Leontes pov
He mentally cursed, as he realized, he underestimated one thing. The undying loyalty the aristocrats had for the Capulets Damn it, and he almost took the throne. He had to think of something before he took over Neo Verona, fortunately he a scape goat the Capulet retainers who kidnapped the little Capulet girl. He could seize power for a little while but the rule of the Montague's would only be temporary as he was 100% sure they would not stop looking for that girl. He could only be regent until that damn girl's sixteenth birthday, but their was always the fact some one else could seize power, and their death meant suspicion of the massacre of the Capulets would be pointed at him, which meant, he had to lead the search for The Capulet girl, if he found her that would be better. Right now as he ruled as regent he knew he could never change the story of the Capulet's benevolence, no he knew they would always be remembered at the selfless royal family who was purity personified. Ha! If only those sheltered little nobles new! He knew now he could never damage the capulet reputation but he had to find a way to fully erase the Capulet name! Then a brilliant idea came to his mind. He couldn't exactly wipe out the Capulet bloodline, never unless he planned to murder every Bastard child of the Capulets and descendants as well. Which he knew he couldn't do. But what if he mated the Capulet gene pool out. Or completely erased the Capulet name by some other means? He smiled , as he looked up at the council of lords with a grave face. "My lords, I fear any regency would only mean turmoil at the transfer of power." The nobles stiffened, he knew they where now suspecting him, knowing his past with a Capulet woman. They might even suspect his desire to wipe out the Capulet family. He knew he had to choose his words carefully. "But, forgive me if my solution, is wrong or seems completely impertinent, but since I have a son, and no matter how unfortunate the death of the two capulet princes are, maybe the daughter lived for us to be able to have a solution for this complete act of treachery." The nobles looked at him curiously. Polonius Borromeo, head of the house of Borromeo, spoke up. "What are you saying lord Montague, what are you suggesting?" Leontes made sure he looked hesitant unsure and repentant. "forgive my insolence at this suggestion, but since I fear, the fact that the girl herlelf is the heir, I am afraid many ambitious young noblemen might kill each other for the dear princess's hand. I'm sure she'll grow up to be a lovely girl, and I'm also sure a beautiful woman and a kingdom are highly tempting prizes, enough to kill someone." The nobles paused at this, Leontes knew he got them. Ambition, recklessness and youth unfortunately all went hand and hand, and he knew by experience, that young men were willing to murder for power. He smiled at the memory of killing the Capulet king. "Forgive me, I did not mean to insult any of your sons. I-" But an elderly lord interrupted him, raising his hand to stop his talking. "No, there is logic in your words, I myself have seen many young men kill each other for less, some of them gentleman's of the highest degree, ambition is a horrible thing, I regret to say there is no insult in your words only truth. At this every nobleman who was a father nodded. He looked at them. "Yes, Leontes we highly approve of betrothing Lord Oberon Di Capulet's only daughter Juliet Fiammata Erss Di capulet to your only son Romeo Candore Van Di Montague." He feigned his shock. "Don't look so surprise, any reasonable regent with a good head in his shoulder would do the same. Besides even if we don't like the transfer of power, at least it's a legitimate and peaceful transfer of power." at this he looked gravely. "I am sorry it has come to this. " But inside he was jumping for joy, he knew that if the Capulet's we're watching him, he hoped to have them see turn the last of their kind into into an empty broken puppet, who listened to his command, and her husband's of course, who he hoped would turn out just like him. Yes, that sounded way better to break and degrade the last of the Capulet's into submission instead of wipe them all out. Have everyone of the bastards feel utter despair even in death at their helplessness at the girl's torments. Having them only watch in despair. "All in favor of legalizing the betrothal of lord Montague's son to Lord Capulet's daughter, please rise. Every single member rose. He laughed inside ,Oberon must be writhing in his grave. "My friends I will not break this engagement even if the girl is no longer a virgin." " Because even if she's not a virgin, as long as she marries my son, she ensure the legitimacy of the Montague rule." And quickly added before he angered anyone in the room "For I fear the horror, that poor girl must be going through while a prisoner at the hands of those treacherous commoners." at this Alarm filled the noblemen, at the realization in the meaning of his words. "You're right." "Lord and Lady Capulet must be writhing in their graves. " "They won't be able to rest in peace until their daughter is safe." "Oh, the agony they must feel at their helplessness in their daughter's torments!" He raised a hand silencing the nobles. "We must find our Sweet princess, as soon as possible." And he knew all the noblemen would agree at whatever he proposed
6 years later
Conrad's pov
He began to panic, at the revelation of Odin's gender. He cursed at his own folly. He felt that for sure, being a priest would not save him from the people's wrath at this deception. But to his surprise, they only smiled sadly. "Yeah, at least you didn't betray us, or turn in any of our daughters. " He looked shocked, as the people looked at him sympathetically, "She's your grand daughter isn't she?" He looked dumbly at the crowd, but decided to play along. He looked Grim as he told how his son was murdered by the Carribinerri, and that for some reason he feared for his grand daughter's safety. Thankfully Lady Juliet was safe in her room, completely asleep unable to hear his lie. They sighed. "Yeah, so you instantly thought about the belief that if you where able to deceive all of us long enough the one's you didn't know finding out wouldn't know until atleast her sixteenth birthday. He nodded, which was the truth. "Well fortunately you deceived all of us long enough to ensure those damn bastards and treacherous Carribinerri never find out, and don't worry we will all swear a blood oath never to say anything about "Odin's" Identity." The emphasized Odin by folding and unfolding his ring fingers while letting the others form a fist. he thanked them with all his heart, and again heartily apologized for his deception. "Don't be sorry," An old woman said. "We would all have done the same, had that idea came to our heads in time, besides you paid for that early warning with a price too hard to bear." At this actual tears came from Conrad's eyes as he remembered seeing the bloody corpse of his son. "I just wish, we all had a way of protecting our daughters no matter how small. " At this the young lady interrupted, "Look that leaf is glowing." Everyone was shocked at lady Juliet's appearance but saw the leaf. "Why don't I be your signal, I can signal all of you with my appearance." At this everyone turned to look at the little girl. "Whenever I'm disguised as a boy that means, noblemen are looking for the Capulet girl, whenever I'm not disguised as a boy, it means It's safe." They all looked at her skeptically, only for the leaf to glow, and fall merging itself to her skin. That was when Conrad realized it was sign, as he looked at the wind, and realized, that Juliet had been given the ability to be warned by the wind. He didn't know why but he felt that Lord capulet approved. He knew everyone in the church discovered the same, they also knew that this girl wouldn't fail them, not until her 16th birthday that is. They nodded. "I'm sorry for burdening this to you me dear girl." Conrad told her. But he could see the gratitude in the people's eyes. Good, that would ensure loyalty and understanding once lady Juliet's identity was revealed, but riht now all he could do was try to mask his worry. If the people noticed they didn't say anything.