Age Old Love And War
Summary
Two Brother Torn Apart By Love and Power,
Koray Wants To Fall In Love And Live In Peace,
Aysu Thinks Love Is Worthless With Out Power.
These Two Are The Sons Of The Moon Queen Selene,
Before The Silver Millennium There Was A Great War,
Between The Two Brothers The Moon Kingdom Was Torn,
And The Country In Terror
Chapter 1 ~From The Start~
The Moon Kingdom was in an up roar when the royal family announced the news. Queen Selene would be giving birth to the first set of moon twins. In all the history of their kingdom there had not been twins born until now. The council was very worried about having two heirs to the throne and begged the queen to give one up, to live as a peasant instead. But she would not hear of such things.
Queen Selene: The moon kingdom will have two heirs; I will not hear another word of it.
Council Member: But my queen there could be problems in the future, a war your highness could erupt because of this.
Queen Selene: I have made up my mind and this is the action I have chosen, if there is a war there will be no one to blame but myself, now not another word have I made myself clear?
Council Member: yes your highness, as always we will stand by your decision.
Queen Selene: Thank you and you not need worry everything will turn out in the end.
Council Member: I sure hope so my queen may the spirits of the moon guide these two in life and be blessed.
The time had come nine months had passed with no complications and it was time to welcome the new heirs to the Moon Kingdom. Everyone was called forth for the grand arrival. All the planets royalty were invited and were patiently waiting the new twins.
The royal family of Jupiter had just 2 years before welcomed their bundle of joy Prince Kazuki. The royal family of Mars and Mercury also months after Jupiter's new prince welcomed their new heirs as well Prince Daichi of Mercury and Prince Hisato of Mars. Venus also welcomed a new member of the royal family Prince Aiko just six months after Mercury and Mars.
Queen Ruka was by Selene's side through the delivery, with her training in the arts of healing she was prepared for any problems that may occur. Finally they were here but even though they were twins they couldn't be any more different.
Queen Ruka: oh Selene they are so beautiful, what may be their names?
Queen Selene looked at her two new babies as she thought to herself. Both babies had silver white hair and golden crescent moons on their foreheads. But one had sky blue eyes, when the other had ember orange instead.
Queen Selene: the one with ember eyes I will call Koray and the one with eyes of blue I shall call Aysu.
Queen Ruka: what lovely names for such beautiful children.
The time had come to present them to the public, everyone waited as the Moon Family stepped out onto the huge balcony that hung high above the crowd. As they stood there looking out amongst the crowd a sudden glimmer caught the king's eye as a silver arrow cut through the air. He flung himself in front of Queen Selene and the twins as the arrow pierced his lung. The guards ran to his side as the queen tried to hold herself up from the shock. Queen Ruka quickly stumbled to his side as she tried to heal him. But to her surprise the arrow had been poisoned as well.
Queen Ruka: Quickly get him to the hospital wing and call for Queen Manami at once.
Queen Selene: Ruka is he going to be all right please tell me the truth.
Queen Ruka: I don't know I'm not skilled in the arts of poisons, but Manami will be able to tell me more.
Queen Manami arrived quickly as Ruka tried her best to keep the king alive.
Queen Manami: who could have done such a horrible thing?
Queen Ruka: I don't know and I'm not sure how long I can keep this up.
Queen Manami: Hold on dear friend I shall know shortly what we're working with.
After several hours of tests Manami prepared herself for the news she was about to deliver to Selene. Queen Selene waited with her maids and several guards along with the inner planet queens as Queen Manami and Ruka entered the room with their heads hung low.
Queen Sonomi: Well, what did you find out?
Queen Emiko: Is there any hope?
Queen Manami: what I discovered was that the poison that coated the silver arrow is ancient magic and I do not have the ability to treat it.
Queen Ruka: and with out the treatment I'm sorry to say I can't heal his wounds and I expect him to pas within hours.
Queen Manami: I'm so sorry Selene we tried our best.
Queen Selene bowed her head as she prayed an ancient prayer.
My Heart Is Serenity
My Body In Powered
My Loved Ones Protected
May The Guardians Of The Moon
And The Kings And Queens Before I
Guide My Loved Ones To Thee Arms
Watch Over Us Below
Left To Carry On
Till We Join Them Amongst The Stars
After the prayer there was not one dry eye in the room all were crying and holding on to one another.
Queen Selene: May we see him?
Queen Ruka: Yes of course.
Queen Manami took Selene and the twins to see the king. He was placed in the bedchambers to be comfortable in his hours of passing. The queen placed the twins beside him one on each side in hopes to bring him some joy. The king slowly opened his eyes to see his beautiful children and wife.
King: oh my dear look what we have brought into this world
Queen Selene: Yes my love they will grow by your strong example.
King: I'm sorry I leave you with such a burden to bear.
Queen Selene: do not weep my love we will be fine you gave your life for our children and for that I will tell them stories of your bravery this day and how they owe you their lives.
Shortly after that the king passed and yet again the queen with out the twins this time and several guards stood on the balcony and faced the crowd below. She was trembling with pain for her heart ached from the loose.
Council Member: Your highness please can this not wait till you have your strength back?
Queen Selene: No the people have a right to know as soon as possible.
Council Member: but my queen you can barley stand please give this another day.
The council member begged the queen but she just shook her head.
Queen Selene: my dear people earlier today you witnessed a horrible event, that I wish you had not I regret to inform you all that the king has passed on.
The crowd was in an up roar some were angry and many were shocked. For not in all history had there been a king lost to anything less than old age. So many were confused on how they were to place a new king on the throne.
Queen Selene: I understand you are confused and worried but do not fear I have a solution to lay before you the people.
The crowd died down but the council members were beginning to worry of what the queen may have in mind. Queen Selene stood tall and proud as she faced the crowd.
Queen Selene: As you know also today I gave birth to twins in part they are the royal heirs to the throne with that being said I propose I Queen Selene take on the throne until the time comes that the two princes can take on the challenge themselves.
The crowd went silent, as did the council. Queen Selene suddenly felt very frightened; she worried that the people would not accept the idea of a queen taking command of the kingdom. Suddenly out of the crowd a shout came loud and Clear.
Crowd: LONG LIVE QUEEN SELENE
The crowd soon followed. Queen Selene was so happy she waved to her people.
To be continued ….
Character Profiles
Queen Selene –
Queen Selene was the ruler of the moon before Queen Serenity. But like her she loved her home, people, and her 2 sons, even though they are at war with each other. As she tries to bring her beloved ones back together an evil temptress is hard at work tarring them apart. Her home is being torn apart by the ones she holds dear, but she stands tall and holds her ground as the Queen Of The Moon Kingdom which she must protect at any cost.
Queen Ruka –
Ruka is Queen of Mercury, she studied in the art of healing when she was a teen and still continues to strengthen her abilities. She is very close to Queen Emiko because their sons were born around the same time.
Queen Emiko –
Emiko is Queen of Mars, she is very strict about a lot of things the grand temple being one. She trained with the high priest and up holds the way of the temple life in her household.
Queen Sonomi –
Sonomi is Queen of Jupiter; she is very strong and high-spirited. Like her son she is very good with a sword. She tends to a giant royal garden and takes great pride in showing it off.
Queen Manami –
Manami is Queen of Venus; she is much like her son but becomes very embarrassed by him on some actions. She took up the art of potions long ago and continues to keep up with her skills and creates perfumes and love potions from time to time.