Disclaimer:I make no claims upon Last Exile, except that it serves my purpose to write the sick delusions floating around in my head.
A one-shot prequal exploring Delphine's character. Keep in mind there is some innuendo just like the series…so enjoy!
"Cicada, have Lord Dio brought to the audience chamber, I have some very exciting news to share with him." She said coldly. Her black lips curling into a smile.
"As you wish Maestro." The guilder answered.
"and Cicada, tell him not to keep me waiting, today is the first of many special days to come."
"Yes, Maestro." He responded, as he disappeared to fulfill her wish.
You are so useful Cicada, she thought to herself as she looked at the large fish tank in the room, but then of course you would be, you serve me, after all. Could there be anything more to life than to serve a Queen so selflessly. Her thoughts were in a whirl, today she would inform Dio of her decision to name him as her successor. Such a willful boy, but he was just so adorable when he was obedient. Dio was her special pet, her only bloodline, together, they would rule the guild and pass down the name of Elaclaire. It was so wonderful, this future she had created. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a voice coming from her golden transmitter which hung from her headdress.
"Maestro, Lord Dio is ready to receive you" Cicada informed her.
"How wonderful, I'll be right there." Delphine answered back.
Leaving her thoughts behind her she turned to leave the room and entered the transporter pod. She arrived within minutes, and opened the doors to the chamber ceremoniously.
"Dio," she stated sweetly, "how adorable you look."
"Thank you sister." He answered as he knelt before her.
"Stand up Dio, there is no need to bow to me, to others I may be Maestro but to you, dearest Dio, I will always be sister." She told him as she looked at him, her hand cupping his chin.
"Cicada, Lucciola, leave us, I wish to speak to Dio privately." She ordered imperiously," and make sure that we are not interrupted."
"Yes, My lady." Both guilders stated mechanically as they left to guard the outside doors.
Once she heard the click, she re-focused her attention to the young, white haired boy in front of her. Dio remained still, waiting for her to continue. He knew firsthand how quickly Delphine's moods changed. As long as he flattered her ego, he knew he would be safe from her vile temper. Her hand released his chin and he could feel her sharp nails caress his neck as she walked behind him. Her face suddenly coming alongside his own as she bent down to lick his left cheek with her black tongue.
"You are simply to cute, but today I something very wonderful to share with you. I have decided to make you my co-regent and successor. On your seventeenth birthday you will undergo the Ceremony of Agoon and pledge your allegiance to me. You will become a full-fledged guild member on that day, and I will bestow the title of Maestro upon you, should you pass the test. Many will make the attempt, but in my heart, I know that you will not disappoint me. You are an Elaclaire after all." She explained.
"You are too generous sister, I do not know what to say." Dio told her.
"Only you know the secret of how to make me happy," she answered as she embraced him from behind. "say nothing else. The matter is settled." Letting Dio out of her embrace she stood upright ,"and now I will leave you. It is my desire that you continue your training and witness our guild technology firsthand on one of our warships. Everything has been prepared. Lucciola will watch over you and ensure your safety until you are recalled for the ceremony. I am certain you will find the experience most enjoyable."
"You are too kind Delphine, I shall not disappoint you."
"Of course you won't, being the obedient boy I love so much, I know that you would never want to upset your dearest sister. Now go get ready, the warship is awaiting your arrival and I have other matters to attend to. There are rumors among the surface dwellers that the key to exile has been discovered. As you know, Exile belongs to me, as does this world. If the rumors are true, I will require the key to ensure exile's safety." Delphine stated coldly.
Looking back at Dio, she smiled inwardly to herself. How perfect everthing was coming along, but then of course it would. She had planned it so, and nothing would stand between her and getting what she wanted. Her lips curling into a smile once again, as her mind calculated such a wonderful future.