Chapter Thirty Four
Chapter Thirty four
Mira was busy preparing for the next day tomorrow, she get ready a change of cloth for the Princess, at interval she was staring at Storm, and the same time keeping the conversation up with her, finally after few minute, she had finish up with every necessary preparation.
The same time night befall the whole Kingdom, Mira did prepare Storm bed, she urge Storm to go to bed early to avoid late rise, Storm nod her head and she also go to bed, Mira cover her with the blanket and she left the Storm room.
The next day break and Storm was all ready before the first light was out, Storm and Mira head outside the Palace, Storm met her parent waiting for her, Storm bow and head into the carriage, Mira as well follow after Storm, she stand beside the carriage, King Mila voice out to the General
"Generals, protect the Princess with you life if the need for it arise" he said
“Father, this is not necessary, I don’t want anybody to die for me, I can go alone with Mira to the Kings cave” Storm said
King Mila does not even mind Strom jittery, he turn to the General Once again and he repeat himself to the General
"Yes Your Majesty" the Generals reply
King Mila nod “You may set out” King Mila said finally
The General also nod his head, he order the convoy to proceed forward, the foot soldier walk ahead, the Calvary also direct the horse to move, the horse move and drag the carriage along, the General was beside Storm carriage, the convoy leave the palace behind
Immediately the convoy all left the Palace, King Mila keep watching and Queen Jezebel move closer to King Mila
"My Lord did you make the other preparation as well?" She ask
"My Lady don't you even trust me" King Mila also reply with a question
"My Lord I did trust you, I am just asking if you make everything very ready" Queen Jezebel said
"Everything is taken care off My Lady" King Mila said and fold his arms together
"I know you will do something My Lord" Queen Mila said smiling
"Thus My Lady, get ready for your own secret journey at tomorrow evening" King Mila said
"I understand My Lord" Queen Jezebel said and nod her head in accordance with King Mila
She finally walk away, her Maids and Attendant follow after her, King Mila also head to the throne room with his maid following him
Meanwhile, the convoy with Storm are already near exit of the Kingdom, Storm was having her breakfast in the carriage, she look out and see Mira walking beside the carriage, she turn to the General
“I think she is on a Horse” Storm said referring to Mira
“Princess, a Maid is not entitle to such privilege” Mira cut in
Storm turn to Mira “I don’t think I am talking to you right “ Storm said to Mira, she turn to the General again “Why is my Maid walking?” She ask again
“She answer right Princess” the General reply
“Fine I have enough space in here, she can come in beside me” Storm said finally
She shift to the other side so that Mira can occupy the space created, Mira and the General want to protest
“And that is not a request, it’s an order “ Storm said
The General swallow her saliva, he urge Mira to climb into the carriage, Mira also nod her head, she also enter into the carriage, already the convoy had left the Kingdom behind
The journey to Storm grandfather's tomb was going smoothly, the convoy go past lots of mountain and valley’s, Storm and Mira are just enjoying themselves as the journey proceed on, they are drinking wine and eating fruits as well, the General who lead the Convoy also did his job perfectly.
Most time the convoy wait behind, while some soldier and the General go to check if the road is good ahead, the soldiers come back to give report and they proceed on or wait behind for some moment before they proceed on again.
Neither of this was Storm concern, she only rest back in the carriage peacefully, she was dress in blue coloured gown, and another over all which was tied with a rope at the neck, she sit down in the carriage, and was discussing and cracking jokes with Mira, sometimes she decide to stretch her legs, and the convoy had to wait behind for her, most times, the General send some soldiers to watch ahead.
After a whole day, they finally make it to the tombs location, Storm was even asleep because she was stressed out as a result of the long journey, the General announce their arrival, and Mira had to slightly hit Storm in the shoulder, Storm open her eyes and she partially recognize where they are
She wipe her eyes with the back of her hand and she look around, even though she was still sleepy, she voice out
“Are we there already?” Storm ask
“Yes Princess, we are here” Mira reply
Storm yawn “How long have I been sleeping?” Storm ask amidst yawning
“Just some few hours Princess” Mira reply
“Fine let’s do what we came here for” Storm said finally
“Princess I was thinking we have to wait till tomorrow, its night already and world is envelopes in darkness” The General said
“Why wait till tomorrow again?” Storm ask looking confuse, she is now fully awake
“Darkness is everywhere we need sunlight” The General reply
“Fine make camp then, make torches to light the cave, at least we need the torches too, Princess will have to rest for the night” Mira cut in quickly
“Mira is right, do as she suggest, I will do the necessary things while you make preparation for the night “ Storm said in support of Mira
“As you wish Princess” The General said with a bow
He walk away and give orders to his soldiers, the soldiers all bow and jump to action, they all begin to make torches and few minute later, the whole cave is brighten by light from the torches.
Storm and Mira both alight from the carriage, Mira carried some bowls in her hand, the bowls is having few content for the sacrifice, they both proceed into the cave, the General was also with them both. Storm did all that is necessary sacrifice, while Mira and the General remain standing and was watching, after a few minute she bow three times, the she stand up and turn back to Mira and the General.
