Eye for an Eye

The Black Kingdom was always known for its ways of war and brute strength, they weren’t quite bullies…. until you threaten their status.

Ivan didn’t see it, none of it…. they are a bunch of cowards and egotistical fools…and yes, it might be because they were the masterminds in the death of his family and half of his kingdom….and the death of his innocence.

So, on this day, they decided to host an anniversary….to celebrate the kingdoms birth and their ability to thrive and live on.

How adorable…. they also decided to Invite all the kingdoms royals but the white kingdom…. Ivan didn’t want to go to this wretched, pathetic party.

It was the fact that they act as if everything is all marvelous and divine, when in reality, they are all a bunch of hypocrites filled with malice.

He arrived at the base of the Black kingdoms castle, a huge frown invaded Ivan’s Expression, clearly displaying he was very unpleased.

The kingdom was nearly empty, due to everyone celebrating in the castle. The appearance of this place was rather gothic and dark, they weren’t kidding when they say they were the “black kingdom”.

He stormed and instantly saw everyone Taking up space in the grand entrance, either with drinks in their hands or their beloveds arm tangled with theirs.

He slowly walked in and looked at everyone’s face, some faintly familiar, others where new to his eyes. Slowly but surely, the people acknowledged Ivan’s presence and soon grew quiet as they saw Ivan approached the throne, where all the “Amethyst” Family members were all huddled up….the fairly big family of the Black Kingdom…all happy and full of life…forgetting their sins that they have committed…how typical.

As if everyone was witnessing a ghost in their presence, they stared in awe at the White King, The Amethyst Family didn’t know what to think of Seeing a Bellemore in their presence. The now old king, who retired passed down his crown to his eldest son, recognized Ivan, the youngest son of The Bellemore Family. What was he doing here? Who knew….

“Salutations….and felicitations in your successions in making this…” he turned around to the guest and waved his arms in the air, trying to say these next painful words, “beautiful and lovely kingdom…”, he said with a smile, the room still shocked and fully silenced, trying to figure out what is going on.

“Why… thank you…” said the fairly new crowned king, he himself heard of the tragic story of the White kingdom, one who is ashamed of such feats that was committed by his very own kingdom, his past generation were very cruel, and it is something that he is trying to fix, clear the name of the black kingdom.

“However, I am hurt….I believe I didn’t receive an invitation to this celebration….so I toke it upon myself to come in person…and know…why, wasn’t I invited…it appears everyone and their mother has showed up…The white kingdom didn’t completely fall you know” he joked, his laugh stopped roughly and turned very serious and started to pace back and forth very slowly. “can anyone answer my question…?”, he said as he curiously looked to the family and then to the audience who were very dumbfounded.

Once again, a dreadful silence filled the room, no one seemed to want to speak now, but just keep on being frozen in their place, still knowing the true reason why Ivan, The White King, wasn’t invited…but clearly, no one had the guts to say it.

The king cleared his throat, he toke it upon his duty to clear the air and try to ease this situation, “I am truly sorry, we should have made sure that EVERYONE, received an invitation— “” That’s rather entertaining…now back to my question. Why…”, Yet again, another silence.

“We all know why…. However, I didn’t come here to ruin such a lovely event, I wanted….to find peace…” he said with a king smile, looking upon the Amethyst family, all dressed in black dresses and suits.

The Black King smiled, and stood up, facing Ivan and offered his hand “I am truly sorry for what my kingdom…. has done to yours….”.

Ivan smiled and him and shook his hand, a rather strong and dominating grip he offered, “I have a piece offering….a tradition my kingdom holds dearly….”, he takes out a blood red apple, so perfecting crafted, it didn’t look real, rather, he toke it out from a painted.

“An apple?” the king said with an interested tone, “not just any apple, a peace offering…. now, it shall be offered to the kingdoms elder” he said as he faced to a very old man, who was the kings great grandfather, a man who was dearly loved and has committed no harm.

“This symbolizes that with peace and wisdom…. What happened… will never happen again.” he said with a smile as he walked to the old man, who smiled kindly at him. “Do you accept?” Ivan kneeled to the small man, using his soft voice. “Why of course, it’s the least I can do” the old man said with a small nod. Ivan handed the apple to the old man, who toke a huge bite out of it.

Ivan smiled and stood up straight, walking towards the center of the room, the current king smiled and nodded “I’m relieved that this is behind us, from this day forward, I declare that the black kingdom shall help the white kingdom in any way possible” “perfect…. first order of business….i need for the black kingdom to rot in hell…”.

Everyone gasped and looked at each other confused, the king looked at Ivan with a bewiled expression, soon enough, the old man started to scream in pain, standing from his chair but due to his weakness, he fell to his side, holding his throat.

Everyone started to panic and scream, the king ran to his great grandfather’s side “papa!”, the black king looked at Ivan with rage in his eyes “what have you done!”.

A sharp smile formed upon his face, ice cold eyes staring at him “oh nothing, I’m just here to do what’s right…an eye for an eye…”.

Ivan toke out a horn from his inner coats pocket and blew the horn, which signaled the white knights to burst into the room and start slaughtering people from left and right.

The Black king looked In shock at the whole scene that formed right in front of his eyes “HOW COULD YOU! ” “How dare you…” Ivan said coldly, images of his family being slaughter and feeling so helpless. But now, its time for others to feel what he felt, for they to witness what it feels like to loose family, friends and other loved ones.

Soon enough, The white soldiers ended up eliminated the entire black kingdom…making it part of history.