Hi...! Okay, so, one of my friends asked me to commission a story of an arranged marriage between one of my FAVORITE ships; CronKri.
So, here is the Trial Chapter (aka Part 1)
For several thousands of years there had been 12 separate kingdoms, or queendoms, of the world. Each powerful, each in their own region, and each with their own strengths. However, for this tale, we will begin by talking about only 2 of the kingdoms.
The first was the Kingdom of Cancer, which was ruled by a man known as the Signless, his two sons Kankri and Karkat reigning and learning beneath him. Karkat, the youngest of the two, put his time and effort in making peace between the nations with his father, and training to be the leader of their army. While Kankri, the oldest, worked on being a negotiator and a peace-maker, but through arguing and lectures. Their kingdom was filled with both justice, yet compassion in a variety of ways. However, each son was taught to be strong and fight for what he believed was right.
Their kingdom was placed beside a sandy beach, where large and small oddly colored crabs would surround and take home with them. The people and crabs worked together, cultivating and gathering supplies in exchange for protection from the other.
The other kingdom was the Kingdom of Aquarius, a Navy like domain that was brought up by a Pirate named Dualscar. His two sons were Cronus and Eridan, both still rather young lads for the roles they played. Cronus was the older one of the two, and was the most likely to rebel against the orders given to him. He felt that his life was dwindling away as everyone told him what to do. Eridan, on the other hand, strives to do what was best for his homeland.
Their kingdom wasn't on any land, they went traveling over all seas on a large fleet of boats. Wherever the seas or wind command them to go, that is where they shall be. However, they were never without help. The Queendom of Pieces was always there for them, along with the large seahorses that they called comrades.
For centuries the two kingdoms had been at each others throats. Their classifications of hierarchy and placement in their world made them.
Yet their differences were soon to be tested, when the letters came.
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T)(-E downfall of our world.
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T)(at m-Eans w-E, as t)(-E rul-Ers, n-EEd ta s-Et an -Exampl-E.
So, do w)(at-Ev-Er t)(-E glub it tak-Es to start makin' allianc-Es and w)(at-Ev-Er.
P-Eac-E.
-)(IC
A pair of leather boots were heard clanking down the large hallways of the Palace of Caner, along with a pair of metal ones.
The man with leather boots was dressed in a black suit, purple and gold lapels and metals decorating the front of his attire. On his back was a large blue gun-like weapon, it's pointed tip jutting out beside the man's well-groomed head. Finally then, on the left hand side of his suit, in golden thread, was the symbol of Aquarius.
The man had slicked back dark blonde hair and fairly tanned skin, his cold violet eyes scanning the area around him. The only hint as to his name, were the scars that scraped his face.
He was Emperor Dualscar, the ruler of the High Seas. And for once he wasn't here, in this domain, to make war or violence.
For once, it was for peace.
In a large circular room sat two royal men of the Kingdom of Cancer, the father was the one sitting on the plush red throne.
Signless was a well kept man, wearing a black suit with simple red markings. Bandages were wrapped around his hands due to them being blistered and bruised from his hard work, yet on today those proud bandages were hidden behind gloves. On the cuffs of his jacket were the a golden 6 and 9, so when they were placed together, they would make their symbol.
His skin was a light tan, with short dark brown hair that had a small curl when they hit his chin, and vibrant red eyes.
To the Signless' left was his eldest son, Kankri. He worse his royal garb, a light red suit with a golden clasp on his right breast pocket. The symbol of Cancer. Kankri had a similar haircut as his father, however his hair went to his mid-neck.
"Are y9u sure we must d9 this, Father?" The son questioned, trying his best not to add any triggers to his sentences. Many times the Aquarius men had complained about it, and today was focused on making peace with them.
"Yes, Kankri, I am sure. It is f9r the safety and security 9f 9ur nati9n, and 9ur pe9ple."
"...Very well..."
The large iron doors opened then, revealing two guards. One of which was Kankri's brother, Karkat.
Karkat wore a dark grey suit, with bright red metal shoulder pads, and chest plate. The sides of his shoes were metal wrapped also, as to give him more stability when fighting. Then finally, in his hands, were his kingdom's signature sickles. He had his brother and father's hair color, yet his was a bit fluffier than theirs. His eyes, however, were hidden behind grey contacts.
"PRESENTING HIS...MAJESTY...EMPEROR DUALSCAR, OF AQUARIUS..." Karkat managed to say with a calm face, trying his best not to make fun of or upset his elder. Once the introduction was done, the Vantas boy went and sat with his brother and father at one side of the round table.
Dualscar, taking this as his cue, walked to the purple throne that had been placed there for him. Once all were seated, their weapons were lad out on the table, as the first sign of peace.
"Thank y9u f9r c9ming here t9day, Dualscar." The Signless was first to speak, his words crisp and clear.
"Vwell...Thank you for inwviting me..." Peace Dualscar...Ya hawve to remember that...
"Yes, well..." Kankri started out, clasping his hands together atop the marble table. "Shall we 6egin...?"
"...Aye...Lets..."
"SO, SO...ANY IDEAS AS TO WHAT WE CAN DO TO MAKE OUT KINGDOMS GET ALONG WITH ONE ANOTHER?"
...
"...Vwell...There's alvways the olden vway..." Signless scowled at the mention of this idea.
"I am n9t putting my s9ns thr9ugh that..."
"And I vwouldn't vwith mine either." Dualscar abruptly declared, a small crease present on his forehead... "Yet...Our wvillages aren't going to budge, until vwe do so first."
...
"B9ys...G9 int9 the hallway, n9w." Karkat and Kankri both looked at their father, the first with anger, the second with confusion.
"BUT FATHER YOU SAID-"
"6ut Father, I th9ught we were-"
"B9ys." Both of the Vantas boys fell silent. "G9 9ut int9 the hallway, n9w.."
"YES FATHER..."
"Yes...Father..."
Karkat and Kankri both waited behind the iron doors, an eerie silence passed over both of them...
A few minutes turned into fifteen, then into a complete hour...
They both counted almost 2 and a half hours, before the doors were opened to reveal the two kings...
"So...Vwe shall let them meet in tvwo days?" Dualscar questioned as the two walked past the sons, and towards the end of the hall.
"Yes...That s9unds a69ut right..."
"Wvery vwhale." The hallway doors opened to the two, before the men shook hands. "I vwill be shore he is prepared."
"As will I, till then, Dualscar."
Once the violet eyed man walked away and the hallway doors closed, the two sons approached their father...Yet neither spoke...
"...Kankri.." Signless started out, turning to his eldest son. "I...Am s9rry, f9r what I am a69ut t9 put y9u thr9ugh..."
"What d9 y9u mean...?"
"...DAD...WHAT DID YOU AND THAT MAN AGREE UPON?"
"...A way to try and 6ring peace 6etween 9ur kingd9ms..."
"...6y what means?"
The elder man, with the stubbly chin, looked at his two sons... "Marriage."
The main ship of the Aquarius fleet, which held the Royal Family and several of their guards, was normally a calm and quiet place.
"VWHAT?!"
However, this wasn't a normal occasion.
Dualscar looked down at his teenage son, Cronus, with blank eyes.
Cronus had vibrant blonde hair and outspoken violet eyes. He was wearing the casual attire of his rather laid-back nature. A white shirt with the sign of Aquarius on the middle of it in violet, black pants, and black leather shoes. On his fingers were his family's royal rings, and much like his father, he had a few scars on his face. His, however, was on the upper corner of his forehead.
"An arranged marriage betvween us and the Cancer kingdom."
"VWHY DO I HAWVE TA DO IT THOUGH?!"
"Because, Cronus...You and Kankri are next in line, the next heirs to the throne once the Signless and I are gone..."
"But I..."
"But nothing, Cronus..." Dualscar cut off the young boy, his glare stern. He did love his sons, honest...However, this was for the good of their kingdom, and it's future. "You and Kankri are meetin' soon, so you need ta go prepare."
"And if I don't vwanna...?"
"Then the guards vwill prepare you."
...Cronus scoffed and kicked the floorboards, before rolling his shoulders and walking away with an irritated look on his face.
The King Aquarius sighed, running a hand through the well-kept locks atop his head. That boy was never easy... "Guards..."
The two armor clad men in the room stood straighter, looking to their ruler. "Yes our King?"
... "Call the cleanin' staff, Cronus is gonna hawve a fit again..."
"I CAN'T BELIWVE THIS!"
CRASH
The remains of the glass cup, along with the water that had been inside it, was now splattered across the wall and floor.
"HOVW COULD HE DO THIS?!"
"Cro...Ya need ta calm dowwn." Eridan, his younger brother, whispered calmly to him.
Eridan had a gentler shade of blonde than Cronus, with a violet highlight down the middle of it. He wore glasses, a black shirt with their nation's symbol in violet, blue and black stripped pants, and a purple cape.
Cronus breathed heavily through his teeth, slumping down onto his plush royal bed, beside his brother... "Eridan...I can't beliewve that this...Of all things...Is happenin'..."
"...Wwhale...You did alwways say ya wwanted ta get married." Eridan tried to help, and felt happy when he saw the corner of his brother's mouth hitch up a bit.
"Yeah..." the corner when back down then. "But I meant on my ovwn terms...Ta a person I vwant ta marry...Not someone I hawve ta marry."
"Wwhale...I'm shore you'll make it wwork Cro...You alwways find the best out of things like this anywway."
"Oh...?"
"Yeah, remember wwhen Meenah wwas pickin' on you 'cause of your music that one day?"
"Yeah..."
"Wwhale, you showwed her by not carin' wwhat she thought...!"
...
Cronus turned and gave his brother a small smile. "Thanks Eridan..."
"No prob, it's wwhat I'm here for."
"Huh...And here I vwas thinkin' you vwere only here ta make me look good."
"Shut up Cro."
"THIS IS SO UNFAIR." Karkat told his older brother as he studied in their vast library. "I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'RE MAKING YOU DO THIS!"
"Karkat..."
"I MEAN, I KNOW THAT IT'S SUPPOSEDLY REALLY IMPORTANT FOR US TO MAKE PEACE AND ALL."
"Karkat."
"BUT THAT DOESN'T GIVE THEM THE RIGHT TO-"
"Karkat..!"
"WHAT?!"
"St9p triggering y9urself with these c9mments and th9ghts please..."
"BUT-" Karkat was silenced by his brother's unyielding stare, the one he gave before he went on a long lecture.
"Karkat..."
"...FINE..." The younger of the two sat down in a chair, his chin on his hand... "SO...HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS?"
"...I d9n't think I have a say in this..."
"...I'M...I'M SORRY..."
"...It's alright."
"WELL...I UH...HOPE YOU TWO ARE, AT THE LEAST, HAPPY..."
"...As d9 I.."
"...WHAT'LL YOU DO IF THINGS DON'T GO SMOOTHLY?"
"Well...We'll see a69ut that when we get there..."
And there's the trial chapter...!
Geez...I uh...Hope I did good...
Anyway, I hope to post real-soon..!
Bye!
I originally posted this on my D.A. account and my Tumblr account about 3 months ago, but I'm trying to get it back up again. So, please wish me luck!