Chapter 13: For the future.
The undead royalty silenced the living inside of that room. Both seemed to have a well meaning of why they were there. However, Leene's actions were not ended as she ran straight at Ishtar.
"I would appreciate it if you would allow my queen and I to feel more comfortable in this place." The undead king's hand was on her forhead, holding her a safe distance from her target. "This decision is not something that we take lightly." The attacker ran from the room, with General Ashley following her. The two waited.
"How may we of the living help you and your undead wife?" Duzell and Ishtar sat down in the now vacant chairs. Duzell took a deep and much needed breath before he stated his answer.
"As this struggle of power begins, which I have caused with my actions, I have come to a decision. I have trouble gathering followers willing to hide and do the deeds I have done the hundreds of years ago. I understand that we are not exactly welcome, but we choose to exist."
"What my husband means to insinuate, is that he is trying to somehow get alone with the living." Ishtar put in simple terms for her husband, his voice had begun to wane on the last word as she placed her hand on his own. Keld looked shocked, and so did many of the others.
"Well, once we decide...we'll have to discuss this matter more...comfortably." The two nodded as Keld went over his notes.
In a guest room...
Leene let Ashley place her into an embrace, even though she still wished it were Yuujin instead. "Leene? Do you feel better now?" The girl shook her head to say no, and he seemed to remain in his comforting position.
"Why do I always have to lose?"
"You lost?"
"I most likely lost the throne."
"Perhaps so, but I wouldn't worry about it too much.." Ashley had this gnawing feeling in the pit of his stomach, that he would have to lose her as well...
Great Hall...
After a few hours more of questioning with a return of the now subdued Leene and more hesitant Ashley, the decision was made by Keld. He expertly held the parchment he had been doing his notes on all day.
"I will give the throne to Ci Xeneth's Lady Falan and Illisade, who in turn will be allowed to marry." He waited a moment. "Despite their circumstances of flesh and blood." The room emptied except for the remaining royals, and Leene had left in contempt after the annoucement after it was told. Ashley had followed of course, all that remained were from Pheliostophia castle, undead, and Ci Xeneth, except for Yuujel of course.
"As for our request..." Ishtar felt a squeeze on her hand, and had so fourth delivered the announcement.
"Yes, let us speak of that now."
TBC...