Training ground

Three days after the lunar rising Miranda, Elvira and the King's advisors, Sebastian included were all gathered in the throne room to discuss the matter of the almost kidnap.

"Its not uncommon for several parties to wish for the kidnapping of the royal family your highness especially those who are going to enter defined positions , or those who hold high influential powers in society.... but why would they kidnap Miranda?" Erwin a close advisor to the king came forward and asked .

"yes yes your majesty ...if it was Elvira, this kidnap would make sense....I am tempted to say....this was the work of a common slave master , who wasn't well informed" another advisor echoed.

"Are you all insane?!!!!... who amongst you has cared to check up on the crown princess?!...and instead of coming forward to stop this ....you all belittle this situation!....how would you feel if your child were to be kidnapped by a slave master and sold into slavery?!" ,Sebastian shouted at all the advisors present ,who now noticed how uncaring and non chalant they behaved to a 13 year old. When they all looked to the child in question she just stood staring in the distance , her gaze clearly unfocused.

Her clear grey eyes which were the only in both sun and moon kingdom were empty. No fear . No sadness . No pain.

Some wondered if she didn't even have some kind of disorder.

"Sebastian...." , queen El's eunuch who was sent specifically by Elvira's mother herself to make sure nobody put Miranda's interest above her child spoke up.

"You seem to forget who is going to be the future Queen of our nation. Don't let emotions keep you from your obligations. You are to take care of the queen .This meeting should be used to discuss how we can prevent any dangerous environment or situations from ever approaching Elvira."

The others whose hearts were softened immediately recalled to who their allegiance was with and they immediately echoed what was being said.

"Who knows...since the kidnappers in question were found dead and not the master mind whoever it maybe, perhaps Crown princess Elvira is still in danger"

"Yes, yes, after all who would want Miranda...they must have been after princess Elvira ..they do look alike..."

They didn't look alike. Miranda had brown curly locks..Elvira was blonde .

"Point is we must tighten security during the nights and around the princesses rooms,maybe even permit the princesses to learn a liitle of self defense..."one advisor suggested.

" What!...you want the princess to learn the arts of fighting like a mere guard!!!.."Eunuch Mu who was sent by Elvira's mother was enraged.

"why doesnt the king increase the entourage of his princess ,his heiress ,not everyone can always have time on their hands like....others ,but

Crown princess Elvira is a very busy person.

After hearing all that the eunuchs and various advisors had to say the king finally made his decision.

" From what I'm hearing Miranda you seem to have a lot of free time on your hands after having been excluded from your princess's duties , this isn't right...though you are not to be queen you can't let Elvira shoulder every thing. alone , so...as from sunrise tomorrow you shall go and help on the training grounds.

This will permit you to learn a thing or two about your people.

Concerning the kidnapping, Elvira's private guards will be increased and every one be on watch , especially at night.Don't go wondering around.

You are all dismissed. "