Chapter 3 Nemesis

Time had passed and discord had grown to be six years old, she was smart, brave and very intelligent, kings and allies would bring in their children to come and meet with the princess, she was loved and respected, for her wisdom was exciting even to strangers. because of her ability to compel everyone including adults she was preferred amongst the rest children of the king, and that grew into a great conflit and jealousy.

The first son of the king was twenty years old, he was put into the training of swordsmen and archery, he was also the heir to the throne, his father had placed so many laws in respect to the safety of his children. Commoners are meant to protect the prince and princesses with their life, any one who fails to do so would be later killed as penalty. He also made a rule that who ever would take the life of his children would be hanged for everyone to see as an example at dawn. Since then the kingdom had been on their toes in protecting the prince and princesses.

Terra had gone on a trip once with the king and had passed a farm land that was full of ponies, she had visited the place every weekend while she was pregnant with her child, today she thought of taking the child to get one of those beautiful ponies as a present. She had told the head maid to dress discord and bring her to the garden, that she would be waiting for them.

Now let's back date

During the naming ceremony of the child, the king and queen had listed out names that would suite the baby perfectly, Gaius had never left the child or looked away from her one day, agetha had given him strict instructions to guide the child against any harm, so he had been wandering around the palace for years keeping an eye on the princess.

The ceremony had begun and some guests had arrived to celebrate with the king and his wife, they had brought gifts and golds to show their uttermost respect and sign of happiness towards the princess. The music had died down, because the king was ready to announce the names of the child, "Long live the king" the people had chorused and bowed their head towards the king "you may rise" he ordered, which everyone responded too.

"Today we are gathered here, to celebrate with me and my beloved queen, for our child the new princess of the kingdom" this speech had made the whole room to be filled with cheers and applause, then he continued .

"Today, I have with me the names of the new princess, and with this name would everyone call the child and show their respect, and may this name bring blessing and all good things of life" he gestured waving the scroll "yes" everyone murmured in agreement. Gaius had entered the hall but he was not seen by anyone, he had walked close to the king looking at scroll, he cold see the names written down, he saw the main name which immediately turned to the name Discord.

"And the names are!....Discord, Zara, Ruby Westbond" murmuring filled the whole hall, the first name didn't sound so appealing to the people, terra was confused she knew that name wasn't part of the name giving, but she couldn't say anything at the moment but can only sit and just force a smile. King Japhet heard the murmur of the crowd and turned to look at his wife who had a questioning expression, Gaius studied Japhet and new he would want to change it because it seemed strange for that name to be added to the list when...they both knew it wasn't part at first, coupled with the fact that it had a bad meaning. Gaius immediately possessed the king and spoke through him " the princess would bare the name Discord anyone who has an issue with the name would be sentenced to death immediately" the noise in the hall immediately seized, queen terra was shocked by her husband declaration but did nothing im return.

" Let the celebration continue" the music in the room started again, and everyone reluctantly started dancing and mingling with one another, sharing pleasantries, queen terra had gone to meet the king in questioning to what just occurred earlier.

"My lord" Gaius turned towards the queen, he was still in control of the king and decided it was better to make it clear to her " about the your declaration earlier" she was interrupted by Gaius " do you have a problem with it, the declaration exempt no body... including I myself" terra was shocked by his statement, what had come over him " butt..." She was interrupted again "my word is final Terra" he said and walked away... leaving terra to stare at his behind.

When king Japhet had left to a place that was empty and quiet, Gaius came out of him, Japhet was still trying to recover from the possession, Gaius looked at Japhet and said " you would accept the name Discord and kill whoever would try to change the name" Japhet was being compelled, he nodded and with that Gaius disappeared, leaving the king.

Back to the present

"Mother!!" Discord had approached terra with a broad smile, she was always happy to be close to the queen " my angel, today your mother has a supprise for you, are you ready to see it?" Terra face beamed with a smile " yes mother "she nodded ,discord jumped excitedly she couldn't wait to see it. As they approached the palace gate to enter into the royal carriage, the princess sophia ran to her mother, it was said the queen was a little bit hostile to the rest of her children she was more happy to be in the company of discord " mother!!!!" She ran and stopped by the royal carriage " we're are you going, you were meant to go with me to my princess dances lessons" she said

Ever since the princess Sophia turned eighteen, she was enrolled in a dance class to help her act more noble and attend the royal ball.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to go with you today" terra responded to her " but mother you have missed all ten of my classes " she pleaded

" And you know the royal ball is getting close by, discord please tell mother to go with me" she turned to plead with discord who felt pity for her

" Mother, please go with Sophia...you do know how important it is for her to attend her classes" discord also pleaded with terra. Sophia was pleased and knew terra wouldn't be able to turn down discord, but surprisingly terra did " I must get you , your supprise gift today discord, Sophia can wait....Shall we go please " the queen ordered the carriage to start moving, Sophia ran after the carriage but was held back by the guards, because she wasn't permitted to step outside of the palace, she was so filled with disgust and hate for her mother and greatly towards discord, ever since she has been born her mother had completely changed towards her, treating her like a complete stranger.

Agetha who watched her daughter from the realm hated how terra had filled her daughter with Love ignoring those who were really her blood, she smiled to her self wondering how terras face would look, when she starts experiencing the true nature of discord.