Chapter 26
First command
City of Kassandria Egypt
189 BCE
Crown Princess Diana Agiad was now 17 years old she was the pride of the Empire a perfect mixture of her parents when she had turned 7 she went to study at the magical academy she had only graduated a few weeks ago when her mother summoned her to the throne room she was to take command of Egypt as its Princess and Governess it had been a rather simple posting so far the garrison of Imperial solders here was focused manly in Kassandria or the border with new Judea and Numida.
Right now however she was listening to the complaints of some citizens natives of Egypt making claims about abuses of Power in the South of the country by the local Garrison commander it was starting to cause unrest in the region the commander was a captain originally from Athens before he enlisted she would not allow his abuse to grow and cause more unrest in her Mothers Empire she would deal with this personally.
It did not take long for her to get ready within the hour she and 100 guards rode south to deal with this captain she did notice something however as she road past people and settlements they bowed to her Afterall to the people of Egypt she was the Daughter of the Immortal Queen the reborn Isis it made her smile as she remembered reading about her Mothers conquests how she brought the city of Athens to heel then went on to crush Persia before conquering lands to the north of Greece.
It took 2 days but they were finally here it was the City of Koptos just north of Thebes looking at her force of Medjay Spartan and Amazonian guards she nodded. "well let's see what this captain has to say about these charges they rode into the town they saw the captain himself with some guards laughing at a young boy who was on the floor injured his blade drawn.
"stupid Egyptian dog I am the authority in this city I am your king"
Diana cleared her throat the look of the captains' face when he turned around to see the large group of cavalry units and the Crown Princess herself. "well last time I checked Captain my mothers were still happily married making them the Queens of Egypt"
"Your royal Highness its an honour to have you here I was just quelling this boy as he was attempting to rally the villagers in rebellion"
Diana did not for one second believe him as she looked at the boy who was now being held by a woman most likely his mother. "you know captain there is two things in this life that annoy me greatly about people like you, you abuse your power and position then have the balls to lie to me".
With a wave of her hand her Amazonians drew there bows "Captain Markos Zappakis you have been charged with assault against a minor corruption theft and abuse of power but most importantly the Murder of a family of 4 that you blamed on bandits as such I find you guilty on all charges and sentence you to death".
The captain had no chance to speak or defend himself as 25 Amazonian arrows found there mark the captains men dropped to their knees in surrender they knew they would not stand a chance against her that and they feared the Queens wrath should they succeed why they had agreed to follow the captain was simple greed.
The Captains quarters were searched they found it filled with chest of gold ad silver taken from the people it made Diana sick with disgust she would see it returned to the people the other soldiers were arrested and sent to Kassandria for judgment by the general however it now left the city without a garrison.
After a week in the city Diana rode north with her Spartans and Amazonians leaving her 50 Medjay as the new garrison for the city as it would take the locals a while to except a Greek garrison again but that didn't matter.
When she finally Returned to Kassandria she had the General Breathing down her neck about arresting an inter garrison of troops until he was informed of the charges he went back to the fort.
As she looked out over the city she drew her attention to the docks they were a hub of trade the Ports of Leonidas named after her Grandfather who died at Thermopylae centuries ago her mother had ruled the Empire for 291 years now and despite being 309 years old she didn't look a day older than 25.
(meanwhile in Sparta)
Kassandra and Hippolyta were in the war room of the palace looking at the map of the known world while Rome seemed to be quiet it was still hungry for conquest the question was in what direction would the Republic point its blades west to the lands known as Gaul or Hispania?
Or would they finish of Carthage or its new neighbour Numidia or New Judea if they were lucky, they would be stupid Enough to launch another Greco/Roman War the First 2 had been disasters for the Republic.
As for the Two Queens they were interrupted by their Daughter 10-year-old Princess Donna the couple decided they wanted another Child thus Came Princess Donna Agiad while Kassandra had given Birth to Diana Hippolyta had given Birth to Donna like her sister, she too was blessed with Magic.
"hi what are you doing can I help!" both parents smiled Donna was a very hyper child even more so than Diana Hippolyta gave her daughter a stern look. "aren't you meant to be at the Academy young lady don't tell me you ran away again".
Little Donna red cheeks was everything both parents needed the took her by the hand and walked her back to the Academy to her Lessons on laws of Magic…...hmmm maybe they should let her skip the teacher was a drone reading from a tome word for word.
(Back in Egypt)
Diana was in her chambers as Night fell across the land her Handmaidens (Kassandra's insistence) were tending to her hair coming it ready for bed she had to admit it was nice to have people tend to her during her years in the Academy she had been trained in the art of Magic and war as such she learned to take care of herself once they were finished she went to her ben and soon was sound asleep under the soft Persian fabrics ready for whatever tomorrow held for her.
(Authors note: hey people another Chapter the House of Agiad is growing Strong hope you like the chapter oh just to put peoples mind at ease I will not be including other groups from the DC or Marvel universe until next time.
Revan Shan 2077
