Going to the palace with her father was one of Serwaa's happy moments. She was the baby of the family and her father doted on her. He knew Serwaa would stay away from the restricted sections in the library, they housed some of the worst of the elemental scrolls and literal vindictive literature the kingdom had ever seen. She decided to read more on the Asona clan and it's ties to ancient Egypt. In the book written by the Noteable Kofi Ayim an engineer and a man of vast knowledge , it is said that the Asonas migrated southwards after the fall of the Western empires, and to have become part of then all powerful Adansi Kingdom. Their Totemic symbol is the crow, a uniquely wonderful bird with an unusual physical and chemical character and composition. In the Egyptian mythology,the crow was the symbol of Sut.
She was so engrossed in the book, she didn't hear her name being called or the presence across from her. Kwesi smiled and kept watching her. The moment Serwaa registered she wasn't alone she was startled. Oh Kwasi what are you doing here? Watching you! He deadpanned !
She was stunned, she looked down in order to hide her blush. Don't you think you are being too forward? I mean you said you wanted to be friends. He smiled. I do, but can still flirt whilst being your friend. She rolled her eyes. We Are supposed to be studying. So, why aren't you?
Kwesi looked at her, will you be angry if I told you I'm extremely knowledgeable about the link between the ancient Egyptians and the Akans ? My father is after all the brother of the queen. You annoying prick, she immediately covered her mouth.
Kwesi gave a hearty laugh. God, who knew you had such a mouth. She hit him. You bring it out of me. He laughed and held the hand that hit him. Serwaa, I need to ask you something but can you promise not to reject me? She quietly sighed... I feel like im going to regret this.
Please? Ok what is it she said, Can I be your date to the coming of age ball? Her eyes betrayed her shyness, she looked down again. Kwesi lifted her head to meet his eyes. I.... I guess? Kwesi smiled, you guess? Or yes? Yes! She looked at him again and for the very first time noticed how alarmingly handsome he was and those dimples. She shook her head and quickly moved away from his hold. Let's get back to studying she said....
In the main palace, Serwaa's father had just settled in his office when the teleporter announced the arrival of the King, he took the tablet needed for setting the kings schedule and went to meet him in his office.
Welcome your Highness, drop it Ernest, way too tired for the your highness speel, I can't wait to abdicate. Well here are the monthly reports on the upcoming abdication and coronation.
The crown Prince has passed all his traditional Exams, has shown remarkable progress in wielding not one but 2 elements currently showing affinity for a third. This has been scrapped from the history books so as to prevent the Ministries of Elemental Control and magic from prodding him like an alien. He is graduating with the graduating class right after the Coming of age ball, His royal highness will then reveal himself and his chosen crown Princess
The invitation letters for both the abdication and the coronation have been sent to the royal houses and dignitaries all over the world. The king raised his hand. Ernest, how is the family? All well my king, How is the wife? Ernest laughs, on a covert mission with my first 2, since they got married, they hardly visit. And oh well, my second just gave birth so that is the covert mission. I am home with Serwaa. Who is currently in your royal library studying for her end of college presentation. The king laughed. They grow up fast dont they, now you are grandpa. To only girls I might add. Well the kingmakers have a strong gene and I have given up.
Besides my last is a handful, strong willed,opinionated, stubborn, kind to a fault, sassy and oh the Americans and British want her. The King's smile faulted. What do you mean? Apparently a paper she wrote when she was 12 means she's a brilliant strategist and they want her in their camp. I said no.
That is my baby not a weapon of wit and strategy. Only if she knew that. Ernest sighed. I need to be honest with you Ernest, we are looking at Serwaa as the incoming crown princess. Ernest got up. She isn't 18 yet, what do you mean?
Ernest, calm down. We know that and you already know the Prince is almost 20. They are not far in age. Your highness in honor of your honesty, I will also be very honest with you. Serwaa is a Kingmaker.
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I already know that Ernest. No your majesty, an actual kingmaker. The kind that has eluded their lineage for a decade. The king got up. She is still in training my King. So if you still want to bestow this honor on her and my family. We will need 2 years which means you will have to rule 2 more years before you abdicate and before the crown prince is revealed and corronated.
The other royal families are circling, they want the throne Ernest and truthfully I am tired. But you haven't given the prince a chance to let go of his youth. Let the boy become a man. Rushing this coronation especially with both of them not at the right age and the incoming princess literally still a minor is not right. 2 years is enough time for them to mature and the prince would have harnessed his 3rd element or even the 4th one.
Their rule will be one for the history books and they are extremely different. The world is already watching your highness and the children should be prepared for what comes next.