Chapter 84: Offspring are Seeds

A man with lengthy hair faded in dark higlights stare at the vast village and mountain. His face had symmetrical virtuoso. His cape wave with the wind and his eyes glimmers with brown and black gaze. He howled from the peak of the cliff and his voice returned like a spree of rumpage. It's been years since he took a step outside his cave. The landscape had developed and the environment became a legal and patriotic ground. He is edgy to hear a single anecdote from the person he held dear. He wonders how will the twisted plot became archaic.

Ophir got woke up by the blinding light coming from their room window. His hand searched for Lehi's warmth but found his side empty. He jolted up and took a quick bath before going out. This past few days had his mind looping the same dream. Who was that caveman anyway? Eyel greeted him and prepared his meal.

"Wait, where are the others?" Ophir inquired as he glance at the muted surrounding.

"They got summoned by the Queen to prepare for Kiel's upcoming birthday." Eyel answered as she pour some tea on his cup.

"What? How come nobody woke me up?"

Ophir complained as he grumpily stuff his mouth.

"We did. But you seem to be in deep slumber. They even took turns to alarm you. That is why Lehi just prepared your garment for tonight. Actually the celebration will start in half an hour." Eyel informed as if they had all the time.

Ophir commanded Eyel to fix the table. He rushed toward their room and started to put on his garment. It was a baby blue tutle neck with orange vest. His pants were navy blue that matches his white and black locks. After a single glance from the mirror he paced toward the main palace.

Hexel knew that her parents will keep him busy by recommending a prospect bride from the hall. His red and black royal suit made him more adroit. Nevi wore a simple white egyptian flowing outer garment. The forest green linings made him like a gurdian angel watching the whole area. Urchin put on a simple penumbra with gray and pink touch.

Natalina bowed her head for greetings. Her dandelion and lavender enrobe wrapped her well toned features. Lehi had some black and white apparel hugging her frame and posture. Her hair got waved like a waterfall. She looked like a butterfly charming the daylight.

Gardenia and Cyrus cloth themeselves in matching jasper and crimson. It was elegant and shrouded.

Lehi checked the time and Ophir haven't arrive yet. She excused herself and was about to head back at Myrhh Cinnamon when Ophir bump unto her upon the gate. He look dashing with his signature caparison. Ophir caught her by the waist before she lose her balance.

Ophir immediately apologized. Lehi just fixed his vest and arranges his hair before they enter.

Kiel and Lila marched holding hands after an introduction. They both put on a scarlet and oceanic array. It was plain but is captivating. Kiel made his speech and the people extended their hands for prayer toward their prince.

Ophir lead the prayer. It was solemn and powerful.

"Our Father who have seen our ways and know our hearts. Let Your will be upon us. Your destiny have opened a various interraction toward each of us. We uplift to You our Prince whom you have appointed and choosen. Let Your coverings and fruitfulness be upon him. Prosper him they way You want him to be. Align his desire upon Your promises to his life. We declare him as a father of Your nation and kingdoms to come. May Your peace and grace be upon him. Amen."

The people congratulated Kiel and Lila. Many have praised their magnificent dance and many had offered their gift to bless their prince. The Tale Bearers even hand him some public messages and wine tossing. An elder teased them for a new generation and descendants that made the people joyfully cheered. The Elders annointed him and had proclaimed the unleashing of his spiritual gifts. The night ended with Cyrus and Gardenia pledging and acknowledging each households.

Natalina cannot brush off the thought that her father might be behind the rebellious fraction. She wanted to cast him off as her father but that would only made an argument over her life status and history. She nodded and bowed her head within the celebration in behalf of Kiel and no longer in account of her father.

Lila got her neck and spine sore due to countless bowing and dancing. The Elders and Cyrus invited her on a waltz. Lila cannot fathom how was Gardenia able to smile and gracefully laugh with the people without looking haggard.

Nevi and Hexel got encircled by numerous women asking for a dance. Hexel just ignored them while Nevi politely declined. Kiel teased the two as he wink at them before greeting other people. Hexel, Nevi and Urchin stayed on one table and started their palatable gamble.

Ophir and Lehi excused themselves and headed back to Myrrh Cinnamon. Apparently Ophir was cranky over everything. His head was aching due to oversleeping. Lehi noticed how tired and moody Ophir's demeanour.

"What is wrong?" Lehi asked in concern.

"I just kept having the same dream for the past few days and my head were replaying the same scene repeatedly. It's starting to mentally burn me." Ophir said as he stripped his vest and grab his towel for a shower. Lehi just nod at him as he enter the bathroom. Novena will arrive tomorrow. She might be able to tell what is bothering Ophir.

Lehi waited for Ophir to resign from the bathroom but it's been almost an hour since he entered. She called for Mem but he is not around. He might be still at the venue. Lehi roam her way inside and found her husband unconscious on the bathtub. Lehi called in one of the knights assigned by Mem to fetch Nevi or Hexel.

Hexel and Nevi arrived not long after. They clothed Ophir and carried him to the bed. Hexel examined his condition but he was just sleeping. Lehi started to feel anxious Ophir's been oversleeping and his consciousness might have been active due to the dream he was complaining about. Lehi tucked him in a warm embraced and yanked herself to sleep.