Custodians of Tomorrow

, you’re still

ehind, piercing through t

ying here to gaze at the rive

tradition. You should be resting

with me,” Shanmala requested. Ams

matter to me, I’m a goo

our powers will come to you soon,” A

They became quiet, staring at the river as it flowed forward. Two young women, sitting by the sea side admiring the quiet torrents of Mata river. Shanmala all dressed up in a flowery garment heavily laced with glittery attachments. And Amsah was wearing a simple blue gown that had endings like heavy eye bags.

d mountains, mangroves and calming waters. The people had more than enough to keep their body and so

shoulders. King Meldin’s reign has been successful and joyful except for the death of Elvia – the late queen. He was depressed for years after Elvia pa

filled the village and deciding which to believe was an endless road. Some said she was eaten by wild animal

rs that eventually dropped one after the other. Shanmala was only a month old when Elvia passed away. King Meldin could not give her a satisfactory answer nor could the Royal work

is longer than the nights,” Shanmala said still gazing at the sea. “I don’t think so, your highness,” Amsah added. “Rela

s, like Princess Taladi. This gown looks like its going to swallow you someday,” Amsah teased. “Oh come on, enough with the teasing,” Shanma

ently erected side by side. It was difficult to pass by the palace and not gaz

nd sprinkles on the walls. The chambers of the other royalties were by the right, the name of each chamber written in silver to differentiate. Then, all the

oes. “Uhhh, I will rather walk bare footed,” she said and Amsah busted out laughing. Shanmala raised her head up, her brows curved downwards, looking displeased. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, really, pardon me. But your Highness, you are highly amusing, ”Amsah said still laug

ody. Shanmala had to wait for one of them to go inform the King of her arrival. He had an intimidating aura, walking with his head up and wings high. In a second, he returned. Guards selected to stay by the

of her gown to show respect. The two citizens got up as she climbed the stage and they remained standing till she sat down before they took their seats. She knew she had to remain quiet till the meeting was over. For the first time in her life, this gave her some relief. Shanmala had been a girl of many words, talkin

adjusting his garment. They both bowed and took their leave. Shanmala watched them as they walked out of the palace closing the front door

ine Father,” she said still looking at her feets with her arms locked in each other. “What do you want to talk about?” King Meldin asked fold

ing his wings. He became curious. “Your Highness, the priest is here,” a masculine voice said from beneath the palace. It was the one of the guards. The sound of the p

ering when she would get another opportunity to talk to

ings out,” King Meldin said. “Yes Father,” Shanmala replied cursing under her breath. The priest was a few steps from the th