Hello again, sorry about yet again another delay. I'm attmepting to do achieve a every weekday type release. Its not helping that I'm getting writers block now. This chapter could use some work, but its necessary to move the plot and also explain some things. Again I apologize for the delay and hope you enjoy the latest chapter.

Chapter 21

The four only waited a matter of hours before receiving a knock on the doors of the TARDIS. Again, only a guard was present, but at least this time there was no known malicious intent against them. The guard did not bring any news, only a summons to see the queen. No one argued they only did what was expected of them. The Doctor just wanted to find out what was going on with Dorian. If he had to search every prison and help him escape, that's just what he would do. This was all just a horrible misunderstanding that needed to be sorted out.

They were again led to the palace, but instead going to the grand hall, they went to some sort of lounge area. The room shared a similar color scheme to the grand hall. When they entered no one was waiting for them. The Doctor just assumed that the queen was on her way shortly.

"My apologies, her majesty is running a bit late though she shall arrive shortly." The guard then left and it was just the four of them sitting in the room.

"So what do you think is going to happen now?" Jack asked.

"She's going to be discussing something with us right now, that's for sure. Whether it's good or bad, I really cannot determine at the moment though." The Doctor replied

Suddenly the door opened with Queen Adalira and her guards walking through. "Hello again" She said smugly. She seemed in a good mood the Doctor thought.

"Are we here to discuss business now or what?" The Doctor asked.

"Same thing as before." The Queen said

"So I'm assuming you have news on the situation?" the Doctor inquired

"Yes I do." She said

"Well?"

"Everything should be fine, I signed the papers for his immediate release, and he should be here within a few hours." She assured

"So why do you think this may have happened?" the Doctor asked

"Must've been the revolutionaries. They've been trying to destroy what's left of this dynasty for years. If it weren't for them, Aurelio's mother would still live and she would become my heir instead."

"Are you saying they murdered her?"

"That's exactly what I'm saying. After Aurelio, the next one in line is Lady Ristaf. The one who just so happens to be married to my late aunt's husband. Now I'm not pointing the finger at her, the only thing I accuse her of is sleeping with my aunt's husband while she and Ceranus were still married. Though Ceranus on the other hand I know would not hesitate to eliminate the sole heir to the throne of Carpathia, even if it's his own son. He'd rather be consort to the monarch rather than the father of them."

"So where does this all come together at." The Doctor asked

"The revolutionaries wanted to pin Aurelio for desertion, but if that was not possible they would surely try for abdication."

"Abdicating the throne is illegal?" The Doctor asked.

"Only if you're the sole heir by blood." The queen said

"So what are they going to do now?" He asked

"What do you think" they queen grimly asked.

"Murder?" the Doctor asked

"Well of course, they already achieved it with Austeria." The Queen said.

"And I'm assuming they Vertini have some sort of role in this?"

"Yes unfortunately, they saddest part is that the revolutionaries think their lives would be spared when the Vertini commit mass genocide."

"And they feed off destruction and death so we all know that's impossible." The Doctor said

The whole room was silent for a few minutes. Then the queen interjected. "Well I believe we are done here. Though I will be gracious to let you know when Aurelio arrives, you have my word."

"Thank you your majesty and we will do everything in our power to help keep your people safe." The Doctor promised.

As the group walked back to the TARDIS, the Doctor came to realize how high the stakes actually were and made an oath to ensure that the Carpathians would prosper.

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