Something impossible chapter 3

There are things in life that cannot be explained. things like death, love, hatred but one thing we all know is that we cannot change our destinies. we just have to live life as we see it. If king Demetrius could see the future, he would have been able to avert the danger that was coming, the danger that would change his life forever.

The day was lovely and peaceful. The sun smiled down on the people of Wales as they went about their normal activities. Demetrius and Olivia smiled down upon their son. He chuckled loudly, amused at their facial expression."here, Nicholas I want you to have this"said Demetrius as he removed his leather chain from his neck and placed it around the baby's neck."my father gave it to me, now I want our son to have it"he said with a warm smile. "it's so precious" Olivia put in. Suddenly, they heard a loud cry coming from outside the room. At that instant, a guard rushed in looking about with fright.

"Sire, there is trouble"he yelled. Demetrius was confused."what is happening?" he asked. "your brother!...Caleb...he has entered the kingdom and is laying siege on it" he answered. "what? it can't be"whispered the king in great shock. this was probably a dream. Suddenly, they heard a great crash and ran to the balcony only to see that Caleb and his army had broken the gates and forced their way into the palace. The people screamed and began to run helter skelter cutting off every soldier they met. Sweat began to fill the king's body. Finally, he turned to Olivia. "Darling, quick take the baby with you and flee to the royal ship"he said. Olivia stared at him"aren't you coming?" she asked. "no I must stay and fight for my kingdom"he replied. Olivia shrugged."Then I will stay with you. I can't leave you alone"she said with full determination. "No dear, this is for our baby. you will go to Ascot and stay till things calm down"he told her. Olivia sobbed."promise me that you will be alright, that you will come back for us"she cried. "I promise"he said and kissed her lovingly then he instructed the guard and her maid to follow her to the ship. As soon as they had left, he grabbed his sword and dashed out ready to confront his half brother.

"Go quickly search for the queen and that bastard child of hers and when you see them, make sure you kill them" Caleb said coldly to one of his soldiers. The man bowed. "right away my lord"he said and hurried away with his sword to carry out his evil assignment. Not long after he left, Demetrius entered with some soldiers and stood face to face with his long time rival, his half brother. Caleb grinned wickedly."we meet again brother dearest!"he said. Demetrius looked at him and shook his head."how dare you return! you were banished!" he yelled. Caleb laughed."yes, but I have returned to take back what rightfully belongs to me"he said. "These lands were never yours. even though my father made the mistake of having an affair with a prostitute and having you, I am his legitimate son and therefor have rights over my kingdom"

"you lie! for years, the only thing that has kept me sane is the thought of how I would finally end your miserable life"

"now's your chance, let's see you try" said Demetrius with a defiant look. Filled with anger, Caleb brought out his sword and lurched towards him, attempting to strike him but Demetrius blocked him with his sword and gave him an uppercut on his jaw, Caleb fell backwards and onto a soldier but Demetrius was not about to let this go. He jumped on top of Caleb dealing strong blows on his face and at that moment, it looked as if Demetrius was winning the fight but suddenly, Caleb grabbed a handful of sand and threw it right into the king's eyes. Demetrius yelled and stepped away from him and now with a blurred vision, it was impossible for him to dodge the attacks his brother threw at him. He fell down as he was smitten by Caleb. Now at the advantage, Caleb grinned loudly and with satisfaction as he pointed his sword towards Demetrius. At that moment, the guard Caleb had sent rushed in breathing heavily. "The queen and the child are no where to be seen. They've escaped"he announced. Caleb's eyes grew wide. "no it can't be tell me you fool, where is your wife and child?"he thundered. Demetrius smiled a smile that annoyed Caleb."and I will truly be a fool if I tell you"he said.

"you Idiot, now i'm going to kill you"he shouted and raised his hand to strike when they heard a loud voice shout "stop!".Everyone stopped and looked as Ophelia rushed in and knelt before Caleb crying fake tears. "please don't kill him. spare his life! Demetrius will give you half of his kingdom"she pleaded

"what? Ophelia!" Demetrius whispered shocked. "shush! i'm trying to save your life"she retorted.Caleb and Ophelia shared a smile. "good, at least you have said something reasonable"he said and Demetrius was forced to sign over half of his kingdom to Caleb in order to save his life. Caleb left with his army. Their plan had worked so well.

"tell me Ophelia, what shall I do?"he asked with so much pain and sadness. Ophelia held him closely. "It will be alright"she whispered but Demetrius couldn't help thinking of his family out at sea.

"your highness! we may not make it out of this storm alive"cried the captain of the ship as the ship swirled violently from left to right. Thunder blared so loudly that all the crews jumped up in fright "no! this can't be happening. we have to get out of here"cried Olivia. "we can't your highness or we shall all drown!" It was nearly dark and all the lights had gone out. The strong waves of the sea kept tossing the ship to and fro that the baby began to cry. Olivia picked him up cradling him onto her chest and singing him a lullaby but her voice was lost to the sea. At that moment, the ship jerked and divided into two. The child fell from her hands and began to slip towards the sea. "no!no!help me! my son!"she cried but it was futile as the baby fell right into the water.The ship began to sink but Olivia cared less if the sea swallowed her. she looked on wildly towards the place her child had fallen "Demetrius!our baby!the sea has taken him"she cried out with the tears choking her every word. "my queen, we are all going to drown"cried her maid but Olivia looked on with blood shot eyes towards the sea like a lifeless person. The shouts and cries of the people didn't seem to matter to the sea as it drew the ship down swallowing them all including Olivia the queen of Wales.