BLAZE

FAULT OF THE STARS

Silver

When they call pain the reason for a change, they never specified that pain can be given by someone you love. When the hopes shattered and the expectations were low, the broken heart was sheltered under the wrath of hatred. It could be so strong that it can take away all the good in someone's mind or soul.

The taste of revenge is sweeter but the way you go through wasn't good at all. Once it captivated you, there is no way to bring your mind or body back to reality. Those eyes get blinded by vengeance and there is nothing left to see except the fact you are winning at the cost of everything.

I should have accepted this earlier and never went out to get all the answers by myself. As time is the only best thing which will give answers to your every doubt. But can I blame it? I was young and stupid and acted rebelliously. However, I am still mending the aftermath of my ridiculous decisions and baseless acts.

As the sun sunk down in the ocean and the moon sparkled his shine on us, I went inside my room after a heavy day. Physically, I was available in the room but my mind was somewhere else. Whatever happened today, it was my fault after all. I really deserve it…

My back pressed against the wall, I sank down to the floor and let my tears pour until I felt better, or relieved to say. But a knock on the door alerted me. I wiped the tears quickly and opened the door to check if there was an emergency.

However, I sighed deeply seeing Daphne standing at the doorstep. She was furious, I could tell it from her face. Why not be furious? What Abria did today made her mad but if let her go at that moment, she might have ended up hurting her.

"Can I come?" She asked and I nodded my head.

She locked the door and grabbed my arm, dragging me to the bed. She looked disappointed in me.

"What?" I shrugged my shoulders to avoid a conflict.

She put her hands on her waist, glaring at me as if she would eat me if I flinched my body once more. I sighed and turned to look at her, seriously and asked, "what's the matter, Daphne? You know it already…" I was really fed up explaining the things I am going through.

"I can't believe that you let her say all those words. She is a spoiled brat and I can see it very clearly. She even called you a w***e… I can't stand it…" she yelled at me.

"What do you want me to do? Kill her?" I furrowed my brows.

"No! Absolutely not, but there is something called self-respect, and I guess you are lacking it. I warned you about her but you didn't take me seriously.. now you see what extent she can go.. I know that you are her mother and she met you now, but if you keep those motherly feelings aside, you will see the difference." She was concerned about me but I wish I could do better.

"Daphne… it's not true… I do have self respect for myself and that was the reason I got back to this position, sending Lucian in that jail… I know i committed a lot of stupid mistake which I don't want to repeat with Abria's case." I put my point to her.

She seemed confused and asked me, "what do you mean?"

"I was exactly in the same place where Abria is right now. Now I know what I did earlier was wrong and there was no one to help me out with my own insecurities. But now I do know that, and I don't want to force things on Abria. If you see through my eyes, you will understand how difficult it was to cope up with everything at times. It was so difficult to process something new, especially when it involved supernatural creatures. One day, you wake up as a normal person but go to bed with enormous powers. Isn't that scary?" I asked her. Because no one knows better than her what I have been through.

There was a guilt in her eyes and I knew she was already sad.

"I am so sorry, Silver. I never thought about it. It's just that I am scared of the prophecy and everything that Elijah told me about Abria. And from that perspective, I judged her but I literally forgot that we all have been through the same phase where she is standing now." Daphne apologised for the misconception.

"I have no intention of hurting your feelings too but I have to be a caring mother for Abria as well. You know, I see my own reflection in her. How rebellious I used to be but time taught me everything. And it wasn't only my job, you guys helped me a lot in my way of becoming the queen. And I have decided to help Abria as well.. no matter how hard it will be, I know she will understand this."

I had this hope in my heart that one day, my daughter will accept all the past hidden from her. It will be a difficult journey but I know I can do it.

"In this world of cruelty and hatred, she requires love and compassion. I will give it to her…" I smiled while thinking about her.

"I believe you… but I am still afraid of the storm coming through this way. I am disturbed by this utter silence around the kingdom. There is definitely something wrong. Somehow, I am catching these vibes that tell me something horrible will happen." Daphne was depressed and I approached her to calm her down.

"We will see what will happen. The goddess has given us gifts to tackle all the problems. She has given us many opportunities and blessings and I am sure that she will never let us down."

I comforted her and discussed other related issues about life and changes.

“That’s not the point, Silver… try to understand what i am trying to convey. Don’t think that i am against your daughter. I think her presence is good for all, we can keep an eye on her and watch her develop her powers. Besides that, I still wonder where Elijah went? There is no sign of him.” she was worried and I can see it through her face.

I tried to look at the matter more concerning since Daphne is pressuring on this issue, “yes, you are right.”

“Moreover, Abria is already here, and he went to search for her. Both things are not coinciding at all. As far as I have observed, Abria is entirely clueless about Elijah’s whereabouts. I don’t think she knows much about him. And on the other side, Elijah just vanished. I have sent a team of special corps in search for him but none of them have found a single clue… don’t you think it’s strange?” she was fidgeting and rubbing her temples.

“For now, we can’t come to any conclusion unless we are sure about this. But I personally want you to handle this issue. Even about Abria as well. Maybe, we are overlooking something which is front in our eyes. And one more thing, can you go back to the place where Abria was found?” I ordered her.

She nodded her head but seemed curious too, “i will go but can i ask you something?”

“Yes…”

“Don’t you think it’s quite strange how Abria reached Verglasia. I mean, just with the help of magic and luck, she came here. I can’t really digest this fact.” she stated.

“That’s why I want you to go to the roots of this issue… I know your eyes won’t leave anything behind. I need a detailed explanation of the rescue mission.” I sighed deeply and looked at her with hope in my eyes.

“Don’t worry… I will handle this, meanwhile, you need to stay calm and handle other issues in the kingdom with a cool mind. And please, i am making this request to you that, don’t say anything to Dwyn and Igor about it. They have to focus on their training… it will be too much for their young brains and it will affect them.” she said to me and i realised that she was right.

I nodded silently and understood what I had to do to take care of everything around me. She left the room and I dropped on the edge of the bed, thinking deeply about all the incidents happening. To be honest, I can't seem to think clearly about this matter. It’s all tangled and discrete that I know nothing about how I will make sure to come out sane.

But, whatever the situation may come, I have to stand and protect what is dear to me…