Chapter 2

Garnet looked out the window glumly. Her eyes caught her mother's grave. Forsaken mother. Victim of the Devil. Forever sleeping in peaceful solitude. The day she died is haunting.

Mother… Garnet murmured

I hear my daughter's voice…

The way she said that. It was unreal. She was so serene, even if she was dying. Her breath was short, but her words were clear.

Mother…

Garnet…

Tears streamed down Garnet's as well as Brahne's. A treasured yet sad moment between a mother and daughter. The bond stronger.

Forgive me, Garnet she said

Forgiveness… One thing that can't be thrown away.

The people of Alexandria will be happier with you on the thrown…

Dying with noble words. A perfect way to say with no transparent good-byes. The tears she shed. The pain she felt. The mother Garnet knew only. Garnet was now alone in this world, besides her loyal friends. Her friends she will not let down.

But since it's been 7 years, she has nothing to protect except her people. This 24-year-old queen won't let her people die. Like her mother. Never lost faith within herself.