29 Wedding Plans (1/2)
Standing at the balcony door of the great hall overlooking the capital of the central continent. His face set in a state of deep thought as if constantly worrying about his people. A tall 7-foot man towered above most, wearing an all-white traditional long sleeve pearl b.u.t.ton front collarless s.h.i.+rt. Embellished with alexandrite cufflinks. A sleeveless pearl white robe studded with alexandrite crystals draped his body. Barely showing his pearl white pants and moonstone shoes.
As he moved back into the great hall, made of clean marble walls and columns punctuated with Alexandrite and Moonstone crystals to capture light. He walked by a long white and grey veined igneous stone table with moonstone inlays. He headed for his throne, of a similar design on a raised platform at the head of the table. As he sat his white hair settled on his face and using his right hand to brush it back he revealed white pupils on a sombre but angelic face showing clear relations to Kaia and Kaija.
”Abdiel!”
Appearing out of nowhere an astute looking middle-aged man in moonstone polished armour now stood 10 feet away from Vanya. Bowing to his Emperor he offered his greetings.
”Yes, Highlord Vanya, you've summoned for me?”
”Mmh, I need you to summon General Abbe (p.r.o.nunciation, Ah-beh) and General Cadman. Inform them that we need to discuss the formal engagement ceremony.”
”Sir, if you would permit this servant a question?”
”Speak.”
”Lady Ragna has reported that the girls have actually found someone they both like. She also says he is from the Dragon and Phoenix Village.”
”What is your point Abdiel?”
”Well, Sir, the prophecy of Lady Oracle speaks to a pair of twin Princesses marrying the King of the Dragon and Phoenix Village. Are you sure you want to disregard the prophecy by going ahead with this engagement ceremony?”
”Let me ask you a few questions, has there ever been a King of that village? The three parties in that village coexist but they aren't really united. If they were, then that would mean this planet would have a real ruler and not our 12 divided nations. Have you heard any report of such a person currently qualified for such a role in the village?”
”No.”
”So, what I need to do, is ensure that our position of leaders.h.i.+p in the 12 nations is steady. A marriage to the second and third strongest nations' ruling cla.s.s will ensure that. As well as to ensure stability in the world when ”they” see that we aren't infighting. But instead, we stand ready as a united country and planet for anything that they may try.”
”I understand my lord, I just hope my little nieces won't be mistreated by those two boys. Their reputations aren't wonderful.”
”They will have to handle those situations on their own. Ragna is in charge of their development so they should be fine.”
”Yes, Sir.”
”Also, inform Ragna to have the girls return. If they have reached the peak of Mortal Ascension then we can start the inheritance ceremony. That is the least I can do to prepare them for what they may face.”
”Yes, Sir!”
…...
”Let us prepare to leave Ragna, it is now time.”
”Are you sure?”
A smile was the only reply she gave.
”Empress Samara! May I enter?”
”Come in, Abdiel.”
…
Stepping into the private courtyard of Empress Samara, Abdiel found both ladies were sitting while having a quiet conversation. He noted that Lady Ragna seemed eager to him in contrast to how calm Empress Samara was.
”Greetings Sister and Lady Ragna. I hope you both have been well.”
They both nodded in response.
”The Emperor has asked for the return of the Princesses to potentially undergo the inheritance ceremony and to take part in the engagement ceremony.”
”What! My brother has allowed for the legacy ceremony to take place ahead of time?!”
”Yes, a precaution to any problems they may face in the near future. However, they must be at the peak of the Mortal Ascension Realm.”
Abdiel applied the necessary polite manners in referring to the sons of the Generals.
”I wonder how they've progressed under Hittan's tutelage?”