~At The Royal Palace Of Deviluke~Noon~
The royal palace of Deviluke. Lustrous and in all of its glory as always. Like most of the days, a big line of people from all around the universe is formed in front of its great gates. All of them waiting for their turn to talk to the king of the known universe for their various problems that he could, probably, help with. The scene moves inside the palace and into the throne room, showing Ion upon the throne having a talk with a black cloaked humanoid individual who's standing before him. The person has his face covered by a scarf, and overall looks like an assassin of some sort.
Ionas: Look, friend, I don't know what Golden Darkness did to you in the past, but you have to respect my decision here. Her bounty no longer exists, she is not to be hunted down by anyone for any reason ever again, and she is under Deviluke's protection due to the help she provided us with some time ago and which she still offers us so. (Speaking about the princesses and important friends' protection, of course.) So I expect you to be understanding of it, and not do anything to disturb the peace. *Serious* I'm real serious about it.
The assassin looking guy looks down in disappointment, and heads for the big doors without saying anything else.
Ionas: (At least this one was more polite than the previous three of his kind.)
While the individual exits through the said big doors, in then comes queen Nana, and her personal bodyguard Mea.
Ionas: *Smile* Oh, girls! What a nice surprise!
Both approach Ion's throne with smiles.
Ionas: How come and you're here so early?
Nana: *Smile* I finished with my duties sooner than expected, and came to keep you company while you work.
Mea: *Smile* *To Ion* Likewise, but you know, still on duty because "Nana".
Ionas: I see. What are you waiting for then? Take your positions.
Nana walks and sits onto her own throne beside Ion's, and at the same time Mea sits onto Ion's thighs sideward.
...
Ion looks at Mea with a bored expression, Mea giggles a bit and waves her hand at him, and Nana "sweat drops" about it as he looks at them.
Ionas: Mea I'm at work in case it is not obvious enough. No time to play around.
Mea: *Smile* You can still work with me on your legs, no?
Ionas: True, but I want people to take me as seriously as possible, and I can't have that with you placed there, not to mention I will pass as a "pervert king" to them that way.
Mea lifts her top a bit, places her arms around Ion's neck, and brings her face close to his.
Mea: *Seductive* Will you let me anyway if I ask really nicely?
Ionas: No... *Seductive* But if you go stand or sit there with Nana, I will show quite the appreciation on our bed later.
Mea squeals at that with excitement, before giving a somewhat tighter short hug to Ion, and then going to stand beside the seated Nana. Nana rolls her eyes at all that. Ion then presses a button on his throne.
Ionas: *To Communication* Bring the next in the line, please. (And let's hope everything will be calm like I want.)
~Some Time Later~
The scene shows two shadowy figures of what appears to be a gorilla and a fat anthropomorphic crocodile before the thrones.
Ionas: *To The Ones Currently Before Him* I know that you had issues with each other for quite some time now because of the "banana case", but you have to accept the fact that you both live at the same planet and that you both need the fruit as much as the average person of your home. Now what I will do is send some of my men and special personnel to inspect your habitat, and if there is really that much of a shortage for that important for you fruit there, then we will simply plant more of those trees, so no side will be unsatisfied, and so there will be no more unnecessary fights between you. Is that agreeable with you? I want you both to start treating each other like a friendly neighbor from here on.
Both of them look at each other and nod before exchanging a firm handshake.
~Some More Time Later~
The scene now shows the shadowy figure of what appears to be a normal human-like businessman before the thrones.
Ionas: *To The One Currently Before Him* No. We might have the technology for that, but making the "card games on motorcycles" is extremely dangerous to allow, no matter how cool that sounds.
The businessman looks down in disappointment.
~Even More Time Later~
The scene now shows the shadowy figure's of a human-like noble of some sort with rich-looking robes, and beside him a really big half-man half-snake, both of them with long hair.
Ionas: *To The Ones Currently Before Him* *Gets Up From His Throne Fast* *Angry* What was that you said to me, you insulting piece of a useless garbage heap?!
Ion takes a few steps forward as he removes and tosses his armor away.
Ionas: *Angry* Like it is not enough that I allowed you to keep on being prince of your world-
Ion transforms at a fast rate into such an eldritch abomination, that the program is not allowed to show it directly on TV, and with the form being big enough to almost touch the ceiling. Nana is understandably worried, with Mea watching with anticipation at the whole scene.
Ionas (Eldritch Abomination): *As He Transforms* *Heavy Voice* *Angry* You dare come here, and insult the way I'm ruling over everything?!
As he finally reaches the end of his transformation, the supposed prince of the other planet looks at Ion's new form with both awe and shock, while the big lamia-like guy is on the floor and crawling a bit backward as he looks at the eldritch Ion with terror.
Ionas (Eldritch Abomination): *Heavy Voice* *Angry* I am Ion. King of Deviluke. Emperor of the entire known universe! You of all people coming here to tell me how to do my job is offensive to say the least! And the only thing I've told you is simply to govern your world with the fair way you were instructed, so everyone can live in humane conditions. AND YOU F*CKING TELL ME IT DOESN'T SUIT YOU?! I HAVE THE POWER TO REPLACE YOU AT ANY MOMENT WITH ANOTHER RULER IF I NEED TO, YOU IMBECILIC FILTHY SON OF A MORONIC BLOODY-!
Nana at the moment stands beside the giant eldritch Ion while waving her hands around like crazy toward him, while being highly troubled about the situation.
Nana: *Highly Troubled* I-Ion- Calm down- CALM DOWN!
~A Bit More Time Later~
Ion is wearing his armor normally again, and all three look at the next individual who has come to meet the king.
Ionas: *Shocked* ...
Nana: *Shocked* ...
Mea: *Simply Blinks*
What they see before them that has them so silent all of a sudden, is Kremant. Or more precisely, someone obviously imitating. The person standing in front of the thrones is of average height, and is wearing what appears to be a black cloth with red painted eyes and white painted pointy teeth, that overall makes the person look like a really bad imitation of Kremant.
Kremant's Cosplayer: *As He Moves His Arms Around Slowly* *Eerie Voice* Oo~, I'm Kremant, your great nightmare and here to bring you great misfortune~. Abandon your empire while you still can, and I will not haunt you for eternity. Oo~.
Ionas: ... *Inhales And Exhales*
That moment, the entire room suddenly loses its light, with only the people inside being illuminated and able to see each other, as the cosplayer looks around startled. It's as if the light refuses to light at anything else but them.
Ionas: *Menacing* You have a lot of nerve bringing even that low grade image of his before me.
Ion's eyes are now entirely black, sclera and all, making him look real intimidating and scary now with the strange darkness all around to the cosplayer who starts to tremble under his pitiful disguise. Nana shakes her head as she looks at the cosplayer, with Mea simply smiling, as if saying in their own way that he was asking for it.
Ionas: *Menacing* You have obviously made poor research upon my life story which I published. Else you would know that I am not scared of that ghost... *Absolutely Livid* But that I hate his inexistent guts.
The cosplayer recoils in fear at the sound of that, as he keeps on trembling about.
Ionas: *Menacing* You went to all this trouble to scare me away. And I plan on finding out just how many were behind this prank of yours, and give them a piece of my mind. OH, and you WILL tell me about them all. *Real Menacing* One way... Or another.
As the cosplayer keeps on trembling from fear while looking at Ion, the king moves fast and real suddenly right in front of him, and about to grab him with a hand as the cosplayer screams before the said scream and scene are cut short.
~After A Little Break Later~
Ion is seen upon his throne, drinking a big sip from a cup filled with coffee, before placing it upon one of the throne's arms.
Ionas: *Weary Sigh* ... *Rubs His Temples With A Hand Annoyed* The last bunch were really something.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* *Smile* T-There shouldn't be many left now. Just a bit more patience and we can call it a day.
Mea: *To Ion* *Seductive* And then have a VERY good night.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Mea, come on now...
Ionas: *Presses Communication Button On Throne* *Serious* The next! Bring them in.
Mea: *To Nana* *Smile* Think the next one will cause a ruckus like the last ones?
Nana And Ionas: I really hope not- *Look At Each Other In Realization* Eh?
...
Both laugh at each other for saying the same thing at the same time.
Ionas: *Amused Smile* Ok, that fixed my mood. Thanks, sweetie. Even unintentionally you're the best.
Nana: *Amused Smile* You're welcome.
Mea: *Laugh* What a funny coincidence that was.
?: Am I interrupting?
All of them notice the person in the middle of the open big doors, who is arm crossed and serious faced, and wears what appears to be military clothing with many badges, and standard semi-advanced armor. The individual starts to walk toward the middle of the room.
?: *Serious But Sarcastic* Maybe something more important than our meeting this day?
Ionas: *Looks At Him With Slight Annoyance* ...* *Straight Faced* I can assure you that every meeting is important to me, along with the time invested to it for the betterment of understanding between you and your king.
?: I hope so, cause so far I can't say that I'm happy.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Why is that?
?: *Serious* It's your soldiers! The ones you stationed to our planet just a few days ago for our *Sarcastic* protection*, have been doing more damage than good to our respectful society.
After hearing that, Ion grabs from the side of his throne a number of papers, which he looks at each, searching for something.
?: *Serious* They are taking whatever they want without paying. Caused property damage just to "make a point" as they said. And overall being nothing more but a rude bunch of criminals we can do nothing about since they have apparently more authority than anyone due to the fact they are yours.
Nana: *Serious* That's absurd! Both the soldiers and the royal guards of Deviluke are all trained to be the ideal protectors of everyone. They would never act in such a way.
?: *Serious* Well, apparently not all are as disciplined as you thought they are, queen of Deviluke. Sorry to burst your bubble.
Mea: Now is that a way to talk to your queen?
?: *Serious* No offense, but that doesn't concerns you, king's concubine. *To Ion* In any case, I'll have to ask you to move your soldiers off our people's planet, and save us from their overly demanding grasp. The people are at the last of their patience with them!
Ion at the moment looks at a particular paper at the moment.
Nana: *To The Individual* Now look, I'm sure that everything is just a big misunderstanding or some-
?: *Upset* Are you calling me a liar?! Of what I have seen with my own eyes?! You were not there to see them yourself, so don't you try to-!
Ionas: *While Looking At A Certain Paper* As I understand-!
That catches everyone's attention as the previous conversation stops.
Ionas: *Looks At Him* You're the leader of the planet called Ep-21. Right?
Ep-21's Leader: ... That is correct, yes?
Ionas: *Looks At The Paper Again* According to this full report, your planet is known for quite the rebellious history in the past. At the time of the previous king more specifically.
Ep-21's Leader: That might be, but-
Ionas: *Lets The Paper To The Pile* And for that reason, soldiers were placed in every city of yours to prevent the chance of any uprising. *Looks At Him* That way, YOU get extra military protection from any danger, and WE have our heads calm.
Ep-21's Leader: *Serious* But they are not-!
Ionas: *Serious* AND... The soldiers there are actually the most disciplined of our army. Inspected by me personally, some months ago.
Ep-21's Leader: *Surprised* ...
Ionas: And to ensure they will surely never forget their manner, they were placed under the command of one of my best royal guards. Second only to Zastin, if not better, and who's been giving me daily reports from the moment he was stationed at your planet, along with some others of his fellow royal guards to be extra sure.
Ep-21's Leader: ...
Ionas: So, what you just told us here... Is nothing but a lie.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Eh? A lie?
Ionas: That's right, Nana. *Looks At Him Again* He knew just how disciplined and capable our soldiers stationed at his planet are.
Ion gets up, walks toward him, and stops right in front of him.
Ionas: And to do that, makes clear one thing.
Ep-21's Leader: *Serious-Looking* ...
Ion moves his face right in front of his.
Ionas: *Serious* That he is secretly a rebel leader.
Ep-21's Leader: *Serious But With His Face Breaking Into Frustration*
The planet's leader leaps backward and takes out an advanced pistol which he aims at Ion as he lands, surprising Nana, and making Mea take place armed in front of the queen, ready to protect her. The guards in the room attempt to engage the armed man, but Ion signals them with a hand to stop, and let him take care of this on his own.
Ionas: Looks like I was right. Your whole plan pretty much was to convince me into believing you, so you can make me take off your planet the army I had set up, and so you can take that opportunity to not only make your planet independent, but to strike the retreating army when they least expect it, making Deviluke lose part of its army, in hopes that we will not be able to take back the planet again any time soon. Not wrong, am I?
The rebel leader tightens his grip on his advanced pistol as he looks at Ion even more frustrated than before, showing that that was indeed what he intended to achieve.
Ionas: Do not try anything you will regret. You know you can't kill me just like that, and Mea behind me can react faster than you can pull the trigger in case you decide to change targets. Your best option right now is to drop down your weapon, and surrender. Do that, and I promise to treat you with respect, simply lock you away for some years, and force you into labour to make up for your rebellion today. *Serious* So... What say you?
The rebel leader looks frustrated at Ion for a bit longer, before closing his eyes as he falls down onto his knees, places the weapon on the floor in front of him, pushes it forward and away from him, and finally raises his hands up to the air to admit defeat, with two guards taking the chance to take a hold on him, as they lift him off the floor by his arms.
Ionas: Take him for interrogation. Once we have the names of the rest of his team responsible for this uprising plan, send a message to our army on Ep-21 to arrest them immediately.
Royal Guards: Yes sir!
The guards take the man and his weapon away, and out of the throne room, as Ion turns to go take his seat back on his throne once more.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* ... There are times I forget how insightful you are.
Mea: *Smile* That's Ion-Sama for you. Always prepared.
Ionas: I'm still king for a reason, after all. I need to be as careful as possible if I want this empire of ours to be successful, and eventually peaceful for everyone.
Ion once more presses the button of communication upon his throne.
Ionas: *To The Throne's Communication* *Serious* Bring in the next one. And this time make sure you check for weapons before you let anyone in.
He removes his finger from the button to stop said communication, and looks toward the open big doors of the throne room.
Ionas: *Determined* Now let's continue with this.
[To Be Continued]