Part 1
"Now its back to the way we started ...Strangers".
Past
Centuries ago
A beautiful young maiden was standing in her balcony overlooking a beautiful garden .
She was looking at the moon , and thinking of something , when a knock on the door disturbed her thoughts . "Your Highness , His majesty demands your presence", her maid informed. "Tell him I will be there in a moment". The maiden made her way to her father's chamber. She knocked as she entered . "Come here Geet ," her father called . "I would like you to meet General Maan , he will be in charge of your security from now on ." She looked up to see a handsome young man standing in front of her .
"Please to meet you General . But father what is the need for all this trouble", the princess said . "It is because I don't want you harmed during the ceremony . Our rival countries have been spying on our rituals to get a hold of the magic we have and since you have the duties of a priestess as well I want you protected. Maan here is said to have the power of a 1000 men , hes skilled and valiant . Hes loyal to his country and the King , so hes the best choice for your protection"."I will protect the Princess with my life your majesty . You don't have to worry about it", Maan finally spoke .
"So princess will you allow me to protect you", he asked her sincerely . "Yes", she consented. The King was happy to see that his daughter consented as lately he was very worried about her safety . "Thank you my dear , now you may go to have some rest". The princess bowed in front of her father and left the room quietly . "Now General , I hope you take care of the other situation". The young General nodded , "Yes Your Majesty don't worry about it as long as I live no one can harm the kingdom or the princess"."Thank you Maan , I knew I could rely on you . You are just like your father , proud and determined . I'm very pleased to have you".
He knew everything about the kingdom . He has grown up in this very land and was proud to be serving it now.He was going to his chambers when he saw a person in a hood standing in front of his chambers . Startled he was going to pull out his sword when he saw who it was . "Princess , is that you", He asked . "If you needed my services , you could have just cal...", but she cut him , "That would be if the princess needed anything . I'm here to meet my old friend . How have you been Maan", she smiled . "I'm fine but you should go , if anyone sees you here , both of us will be in trouble . Protecting you and your honor is my duty , Princess , so please if you can leave". "Why did you join here . I know you had other plans , so why here . I don't want you dying protecting me . My visions tell me of my impending doom . I don't want my father or you to be a part of that", she said fearing for his life . "I won't die princess so please". "Won't you call me by my name without the titles like you used to , we are friends right"."No , you are the princess of this country and I'm your general . That friend of yours is bound by his duty and loyalty to the King . Having any sort of cordial relation with you other than that will be betrayal and I will not betray the king", he said . "So betraying me is fine , betraying your friend is fine , betraying the person who loves you is fine.""Princess I have ...", before he could complete he heard footsteps . "Please leave before anyone sees you . I promise I will answer all your questions". The princess left not wanting anyone to doubt him or disrespect his position . He watched her as she left , "I know Geet and I'm sorry . I can't betray the king nor I can forget the promise I made to my father to protect you and fight for this kingdom . I loved you too".
Present
A young man dressed in a formal attire entered a prestigious university . All the students wished him to which he responded with a nod .
"Professor Maan , can I have a moment please". The young man turned to the Principal, "Yes Sir what is it", he asked once standing in front of the elderly man . "I have a request for you , since you are investigating those mysterious ruins of that Princess and her general , so could you help this young explorer too by giving her some information for her documentary". Maan was a stoic man and did not like any sort of interference in his work , but the man in front of him was someone he respected and so he complied to his request , "Sir if its anything coming from you it will be a command for me not a request , I respect you a lot so I will gladly help this person in whatever she wants to know". "That's great. Please come in dear", he said . A young a beautiful girl dressed in a loose Tee and Capri entered .
"Hello Mr. Khurana , I'm Geet ...Geet Handa", she said forwarding her hand for a shake . "Please to meet you Miss Handa. So what can I help you with", Maan asked accepting her forwarded hand . "I will tell you everything soon . Thanks Uncle", she said hugging the older man . "Anytime dear , hes the best in our university . At such a young age he has immense knowledge in the field of Archeology . You will know whatever you want"."Is she your relative Sir", Maan asked . "Ah yes shes my niece , the daughter of my deceased brother . Shes made some excellent documentaries and now shes interested in this particular story". Maan nodded and guided Geet out of the office .
"So what is it you want to know , to be real honest , I'm still stuck up in this mystery but I will try to help you as much as I can", Maan said. "Thanks , I have a theory , I think both the princess and her general are still alive living in this very era", She put forth her point. Maan liked her theory now taking interest in the topic. "What makes you think that . Its an interesting thought though but I think from my knowledge the princess imprisoned herself and the general in a mirror or something . I am still trying to figure that out", He said. "I know that , their bodies are imprisoned but what about the souls", She said . "You have really interesting theories Miss Handa we will make a good team, I will be glad to share my theories with you", He smiled. "Same here professor", Geet smiled.
So here's the first part of this story, this story I have written in a past and present format, so it will be like this only, please do give your honest reviewsđđđ
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