Chapter Seven
Kunzite and Endymion swiftly slipped into the room. They hoped they weren't noticed by the King and other generals. Luckily for them, the King and his subjects were in a heated conversation.
"I believe that attacking Mercury would be our best course of action. Mercury is docile, they depend on intellect and negotiation to win their battles. If they were ambushed by our armies, they would be taken by surprise most definitely," King Teram spoke. His voice resonated through the stone walls of the chamber. "What do you all think? Contrary to popular belief, I wish to hear other's opinions."
"Well…" Nephrite spoke. "I do believe that is an excellent plan m'lord. It would take out the Moon Kingdoms most intelligent of allies. We should succeed in such an endeavor, I've heard that Mercurians are pasaphists, not only docile my liege."
"I see," Teram tapped his chin with his index finger. "What do the rest of you think?"
"I…agree as well," Zoycite hesitantly said. "It would be in our best interest to destroy Mercury first."
Kunzite scoffed. Zoycite glared at him from the corner of his eye.
"Is something wrong Kunzite?" Teram asked. Endymion's interest peeked as well. He focused his gaze on the silver haired man.
"I am not as eager to please as Zoycite my liege. I believe attacking Mercury would truly be foolish."
Teram's brow rose.
"How so Kunzite. I'm intrigued."
"Attacking Mercury would be foolish my lord, because it would unleash the wrath of all the other planets. Mercury would be the easiest to besiege, but it would unleash the wrath of its closest ally. If we destroyed Mercury, we would have to face the warlords of Mars. I'm sure you would not wish to take on such a task. Earth would be destroyed if Mars unleashed all its power on it with a preemptive strike."
"Indeed," Jadeite intervened. "I was thinking the exact same thing Kunzite."
Kunzite hid his irritation as best he could. He despised how Jadeite always rode on the coat tail of his ideas. He inhaled and exhaled deeply, making it look as if he were deep in thought.
"That is true Kunzite. Well, then what do you suggest should be our tactic."
"I believe we should attack Mars first. Then we would take down the sheer force that the Silver Millennium has. If we could take King Aries and his men down, we would surely have the upper hand in this war."
"What of Venus?" Nephrite intervened. "Mars has physical strength, but Venus has magic. You know if we were to attack Mars first, then Venus would most certainly bewitch our men somehow."
"I don't think so," Endymion responded. "I don't believe King Auramus uses magic so frivolously. Besides Nephrite, you know not of their magical abilities. Perhaps they do not enchant people, perhaps they have a more offensive sort of magic."
"The women enchant people," Jadeite muttered. "I've crossed one of their women. They aren't easy to break free of." He glanced at Kunzite, who swiftly dismissed the blond's glare.
"All very interesting views," Teram said. "I believe we have much more planning to do. I wish for all of my top generals to agree on our plan of action. If it is alright with all of you, I wish to ponder all of your thoughts. Shall we reconvene this afternoon??"
The men agreed in unison.
"Alright then. You are all dismissed."
The Generals and Prince all left the room slowly.
Teram glanced over to a young boy who couldn't have been older than twelve. The boy was hidden in the corner, away from view. He held a quill in his hand, and was scribbling something on a piece of parchment.
"Are you done with the notes?" Teram asked. The boy nodded nervously.
"Y-yes sir. They just need to dry. I wrote every word the Generals said m'lord," the boy desperately wished for a compliment on his work. Teram smiled warmly.
"I'm glad. Good work. I'm positive you will be an excellent scribe."
"Thank you sir," the child's spirits rose. A goofy grin crossed his lips.
"You may leave now. I will call for you this afternoon."
"Yes my liege."
The boy stood. He bowed to Teram before leaving the room.
The King waited a few moments for the ink to dry on the parchment. After he was sure it was dry, he took the scroll in his hands. He scanned it pensively.
"This will truly be a troublesome war," he murmured. "But it will be worth it. I'm sure she will be proud of my progress as of late."
An aura of darkness engulfed the King for one brief moment before decimating into the air.
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Kunzite swiftly went to his chambers. He closed the door, making sure it was securely locked.
His room was fairly plain, but also fairly large. It consisted of a bed, large dresser, bookshelf and table. Chairs surrounded the table.
A desk was very tidy against one wall. Everything was organized, rolls of parchment were on one side, whilst ink bottles and quills were on the other. There was no trace of any sort of trash or soon-to-be trash in sight.
Every piece of furniture was uniformly a brown hue.
Kunzite went over to his desk. He pulled open one of six drawers under the desktop. Within the drawer's depths were various vials containing unknown contents to the unkeen eye. This man on the other hand, knew exactly what each vile held.
Kunzite took one vile which contained swirling golden fluid. It looked to be as thick as clouds.
The man took the cork from the vial's opening. Instantly, the fluid shot out of the vile and vanished in mid air.
"I'll be there soon," he murmured. Determination filled his eyes.
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"You've not answered my question Mina. Where have you been this morn?"
"I…I was in the forest. I wanted to watch the sunrise Father, I already told Mother this. Is it a crime to wish to watch the sunrise?"
"It is for you. You do not get up at dawn usually dearest."
Mina was now sitting across from Auramus. She nervously twittled her fingers together, hoping she could get out of this jam.
Mylon had left the room. Now the two were the only ones in the chamber.
"Why can't I get up at dawn every once in awhile. Mother does it, doesn't she?"
"Your Mother does it regularly Mina. Don't treat me as a fool. Now I'll ask you this once more. Where were you this morn?"
"I told you where I was Father. I don't enjoy being treated as if I am untrustworthy."
"It's hard to completely trust such a mischievous girl," Auramus shot back. Mina scoffed.
"Alright Mina, you win. I've no time to play such trivial games with you. So you were watching the sunrise were you?"
"Yes," she responded innocently.
"And how was it."
"Very…rising." The girl couldn't help but giggle. She covered her mouth gracefully. Auramus sighed.
"Just don't go outside by your lonesome. I ordered for you to be protected for a reason."
"Oh please Father, I can take care of myself. You forget I have certain ways to protect myself by my lonesome," Mina winked.
"Magic can't protect you from everything dearest."
"King Auramus."
The man turned. A servant girl stood at the door.
"The Princess' lessons are soon to commence. Lady Carma is waiting."
"Alright," Auramus looked at his daughter.
"You may leave now Mina."
"Yes Father."
Mina stood. She curtsied politely before leaving.
As Mina walked down the hall, a flash of light caught her attention. She gasped.
"Not now Kunzite," she murmured.
The light faded slightly so it was dimmer than before. The Princess sighed in relief.
"Good. I can come this afternoon."
"What did you say m'lady?" the servant asked. Mina shrugged.
"Nothing. I just thought I saw an insect. I was mistaken though."
