Melody in the Silence🔊

Once, in a not so faraway kingdom named Langit, a benevolent King, King Bravour, reigned with wisdom and grace. Known for his fairness, King Bravour was loved by his subjects. His rule was indeed prosperous, but one thing always troubled him - he had an only daughter, Princess Ariel, who was deaf. He sought the best physicians, consulted the highest scholarly wizards, but all to no avail.

In Langit, there was an annual tradition called Festival of Talents where everyone from the kingdom showcased their unique skills. Princess Ariel, unable to partake in most activities due to her deafness, always felt left out. King Bravour noticed this and his heart ached for his beloved daughter.

One day, a thought dawned on King Bravour; what if he used the Festival of Talents to help Ariel in some way? The king then declared that anyone who could enable his daughter to comprehend the world around her, to hear the music of life, would be rewarded greatly. The news spread throughout the kingdom and beyond.

Artists, doctors, inventors, and wizards came forward. Some presented sprawling artworks to stimulate Ariel's visual sense. Others created sign language or innovative devices to help her communicate. But none truly succeeded in giving Ariel a comprehensive perception of the world. The princess would watch the musicians with longing in her eyes, unable to hear the lovely melodies that brought joy to people's faces.

Far from the kingdom, in a secluded forest, lived a humble young man named Eros with a magical nightingale. The bird was an extraordinary creature; its songs were said to have healing power. Hearing the king’s plea, Eros decided to try his chance. Riding through the lush landscapes, Eros and his nightingale journeyed towards the capital.

The day they arrived, a wave of doubt overcame Eros. His singing bird seemed quite ordinary when compared to grand inventions presented. However, he dismissed his fears and pleaded to see the king. Sensing the honesty and hope in Eros’ eyes, Bravour allowed him to approach Ariel.

Eros gently encouraged his nightingale to sing. As the bird began its melody, something incredible happened. Ariel's eyes lit up. When nightingale's song touched Ariel's ears, it wasn't just music; it was an array of sensations, vibrations, emotions, and stories. Ariel had a unique ability; a form of Synesthesia which enabled her to experience the music beyond hearing - to see and feel music.

With each melody, Ariel started to witness a new world. She felt the music as colors splashing against a canvas, as ripples in a calm lake, as a gentle breeze in the spring. The kingdom gaped in awe as the princess began to sway with the rhythm, her astonished eyes filled with tears of joy.

Later, Eros was immensely rewarded by the king. More importantly, the bond between Ariel and Eros grew with time, bound by the beautiful connection of music. He continued to teach her the language of melodies, awakening the realms of emotions she had never known before. And Ariel too changed the life of Eros, from a guy in the forest to the hero of Langit, loved by all for bringing smiles to their princess' face.

Through Ariel's journey, the kingdom of Langit learned, disability or not, people had their unique ways of perceiving the world, and it made them no less capable. In the end, Princess Ariel, with her extraordinary ability to feel and see music, was an unconventional musician of her own right, adored by her people.