The Rising Sun

15

"Daughter of Magitha" I said with her attitude.

"Is it Big Brother who asked the Princess to take me away" Princess Magitha asked again.

"Yes...He's worried about you"

"I can't Princess. I can't leave my family in this condition"

"No one can leave his family. But understand, This is all for your own good" I said trying to give him some understanding.

"If I hadn't married her, Big Brother wouldn't have had the strength to go against Prime Minister Borendo"

"If you marry her, you will live a miserable life. Do you realize this is what your sister's worried about"

"I've lost my brother. I don't want to lose another"

I was stunned to look at Princess Magitha. He let go of my hand. His lips shook with sadness. I wanted to hug her and tell her everything was going to be okay. There's nothing to worry about.

"I am the Princess of this Country, It is my duty to help the King and Queen take care of this country despite having to sacrifice my happiness Princess"

"I understand what you mean. I understand how you feel. You are his twin brother. You should really understand Prince Arana" I tried to persuade him back. I have promised Prince Arana to secure Princess Magitha. I'm sure Prince Riana herself will help Prince Arana in case of chaos. "If He's not sure He's capable of handling everything, there's no way Prince Arana will ask me to take you away"

Princess Magitha was silent. There was obvious worry on his face.

"Prince Arana doesn't want you to be in an unhealthy marriage. He wants you to leave so He can focus on facing Prime Minister Boredo himself" I tried to keep attacking Princess Magitha's weak side in order to follow me. "Think Princess, if you get married, it'll make the situation even more difficult. Prince Arana will not be free to move if Prime Minister Boredo takes advantage of your family relationships. This will weaken Prince Arana and become your own master's feeding weapon"

"But..."

"You may not believe me, but trust Prince Arana"

Princess Magitha flinched.

Then there's a decision made. It was clearly visible in his eyes.

"Princess's right. Thanks for reminding me"

"Let's get going. There's no more time"

Princess Magitha took off all the jewelry she wore. I gave her the maid outfit. She removes make up. Now people barely recognize her without makeup.

"You're going"

I turned and was surprised. Queen Warda went into the room alone. I didn't expect him to be here. As far as I know, Prince Arana did not inform anyone of this plan, including the King and Queen, for fear that they would refuse to even obstruct Our plan.

"Mother.." Call Princess Magitha lirih.

"But Mother.."

"Magitha !!"

We both fell silent. I feel confused if I have to face Queen Warda. He's been shutting himself off from me ever since Prince Sera died. Make a clear boundary between Me and Him.

"Mothers...I'm sorry.but I trust Big Brother. If I don't help her who else will help her ?" Princess Magitha lirih said.

Quiet queen. The Princess Magitha.

"You and Princess Yuki will be considered as traitors to the kingdom. Are you ready for that"

"Yes.."

The queen breathed. He walked up to Princess Magitha and hugged her. "Don't worry about us. You wait for us until we defeat him"

"Thank you Mother" Princess Magitha returned the Queen's embrace tightly.

"There's no time anymore. Let's get you out of here"

The queen let go of his embrace. He looked at me with an imploring look. "Please take care of my daughter and my granddaughter"

"Good Queen. I promise to take good care of them both"

I went inside the secret door followed by Princess Magitha who sobbed because of this farewell. The Queen stood still, guarding Our departure.

I followed the path I had memorized before. We ended up in the castle. It smells really bad. Prince Arana has asked Gererou and Reverend Naru to prepare for Kami's departure.

If we get caught. Prime Minister Borendo will surely punish us for betraying the King's orders.

We finally arrived outside the palace. It's still very late. We continued walking, hiding from one building to another carefully. Above Us Fireworks still continue to decorate the night sky. Arriving at the place appointed by Prince Arana. We changed into ordinary folk clothes. Riding a carriage full of empty vegetable baskets pulled by a cow to trick the Soldiers who were chasing after Us.

The sound of the wheels of the carriage rang out below us. Princess Magitha sat down leaning on her two knees. Thought glaring. Not being here. He thought of his mother, his father and his brother. His family will be at risk for this escape. I grabbed Princess Magitha's hand. Snarled tightly.

"All will be well. Believe me" I said comfortingly. Actually in my heart I can't lie to myself. Prince Arana asked me to immediately bring Princess Magitha as she was not sure she could handle this matter. If anything happens to the kingdom Prince Arana hopes Princess Magitha will survive.

"I hope like that Princess" Princess Magitha said with a meaningful smile. Makes me realize, he knows my lies. He knew the government was on its horns. But he still went for his brother.

Suddenly there was a loud shock. The train stopped suddenly. I held on to the side of the train until the shaking subsided. Some baskets are falling.

We both looked at each other in confusion.

There was clearly something wrong in front of us.