Chapter 8

She walked silently through the halls as she looked at all the paintings on the wall, everyone battled and there was blood everywhere, the doors were open and everywhere she stepped there layed a dead body , and infront she saw the four throne seats three with her brothers on it and one left empty with its crown on top of the edge of the seat calling to her. She could feel her want to put that crown on her head, she jumped all the bodies and stretched her hand out to it, grasping it she placed it on her head as it should be, and there the pain begun as it sunk into her skull, screaming and crying out to help for her brothers who were just seated on the seats not reacting with crowns on there heads , she screamed so loud as blood came out of her head as it sunk deeper and deeper. Aaaaa! She cried, before opening her eyes and noticing Mark next to her.

"Hey its fine" Mark said as she layed to his chest.She was sweating profusely and blood was coming out of her nose.Mark quickly gave her his handkerchief to help her with the nose bleed.

" it was just a dream" she said in shock looking all around.

"Its all over, tell me what did you dream about" Mark asked concerned. Lorna was about to speak when she realised she couldn't tell him anything considering the fact her brothers were involved.No she didnt want anyone to know they were her brothers especially now she was gaining more favour from royalty.

"Nothing" she stammered, "what are you even doing here its in the middle.of the night?" she asked Mark who took time before explaining himself.

"I....er.....usually pass by to check if you are fine. Forgive me if i have wronged , Charms" he said politely wanting to leave.

"Thank you for checking on me" Lorna said holding his hand back "can you take me somewhere peaceful , i need some fresh air, and i dont think i can really go to bed now" she said getting off the bed.

" would be my pleasure" he said holding her hand as they dissapeared into thin air, they reappeared in the garden on top of the castle.

"Here is where i come to moongaze and the air is really breezing" he said looking at her.

"Its really calm here, makes me wish i could have magical powers like you" she said smiling.

"I am alot, but it takes time before human children tap into their magical powers since they were born in the earth realm and have had it deactivated since birth" Mark said.

"Oww " she said frowning.

"Dont put that sad face, i brought you here to brighten your mood" Mark said placing his arm on her. The two walked through the garden and made there final stop at this rock that was just located strategically to view the whole area that had the best point of view. Lorna placed her head on his shoulder as she admired how beautiful the place was.

"It is really beautiful" she said getting herself more comfortable in the comfort of Mark.

"Yes ....beautiful as you are" Mark said holding her hand that she had place on top of his thigh. "i would really love to court you, if its okay with you" he said as Lorna went silent.

"Charms" he called out only to realise she was asleep . "You are asleep already" he said smiling , he stayed there for a few more minutes before carrying her to her room to sleep. He covered her with her dark purple duvet and gave her peck as he placed some of her misplaced hair at their rightful position, it was now when he noticed the crown tatoo on her neck close to the end of her hairline .

"Who are you?" He asked looking at it as he felt it. "Who are you Lorna charms?" He wondered deeply on it.

Lorna woke up, as a woman walked in and spread the curtains allowing light to come in.It was morning already and She was still sleepy and just wanted to sleep more, not sure if she dreamn't about being with Mark last night or was it real, but what still haunted her was the dream, as she could still feel a slight headache. "What's happenning" she asked herself.

"Ma'm the prince has requested your presence at the dining room for breakfast, he also requested if you could put on this outfit." It was a tight dark purple trouser, with a long sleeve waterflow top with some black boots that looked really nice.

" i am here to offer any assistance " she said standing with her hands by her sides.

"Wow this is new" Lorna said as she headed for the shower. She got dressed and the woman helped make her hair, with some few magical touches from the woman. Lorna looked really amazing. Her room was even more neat.

"How do you do that" she asked her as she was almost finishing with her.

" its my gift, i make everything look beautiful, but you are beautiful already you didn't need the magical touch to portray it. It is from within like your gift" she said as she admired her endlessly. "One would confuse you for a princess ma'm"

Lorna walked to the dining room getting everyone astonished , unlike other times today the big dining table was full the King and Queen were there along with the four heroes Manak, Mark, Melaik and Mike they sat at one side of the table , as the other side had the king and the queen and princes Georgina, next to her an empty seat then Prince Japheth. "This must be where am supposed to seat" she thought as she slowed her footsteps considering how everyone was looking at her. At the main seat that is between left and right side sat a man who seemed very familiar to her. It was Mr Caleb Dirak, the school vice chancelor both magic and non magic school. Japheth was already on his feet as he went forth to help Lorna to her seat. She was met with compliments from him on how lovely she looked.All this was so new to her considering back at home there parents were always so strict on her more than her brothers , she was always met with duty after duty, and now that she thought of it her mind crossed to her brothers, and for a moment she felt worried.

She was served and lucky for her they were always taught to eat with courtesy and so she gently ate her meal.

" mmh whose daughter are you" the queen asked after having observed her from the moment she came.

"My mother is Margaret and my father is James" she answered politely , avoiding their second names.

"Her family name is charms" Georgina added to her answer considering her mother asked her that question purposly to know whose family did such a beautiful woman , with manners like her came from.

"From which realm, exactly?" She enquired more.

"Humans, both my mother and father are from the earth realm" she answered bravely.

"I guess this calls to the important announcement i wanted to make" prince Japheth interupted , knowing very well his mother with endless questions she didn't want her to feel uncomfortable.

"Lorna, you are such a lovely flower, and since i saw you i have had sleepless nights i find myself thinking of you so many times , your beauty and how charming you are just like your name. And your captivating eyes that hold power, which makes me want to make you mine. Can i court you?i ask this in the presence of all my family members so that all can know i have set my eyes on you, before the king and grandfather Caleb whom i respect. Along with my uncles" he said firmly as he knelt by one knee. " i shall get up with an answer from your lips" he said as he laid his hand out to her.Lorna looked around unsure of what to answer this was too much , she looked at Mark who looked at her with sadness but the will to still fight for her, as he stood pushing his chair angry backwards and walked out.

"Yes" she answered smiling, as the prince got up hugging her so tight.

"Thank you , am looking forward to winning your heart" he said proudly.

"So proud of you son, you are a man of honour , if i were you Lorna i would say yes right now even before he begins his courtship" the king said jokingly which got everyone laughing at the table.

"One more thing, i would want you under my mothers permission ofcourse to move in to the east wing of the palace" Japheth added.

"But thats too soon son, she hasn't said yes yet"

"I am optimistic she will" Prince Japheth said confidently.

"I agree, i think its too soon, her majesty is right" Lorna said to avoid disagreement of any kind.

"No, you should move in Lorna , if not for my brother then for me, sweet friend" Georgina said to Lorna hoping she would say yes." It's really bothering for me to go to the other side to see you" she continued.

"Okay , Lorna charms you are welcomed to the east wing of the palace" The queen finally said.