Chapter 104

The War in Arabia was all but over, but now a new type of war had begun as across many of the former territories of the Arabian Empire the war on terror, thankfully not all former provinces had fallen to this for example the Province of Yemen had been given independence from Arabia and was now a protectorate of the Spartan and Ethiopian Empires.

Meanwhile the EU continues in its attempts to expand across Europe and attempt a new trade deal with the SRU.

Peter and Paul Fortress

St Petersburg

Russia

Russian Empire

September 4th 1998

Tsarina Anastasia Romanov had passed away in her sleep at the age of 97 years after ruling for 83 Years 7 Months and 20 Days the SRU leadership had gathered to say goodbye to a great Monarch, even in her old age the Tsarina did not pull back from her duty's much to the approval of Prime Minister Putin.

Troops from every SRU Member-State were involved in the guard of honour as the Coffin was carted towards its final resting place, Kassandra watched silently as one of her oldest friends went past towards her place of rest with a sense of emptiness.

Being an Immortal was an amazing thing in many ways as she watched the world change around her but it also left her feeling alone, that confused her greatly she was always around family her wife or her children however it was seeing Anastasia coffin heading into the tomb that made her realise she was growing tired of life among the Mortals.

Imperial Palace

Holy Capital of Sparta

Peloponnese Peninsula Greece

Spartan Empire

September 10th 1998

Well maybe there is one new thing to keep me busy on this world, Kassandra thought to herself as she held her Granddaughter in her arms, little Victoria Delacour-Agiad a year old already was playing on her grandmother's lap giggling at Ikaros who flew around the room.

Her mother's were smiling at the site; however, this was not a social visit this was about Victoria's future to Kassandra and the rest of the families horror Little Victoria had been born Mortal, yes, she had Inherited her Veela ancestry from Fleur but as far as they all could tell she was mortal.

With Diana Donna and Gorgo they had all shown their Divinity from the age of 6 months to a year old so it was possible that Victoria had not come into her Divinity yet, why were the Royals currently worried over this? Very simple if Victoria was Mortal it would mean she would age and die while her Family would stay the same forever.

Yes, Fleur was Mortal but she was Veela/Soul Bounded to Gorgo and would live as long as Gorgo would Kassandra deemed that the girl would stop ageing around her late 20s possibly early 30s it could be difficult to predict.

Handing Victoria over to Hippolyta she excused herself to the veranda that oversaw the city to clear her head, she loved her Granddaughter more then anything and the great possibility that she would grow old and die broke Kassandra's heart.

"Mother, are you ok." Came the voice of Diana as she made her way up to the silent Queen who continued to just stare out at her Capital, Diana sad nothing she just stood beside her waiting for her mother to speak.

"I have lived a long time Diana, I have watched many people over the centuries from your grandparents to my oldest friends grow old and die I have understood this ever since I gained my Divinity, but the mere thought of my Granddaughter possibly growing old and passing away it's more than I can bare."

Diana hugged her mother tightly she had the same fears about her Niece, the little one had stolen her heart if anything was to happen to her Diana would lay waste to the world to avenge her, but the thought of her passing away via Mortal means scared her.

The two Royals walked back inside to see an adorable sight, little Victoria sleeping on one of the large pillows hugging Ikaros who just lay there with one of his wings covering her it was adorable walking over Kassandra moved Ikaros so he could go back to his perch.

Covering her with her crimson cape she smiled when she saw the little princess subconsciously pull it closer to her body, smiling the Queen leaned down giving her a kiss on the cheek, "Goodnight my little princess no matter what the fates have for you I will always stand ready to protect you."

Turing away she saw her family watching the interaction Gorgo had a-mile-wide smile at her mother's interaction with her Daughter, Gorgo knew Kassandra was worried about the possible fact of her child being a Mortal or at the very least a Demigod she however believed that Victoria was just late in embracing her Divinity.

SRU Meeting

September 14th 1998

Tokyo Japan

Japanese Empire

The leaders of the SRU had gathered to discuss a new shocking turn of events, the German Empire had finally caved and joined the European Union it only passed the German Parliament by 5 votes and to keep peace the Kaiser had to approve it.

"It is clear the European Union is growing we must be careful the larger they grow the larger the threat they become to the SRU." The Japanese Representative declared to the others and it was true the EUs members were now Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, the German Empire, and the former nations of the 3 states of the Soviet Union.

The entire western and northern section of the mainland were part of the union and if the reports were correct, they were focusing their attention on the Italian and Austrian Empires.

"Then what do you suggest your highness." The Indian Councillor asked they had been arguing for the past 2 hours. "we must change the current tariffs for all EU nations, they already seek to form a new Trade deal with us that would be costly to our coffers in the long run."

Kassandra stood from her seat gaining the attention of the other representatives. "Gentlemen I agree with his Highnesses plan, we will increase trade tariffs on all imports and exports of goods made in the EU it will cause a financial crises in the Union one the richer nations will not want to help cover particularly France and Germany, as for Italy and Austria they will receive better deals on all imports and exports on goods specifically made in their nations."

"Your Majesty, wont that cause them to take an alternative route around Africa effectively weakening our trade stance." The Chinese delegate asked slightly worried only to see the Spartan smile.

"the amount of goods the EU purchase from us ether directly from that specific nation or at the ports of Kassandria, the sheer cost to transport all those goods around Africa would be more costly than the tariffs they will have no choice especially with many of there firms are moving production facilities to the SRU because we are slightly cheaper in taxes kind of amazing how greedy some corporations are isn't it."

The SRU was in agreement the EU Nations would face an increase in tariffs for all imports and exports from SRU Nations it caused total chaos in the European Parliament as they spent millions on groups to study alternative's to avoid the new increase only to be told in October that it was still the cheapest method.

In Germany and France riots and protests broke out demanding for change these eventually calmed down after a few months but soon after that a new event would break out that would shock the SRU and the people of the British Empire and almost cause a Civil-War.

Authors Note: hey people I Hope you like the chapter until next time.

Revan Shan 2077.