"General Beatrix!" Someone shouted. "General Beatrix?"

She stopped and awaited the solder to catch up to her.

The soldier saluted her. She was a tall athletic looking brunette by the name of Maryann. Despite the fact she was a woman, she was one of the best soldiers Alexandria had ever known. She was ready, like many others, to die for her nation, and for her queen.

"Her Majesty, the Queen, wishes to receive you in her room."

Beatrix nodded. "Do you know what of?"

"No Ma'am," Maryann replied, "her majesty said it was urgent and to find you as soon as possible."

"Very well, then. Tell her I am on my way."

"Granted." Maryann replied, saluted again, and ran off towards the castle.

Although she is strong, her naivety outwits her.. Following the Queen blindly for what?

Yes.. For what?

Curious of the Queen's new plans, Beatrix walked off after Maryann and was received in Queen Brahne's anteroom. However, it was not long before she was called into speak with the Queen.



"Ah, Beatrix!" Brahne said cheerfully. "Is the resistance down?"

Beatrix nodded. "Yes, my Queen. It was a success."

"I can always count on you, General. For that I thank you."

Words of praise. She must be utterly pleased.

"Thank you, your majesty."

Brahne stood up from her chair and walked to the nearest window. "The time has come to make some changes. Alexandria is no longer the same, as you know. Resistances. Threats. What are we to do General?"

Beatrix looked up. "I know not, your majesty."

"I have a plan."

"Yes, my Queen?"

"I wish for you to travel to the outer continent and set up an establishment there."

"But my Queen, there is no knowledge of what is there. Besides, we can not take an airship because the outer continent bears no mist."

"Try a boat."

"My Queen! Who will go with me? You need the best to stay here and fight for you!"

Brahne smiled. "I need an escape city where I can train my troops and stay myself."

"Yes, your majesty. Would that be your urgent need of me?"

"You're quick, Beatrix. I needed to notify you to say that you leave tomorrow mourn. Go get a good night's sleep. I have everything planned out.



Tomorrow morning.. What was she thinking?