IN THE FOREST..I

Sitara and Princess Shunaya were now in the forest running, they were dressed in commoner`s dresses that no one could recognize them easily. with the gate passing code they had been given by queen Lakshmi, it was easier for them to pass through the main gate plus the princess was unknown to many people in the palace this made it even easier. They have been running for hours now , even though hours had passed but Shunaya hadn't reacted at all, she wasn't crying or saying anything. Sitara had thought maybe the little princess was still shocked that she hadn't been able to react at all or may be because of her young age she hadn't realized what was going on, whatever the case was, she was thankful because it made their escape easier.

On the other side Shunaya knew exactly what was going on, after witnessing her mother dying before her eyes, she had one oath in mind, I don't want to end up like mother. she had once gone to visit her mother when she was still in prison, it was in the dungeons dark, scary, and very smelly she couldn't even imagine how her mother was surviving hear. when she saw her mom she didn't know what to think anymore, she was weak , one looking at her eyes she resembled a body with no soul. Shunaya knew her moms soul had died a long time before but today it was her body. She didn't know what was ahead of her but she knew remaining in the palace meant one thing; she would end up as her mother one day ;something she didn't want even to imagine happening.

Your highness once we pass through this forest and reach the lake it would be much easier, once we cross the lake we will be there soon, Sitara said this to encourage the princess so that she wouldn't give up running, she knew any time from now the palace would realize that they were missing, and it would be dangerous especially for her.

After Shunaya heard Sitara words she stopped running, seeing the princess standing Sitara also stopped moving.

Your highness are you tired? asked Sitara worried

We are going to moms kingdom? Shunaya spoke for the first time since they escaped from the palace.

Yes your highness' said Sitara as a matter of fact,

Won`t going to moms kingdom also make me a princess? so what's the meaning of running away from fathers palace?

your highness what do you mean?

my point is , we are running away from fathers palace so that my fate wouldn't end up like my mom`s right? so if I go to my mothers kingdom I will still be a princess, and if my father knows I'm there he will come for me. according to the kingdoms laws no one will stop him from taking me with him.

your highness what do you mean?

I don't want to be a princess,, I would rather be a commoner and live a simple life. I hate royalty life, I hate princess title I don't want to go to my mom`s kingdom

But your highness your mom said....

my mom said I should make my own choices in life, Shunaya interrupted before even Sitara could finish her sentence

Sitara if I go to my mom`s kingdom and they find out that I'm there , you will also be in trouble, not only you even your family would be in trouble.

Sitara gave some thought, and found the princess words to be true, but still if they didn't go to queen Lakshmi`s kingdom, where else could they go?. They couldn't hide here in this kingdom afraid of being found out, so where will they run to. Sitara couldn't find the right answers.

Left with no option she asked Shunaya , so where will we go from here?, remaining in the kingdom is no longer an option.

We aren't going to remain here in Rotia land nor go to Makeb`s land, said Shunaya decisively.

And where are we going to go? asked Sitara Puzzled

Makenia, we are going to Makenia Sitara

Are you sure about this? asked Sitara unsure

yes we are , we will plan everything on our way but lets keep running before we get caught.

Sitara had no choice but to keep on running'

On the other side King Carlos gave an order, for his guards to search for them everywhere in Rotia kingdom and nearby cities and never to let any place untouched, and out there a lot of guard where every where searching for them in corner.

Sitara and Shunaya now took the direction heading to Makenia,.

I cant be found, said Shunaya to herself . She had to keep going, she had to run fast. Thinking of being caught gave her energy to keep moving.

After long hours of running they were almost there, it was in the mid night , the moon shone bright that night as if it knew what was going on. It was their only source of light. They were now walking slowly. they hadn't eaten anything all day.

Your highness lets take a rest under that tree, Sitara told princess Shunaya while pointing at the tree she was talking about,

Okay I'm tired too, lets take a rest, said Shunaya weakly

They both sat under the tree, taking a little rest, don't worry your highness when we reach Makenia we would be able to find something to eat. Said Sitara lovingly Shunaya was now like her own daughter and she loved her dearly.

I'm not worried about food Sitara.. I'm thinking of a plan that will make us enter peacefully in the land of Makenia. You know that Rotia and Makenia aren't in good relationship , if they know I'm a running princess from Rotia things would end up even worse.

so what do you suggest your highness? asked Sitara curiously

I think we should hide our identities when we reach there, do you still have the fake identities we stole from the chamber of guests at the palace?

Yes your highness ,, but i don't still don't understand what you want to do with them!!!

We are going to use the names in the identities , they are going to be our names at Makenia. Give them to me, I want to read and memorize it. Shunaya was a princess and as a princess they were taught at a young age to write, read and speaking languages from all around the kingdoms. Something Sitara couldn't afford to study because she was a maid.

Sitara gave the identities to the princess, Shunaya read the identities and turned to Sitara , Sitara where did you get these identities? asked Shunaya in a surprised tone.

Sorry your highness I couldn't enter the guests chamber , it was heavily guarded that night, so I took it from the belongings in the morgue, it was of people who were found dead near the cities of our kingdom. But why did you ask your highness?

We cant use these identities, or else we will be in a big trouble, said Shunaya worriedly

Why? they are already dead, no one can come to look for it, that's why I took them, said Sitara not understanding why her highness was worried

And that's the main reason we cant use it!, Sitara these identities belongs to the wife and daughter of the Great general of Makenia, and saying that you found them in the Morgue it means they are dead. These are high identities that can be recognized easily, and what if their families are still looking for them? and what if they find these identities with us Sitara? trust me we would even be in a bigger trouble than what we have in hand right now, explained Shunaya, she was young but smart she never did things without thinking twice

I'm sorry your highness, I couldn't read makenia`s language, apologized Sitara sincerely

Shunaya couldn't blame Sitara , it wasn't her fault either, but what were they going to do? they can`t enter Makenia without identities or official documents. it was the biggest kingdom of all, and had strict rules too.

What are we going to do your highness? asked Sitara

I'm also thinking of what to do, but i still don't have answers