Chapter 6

The Astrolian ship almost reached Remnant, when they ran out of fuel. Everyone started to panic. But Sisca kept them calm and steered the ship to land semi-safely. In other words, they crash-landed with little fatalities.

They crash-landed just outside the borders of Danita's Kingdom, Kurai.

Danita's Royal Knights found them and brought them to her. She and her parents received them.

This is where we are now. In the Castle of Kurai. Sisca and her father, stood in front of the royals, while the rest of their people waited outside and were being provided with food and essentials.

"Who are you?" Alexander asked the unfamiliar people in front of him.

Sisca dropped down to her knees and bowed to them, "I am Sisca Nortjé and this is my father, Benjamin. We come from another planet, not far from yours. Our planet has been destroyed by a meteorite shower and our remaining people escaped here. We do not mean to intrude, but we have nowhere to go."

Danita stayed quiet and studied her.

"Very well. I grant you asylum in our Kingdom. Welcome," said Alexander.

Sisca lifted her head, "I thank you my King."

Danita smirked.

"Now then, what can we do to help?" Asked Benjamin, before he added, "And I would advise you to control your daughter. The look on her face reeks of arrogance. It is unbecoming of a Princess."

Danita began to laugh humourlessly as she stood up, "I think you are misunderstanding my good sir, for I. AM. THE. QUEEN…" She stressed out for him.

Sisca's eyes widened and then she smirked. This little girl was younger than her, but looked just as old as her, yet she was the Queen. Sisca knew exactly who stood in front of her. Danita Le Roux, the Queen of Kurai and the Protector of the Universe, which was mentioned in Lady Grandina's story. Danita looked about ten years old, she had beautiful long, brown hair and bright green eyes. She wore a lovely red gown that complimented her eyes.

Benjamin started going pale, "I…I…" He stuttered and hung his head. "I apologize Your Majesty," he apologized and quietly thanked the gods that he didn't shit himself right then and there.

Danita chuckled, "You know, usually disrespect like that gets people killed, but you can be glad that I'm in a good mood."

Sisca wanted to laugh at her father's facial expression, but she had to keep herself in, instead she said, "I am truly sorry for my father's mistake. I myself am the Queen of my people, but my parents did most too, so I understand why you didn't speak directly."

Benjamin cleared his throat and asked again, "Like I asked before, what can we do to help?"

Danita thought for a minute. She crossed her arms and replied, "The both of you can stay in the castle. But you and your people will have to help us build homes for them. In the meantime, they can stay with some of the higher-ups. Do not worry about your people, we'll take good care of them."

She turned to Sisca, "You'll remain Queen of your people and rule alongside me and your father can become an advisor like my parents. If your mother wishes, she can do the same."

Sisca's eyes widened and she stayed quiet. Tears started to roll down her cheeks, startling Danita.

"Unfortunately, her mother did not make it out," Benjamin explained in a sombre tone.

Danita walked to Sisca and embraced her, "I'm sorry to have mentioned her. You have my sincerest condolences."

Sisca cried into her shoulder. That's where their never-ending friendship began.

Hosé Ribeiro, an elite council member of Danita's Court walked in and asked for an audience with Danita.

Danita stepped into the back room, motioning for him to follow. She gave her mother a fire message saying, 'Listen by the door. I don't trust him.'

Elizabeth nods to herself as she walks to the door, making it look as if she was going somewhere so that she doesn't look too suspicious.

Danita turned to Hosé and crossed her arms, "What can I help you with, Councilman Ribeiro?"

Hosé chuckled, "There are no need for formalities, now are there?"

Danita kept herself calm, "I'm not here for games Councilman. Talk."

Outside the door, Elizabeth thought to herself, 'I don't trust this man. Something is off about him, he might be working for the woman the Guardians warned us about.'

Back inside, Hosé chuckled and held up his hands in defence, "I don't mean any trouble Your Majesty. I just wanted to come tell you something. I think these people will cause us a lot of trouble."

Danita sighed, "What are you trying to do now, Councilman Ribeiro?"

"I'm not trying anything," said Hosé defensively. "I'm just trying to warn you of the threat that is going to come knocking at your door."

Danita sighed and face-palmed, "Not this again. How many times do I have to tell you to stop trying to spread rumours?"

Hosé looked at her, "This is not a rumour Your Majesty. Don't you know the stories of the old? They may be the ones that will destroy our Kingdom!"

Danita rolled her eyes, "Oh please…and I'm the Easter Bunny."

Elizabeth walked into the room and stood next to her daughter. "Councilman, how could they possibly be a threat to us? Do you know something that we do not?" She questioned him.

Not giving him a chance to reply, she continued, "Besides, the woman in the Prophecy is a Dark Queen. This young girl does not match that description. I felt no hatred in her heart."

"Get your facts straight before you come to us again! Do I make myself clear?" Elizabeth concluded.

Danita smirked, "Exactly what my mother said, Councilman. How can she be the Dark Queen?"

Hosé felt threatened and pushed into a corner. He didn't know what to say so he started to panic.

"Now, I'm going to ask you this one more time. Do you know something that we do not?" Asked Elizabeth once more.

Hosé's eyes widened as he said, "No ma'am!"

Danita groaned, "I told you not to waste my time Councilman. Now, if you'll excuse me." She left.

"I got my eye on you," said Elizabeth before she left as well.

Hosé gulped.