Prussian General to Persian Queen

Ch. 1-Bio

My name is Merliah, many know me as Angel. I was born of Prussian Royal Blood. My sister is my Siamese identical twin joined at my left arm, and her right arm. Her name is Mariposa. Many say my heart belongs to the elements, and my sister's heart to the Sword of David. Yes, the Sword of King David of Israel.

There is a legend of the sword. To touch it you have to believe in the God of Israel. To hold it you have to be of Jewish Descendant. And to wield it you have to be of King David's Bloodline. I am one of his descendants.

Either way back to me, and my twin. There is only one way to tell us apart, and a reason behind our nicknames. I was born with an angel's halo behind my right ear, so thus, the nickname of Angel. My sister was born with a rose behind the same ear, so thus, her nickname is Rose. She has been captured by whom I don't know, nor do I know of her location. So I've been looking for her for at least 12 years now. My mother died when I was at the age of 3, and Rose went missing at the age of 4. My father remarried many times to many different women. While he was doing that I go a brother or sister of Russian, Romanian, Roman, Jewish, and Grecian. So I have many brothers and sisters, half German and half their countries blood.

I traveled to every country looking for the sword and my sister. So I know every damn inch of the world. I studied the sword so much that I know the design, past, and all of its past owners. But the two things I don't know about the sword is its current location, and owner.

My father wants me to be a princess again. So I could take over the Prussian Crown for him. But I don't want to until I have my sister back. Constantly, he was trying to find a good suitor for me. But I either sent them away or killed them right in the spot with my own two hands. I am a General by choice.

Flashbacks

The night my mother died, and the night my sister went missing; I remember as clear as day.

Mother Flashback

Rose and I were in our room, lying down on our bed with our cats. Snowy was her cat, and Night was my cat. We were laughing about what we did earlier that evening. We dyed all the white laundry blue, and pink. So now Daddy either had pink or blue undies on. I didn't know at the time that our castle was under attack by the Japanese. A couple of guards came into our room, and told us to hide. At that time, we were separated, so hiding was easy. We jumped off the bed. Then, Mommy came in and said "Whatever you don't forget who you are. You are twin sisters, and children of King David of Israel. You are to guard the Sword of David with you lives. I'm telling you now that one of you will go missing for the sake of the sword. If someone asks for your real names, don't tell them. Tell them your nicknames. So Merliah, what is your name?" I replied with "My name is Angel." "Very good sweaty, and Mariposa, what is your name? Mommy asked her. "My name is Rose." she answered.

"Very good sweetie. Now never ever tell anyone your real names unless you truly, deeply can trust them with your life. Now one more thing, since your funny duddy Daddy can't tell you two apart, and the only one who can tell you two apart is me. Here you go my little Rose and Angel" she said.

"What are they Mommy?" we asked.

She answered "Turn around, and lift up your hair. For you Merliah, a Sapphire Teardrop Pendant on a solid silver Chain. Angel, the reason why you have the Sapphire is because your name means Princess of the Elements. I thought it would be a good gem for you because you spend all your time in the ocean, and you will learn how to relieve on the elements around you. For you Mariposa, a Ruby Teardrop Pendant on a solid Gold Chain. Rose, the reason why you have the Ruby is because your name means Princess of the Blade. Swords tend to shed a lot of blood. In your life, you will have hardships that will sometimes call for a little blood shed every now and then. But remember a few things in life. Never tell anyone your real names. Protect the Sword of David with your lives. Never forget who you are, and most importantly never forget each other. You will only be bound to few people for life. That will be me, your sister, Daddy, the man you love, and God. Now hide, I must go, I don't have a lot of time. Remember don't take off your necklaces, and I love you."

Mommy ran out the doorway, and left us being puzzled. Then, the guards shooed us to hide, so we looked for the nearest hiding spot. Which was under the bed, we drove under it. Then, we heard screaming and saw blood coming off of Mommy's face.

I looked to my sister and saw she was on the verge of tears, and so was I. But somehow fear had paralyzed us. Then, we saw feet with weird sandals, and yelling. Then, the strange people searched our room for us. It was really late and dark outside. Plus we were getting sleepy so we fell asleep on the cold hard wooden floor with our cats.

We woke up to Daddy having a panic attack looking for us. We got out from under the bed and ran towards Daddy. He was crying, and he hugged us so hard, I thought he would never let go of us.

I asked Daddy what happened and he answered with "Something bad happened last night, and Mommy had to go somewhere. Somewhere she won't be in pain anymore for a really, really, really long time. But remember, you still have me to love you."

Then, we all just broke down and cried all day. From that day on, we slept with our father in his bed, to feel safe and secure. Also to rid ourselves of the nightmares that plagued our sleep. That was the last time I saw my mother.

Sister Flashback

It was about midafternoon, when the Japanese came back for my sister. Daddy and Rose were watching me train.

Then, a Japanese Soldier came and took my sister. She fought his grip at first, but soon grew tired, and her body went limp.

I took off for her on foot. But Daddy went after me, and caught me, and held me back.

As they rode off into the setting sun, I heard my sister scream "Angel, help me. I don't want to end up like Mommy. Help me!"

tried and fought out of Daddy's hold as much as I could. But soon my energy left me, and was good to the wind with my sister.

I yelled "No Rose, try to fight it. Stay strong for me. I will come and find you. Never forget, I love you. You are my Rose, and I am your Angel!"

But as the last sight of her faded into the setting sun, I cried into Daddy's shoulder and asked

"Why must God do this to us? First, he took Mommy, now he took Rose. Why must he do this to us? Why Daddy, why?" I cried out in between sobs.

"I don't know Angel, I don't know." He said as he held me closer and tighter.