but it’s okay, in the end, she received what she’d sought

“They are coming!” she screamed, looking out across the ramparts.

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The little queen of the amber country looked out from her palace window at the war taking place. Her soldiers fought on and on, killing all. A devious smile grew upon her pale lips, her amber eyes flashing.

{The houses of the people were burnt down to the ground}

{So many voices would no longer make sound}

{The people who had suffered so much pain}

{Didn’t get an ounce of pity from the one who’d slain}