Advocating for The House

[Fate I]

With a whoosh and swerve the ship of the royals sored across the lands of The Mother. She was vast with her plush green bushes of trees. Her close body of waters. The ship cut the air with a light whistle and ring. The speed was blinding. The royals could see the stars of the galaxy as sthe entered the dark side of Vescrutia as the sun was set. Night life on the other side of the world was much like everywhere else she came came in a sudden bringing all walks of life onto her surface.

The Captain would be heard over the intercom, as the audio system came on. Most would be surprised to see a woman as their captain. The man before was just the ships Navigattor. He was simply stepping in for the captain. A holographic image of the captain would be seen as she appeared in the middle of the room.

I am Pharoe Khaiden, I am the ships captain, Now I haven't met all of you formally but I will soon before this voyage is over. I must say we will be stopping for fuel soon. this is just an overlay for a couple hours it seems we have to do some emergency repairs. We will be stopping in Valdoran shortly. Please allow us time to fix the ship. We have Dinner awaiting you all in the main dining hall. Pleas enjoy our hospitality and we do encourage you all to mingle after all we are all family here.

The message was short and concise. Just as it started it ended. The royals would then meet different users and they would line up showing the way to the dining hall. Those of the royals who chose to go have dinner with the royals. The Astral Kingdoms would have the main chairs in the hall because they are the featured land of the conference. They would be addressed by and seat next to the captain.

The masses continued to the dinning area were they sat. The captain would meet those who wanted to meet. A She would greet them all with a smile the woman was rather short but her power radiated off of her. She came to center of the crowd, Each table would be rsvp for the representives from each land. Please everyone take your seats the food will be ready shortly."

The servers would come out as each royal took their seats. They would soon get their orders and all would begin eating or wating to be served. There would be a live ban playing Vescrutian hip hop muisc and dance.

Many of the royals looked at their allies as the show went on, one could tell there was tension between a few warring lands this would spark as arguments between the east and the west lands of the Astral Plains filled the air. Soon they would dock on a island just outside the first location of Valdoran. The altercation would be broken up and the youths would exit the ship while the maintenance did their jobs. Quickly The Guards restrained the youths who started to fight and escorted them out of the dinning hall.

:Everyone remain calm we have the situation under control. The Westlands and East tribes will remain on seperate wings and shall eat separate from the masses. I have promised all your families that I will get you all to the Summit unharmed. I apoligize for the chaos that just happen surly we can make this trip with out any more distractions. She said as the ones who started to fight were cuffed and sent into separate parts of the ship.

The waiters would continue to take orders as things now settled down and the music and entertainment came back out to finish their show.

Shortly thereafter a large group of soldiers entered the dining hall. Quickly the lines the room. The Captain stood to her feet. She was calm and poised. The children could hear the steps of metal clank on the ships floor. Out from the crowd would emerge a tall grotesque man who emanated with this aura of being a badass. He spoke with such power even his mellowed tone sent shockwaves of fear when he spoke. He grasped the room with his presence alone. Was this man a King?

I am the defense minister of the ship. My name is Halgous, These are my soldiers we are the Dekhiem Kingdom. Sorry for such an entrance however I want to extent my hand to aid in the security of the royals here.

The captain chuckled as she came to face the man before her. She felt a bit insulted that she wasn’t trusted by the other kingdoms to protect their children. Pch.. If you think me and my crew can’t insure that you will be safe by all means we will prepare you a convoy to exit the Airship. As she spoke the ships guard would enter, emerging from the shadows, from behind pillars and chairs. One would wonder who was this crew exactly. They were the elite of the elite novels from each respective land. Together they are the Allied Forces Air Command.

The man would subside after a few words between the two. He would wave his hand and he and his subordinates would take an entire corner of the hall to themselves.
Now that is settled.. Please everyone attention…. I assure you that you will make it to the summit safely, I stake that on my Rank as Captain!

Once she was done she would take her seat again. The royals all felt a bit more at ease although the site of the armed guards of the Dekheim Kingdom made some unrest chatter among them could be heard of how the Dekhiem are against the alliance. Maybe they were here to settle the differences between them and the allied forces.

[Nalumire]

Cutting the attention of the room indeed. The Prince side eyed the men who stood before them. The captain stood on business. She didn’t fold or show any fear of the sort. The men towered her. She was so small Nazuma was afraid he would have to step in if things got hasty. But just as quickly as it begun the incident was over. So the Prince continued his greet with Evant.

Shortly after Rossern would step between the lot of them. Her Naten began to invoke as a single snap would sound and dance on the ears of all who attended.


His voice rang across the ship as if he were on the PA system. He spoke with power and confidence much like his own father. He looked the Dekhiem Kingdom representatives in their eyes.



Hear me now, I second that notion. I stake my Kinship on this voyage. I will protect you all as if you are my own Kin. We all have the woes of our forefathers those who could not find peace amongst themselves. We are battling over resources and things that should be shared with our brethren. I Na’Lu… Nazuma Son of Dracovis and Heir to The Ruby Throne, By Thy Heart of Marashin. I have with me my most trusted allies and we will not folly towards those whom have shown their fangs before. Though almost a millennia ago our kingdoms were at war. We can now say we all know peace. My Father and yours alike gathered together and spoke of peace in our homes and such it has been. I intend on keeping the same peace my father gave his life to uphold.Please, remember what we are here for not a testament of power but one of knowledge and wisdom.

He said as he took center of the room. It was a bit much however he felt it was a perfect answer to the question of ‘what kind of king’ he would be. A protector of the people. A proctor of peace.

His eyes came to meet that of Evants and all those who bore the houses of each respective family these weren’t your run of the mill Denkou/Denkai. Much like everyone here they were amungst the elite. Kings and Queens whose power and influence were aconnection to the Divine Realm. The Astral Kingdom is vast in its history much like the entirety of the astral kin who inhabit its make up. This was his responsibility to protect. He only hope he could connect with the others in the room .

Does that answer your question,Sir Evant…

He said as he bowed his head before the crowd. Around of applause from the others sounded again. Nazuma looked around as they gave him the blessings of their Kingdoms. He almost became emotional at the crowd reaction to him. He wasn’t one for speeches, that was more of his twin brothers forte. He came to sit next to the captain and his bride once more.

We mustn’t let the appearance of this Kingdom worry us. It has been over a century since we were last attacked by them. Since they failed to kill the King Argoven. They have signed the treaty and have been at peace with the allies. Still though.. I’d watch them.

Rossern said as she spoke into the Iribrium. She only hoped to put everyone on notice of what was happening if Evant knew of the treaty with the Dekheim then he would also keep a watchful eye.

[Dalazar Denkou]

His lady's hand graced Evant's who placed it upon his forehead as was the custom when Urso men spoke to Urso women. Evant himself would rise just as Nazuma began to give his speech. The words of the prince were most encouraging. More so to the many folks around but Evant was very seldomly moved by words. He was a man of forethought yes but only when one possesses the ability to see it through. To him, Nazuma was still lacking many things that would make him a competent ruler. Mostly true conviction in himself, which is why for Evant his words held little merit. Nazuma's posturing might satisfy these folks but there was much yet for him to prove in the eyes of another Denkou noble.

"It is... satisfactory, yes."

Still Evant did not doubt for a second that Nazum truly meant those words. However in this world as powerful as intention could be, without the necessary power, intention was nothing but frivolous hope.

And hope was the luxury of the weak.

One that a ruler of a kingdom could not depend on.

”I highly invite you, however, to think heavily on your words. As one fated to rule your words, encouragement, criticisms all are like speaking law into existence. Encouraging words can indeed ignite determination in your people. Only your power though can truly reinforce your words.”

Evant straighten his jacket his amber eyes borderline golden hummed so subtly yet strongly with conviction. Evant was a walking fortress of ideals. His faith in his beliefs unwavering. All because he knows the king he follows has the power to bring about the change he speaks.

”Soon to be King of the Denkai, sanguine light of the Astral family. Do you possess that power? To fend off any foe no matter how mighty”

Though the question came off as direct Evant wasn’t truly asking him for he knew the answer. Nazuma still lacked control over his magic. Powerful and skilled yes he was a force to be recognized with true enough. Evant knew though that much of Nazuma might still remained elusive. Just beyond his grasp. Until he laid the demons of his past behind, until he trul embraced the weight of his duty. It would continue to be beyond him. His twin had to overcome an ordeal of his own, he held faith that Nazuma would surely accomplish the same.

Corvin noticed Noel off to the side with a resting face of complete disinterest. Seeing as how Evant was parlaying with the Denkai prince he figured he could dip off and make nice with the locals. It wasn’t everyday he got to come to attend functions like these.

“A little dry here huh?”

He said not stepping into Noel’s person space but close enough to where they did not have to strain to hear him. He folded his arms as he casually leaned against the wall.

[Marquae Noel]

"Literally the driest," Noel uttered still staring out the window. They were approached by a man in a black three piece suit and pitch black shades. They averted their gaze towards the voice, assessing his dressing and possible position within his own ranks. Depending on his homeland, he could have been Noel's contemporary or their guard. Noel came alone, sat alone, and at this point in the trip would have preferred to be seen and not heard. But, the air around this man in black was more relaxed than the rest of the children playing at royalty with one another. Noel appreciated them for nothing if not being the most normal individual on the ship second to themselves.

"You'd think there would be something more interesting for a group of assorted princes and princesses to do than... Wait..."

Noel's eyes returned back to the cloudscape outside as they took a small flask from their breast pocket and sipped from it. For all the posturing their contemporaries engaged in, Noel only felt more outcast. They hadn't seen the Kosin River Valley in years, but got to explore the rest of Vescrutia almost completely unabated. For the other royal guests, this might have been the highlight of their lives, venturing beyond the gilded walls of their progeny for the sake of their homeland. Noel knew comparing lives in that way would only make them more miserable, but misery loves company and maybe they could make some real conversation with at least one person on board.

[Nalumire]

”I highly invite you, however, to think heavily on your words. As one fated to rule your words, encouragement, criticisms all are like speaking law into existence. Encouraging words can indeed ignite determination in your people. Only your power though can truly reinforce your words.

He was right. Nazuma had to stand on the words he said. Nazuma was the next king of the Denkai and many of these children here will be the ones he will have to have some kind of positive experience with.

Honestly, this was a façade, those who truly knew the prince knew his intentions behind the words he said, he really wanted to just sway the crow to relieve the propaganda and stigmatism set against the Denkai . Although they are trying to unite nations of the Astro lands, some of their means aren’t the best, nor have been accepted by many of those kingdoms ‘ who joined willingly’. The Denkai are greedy, selfish, oppressive, and sometimes even tyrannical in their pursuit of what they call peace and unity.

This is why Nazma was sent to Astro city, his first few years in the astral chaos. They did it understand why he was so generous to those of the other houses. The FLONNE with an iron fist controlled most of the actual territories You seen their advances in medical technology, information, and magic. Being able to elevate and cultivate different strategical ways to save a life, propel them into the status of what they are now . with them, everything had a price he wanted to know where, in the history of the kingdom that this had happened. Much like the kingdom in the Ascension, The kingdom of the Alps were selfless and did not trade many of their secrets had changed shortly after the queen, Ar’Gin, died about six years ago.

“…”

He remains speechless as he thought about what he had heard from the illustrious second chair.

”Soon to be King of the Denkai, sanguine light of the Astral family. Do you possess that power? To fend off any foe no matter how mighty”

He knew his current state pushing past his limits will be dire for everyone on the ship. He still had little to no control over his powers. Over the past four years yes, he has started Too learn what it means to be a wind Deity vessel. However, with his powers being connected to his emotions, mental stability and the bond that he creates, he needed the trust of everyone on the ship in order to back his words.

“ That’s the real question isn’t it am I ready to protect these people? Am I really the one who can bring this kingdom and its lands to its projected glory or will I be its destruction? Will I be a tyrant like my brother or will I continue to uphold it righteousness like my forefathers?”

Just as the conversation was going on between Evant and the prince, the princess will be keeping a watchful eye on the group, who just suddenly appeared out of nowhere. There was something going on here, and she wasn’t going to trust it. She wanted to dive deeper into this matter, but she wanted to stay more cordial here so she continued to listen, she just thought it odd that this kingdom would be here amongst all the children they were the only adults , outside of the crew of the ship, they were the only Ones with weapons, they were fully dressed in their armor….

“ I don’t trust them. Their appearance this year is just too odd for me. In my father’s memoirs, there are tales of him battling a kingdom of tyrant barbarians. Hell, some may even have mentioned them attempting to reactivate the volcano known as Asteric. I think that’s what they were trying to do burn the Astral in fire from the volcano's magma. They are sick bastards.”

She said that as she didn’t look at the prince but her deep dark blue eyes cut across the room, looking into the eyes of the man who promised to protect them. She felt an eerie sense coming from him and the soldiers that surrounded him.

“You say something M’lady?” Rossern said. The princess would close her eyes as she exhales a bit while shaking her head. “No..”

“You and the prince have grown so much over the last years I barely recognized the two of you everyday. It seems that you have grown to control your emotions much better and it seems the prince may actually step into his role as King. You mustn’t worry about who is an enemy on this ship. But how can we show our might as the next.Also this may be the right moment to stake your claim as well.” Rossern said to the princess. Her tone only loud enough for the princess to hear.

“I have nothing to claim but the fallacies my kingdom feeds the people not claiming a Stake to something that I don’t really attend to uphold. I want to change this kingdom I don’t want to protect it. Hell it could burn for all I care, but the innocence here is what I will protect, no matter who they are, or what they have done to me in my past I’m their queen to be. Many of them already know my battle prowess though I want them to see me as the woman I see myself . One of Grace statue and beauty.”

She laughed after saying that. The two of them did.

“I must say I have made a decision… I have been pondering it for some time now. However, I will let you know this Sir Evant… I only staked my claims to challenge myself… My next Task isn’t easy. I must bring Dazu back to the mainland to fight alongside him. But If I know my twin brother like I think I do. He hasn’t just disappeared. He’s becoming stronger. He has always trained his mind before his body… Hehe… I for one commend him for his scholarly. I wish I had that. He’d know how to…”

Nazuma said as his voice lowered and so did his head. His Locs were almost covering his face as he began to show emotion. He inhaled and exhaled as he looked at Evant once more straightening himself upright.

“ I have come to the realization… in order for us to stand a chance against Myos and his Joukai. I must awaken the Daughter Houses…recently the last daughter was discovered… An Urso..Ameran’s youngest daughter Hytsuya Algro. She is reminds me of Dazuma. ”

He said as he looked over into the conversations of the others around him. Everyone seemed to have went back to normal banter.