Princess of VERS
Communiquè
"It has been two years since the Second Earth-Mars War's end. Slaine Troyard remains per ished, and Empress Asseylum Vers Allusia is safely residing in the Vers Empire, occasionally visiting the beautiful planet of Earth. Her Highness's younger sister, Lemrina Vers Envers has prepared an announcement," A Versian reporter stated, looking upon the scene of lavender hair bouncing, approaching a podium.
Cameras pointed, people hushed, and all eyes were on Princess Lemrina Vers Envers of the Vers Empire…
Lemrina looked around at the screens and dozens of microphones that surrounded where she stood. Taking in a deep breath, she began filling her mind of her years of observing her elder sis ter. Asseylum's facial expressions, posture, and tone served as a crucial part in Lemrina's grasp in public speaking. The years of watching and listening had paid off, she can deliver a flawless speech effortlessly. She ran over her speech in her mind once again and began:
"Hello citizens of the Empire of Vers and the forces of Earth. I have seen the war progress on and I am relieved that is long over. Vers is griev ing the harm that we have caused and my dear sister, Empress Asseylum has already made the first step into making peace with Earth's residence and after two years, change in our two planet's relations have improved greatly. Though I mourn my fiancée, Slaine Saazbaum Troyard's death, I would like to personally make change and look upon the improvement of Earth by the introduction of ALDNOAH by visiting Earth myself. I hope that this would be a beneficial visit and I am eager to meet new friends on the planet of Earth. Thank you and have a great rest of your day."
As the Princess ended her speech, cameras immediately flashed and in an attempt to catch the best shot of the younger sister of the Empress. Knowing that she could get betrayed by the press, Lemrina quickly walked across the po dium and into the dark corridor, where she found her sister waiting.
Asseylum had truly grown beautiful over the years. Her blonde hair was left sprawled across the shoulders that held Ver's future, sparking in the artificial lights that soared above them. She wore a causal salmon buttoned dress that reached passed her knee. She had paired the dress with a white pair of pumps, a costly dia mond necklace with its matching bracelet and a crown that showed her wealth, status and rank as Empress.
She was the definition of beautiful, something that Lemrina could not be.
Why?
Despite her useless envying thoughts, Lemrina was somewhat kind to her sister. Their relation ship moderately improved. It could be better, but that was not possible due to Asseylum detaining Lemrina in her chambers for months, not allow ing her to come out, and only speaking to her if the matter was important enough. Left in deep want for vengeance, Lemrina had held a grudge on her sister for this mistake and one's that she had made in the past. She knew that it wasn't healthy for them and for Vers, but the Princess burned with jealousy to see her sister on the throne, having her pretty opinions acknowledged as important, while nobody had even batted an eye to her for over sixteen years.
Nobody but Slaine…
Keeping her composure and trying not to scowl at her sister, Lemrina decided to make conversa tion.
"What a dreadful speech," she sighed, making it seem as if she was nervous. "Was it good to you, dear sister?" she asked. Asseylum smiled that fabulous smile that made Lemrina want to vomit and held her pale hand.
"Couldn't have done a better job myself, Lemrina. I'm sure all who saw it will be fascinated." Asseylum awkwardly stared at Lemrina with her hands in hers with a smile plastered on her face. Lemrina pulled her hand away and shifted her eyes.
"T-thank you…" she mumbled. Asseylum's eyes saddened. She cocked her head in an innocent motion and stepped forward. Lemrina shifted her cerulean eyes, taking an opposing step back. After what her sister had done to her and Slaine, she couldn't stand to be too close. It seemed pathetic to the Princess that after all these years, they still couldn't get along.
"Do you still resent me still?" Lemrina did not reply. Asseylum stepped closer, backing the Princess into the wall. "Why? Why do you resist me? I'm your sister!" Asseylum motioned to herself, her expression hurt. Lemrina looked at her with a puzzled expression. Her eyes narrowed.
"Why do you even care?" She sneered. "Do you even realize how selfish you've been!?" Asseylum touched her sister's shoulder in a comforting manner, Lemrina shook it off in an attempt to make her sister get the clue. She was disgusted; how dare Asseylum try to befriend her now after all she has done?
"L-Lemrina I'm sorry, I—"
"I don't need your sympathy, Asseylum," Lemrina retorted in a chilling tone. She spun on her heel and began to walk down the corridor before a hand grabbed her wrist.
"Lemrina.." Asseylum pleaded. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry about Slaine." She choked. "I-I'm…sorry!"
Lemrina simply glared and continued to walk