Eighteen Years Ago
A Large blanket of stars and silence covered the kingdom of Telmar and the rest of the world, signaling the time for rest and peace. But in the midst of the sleeping kingdom there was a cry. This cry was different, for it came from the castle. It was the cry of a new ruler, a female ruler. She was the first princess in fifty years. Several minutes later another cry was heard, this time it came from an infant boy. Yes, the Telmarines were blessed with a princess and prince.
"It's a girl and boy, twins." Caspian IX said as he exited the birthing room.
"You mean a boy and girl?" Miraz said as he continued to lean against the wall, looking into the calm night sky.
"No, girl and boy; their names are Anesia II and Caspian X." Caspian said as he joined his brother. "You should be happy for me brother."
"I am but rules are rules Caspian! I mean do think you can get that law revoked?" Miraz said raising his voice." She's going to die like the ones before her, and Telmar will continue to be ruled by a King not a Queen!"
"Listen to yourself Miraz! You have become so ruthless and heartless, I now see why father made me king before you!" Caspian yelled then made his way back to his wife and children. Before he entered the room he turned to his brother, who was still looking out the window with a hardened look on his face.
"I want you to go get the rings from the jewelry chamber, and bring them back to me." Caspian watched his brother walk away, fading into the darkness of the hall. After Miraz was out of site Caspian opened the door whispering to himself. "I pray that one day he too will experience happiness as I have."
Many days and nights passed as life in the castle and in the kingdom went on normally as if nothing had happened, until one morning when a cry was heard. It came from the Queen, she searched for her daughter, but she was nowhere to be found.
