CHAPTER 5
The King of Astoria nods in acknowledgment, as he listens to the news the Fenailian messenger gives him.
" So it is true that the Tria Kingdom has announced its split from all allied ties. Even from Rynntopia?"
The messenger nods and bows, asking permission to speak once again.
" Queen Nivani wishes to hold a meeting with all the allied countries to discuss Tria's actions. The Fenailian Queen is very worried that war is appearing on the horizon, your Highness."
King Ulysses motions for one of his soldiers to come closer, and after whispering something in his ear, the soldier neatly bows and scurries off out of the room.
" Very well," Ulysses says, standing up slowly, " Tell Queen Nivani that I am travelling to Fenailia shortly."
The messenger bows again and heads quickly out of thrown room.
Sighing, King Ulysses walks towards the balcony and watches a flock of doves fly passed the window. Gaia hadn't had a war since the Zyboch Empire had existed. And when Zyboch had collapsed, and the war had ended, all the countries on Gaia had sworn an oath to each other, to never again seek domination of each other's land... to live in peace. The Tria Kingdome was a relatively new country. It was established after the world war, to give homes to the homeless, and shelter for the needy. Because of its positioning, Tria had grown wealthy and powerful, and soon it became once of the leading Kingdoms on Gaia. To ensure that Tria didn't become corrupt because of it's new found wealth, and to each Kingdoms good fortune, the oldest daughter of the rebuilt Kingdom of Fenailia, fell in love and married the son of the Trian King. The marriage was said to be a good omen, and peace would be eternal. All that changed when their son became King of Tria. And now war was showing its ugly head...
" Why Tristen... why are you doing this?"
King Ulysses closes the balcony window after him and walks out of the thrown room. The only chance now was that the remaining allied Kingdoms could bring King Tristen to his senses, before it is all too late...
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Queen Nivani smiles and puts down her glass. After her messenger tells her the good news of Ulysses' arrival, the Queen quickly rushes to see her childhood friend. Nivani spots him appear through the palace gates and waves from her bedroom balcony.
" Look your Majesty, Queen Nivani is up there!"
Ulysses looks up from the courtyard to see Nivani's warm smile above him on the balcony. The King waves back, and dismounts his horse.
" The Queen is still as beautiful as ever, my King." Ulysses' adviser hints to him. Ignoring the advisors attempts to encourage a romance between Ulysses and Nivani, the young King waits patiently for Fenailia's Queen to meet with them.
" It has been a while since you have come to visit Ulysses!"
King Ulysses bows perfectly to Queen Nivani as she enters the courtyard, followed by maids. The King of Astoria raises from his bow with a saddened look on his face as he address the true reason he came.
" It is a shame I haven't come here for different reasons, Nivani. Has the other Kingdoms arrived yet?"
Nivani takes Ulysses by the arm and leads him inside the Palace.
" King Rubar, and King Andrew are arriving tomorrow."
Ulysses raises his eyebrows " Tomorrow?"
The maids in front of the couple open a door to the left of them and Nivani leads them in.
" I thought this was a good opportunity for us to catch up with each other... Before we have no time left to."
The room was warm and bright from the fireplace. In front of the glowing fire are two seats either side of a small table. Nivani offers a seat to Ulysses, who thanks her and sits down. A well-dressed handmaid places a bottle of wine and two glasses onto the table, and with Nivani's permission, leaves the two alone in the room to talk.
Nivani pours a drink for her friend and places her own filled glass onto the table in front of her.
" So tell me, is that barbarous 'advisor' of yours still pushing you to marry the Freyd's General's daughter?" Nivani asks with a mischievous grin. Ulysses groans and puts down his glass.
" Thankfully, Gergon has given up on that particular arrangement, and is now venturing on another one."
Nivani takes a sip from her drink.
" Really, who's the unluckily damsel this time?"
The King freezes.
" Anyone I know, Ulysses?"
Ulysses takes a long drink from his glass and changes the subject tactfully.
The King of Astoria nods in acknowledgment, as he listens to the news the Fenailian messenger gives him.
" So it is true that the Tria Kingdom has announced its split from all allied ties. Even from Rynntopia?"
The messenger nods and bows, asking permission to speak once again.
" Queen Nivani wishes to hold a meeting with all the allied countries to discuss Tria's actions. The Fenailian Queen is very worried that war is appearing on the horizon, your Highness."
King Ulysses motions for one of his soldiers to come closer, and after whispering something in his ear, the soldier neatly bows and scurries off out of the room.
" Very well," Ulysses says, standing up slowly, " Tell Queen Nivani that I am travelling to Fenailia shortly."
The messenger bows again and heads quickly out of thrown room.
Sighing, King Ulysses walks towards the balcony and watches a flock of doves fly passed the window. Gaia hadn't had a war since the Zyboch Empire had existed. And when Zyboch had collapsed, and the war had ended, all the countries on Gaia had sworn an oath to each other, to never again seek domination of each other's land... to live in peace. The Tria Kingdome was a relatively new country. It was established after the world war, to give homes to the homeless, and shelter for the needy. Because of its positioning, Tria had grown wealthy and powerful, and soon it became once of the leading Kingdoms on Gaia. To ensure that Tria didn't become corrupt because of it's new found wealth, and to each Kingdoms good fortune, the oldest daughter of the rebuilt Kingdom of Fenailia, fell in love and married the son of the Trian King. The marriage was said to be a good omen, and peace would be eternal. All that changed when their son became King of Tria. And now war was showing its ugly head...
" Why Tristen... why are you doing this?"
King Ulysses closes the balcony window after him and walks out of the thrown room. The only chance now was that the remaining allied Kingdoms could bring King Tristen to his senses, before it is all too late...
**************************************
Queen Nivani smiles and puts down her glass. After her messenger tells her the good news of Ulysses' arrival, the Queen quickly rushes to see her childhood friend. Nivani spots him appear through the palace gates and waves from her bedroom balcony.
" Look your Majesty, Queen Nivani is up there!"
Ulysses looks up from the courtyard to see Nivani's warm smile above him on the balcony. The King waves back, and dismounts his horse.
" The Queen is still as beautiful as ever, my King." Ulysses' adviser hints to him. Ignoring the advisors attempts to encourage a romance between Ulysses and Nivani, the young King waits patiently for Fenailia's Queen to meet with them.
" It has been a while since you have come to visit Ulysses!"
King Ulysses bows perfectly to Queen Nivani as she enters the courtyard, followed by maids. The King of Astoria raises from his bow with a saddened look on his face as he address the true reason he came.
" It is a shame I haven't come here for different reasons, Nivani. Has the other Kingdoms arrived yet?"
Nivani takes Ulysses by the arm and leads him inside the Palace.
" King Rubar, and King Andrew are arriving tomorrow."
Ulysses raises his eyebrows " Tomorrow?"
The maids in front of the couple open a door to the left of them and Nivani leads them in.
" I thought this was a good opportunity for us to catch up with each other... Before we have no time left to."
The room was warm and bright from the fireplace. In front of the glowing fire are two seats either side of a small table. Nivani offers a seat to Ulysses, who thanks her and sits down. A well-dressed handmaid places a bottle of wine and two glasses onto the table, and with Nivani's permission, leaves the two alone in the room to talk.
Nivani pours a drink for her friend and places her own filled glass onto the table in front of her.
" So tell me, is that barbarous 'advisor' of yours still pushing you to marry the Freyd's General's daughter?" Nivani asks with a mischievous grin. Ulysses groans and puts down his glass.
" Thankfully, Gergon has given up on that particular arrangement, and is now venturing on another one."
Nivani takes a sip from her drink.
" Really, who's the unluckily damsel this time?"
The King freezes.
" Anyone I know, Ulysses?"
Ulysses takes a long drink from his glass and changes the subject tactfully.
