Chapter 68
world at war part 1
July 1914AD
just as the gods had said the world was at war the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire had been assassinated in Austrian occupied region of Ukraine by Pro-Russian Rebels known as the Black-Hand.
Now Russia and France were at war with Astro-Hungarian Empire and its ally the German Empire it would have stayed like that however the Kingdom of Belgium was attacked on the 4th of August 1914 forcing the British Government to declare war on Germany.
Sparta and the SRU declared itself neutral while keeping its Military on high alert at the borders as reports came through of the Germany army being far more aggressive on the battlefield on the western front in both the Magical and mundane battlefields.
On the Western-Front reports came in of an entire French division defeated by a single man the lone survivor was Francis Delacour the ICW Agent in the French Army he reported to the Muggle generals that it was German artillery however to the ICW he told them the Truth.
(Flashback August 25th 1914)
Francis POV
Everyone and everything was burning I could hear the screaming of my Brothers-in-arms as they tried to kill this man firing at him with their rifles I would have aided them but I was unable to move the first attack had destroyed the command post just as I was leaving pinning my wand arm.
That is when I saw him the Dark Lord Grindelwald walking calmly towards me, I could only watch in horror as 2 of my Brothers went to stop him only to be killed with the sickly Green light of the killing Curse.
With all my might I was able to reach for my Wand only to freeze when I heard a chuckle looking up, I saw him Grindelwald what I didn't except was for him to remove the rubble off me looking up at him I watched as he conjured a chair.
Grindelwald's POV
Seeing the wounded French Soldier/Auror and Brother Wizard I sat on my conjured chair as I gave him a disappointed look. "you are lucky you are a wizard brother otherwise we would not be speaking".
I saw the defiance in his eyes he had to be a Pureblood he definitely had the features of a Pureblood that's when I noticed it the mark on his neck it was a small mark that could only be seen my magic users it was the Immortal Queens mark of protection.
He was a Delacour smiling at the man I stood hearing the sound of apparition looking down at him I gave him grin I apparated back to my fortress I had a lot to think about it seems that despite being neutral the wrong person killed by him or his followers could Bring the Spartan Queens wraith
"and what if it did you are Gellert Grindelwald the Magical world fears you, The Queen is no match for your power". Looking down at the Elder Wand I knew this is what I was hearing in my head but it was starting to sound good maybe with this wand I could end the Spartan Queen.
Normal POV
ICW Military Command Centre
Paris France
October 4th 1914
The room was packed with wizards from Britain France Canada Belgium and MACUSA while Muggle America was not involved in the war MACUSA sent support to Europe they had no idea where Grindelwald was.
Hell, many people after the attack on the French regiment believed he could not be killed that none of them could stand against him it was with that a Commander from Canada suggested seeking Spartan Support.
"you expect the Spartans to support us after declaring war on them 5 different times what in your Fire-Whiskey because I want some". That caused some chuckles from the ICW troops it was true many of the ICW Commanders here had supported the last war with Sparta and now they were desperate for her support.
By November of that year on the western front Trenches had been finished they spread from the North Sea coast to the borders of Switzerland.
For the rest of the year on the western front would move back and forth with occasional raids by Grindelwald's forces things would not move much.
Belin Germany
November 12th 1914
"I am glad you agreed your Majesty when we push the Russians back with this new offensive it will bring peace to Europe under your glorious reign". Lord Grindelwald smiled as he put away his wand a quick Imperio and he had the German Emperor agreeing to send more troops and heavy guns against the Russian Army. His followers in that region had already made work to destabilise Russia.
One of his most loyal agents was a man known as Rasputin he had seduced many of the Noble ladies of the Empire and if the new rumours' were valid the Russian Empress herself all he needed was one large victory to force the Russian army to stop fighting and overthrow the Tsar.
Sparta
Imperial Palace
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov had been sent to Sparta years ago by her father for a proper Magical education but also for her protection but that bit she didn't know.
However recently she had been visited by high ranking members of the Russian Nobility the Church and military at Kassandra and her father's insistence she had no idea why hell Kassandra had asked her advice on political matters if she didn't know any better the main reason she had been brought to Sparta to be groomed for leadership.
Right now, however, she made her way to the Throne room to see Kassandra as she got there, she was shocked to see the room was completely empty except for the Queen herself. "Your Majesty how may I be of service?"
Kassandra smiled sadly at her before holding out a letter. "Its from your father my dear read it here or read it in your room." Anastasia looked down at the letter the first one from any of her family in months what she read broke her heart.
My darling Draughter
I know you must be angry with us for not being in regular contact and I don't blame you. Even thought we are at war I still should have been more forward with you and I will you see my dear you are like me you are a magic user.
Yes, my star the Romanov Dynasty is what's considered a Pureblood Family. Now why I sent you to Aunt Kassandra is simply to protect you from what is to come.
My darling one gift the Romanov dynasty is known for is seeing the future and when we do there is nothing, we can do to completely change it what I saw was the death of myself and my family.
While I cannot prevent our deaths, I can prevent yours before my vision I had received a letter from Kassandra offering to foster you with this I could save at least one of my children.
When the time comes you will be Tsarina of Russia with the SRU at your back you can retake the Empire however remember the one thing I have forgotten the Tsar or Tsarina serve the People as their ruler and must always protect them.
I love you my Star
Please forgive me
Your Father
Nicholas II
Tsar of Russia
Head of House of Romanov.
Anastasia with tears in her eyes turned to Kassandra her tears slowly stopped. "Teach me to be strong." Kassandra nodded escorting her to the courtyard to Anastasia's shock were the 3 duchesses Kassandra's wife Hippolyta and a large group of Spartan and Cossack warrior's.
Kassandra placed her hand on the young Grand Duchess shoulder. "You have completed your training in politics and magic now your real training begins."
Author's Note: hey people part one is done I hope you like it.
Until next time.
Revan Shan 2077
