Hier Archy
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Hier Archy
Sabalious kingdom. One ruled by blood and war. History lessons were not my forte. Most of these were all about peace. Which of course was brought forth by fear. In my lineage I'm considered the next generation king. Yet I don't feel like I belong. With the treaty for Easai I finally realized this. I am a master of art not a master of a kingdom. My father disagrees with my view. My brothers also look down on me. I find that at times like this I will permit myself to dream. The teachers are to scared to rebuke me. They fear my father to much. He's the current king of Sabalious. Interesting isn't it? The eldest son, myself, doesn't want to overtake the family trade. I have several brothers in line waiting for the opportunity to succeed the throne. Yet father persists with my rule following his.
My late mother on the other hand encouraged me. She told me to pursue my hearts desire. She was the only one whom I could trust in this wretched place aside from my baby sister. Niree was my fathers pride. Her being the only daughter of five children helped as did being the youngest. My father doted on her. He would bring her treasures from every kingdom he visited. I think mother would have disagreed. She never was one to spoil with gifts. She had a way of using her eyes and body motions to convey her feelings. Up until she left I knew she cared. It was written in her eyes. None of my brothers think so.
I grieve for the Twins and for Niree. They did not get to know mother as well as I or as well as Ritsu, the second eldest son, did. I used to tell the twins and Niree stories about her.. The twins soon grew tired of hearing about someone they'd never met. Niree stayed with me and would always request another story. I eventually ran out and had to repeat but she didn't mind. She loved mother as much as I did. I recall giving her a sketch I did of mother for her birthday. She was overjoyed. Father was a little less then pleased. I don't mind. We never did get along. Eventually Niree learned of my desire to leave the palace. She broke down in tears on my bed. I told her I couldn't leave anyway. It didn't seem to help much.
That had happened last night. I was still trying to think of a way to cheer her up. I hadn't seen her at all. She usually stopped by before classes began but not today. Classes began in early morning so I would have to find her later. I was beginning to worry. So as I did not want to worry I dreamed as I stared out the window. I could catch up in history later.
I often times dreamed of mother. She had a sweet scent about her. Something like sugar and vanilla. Even though its been five years since she passed I still feel the gaping hole she left in my heart. Even though Ritsu had known mother it had only been for a short time. I feel lucky but burdened at the same time. They didn't get a chance to know what she was like. While I had thirteen precious years of getting to know her. Her auburn hair would always dance in the wind and she always walked with grace. If anything she was an angel in body and spirit. She always amazed me.
Getting beyond my mother complex lets dream about the war. Yes the war. Peace can only be maintained for so long without an uprising. My father put me in charge of this. I don't like war. Maybe that would change later. With my family you cant keep anything for to long. That includes your way of thinking. I would be leaving for Desrid before the week was through. I Was hoping we could settle this manor peaceably but I foresee see many problems.
I heard the familiar ding of the clock tower. It was noon. I packed up my books and left the dusty scrolls and books on the teachers desk.
" Thorba? Do you think you could hold these maps for me? I would like to look them over before I leave." I hear a faint response. A muttered yes. I left and headed back towards my room. I usually go by a secret rout but today was different. I wanted to talk to Niree. The halls were open to the sky. There was a roof of course but it was held up by pillars on one side and rooms on the next. I walked with a steady gate keeping my attitude on Niree and not the whispering females about me. They would always whisper when I walked by. It was a constant hassle.
I reached the sewing room and knocked lightly on the door. A small women wearing a blue satin dress opened the door. She was startled for a only a mere second. I took a bow and raised her hand to my lips. She had smooth skin. I kissed her knuckles and glanced up. Her face was flushed and she was stunned. A smile played across my lips. I would get the chance to talk with my sister for sure.
" pardon my behavior my lady. May I make a request of you?" I asked licking my lips. Intertwining my hair piece with my fingers I awaited a response.
"um. Uh. What was that? Oh. Yes? What is it Lord Zalis?" she stuttered. How cute. She was still fresh meat. no wonder she was so easy.
"I was simply wondering if I could steal my adorable sister from your presence. I know you could teach her a thing or to but it is urgent that we speak." I whispered the last bit in her ear while talking a step into the class room. Immediately I heard the murmurs and little gasps of the girls in class. I also heard an exaggerated sigh. That would be Niree. The teacher stepped back into the classroom flushed and nodded.
"come now my dear sister we have things to discuss." I said playing the words on my tongue. I looked Niree in the eyes and saw her defiance and disgust. I could explain to her later. I needed to talk to her before I left. Otherwise I felt I would never have the chance. She stood and moved closer to the door. She was going to bolt.
"if you wish it this way so be it." I let a glare cross my face and my mood sank from happy and uplifting to threatening and angry. I could feel the people backing away from me. Good it would make it easier to get her. She turned and made for the door. I took four steps and caught her by the waste. She was trapped. I threw her over my shoulder and returned to my light cheerful mood.
" Pardon the interruption." I left with her over my shoulder. I knew she would be mad at me but I had to explain to her why I couldn't stay. How I had promised.
"Zalis put me down I can walk." she was mad at me. I already knew that would happen. I propped her up on her feet and dusted off her blue silken gown. I could see the anger and sadness flowing from her eyes. It hurt.
" Niree I need to talk to you and this is the only way to do it. Please follow me so I don't have to chase you. It would be cause problems for both of us." I said. I let the energy drain in my voice. Sadness and hurt rolled around in my gut. I wouldn't be able to eat like this. I would have to dump my lunch.
" No Zalis you've had plenty of chances to explain it to me but you never said a thing. You were planning on leaving me here. Alone with those disgusting men. Why must you act like they do?" her voice turned softer as she went on. It was painstakingly sad. I would be gone tomorrow and that would be it. She would either hate me more or feel like she had done something tragic.
" very well. Then take this. it's a way you can keep in touch with me if I were to... leave the palace." it was a small piece of paper. Just simple parchment with an address she could send letters to. I'd be gone for the better half of the year but its something that couldn't be helped. I can't disobey the king. I turned and left. I was drained both mentally and physically. I fixed my posture and changed my facial features to that of a melancholy one and continued on my way to my room. It was all I could do.
I collapsed on my bed and sleep immediately took hold. It was only noon but I was tired. A nap couldn't hurt. I woke to dusk light pouring in from the window. I'd slept longer then I thought. I sat up and was startled for a moment. Thorba was sitting in one of the desk chairs at the windows edge. He gazed at me calmly as a sigh escaped his lips.
" I brought you the map scrolls Zalis. I hope this helps you. I owe you many things but I can only do so much. Did you give Niree the address? " his quizzical look showed it all. I guess my little display hadn't reached his ears yet.
" yes I did. She wasn't happy to receive it though. Can you keep an extra with you just incase? Or tell her she can give them to you?" I knew how he felt about owing me but I didn't feel that way. He was a friend I could rely on.
" I will. I know you're planning on leaving before the recognition ceremony but that's still not for another six years. Why give her the address now? It makes no sense." again that puzzled look played its part in his expression.
" I just felt I should give it to her. The people at that address feel that they owe me more then you do Thorba. They will always have a way to reach me. Niree doesn't know that I'm leaving. She didn't want to talk to me when I had the chance." I put my head in between my knees. This was tearing me apart.
"she doesn't know?! Master! You must tell her. She will be upset if she doesn't have a proper good bye." I knew all this but I couldn't fix anything. I'd messed it all up last night.
" I'll write her a letter. Can you deliver it to her for me?" a letter was all I could think of. Nothing else clicked.
" I will. But for now please show me what you wanted with these maps in particular. They not only cover the Sabalious and Desrid but the Naxin as well. The Naxin is in the outer regions of both Sabalious and Desrid but I see no point in studying that area." I could see his mind at work trying to figure out my reasoning.
" just an extra escape rout is all. I have to make sure I make it back alive don't I?" I smiled and closed my eyes. My feet hung off the bed and I could feel a draft coming from under the bed. I leaned back on my hands and sighed.
" I see. don't you think it's a bit far to go that way though?" he sure liked to question things.
"Thorba do you think it can ever go back to how it used to be? You know when we all used to sneak around?" I was recalling the past. That was a bad thing if it ever got to the point where I blacked out. It happened on a few other occasions but it was rare.
" with how things are going. Maybe if you get the chance to leave this palace. that's why we came to work here isn't it? To get you out?" he was right. But its not easy tricking my father.
" true but for now lets get something to eat before we hunker down for the nights planning. What would you like?" it was going to be a long night.