TRIAL-END OF AN ERA

Chapter-12

This morning will be carved in the golden history of Mekong as it was going to witness a miracle. Even before the moon obscured, the streets of Hiranga were in full life. Soldiers were bustling here and there, preparing their parade. Jiva and Aram were thumbing in Lexicon to observe the final preparation and soon others joined Lexicon and started practicing welcome rituals and other ceremonies.

The sun slowly painted the sky from pink to blue. With reference to the only request put forward; princes were the representatives of each country and only three invitations were sent to each  Mekongian state, that is three were going to participate in this conference from each state. When the calculated profit in this whole case was still with them as they can enter Hiranga, they agreed.

Time stopped. The chariots of the prince and their subordinates arrived. They all looked at the majestic fort of Hiranga and they were welcomed by hawks who led them to Lexicon after checking their invitation.

Jiva in his official attire, the royal robe of crown prince was in the gates of Lexicon to welcome them. As expected Serpents were not in the scene. They arrived at Lexicon and were perplexed by its beauty.

"Bruddah isn't this Lexicon? I heard it is a barren land. How it looks like this now" Abhik was confused as he studied the history and geography of Hiranga from books prior to the conference.

"Many surprises are awaiting us and this is just a beginning." Yuvan smiled at him.

"But prince, what I am thinking is why they led us to .." Charan was interrupted by Jiva who was standing in the podium of a newly constructed conference hall.

"Respected representatives from all dignified states of Mekong please take your seats as we have to announce some important instructions to be followed in Hiranga."

"Bruddah, who is he?"

"I think he is a respected official in Hiranga. Let's see."

All occupied their seats and focused on the man standing in the dais.

"First let me introduce myself. I am Jiva, The crowned prince and commander general of Hawks. "

A deep voice of sigh was heard from the audience; even Abhik was startled

"Bruddah, he..?"

"Now I will explain the instructions and rules to be followed. Firstly, The Decade Mekong conference will be hosted in Lexicon as it is also part of Hiranga."

"Ba****" Charan punched his thigh with his fist in anger as they were literally toyed.

" Secondly, the conference will start from today at 5 pm and will be joined by his Majesty. It's decided to be a three day program and accommodation, security are arranged by hawks. If you encounter any problem or doubt you can ask any of the hawks here. If not solved they will approach their superiors. So feel free to ask. Next please don't go to any other places, the punishments and consequences followed by, I am sure all here are aware of it. Any doubts?"

"Yes." That voice was from the door. They all turned their heads. A girl standing at the entrance. Her hair waving in the wind with her robe. Her face was not clear due to the shades but almost everyone present there knew who it was from her aura.

"It's her; The commander general of Serpents, Amanya."

She walked to the dais in the aisle followed by her two generals. She reached and looked straight into Jiva's eyes.

"It's not over!"