Chapter 27

180BCE

Sparta

26-year-old Diana had spent the last 9 years in Egypt as its Governess but now finally she was going home the young Ptolemy VI Philometor was now of age to assume the post of Grand Vizier he was a direct descendent of the first Ptolemy who had been given the post by her Mother Kassandra.

The Ptolemy's had done well under her mother's rule the family held estates in both Greece and Egypt they had some internal power struggles that had almost lead to war thankfully the Spartan Garrisons kept the peace as the Queen had ordered any acts of violence between her nobles to be dealt with if it got out of hand.

As she entered the Palace district, she saw her now 19-year-old Sister Donna waiting for her and just like her Donna was dressed in full Spartan Armour as she was due to take up a posting in Byzantium soon.

"Sister its so good to see you after all these years the Egyptian weather has done wonders for you" Donna said as she hugged her big sister Diana laughed but wondered where his parents were.

"its good to see you sister but where are our mothers, I expected them to be here" her sister walked her to the war room of the palace were her Parents were talking with high ranking officers and council members.

"Your majesty this new design the Mages have created could be most beneficial for our fleet especially with the Roman Fleet increasing its strength". The sisters watched as their mothers looked over the plans.

Kassandra saw her daughters and smiled. "oh, Diana welcome home come I would like your opinion on this Project for our Navy it is called Project Chimera."

Diana looked over the plans that the Mages had created it was ingenious however it was also risky to install this on every ship of the fleet it was decided that the fleet posted at Crete would be used as the test dummies only 4 Triremes would be Equipped.

The tests were positive however the Mages and ship Builders had to design a new ship to use this project.

A few weeks later Donna left Sparta to take her Post as Governor of Byzantium while Diana was sent to Olympia with her mother Hippolyta for the Games to present the awards to the winners in the name of the Immortal Queen normally women were not allowed to watch the games however that rule had been abolished 50 years ago.

Kassandra would remain in Sparta war was coming again the Republic war machine was crying out for war its Legions Ready to spill the Blood of Carthage once again Kassandra had sent word to the Carthaginian Senate to warn them of the Republics movement and to offer Support but once again her aid was turned away with the same response "we have no need of Spartan aid"

If that's how they wanted it Kassandra would not argue it would still take many years for Rome to build up its strength but they would attack Carthage again.

(Modern timeline)

Lily Potter sat with her Family as they Read the letter from Gringotts in Shock.

Dear Lord and Lady Potter

We at Gringotts are writing to you today to ask whether you seek to set up a trust fund account for your Eldest Child the Lady Kassandra Potter who according to our Records is still alive I recognise that this information comes as a shock However time is money here at Gringotts please confirm if you wish to set up an account for your child as soon as possible.

Regards

Account Manager Sharptooth

Potter Family Account Manager

Ps: if you have trouble Locating your Child our Last reported Location of her was within the Borders of the Spartan Empire, I would recommend Requesting a Travel-Pass from the Imperial Embassy in Paris France.

Lily was a mess after all these Years her Baby Girl was alive and safe however, she was within the Spartan Empire most likely at one of the academy's if she had been raised within their borders.

"James, Eric quickly get ready we are going to France we are going to find Kassandra" Albus who was still in shock decided to follow them while Sparta didn't Recognize the ICW as a legal Governing Body within there Borders he had some goodwill with the Queen as they had met during the war.

(Paris France)

France was the only nation on Earth that held an imperial Embassy it had taken over 50 years for France to Convince the Spartan Government to establish one it also had an embassy within Sparta itself overseen by Lord Delacour a wizard that had good relations with Sparta as his father had fought beside the Spartans in the war.

As the Potter Family and Friends arrived at the Embassy's Gates, they found them Blocked by Spartan Spears. "Sate your business at the Imperial Embassy" one of the Guards ordered in a cold emotionless voice that quite Frankly freaked them out.

Lily stepped forward. "My name is Lily Potter I am here to request a Travel-Pass to the Spartan Empire for me and my Family".

They were escorted by the Guards into the Building into an Office were an older Gentleman in Spartan Armour with a grey beard sat behind a desk with two Spartan Flags behind him as well as a portrait of the Royal Family in full Armour Helms included.

"Albus it been some time what Brings you to the Embassy on this fine Day" the Ambassador asked with a small smile".

Albus returned his smile. "I am doing well Ambassador Ptolemy I am here with the Potter Family and their Friends they wish to Apply for a Travel-Pass"

The group were handed a bunch of documents to fill out to apply for the Travel-Pass Lily was shocked at some of the Question's.

Imperial Travel-Pass application Documents for Magical citizens of Britain

Name: Lily Potter

Age:32

Gender: Female

Blood status: Muggleborn

Religion: Church of England

(warning the Spartan Empire does not Recognize or Tolerate the Christian Islamic of Jewish Religions the official State Religions are the Greek and Egyptian Pantheons as well as the Cult of Kassandra. Please be aware should you be given permission to visit our Empire if you our Caught Spreading your faith you will be arrested and deported with a heavy fine of 100 thousand Drachma Current Equivalent of 150 thousand British Pound sterling)

Reason for Entry: finding my Daughter

With there documentation filled they were told they would be on a waiting list however they were told the waiting time was 7 Years a heartbroken Lily was taken home and put to bed by her Husband who was equally Heartbroken but he would not give up hope he would find his Daughter.

(Authors Note: oh, so close and yet so far poor Lily will she ever see her Daughter who knows.

Until next time Revan Shan 2077