TRIAL-END OF AN ERA

Chapter-7

The sky was ablaze with the setting sun. They set their horses to travel to the north west of Hiranga. Since the place mentioned was in the borders of Hiranga they had to travel about 3 hours from their camp. The sky had changed from raging fire to an ocean of stars. That place called the old Lexicon was a barren land. Hawks had already set their tents there. As she expected, Jiva arrived earlier.

"Commander of Hawks respect Commander general of Serpents"

"Forget the formalities Aram. Let's get down to the business"

"We have informed our decision to the committee of Decade conference." Jiva started the conversation. he continued

"Now we have two major goals, one is tight security both for our people and the guests. If someone among them is harmed then we will be in a tough spot and this place the Old Lexicon. This is a matter of Hiranga's dignity. We have to change this place's overall appearance."

"You mean hell to heaven?" Dhruv sighed.

"Yes exactly and that too in one month."

Amanya was pondering on their suggestions. A cool breeze touched her body and kissed her cheeks, tickling her. It came from somewhere suddenly with a mesmerizing scent. She heard a sweet but unclear voice. The voice became more and more clear and carried a sweet jasmine fragrance accompanied by the night shadows. Her eyes closed slowly and she started to bask in it. That voice gave her a sense of belonging. It started from a sweet melody to a sorrowful melancholy. She could feel hot tears dripping on her cold cheeks..

"Amanya

Amanya .."

"Ah " She suddenly woke up, opening her eyes to see three of them staring at her.

"Hey are you ok. Why are you crying?

were you  really sleeping?"

"No Jiva.  I was listening to that music. It was a bit emotional. I never thought hawks would arrange this."

"what?? You even dreamed while dozing; I am impressed commander."

"Dhruv I was focusing on your talks also"

"Really, then tell me where were we"

"You were talking about old Lexicon"

"Ahh.. That was half an hour ago" She suddenly felt it was weird.

"Wait.. so you are saying that there was no music played behind; impossible"

"Commander, how can that be possible. We only started our preparation today evening."

"No Aram. That jasmine scent.."

"Amanya, this is a barren land. How can there even be a jasmine plant." She was confused because it was the first time she was totally clueless.

"Ah.. whatever.

Let me conclude our stand as serpents. We will help in security of our people and guest ; and won't be part of this conference from start to end"

"Let's stop for today. I just remembered I had an important meeting with my father. Aram came with me." Jiva was behaving oddly. His face became pale suddenly. He left in a hurry.

"Aye.. what just happened now. He didn't even say anything about our decision regarding participation.

Something fishy." Dhruv said.

A breeze flowed through them.

"Amanya .."

"What now?"

"There is a strong scent coming from you. " Jatin looked at her.

"Ah?"

"Wait, let me check." Dhruv went to her and smelled her scarf .

"It's jasmine."

"What.."