The Sadness of a Deity Vol. 1

Crowned King

The trumpets rang, the people sang songs. This is what Prince Young envisioned for his older brother. They haven't seen each other for years and now finally they would see each other again. He busies himself and tries not to think about her, soon he'll be able to hold and kiss her every day and they will be able to live at peace, she won't have to be a Deity and he won't have any pressures to rule the Kingdom. He sees the Temple and smiles. He could feel her smiling as well,

Mara was inside the temple looking at the sky, she closes her eyes and breathes deep until she lets out a sigh " I made my decision" she says as she looks up "I'm sorry, I can't become what you wanted me to be....Abba... forgive me". The sky suddenly darkens, this worried her

"Don't worry, it's just rain" Batung mutters

"How long were you inside?"

"Just about now" 

"Oh"

Batung sees her expression and pats her head " Stop being so worried about the little things"

"Is it...okay for me to feel so happy?" she asks 

"Yes, everyone deserves happiness" he replies while leaning on the wall "You and the Prince"

suddenly Mara fell to the ground, Batung immediately aided her "Mara! Mara!" he shouted, her pupils turned gold she was murmuring words that Batung could not understand. she grabbed Batung's hand and whispered "The King must never come near me or else this Kingdom will bear our curse... the Deity's Birth" she looked at him indignantly "You must stop him, tell the Prince to make his brother understand that he must not look or touch me...ever if he wants his Kingdom to be peaceful"

"The Curse of the Deity 's Birth?" 

"Yes Mara, when a Deity's timeline appears then it means the King who reigns a land shall come forth and plant a kiss on her forehead. That would secure the new Deity to be born in his kingdom" 

"Why is it a curse? Isn't birth a blessing?" 

"To humans yes, but to a Deity...." Tia Bana slowly combs young Mara's hair softly " It is a heavy responsibility. You cannot choose your destiny... it chooses you" she brings a mirror and show's Mara's reflection "You were born to protect the King and his Kingdom and when you are no longer needed, that is the time when the winds will take you" 

Mara was already in tears when she remembered Tia Bana, there was so much sorrow in her heart that she broke down in Batung's arms "It is...impossible" she whimpered

Batung held her " You must be strong Mara, everyone deserves freedom that includes you" 

She nods and smiles "Thank you Batung".

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Mayari smiles and puts her black robe on, Daluyan and his legion of men bows 

"The carriage brings the King" the local official that serves her announced

"Kill all of them" she says, her pupils were dark and angry "Show them anger"  

The warriors shouted and rejoiced, the took their swords and all armor and headed for the East with speed and might thanks to Mayari's spell. 

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The doors of the Palace chambers opened, the King was stunned as one of the messengers came and handed him the scrolls. He shook as he read it and then cried, his wails were heard inside the palace walls that the officials and Prince Young rushed inside 

"Father what's wrong?!" Prince Young asks 

General Myong glances at the scrolls on the floor, his heart fell when he saw it

"General, I think he's in shock, he's sick...."

the General took the scrolls and read it then looked at Prince Young with dismay. He slowly pats his the Prince on his back and look at him with utmost sincerity "He didn't make it home..." 

tears suddenly streamed down on the Prince's eyes "No... no..." 

"Get ready Prince Young...it's your coronation today, the new King must never be late".

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Mara opens her eyes and one tear slid on her cheek

"The vision....my vision of him...has now started"

"You knew of this" a deep voice replies  "Yet you still remained hopeful my child"

" I can't .... I won't serve him." 

"That is your choice, then go home before your timeline starts" 

"Yes...Abba" 

Batung came rushing in, his face was red with frustration. Mara didn't make anymore emotional expression " My timeline has started, we must head back to the South"

"Mara-"

"Batung. It's too late...for me" she smiles "I don't want to fade...here. I don't want to bring omen to this beautiful Kingdom so please...."

Batung bows "Yes, Priestess. Your command?"

"Tell General Myong that the new King must never set afoot in this temple. The new king is forbidden to see me until the day I leave if he doesn't want to his Kingdom to be cursed" 

"Yes my Priestess"