AN; Hallo dear reader. Time to update this story ones again after a break.
What you maybe will notice is that i've done a slight re-write in the story and I deleted that arch which was called. "Mothers ghost." The reason being is that I was not happy about that last arch, and there was a significant change to the overall story I felt like needed to be made.
That being that the Captain and the governor is no longer the same person! Monstrasio is now one character, and he serves another character whom is the governor you will be introduced to in this very chapter, and yes, he is another villain.
I felt like this actually became a rather important distinction as I needed another villain to do some other things which I didn't feel like was in Monstrasios character. So yeah, this is basically a re-write of the final act in this… first season… thing… yeah.
Captain Estoban Monstrasio wasn't exactly the kind of person you would call a happy person.
If someone was to call him a fountain of joy, it would only be meant in the deepest sarcasm. He was a very unhappy man.
And this situation didn't make things any better for his mood.
A bit away from Estobans own district was a huge mansion, this mansion was even bigger than the Pulido estate, and so was the land around it.
Yet, its crops and livestock didn't hold a single candle to what the Pulidos had to offer, and this annoyed the owner greatly.
The Governor of Fairbanks and all the cities that the Blakeneys had build on this new land, Governor Luis Quintero.
Quintero was a man whom had been born into wealth and power, his entire family served the king in some capacity or another as council members at the court, lawyers and judges. The men whom truly ruled Blakeney… With the kings permission of course.
It was doubtful Quintero had done a single honest work in his entire land, the man was fat. His frame was wide as a barrel and a double chin covered his thick neck.
His gray hair was thin and almost none existent, though his clothes was all of the finest quality made of silk and gold, his buttons glittering with genuine pearls and his fat chubby fingers all adorned with rings featuring gem stones of all colours glittering in competetion with the diamond cuff links.
His small beady eyes though were squinted together and his large mouth had become a thin line in his face as he looked annoyed at the fine Captain in front of him.
"I started to hear rumors Captain." Quintero commented in a judging voice.
"Oh?" Monstrasio asked in a mildly interested tone. "If that is so, please do ask me directly instead of listening to those peasants and all their wild stories."
"So you're not having troubles with a bandit in a red mask and a cape?" Quintero asked.
Monstrasio whinched lightly but then stood up. "Nothing to worry about, only a local whom decided to stir trouble. I assure you, ones she is caught she will be dealt with swiftly and you shan't hear anything of her again."
"So you haven't caught the bandit." Quintero concluded. "What do I even pay you for?" he asked and now it was Monstrasios turn to have his mouth turn into a thin line.
"Your excellency, let me assure you." Monstrasio tried again in a patient voice. "I will archieve order ones more, the Scarlet Fox will be caught and dealt with. You shall not have to worry."
"How can I even trust your word!?" Quintero asked. "You promised me the Pulido land! You said you could break Francesco Pulidos spirit, but that didn't happen did it?"
Monstrasio glanced away. "Francesco Pulidos spirit was broken just as I promised, it was Lolita Pulido whom turned out to be a surprise. Who knew she would take responsibility over the land like that."
"You should have accounted for that." Quintero huffed. "This is your fault! The king doesn't even want my gifts when he have the Pulidos. That damn Francesco." he huffed.
"Your excellency." Monstrasio then spoke up. "Have patients, I will find a way to bring down Francesco Pulido and his entire family and that land will be yours." he assured. "Then you will be the kings favorite as you desired and the Pulidos will be out of my sight. They truly are a nuisance." he grumbled annoyed.
"Patients." Quintero muttered annoyed so his double cheek flopped up and down. "You promised me that land three years ago! I've been patient enough."
Monstrasio just managed to hold in his own groan but then nodded. "Yes your excellency, you're quite right." he nodded. "Your patients will be rewarded, as you desire."
"Good, then get out of here!" Quintero demanded and Monstrasio made a bow before he turned around an exited.
Finally as he was outside he grumbled annoyed. This governor was a complete idiot! A fat blob of lard whom would never be able to hold his own outside in the real world!
Then again, that just meant he was that much easier to control. Certainly to be preferred over the likes of the Pulidos whom was nothing but trouble!
Those damn Pulidos, this could not continue! Francesco was regaining his spirit and he was allowed to do that, it would only be a matter of time before they would start rising up again and collect the citizens again.
Monstrasio could not allow this to happen! He had to cut off his problems at the root, no matter the cost. Or it would be disaster.
At the beautiful garden of the Pulido estate, a young woman dressed in a white flowing dress bowed down to pick up a bright red rose.
Angelina smiled as she stood up, holding the red rose between her fingers as Bernadette looked questioning at her.
"These flowers were my mothers favorite." Angelina informed Bernadette. "They used to be very rare around here, but my mother really put in the afford needed to make them grow. It took a long time… at least that's what she told me. But finally her and father succeeded, in making these roses grow all over the garden. That's the secret you see, to turn a wasteland into a paradise. It takes a lot of caring, a lot of passion. And last by not least, a lot of work." she smiled amused. Then her smile faltered. "Mother… I… I still don't understand." she realized. "These roses, mother always took care of them. How can they be here and not her? It doesn't make any sense." and she closed her eyes. "The Captain…. he killed her. But why?" she asked as she turned to Bernadette. "Why did he do it? I don't understand."
Hopelessly Bernadette looked back at her, but there were no answer in her eyes and Angelina sighed as she closed her eyes, trying to piece together the pieces.
What had happened? She had heard that… The new Captain had arrived, Captain Monstrasio. He had started his strict regime, a regime that tolerated no outliers, anyone disagreeing with the law or stood up against it would be punished.
People had become unhappy about this, they had started to stand up against the Captain. Francesco and Esperanza, her father and mother. They had stood in the front line and then….
Angelina opened her eyes as she breathed for air. "Mother." she swallowed.
