Hiya Illusions here! I heard a whole bunch of people wanting Ruka to enter the scene *winks* So O-K you get your wish. Have fun! ^.~ ******************** ************************ **********************

"We are here to call a very important matter." The King of Italy stood up with his wife and his only child, Lady Kaioh. "The Spanish are very close to attacking my country, and even with the many allies that we have, including the famed Irish, we will not be able to fend them off. The Spanish are equip with highly trained men, horses, and siege weapons. Their Conquistadors *LOL, AOE* are extremely hard to kill as well. My fear is that if they attack, I might be killed. If this should happen, I want an heir for my throne. I-" There was a loud rapping outside the door. The King nodded for it to be opened. A man of red silk and a lady of fiery colors entered. They were the King and Queen of Spain. Next to them was a tall man wearing red silk also, the Prince of Spain. No one bowed to them. They walked down the hall and were seated in the chairs where the Earls were supposed to sit. Of course, the Earls couldn't make this meeting, so it was alright for them to be seated. The King of Spain stood up. "We have come here to propose a match." Everyone gasped. A MATCH?!? Whose? "You may tell us your proposal." "If you will allow the betrothal of my son and your daughter, I will make a peace treaty for both of our countries." The whole room was silent. Lady Kaioh started to tremble and caught the eye of the Prince of Spain. He was very beautiful, in the rugged way. Sandy blonde hair. and those. wow, those eyes. His eyes seemed to be engulfing her. They were as green as emeralds, and sparkled every now and then. Lady Kaioh felt her throat catch but then frowned. This man may be handsome, but the Spanish are known for their cruelty. She looked at her father, her eyes pleading him to not do it. The King looked back at her, and he seemed to be shaking his head. Lady Kaioh felt like she was going to cry. Her father was about to sacrifice her life for his country's. She looked into her lap and a single tear dropped on her dress, un-noticed by anyone. The King of Italy bit his lip and then spoke to his wife. Finally they turned back to the King of Spain. "Alright."