The Future of Princess Sabina
Chapter 78: The Good End

Time passed as it usually did in retrospect. Years later, on the 20th of October 2131 to be exact, I woke up and realized that it was my 112th birthday, and the day I would die. It was bitter to know that I was going to die, but it was also noble to know that I had lived a fulfilled life. My vision has told me the date of my death many times, and now is the time. Nonetheless, I'm not worried. I have lived a very meaningful life, and although I, like any sentient being with a healthy mind, want to stay alive, I accept that my time is up.

I saw a picture of my late husband, Alex. He died peacefully in his sleep when he was 92, about 20 years earlier. I have been mourning his death for a while, but more than mourning for my dear Alex, I have celebrated his life. Alex has lived an extraordinary life, and his peaceful, pain-free death is the ultimate blessing a True Creator can bestow upon him. We humans are mortal beings, and peaceful death in old age is the only thing we can hope for.

I've never had another child except Keila. Before I knew that he was Rangda's cousin, I had discussed it several times with Alex, but once I found out, it was impossible. Someone with Keila's abilities, she was almost as talented as me, before I lost my abilities, could make, or destroy the world. After finding out about his inner demons, I saw it as my mission to be a guide in life, to ensure that he uses his powers for good, and not for evil. I think I did a good job, and we were closer than ever in our advanced years after we were both widows.

Keila has married a woman. According to herself, she is a bisexual and has chosen to lead a non-heterosexual life, as she fears the prospect that she will give birth and spread Rangda's tainted genes among humanity. Keila's partner, Sara, was ten years older than Keila when they met, and Sara already had a child. Thus, Keila can have her family without spreading Rangda's legacy. It was the best he could do with the life he had been given. When Sara died, Keila had moved in with me, and we were both happy mothers and daughters. Full of energy and best friends, we enjoy playing grass bowling while overlooking the beautiful sea.

Martin Al-Sham died ten years after our last meeting. I know, because he has put me in his will, and in his manifesto. I attended his funeral to make sure that he was dead, and I left his manifest unread, and I used those pages to light a fire in our hearth on those cold winter nights.

There was a knock on the door of my room, and Keila entered along with our housekeeper, Rose, who was carrying the cake.

"Happy Birthday, Miss "Keila cheered with 'young' enthusiasm, or at least as young as an 88-year-old woman could muster. Oh, your children, they will always be young in your eyes!

Rose put the cake on the table in my room and was about to leave when I talked to her. “Hey, Dear Rose, how would you feel if I gave you this house to take care of when I die? “

That would be too generous, Sabina. And besides, you've already given me a home to take care of. You and Keila need a place to live, hopefully for years to come. ” Rose replied.

"Thank you, Rose. Spend the day with your family. I'm sure the laundry can wait. ” I replied, knowing that laundry will not be a problem anymore.

After Rose left, we ate the cake when Keila surprised me with a suggestion. "Hey, Mom, how about we go to a Brazilian barbecue today? ”

Keila's advice surprised me. She has been a vegan, ever since we learned about her relationship with Rangda more than 80 years before, when she guaranteed to never eat meat again. "Keila, baby. Do you know something I don't know? " I asked.

Keila smiled and replied, “I know that today is our last day on the planet, and I know you love churrasco. So, let's celebrate! ” "Welcome? So, you're not sad and scared? ” I asked. “Lega feels like it can finally fulfill my purpose. No more struggling with my inner darkness. Finally, just peace and quiet. " Said Keila and her face radiated happiness. "So you know what's going to happen today?" I asked, “Ya, in ten minutes we will take a taxi to the Brazilian BBQ in Darling Harbour. There we will fill the dishes you like. After that, we will head to Observatory Hill and meditate in silence. "Egypt Keila. “It sounds like a busy day. All right, beloved princess. Lefs go. ”

As we walked slowly through the city we knew and loved, I felt a little melancholy, but I was helped by Keila who told the story of our lives cheerfully. I could not remember all the events he mentioned, and I realized that bad memories had finally started to affect me. I walked slowly, and walking three kilometers took me two hours to finish!

Eventually, we reached Observatory Hill, and I began to feel anxious and out of breath. Keila convinced me. "Don't worry, Mom. Let's sit in the shade under that tree, hold hands and meditate. " I thought about protesting, but I was tired, so I agreed to Keila's suggestion.

Suddenly, I felt a huge surge of energy, and when I opened my eyes, our bodies disappeared, and the universe had absorbed my soul. I am dead and I am experiencing the pure bliss of the afterlife. Keila's right. Our demise has a purpose, as True Creators, allowing our bodies to absorb massive energy spikes from gamma-ray bursts, which would otherwise destroy Sydney.

“The mysterious deaths of two elderly women occurred today at Observatory Hill in Sydney. Witnesses and security cameras confirmed that there was a rapid flash of light, and the women disappeared into the air. It is speculated that the deaths were caused by malfunctioning orbital lasers, but the army has declined to comment on the incident. ”

Nigel Orchard (grandson of Eric Orchard) The Sydney Morning Heraldi, on October 20, 2131.