People were gathering in the village stadium for a horse racing competition, it was a whole lot of anticipation from, and across the kingdom. Even the weather relaxed Itself for a spectacle. And the atmosphere was like "feed me!".
Arrangements were being made, people took their sits, coming earlier than the prompt time. Young and old were present, banners were raised, and written on some were "Race For Honour" "Glory Of The Ville" "Race Or Die!"
There were also Barriers placed for spectators restriction. It was altogether a celebration, and one of the biggest events in the land hosted by the Royal family, which always drew the attention of many kingdoms far beyond Krinxville.
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Cassey washed a pile of dishes and around him laid loads and packs of clothes to wash, adding to this burden were various house tools. It was one of Mama's greatest strategy and weapon for punishing him. But he had only experienced it a few times since he was born
A mixture of frustration and helplessness played on his face, as he wondered where and how mama got all the stuff from. Mama was busy on a chair, in front of him, enjoying a fruit bowl.
"Ma…" Cassey motioned to speak, but Mama Interrupted him immediately
"And if you finish, remember that you haven't taken care of the farm house"
"Mama,this is too much,I didn't kill anyone,I didn't steal. Like nothing at all, nothing mama" feeling hopeful
"Are you sure?"
Just then, Allen signaled Cassey from a corner, making sounds he wasn't hearing nor was he seeing him but Cassey was busy with his burden, it was too much to handle, even if they were three
"Sorry"
"What?" Replied mama
Cassey Just saved himself with a gesture
"No, nothing not talking to you"
Mama stopped eating for a split of a seconds, pointing at him with the pen knife in her hand
"You will still get your punishment,and I mean it" feeling authoritative and disciplienry, and Cassey could feel the heat and waves of it. Allen tried even harder, to get his attention. He called out to Cassey, trying not to get heard by mama, but Cassey had seen him before then
"Come on Allen,come give me a hand, don't just stay there"
Allen got exposed,he was disappointed, he thought he was hiding well enough, He came out to mama's view and Cassey rolled his eyes"
"Must you Cassey,must you? Anyways is your burden,carry it yourself." Threatening Cassey
"Allen? Unbelievable!"
"Hey,what are you doing here?, shouldn't you be doing something at home? You lads are too lazy." Added mama
Now all the attention shifted to Allen, giving Cassey a chance to pause and get some freedom from his work
"Yes, he does nothing, absolutely nothing." Cassey chose Mama's side, trying to earn a pardon
"You see Cassey, he deserves it,and so do you,and he will keep getting it." But she got back at Cassey, giving Allen a chance of relief. Allen couldn't resist, but made the big announcement "I am going to see the riders"
Mama got really excited at this,she dropped her fruits bowl,as if she has been reminded of Something she doesn't ever want to miss!, and yes she wouldn't miss it for the world
"Good lord! How did it ever get out if my mind even for a minute! Harold and I never missed the game,and I never will miss the game!, Allen help your friend tidy up I will be on my way to the square!."
Allen got a share of the trouble, dumbfounded and annoyed, But Cassey was excited
"Sure,me too" said cassey in great relieve
"Hey,I'm not missing the game either,i am right on my way to the square and decided to check if Cassey is going…"
"I didn't say you aren't going nowhere. Just, just whatever, whatever" She hurriedly got out, leaving the boys alone.
Cassey assured his friend of breaking free "Don't worry,just a moment,let's just give her some space to walk ahead"
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The stadium was filled up already, the riders were in place,so much happiness in their faces with high expectations, much noise, music and chattering from the crowd. It was time for the royal family to be welcomed
A Fanfare was blown for their entry, and as they entered, the noises stopped, A moment of silence was issued for the royal family, And then they took their seats in the upper shades
Only the Queen, QUEEN BLEXX, who was in her late 70's, Daughters, and some royal officials, Krinxville had no king at the time.
The master of ceremony stepped up to the podium
"Now, people,don't just sit and stand there like lifeless horses…"
A bit of amusement and laughter from the crowd followed
"Come on then,make some noise for Our guest of honour! Our one and only Queen Blexx of The Ville!" And with a standing ovation, Krinxville gave her queen a proper worthy greeting and welcome!
"More like it!"
The queen waved her hand to them
"Now take your seats! Whoa! Are you ready!? Are you ready!?"
The crowd cheered and it echoed "Yeaaaahhh!!"

Inside the quarter room were Eight riders preparing for the big event. And Hansel was one of the riders.
There was someone who sat away from the group, away from light,barely seen. his name was ORLSWEN mid 20's and he spoke in a deep baritone voice
"I am looking for a worthy rider,who would that be?" Bragged Orlswen from his corner, and one chubby rider, SENAR early 20's speaked up,breaking the silence that was gonna last for some good moments, but he wasn't going to say what Orlswen needed to hear
"We should be in groups,I mean , support each other and umm help each other win…" There was a momentary silence, then, Hansel interfered
"Just shut up, how did you even manage to get into the finals?"
A Thunderous laughter from the riders, except Orlswen,who was feeling himself, and maybe, probably took himself as their leader.
"All man for himself lad". Added Orlswen
"Who are you anyway?" Asked Senar, who somehow knew him, but he was a joker, you wouldn't ever point him out, but this time around, he was serious with them. Everyone got surprised. Orlswen wasn't just anybody to mess with, but Senar seemed not to care.
Orlswen then brought out his face to the light, with the scar on his face, he really looked like someone to be afraid of
"I am orlswen."