were the councillors of the Cloud city.The people hail the name of the queen,as she took her seat on the throne.While the two princes took their places by standing beside her, their hands on the tilt of their sword.

One of the councillors, whose name was Omaha rose to address the people.

After calming the people,he started his speech.

Good people of Cloud city,the Fairess as announced that the duel, will begin in two weeks time................

Immediately the people heard this, they immediately interrupted Omaha and began cheering.

Hail the majesty of the Cloud city

Thus,the people continue hailing the name of the queen.

Omaha raised his hands,to make the people quite, before he continued.

The celebration of the new moon festival, is starting tonight.Everybody is relieved from his or her duties. Except for the soldiers and workers, working in the palace.But,there will be an handsome packages for them too.And on the day of the full moon,the princes of Cloud City, will show us their skills, by battling Fost and Zrr'ssk the deadliest beast in Cloud City.

He said, smiling at the people as he went to kowtow before the queen,and went to his seat.

The people,were joyful as they continue hailing the name of the queen.

Darl wrapped his hands tightly on the tilt of his sword, boiling with rage.

Why had mother fine this,he was the rightful heir to the throne.Why would she Include Erimense. Why would an adopted prince,be included in the duel meant for royal bloods.He thought,his head shaking furiously.

Darl

Erimense said.

Darl scowled and answered

What.

Erimense looked at Darl,and sighs.

You're about to unsheath your sword.

Darl was shocked,he wasn't aware of his own actions.He sheathed his sword,as his gaze went back to the people hailing the name of the queen.

It was already noon.

Darl stormed into the queen's chamber, and barked at his mother.

Mother,I want to.................

The queen raised her finger, to shut him up.

Darl,I think it is high time you learned some etiquette and some courtesy.You cannot just break into my chamber, except if you're being summoned to my presence.Is that clear.

Zoire replied, in a cold tone.

Yes Mother.

Darl gritted the words out, through his teeth.

Now go on son, you said you wanted to see me.

Zoire said,as she was not looking at him.She was busy, stroking the fur of her favorite pet Tyra.

Darl looked at the pet, with so much hatred, that he felt like thrusting his sword through Tyra's throat,to slit her throat open.

As if Tyra could read his mind,she whimpers as she force herself into Zoire's sleeve.

Dark grinned,as his gaze went back to his mother.

Why did you include Erimense, to partake in the duel mother.

Darl asked,as his brows furrowed into frown.

The queen was caught by surprise,as she gave him a glance.Her pupil dilating from green into transculent blue.

Why wouldn't I, Erimense is also a prince of Cloud city.So he can't be denied.

Zoire answered.

The duel,is meant for the royal blood mother.

Darl snarled at his mother.