PROLOGUE

There were so many ways one could celebrate their twenty first birthday but never had she ever thought it would be this way. Dressed in a black beautiful and exquisite robe with the huge vicious viper on the back, she walked slowly and confident down the aisle as she went to her throne.

The hall was crowded with her followers, children to the hilt; all wearing their specific colors. Behind her the Oracle followed her. The only sound that was present was that of the drums being played. She finally arrived and stood there.

The two leaders among the Oracle stepped forward and everyone began to cite a verse she had seen and read from the ancient books. She didn’t really understand why they had to go to all the trouble.

The whole thing took an hour before she was handed what was more precious. They handed her the box; from what she had heard, the box had been closed for five centuries. She opened the box and there the beauty lies.

So many precious jewels, she was born and raised in a wealthy family but this was too much. A lot of people would kill for this. One of the priestesses helped her to put on the headdress which was shaped like viper, a golden chain with a viper pendant, a bracelet, an anklet and finally the ring.

From what she was taught over the past six months she heard how powerful everything on her was. Anything could be used as a weapon but it also came with a price. A price she already paid and was still paying.

Everyone cheered and showed their appreciation before she sat on that high chair with two vipers carved as armrests. However, the ceremony wasn’t done yet; she wondered just how long this was going to take because she had a party to attend too.

If she didn’t show up then it was going to be a very huge problem. She might be now all powerful but her father scares her a lot.

“Viper, the ceremony has come to an end. Is there something you want to say to your children?” the lead priestess asked.

Viper stood up and looked at her children. She never thought she could just wake up and found herself with so many children. It was going to be very difficult to remember all of them.

“I’m new to all of this but I want you to know just how much I appreciate being part of the family. I hope that you will remain as loyal as you were even before I came.

I’m young and some of you may not like it but we all don’t have a choice which brings me to my next statement; I hope you will never cross me or do anything that can harm my family because I can assure you one thing.

I am a very vengeful person but I can also be a loving and caring person. It’s late and tonight I need all of you to return to your families and be together. Tomorrow we start the real deal,” she said and began to descend the stairs going towards the aisle.

She was leaving and couldn’t wait to. As much as this was exciting and all, she needed some huge rest especially after everything she had gone through.

“Viper, where do you want to go next?” the lead priest asked.

“I’m going home John and you all should too,” she said and smiled.

What will be waiting for her ahead? She didn’t know and surely didn’t care.