Young Regina

“That’s me,” Regina said, watching as a much younger version of her opened the door and walked in. This version of her had to be no older than 7. She had gorgeous blonde hair and a warm smile on her face. She was wearing a nice dress and had something behind her back. Seeing Regina and Seqora in the same setting, I could now see the family resemblance.

Seqora turned her attention from the ring to the young Regina, opening her arms for an embrace. She said something, but I couldn’t understand her. Regina, noticing this, waved her hand and I was able to hear them talking in English. “How’s my girl doing? What do you have?”

“I am well, Mama,” the young Regina said, beaming wide. She held out her hands to Seqora. “I have some more Asper that I found for you.” She handed Seqora a small sapphire.

“Why thank you, my dear,” Seqora said, taking the small stone. “Ah, it’s lovely. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.” She gave the young Regina a kiss on the forehead, which made both the older and younger Regina smile. Seqora took the stone and placed it onto the pedestal, causing the lines to glow brilliantly. “Finally, our new life will begin soon.”

“What’s going to happen, Mama?” the young Regina asked as she was scooped up and placed off the blue lines by Seqora.

“Watch as your mother unlocks the secrets of the world,” Seqora said, turning back to the pedestal. She began to chant in a language I couldn’t understand and symbols began to appear in the air. I stared wide-eyed at the scene before me. It felt like looking up at the skies and seeing the beauty of the universe.

That was until the castle shook. Seqora lost her balance and fell to her knees. “Mama!” the young Regina said, but Seqora held her hand up.

“No! Don’t enter the lines!” Seqora shouted, causing Regina to freeze in place. “I have to finish the ritual.” She stood up and returned to chanting while I turned my attention to the outside.

Smoke was rising from various places in the city and people were screaming. There was a large army marching through the city, capturing citizens and slaughtering others.

“Regina! What’s going on?” I said as I spun around.