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'The history of the Two Cities' I drew in a deep breath and blew away the dust gathered on the large tome. The dust filled the small room and I smiled as I traced the delicate pattern of the cover much like the intricate designs all over the palace. This book was one of my favourites as it recorded the tempestuous history of my ancestors. I flipped open the old cover and read the first few lines
'In the land of Fiore where magical creatures stretching as far as the eyes could see lived in harmony, there were two great cities. The one to the west was a city covered in light— a glow that could be seen from miles away emanating from the thousands of stars that filled it's night skies. It was named after it's unique quality—Asteria meaning enveloped in starlight. The city to the east was just as ancient and strong, it's rocky terrain and strong walls had withstood a thousand years and were a testament to the resilient nature of it's people. It was called Erebus—."
"Levy!"
I quickly closed the book and docked under the table as I heard my older sister Lucy call for me, I wasn't ready to stop reading. I waited till it was safe and flipped through the pages.
'The city of Erebus was ruled by powerful creatures known as Gorgons with a magical affinity for earth and fire. They were the fastest creatures alive and were known to be powerful warriors but they were full of greed and desired to control all of Fiore especially Asteria which was governed by the Gorgon's most hated enemy—the Tennin.
The Tennin were delicate creatures said to have been blessed by the stars that surrounded their city as their skin glowed in the dark. They had
long flowing hair and valued knowledge above all else. They ruled the city of Asteria and established it as a place of culture and learning. However, they despised the Gorgons for their greed and ignorance.
The hatred between these two powerful species would result in many wars that devastated the land of Fiore. But things changed forever when a Gorgon fell in love with a Tennin—The result from this forbidden union was the birth of twins, a brother and sister that were haunted by both creatures for fear the abomination would threaten their respective species—"
"History of the Two Cities again Lev?"
My head whipped up to gaze into the brown hues of my older sister. She gave me a knowing smile, one hand cocked at her hip, her head slanted to the side as her chestnut brown hair swayed about her sides. I nodded sheepishly and she shook her head, sweeping into the room to sit next to me. Then she glanced at the page and shot me a pointed look
"Ah the part about the great love...honestly I would think you would be tired of reading our history from old dusty books by now" she said gesturing about the small room stacked with shelves full with some of the oldest books in Asteria.
"Instead of reading about lives already lived, you should be out living yours." She chided playfully.
"But Cana" I whined giving her one of my best doe-eyed looks. As the youngest of four siblings, I could always get my way with my second older sister by acting like the child she insisted on seeing me as. She smiled
"Why is this book so interesting to you anyways. Yes, there is that forbidden romance but what comes after is just depressing" she said
"But the tragic events resulted in the birth of our kingdoms" I reminded her and she rolled her eyes.
"Fine, continue but I reserve the right to stop you when it gets boring." She said. I beamed and turned the next page
"The parents of the hybrids fought for as long as they could to protect their children eventually sacrificing their lives to save them. However, it was soon discovered that the children had inherited the innate abilities of both parents and surpassed them. Both children blessed with greater magical power and physical strength than prior species.
The hybrids were called Nephim and they created the new world. They ended the war, killing the Gorgon king and overthrowing the 'divinities'—a ruling council formed by the Tennin to govern Asteria. They became the first of many more Nephim born through the generations, though no power as great as the 'Firsts' has ever been witnessed again—"
Cana scoffed interrupting my reading as she said
"I am sure I have just as much power as the Firsts."
I cocked an eyebrow and shot her a look
"Well maybe not, but certainly Mother and probably Erza." She mumbled the last part and looked away as I giggled at her reaction. Erza was my eldest sister and as first princess of Asteria would become Queen someday after my mother. She was also leader of the Asterian army and was valiant and disciplined—everything Cana wasn't so they were constantly at odds with each other. It was indeed rare to hear Cana acknowledge Erza's talents.
"Mother topple a whole government alone?"
"Well the Firsts had each other anyways" Cana countered.
"True, still against the Gorgons and the Tennin...maybe with Erza..." I trailed, my lips curving in glee as I tried to bait her into complimenting Erza again. Her eyes narrowed as she sensed my intention and frowned, her cheeks tinting red as she glared at me
"Never tell anyone." She said punctuating each word for emphasis and I laughed, raising my hand and nodding. Then she let out an exasperated sigh as she signalled I continue reading. I knew she just wanted to change the subject but I obliged anyways
"They re-established the Two Cities as part of a whole—The sister, Mara becoming the first queen of Asteria and her brother Idis, king in Erebus. They passed down the tradition of marrying members of the ruling families to ensure that peace remained. However as the generations passed, the 'Firsts' faded into history becoming no more than deities worshipped all over Fiore. And though their decendants rule the cities of Asteria and Erebus, the tale of the 'Firsts' is believed to be only a myth by many—"
"That won't be surprising." Cana interjected and I threw her a surprised look.
"Ofcourse, Mara existed, we are living proof of that." She said when she saw my expression
"But the whole two people toppling the government of the greatest kingdoms in Fiore sounds a little far-fetched don't you think?" She said and I shrugged
"They were pretty powerful."
She snorted
"Could you imagine Mother against the King of Erebus?" She said and I frowned as I nodded. The king of Erebus was known to be shrewd and cruel and hated my mother. It was scary to imagine that Cana's scenario could be a reality in the near future.
"Then imagine someone against the both of them. It would be virtually impossible—"
"I don't think so."
We both turned to see Erza, her red hair pulled back in a braid, the intricate pattern of the circlet on her head reflecting in the light as she crossed her hands over her chest armor. Cana groaned
"Levy, Lucy has been looking all over for you." She said looking from me to Cana
"Mother has received some disturbing news from the north and would be summoning us soon."
"Then it is true, the rebellion..." Cana said her eyes growing wide
"Yes" Erza replied grimly.
"So we need to prepare for the worst" Erza said gesturing to Cana to join her as they both exited the room.
I sat quietly for a few minutes as the news slowly sank in. Rumours of a rebellion brewing against Asteria had been circulating throughout the castle for months and now it seemed they were true. I let out a deep sigh as I stood up and made my way down the castle halls. I stopped, glancing at the ancient statue of Queen Mara that stood in the middle of the great hall as well as the intricate drawings of her life carved into the walls. The delicate walls of the castle was like a living tapestry displaying the remarkable events in the lives of our ancestors that walked these halls before us. As I felt the carvings beneath my palm, I looked through the window gazing out to the horizon—a sinking feeling settling in my gut as I wondered what stories these walls would tell of us.