Reviews are Nice; The pairings are NOT decided yet. I get people like Vander/Lucy, I like them too, they're adorable when she's sassy and keeps up with him, but...I really don't know if they will get together or if it will be a friendship...or how far this darkness is going to go.

I don't own Fairy Tail. Mashima Does.

I don't own the Pradesh Clan. Desna does (and thank you for them).

I own the Storyline. That's it. Apparently I have also adopted "Good Hestor".

I also own All Things "Bellum" in this Story. it's my original creation, including the characters within the country.

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Farron was frustrated, not that he outwardly showed it, but the two Princes were not being as cordial as he expected...factor in the two sets of children and he just was glad that there was at least one quiet person in the room that was semi-involved.

"She was going to choose me," Prince Admentos said with a low and deadly voice, eyes narrowed at his brother.

"My wife would not have chosen you," Karanos spoke, voice firm and calm, "your temper is too volatile."

"We follow a God of War!" Admentos raised his voice.

In Three weeks, Farron had seen the brothers in varying stages of temperament, but today it was quite bad. There had been another 'protest' that Liljana had almost had to intervene in. her mere presence had quelled it as she stood at a window looking out, but tensions were higher and higher.

"We have asked for intervention from a very skilled man, which is what Roza would have wanted us to do," Karanos scowled slightly as he stared at his brother.

Admentos was normally very amicable towards Farron, but with him trying to find a way that the princes were supposed to be crowned for succession and a way to work around them, short of the 'eldest's Heir's husband or wife' which obviously was out of the question. At least until early in the hours of the day. "We don't even know if he can fight!"

"We are not subjecting him to a trial by combat, brother!" Karanos hissed.

It had been Liljana that had answered his question and giving him a startling reality. "Gentlemen." when both focused on him, Farron carefully put a book down, "while, typically it is the job of the First Prince or Princess by marriage to choose succession...there is an old law. One that took much time to find proof of."

He slid the book so that both could look at it, "Written during the founding of Bellum, when the Church of Thaulos still had complete control and appointed what is now Arbiter of the Throne, then a watchdog, now the one that, until the thrones are properly filled is acting sovereign...this person can chose." he took a breath, "as long as they are granted one Boon."

Both men looked to the soft looking woman, who was seated, as always, on a plush cushion between the two ornate thrones. It was obvious that they didn't want to ask the young woman, to put that weight on her shoulder, but...Farron could see the deep memories, where each had promised the former Princess that they would always keep the girl safe, protect her, cherish her. They were quite torn, realizing they hadn't been doing that and looked at the book.

"There must be a limit to the boon," Karanos spoke softly, "they wouldn't…"

Farron shook his head, "There are no restrictions on the Boon."

Krasomila spoke, "So...she could ask to...leave."

Liljana looked up, lips drawn in a thin line as she shook her head and looked away.

"She has to ask for it," Farron spoke firmly, "she cannot be made to say it."

Mataj sat there, looking at his drink. The young man hadn't said much during most of the proceedings but picked his glass up and slowly swirled it, "she won't speak her inner desires. We all know this...Lily's…" he sighed and glanced towards his cousin. After a moment, he shook his head. "Given up her dreams."

Liljana spoke softly, "I want peace. That is all I want."

"Choosing a successor would do that," Farron slowly walked over to her, giving her a soft smile and holding out his hand. He watched as she eyed the appendage warily before slowly reaching out to take it, "What other dreams do you have?"

"I…"

Karanos spoke softly, "Tell us, Lily...please. Tell Father and Uncle."

Farron slowly lead her towards the large table, keeping a firm hold on her overly warm hand so she didn't pull away.

The redhead looked at the six people and then gave a sad smile, "I...can't...say…"

Admentos spoke softly, "my niece, please…tell us your dreams. The ones from before you blooded your first blade."

Liljana stood there, her head bowed as she bit her lower lip. He knew this was risky, but at the same time, it may be their best way to finish this, and perhaps...to give the woman a set of wings. Farron gave her a small encouraging smile. In the month he'd been in Volja, the woman's soft demeanor had been a balm on his soul, unless she were angered, or pushed into a corner and then he recalled stories of Valkyrie that used fire to burn across battlefields. This woman personified that.

She looked at all six faces that were sitting at the table and then bit her lip, hard enough to draw blood. Her tongue darted out to lick over the coppery substance, "...I want to leave. I want out of bellum…" she let out a soft sob as she bit her lip again and murmured, "I'm sorry for being so selfish."

Demnos spoke softly, "Then, Cousin, chose the order, fly upon the currents of fire that Thaulos gave you...and chose."

"But...what...if I can't come and see you…"

Farron smiled softly, "I will have a handheld com delivered to the palace...then you can call anytime...anywhere you are...to speak with them."

She looked at Farron for a moment, hope in the dark orange eyes, then started when his hand came up and his thumb carefully wiped blood from beneath her lip, "You...would do that?"

Farron nodded, "If you wanted...I could show you the world."

Liljana looked at her family, seeing the encouraging looks and bit her lip, "Uncle…" she took a breath, drawing herself up a bit, "As Arbiter of Throne, I name thee King Apparent, Leader of Armies. Your tactical mind is brilliant...there are few that match you in combat within our borders."

Her lips curled into a soft smile, "Father, you are Fair and wise, I know that you, as Crowned King will be the wisest choice." she let out a small, watery smile, "and if Uncle gets out of hand, I know you can at least, half the time, best him in combat to stop him."

There were chuckles as the family looked at the girl and both princes bowed their heads. Karanos spoke, "we shall have the ceremony in Four days, at the dawn, send out announcements, so that as many that are able to come will."

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Farron stood, holding the official documents that were signed and ready to be archived as he watched the large group move towards the balcony. The Sun had not yet come up, but there was a clamouring from below. People gathered, the announcement one that would ring through Bellum for ages.

The two families, minus Liljana moved, standing to each side of the platform. He wasn't sure the exact intricacies of this Ceremony, but he'd not had time to look into it. When the sun rose, a massive bell was rung and male voices, deep in a hymn rang through the air. He looked down at the crowd, watching as everyone went silent and the crowd parted.

While he had seen her on a daily basis, with the sun starting to shine over her, Farron could see the woman was truly beautiful. Her hair shone as it was down and much longer than he thought. The edges feathered around her, almost looking like a halo of fire and she wore ornate armor that was a beautiful almost Rose gold color as she took careful and calm steps with the chanting monks that surrounded her. They stopped halfway to the massive balcony and the woman held out her hand, fire curling up and around it before stairs started to form. The monks slowly stepped to the side as she walked up them.

Farron knew, no other being would be able to actually walk up them but this blessed woman. She stood on the edge of the wall and slowly looked out at the crowd. While there may have been anger and fear before, right now, Farron could feel the awe that was palpable in the air.

Liljana's voice rang out, flowing notes that melded with the chanting of the monks and she held her hands before her, folded in prayer. When the last note finished ringing in the air, she spoke, "Blessed People of Bellum. Thaolus shines upon you." she paused as the crowd said almost as one 'and upon you' and smiled faintly, "Through years of strife, our Princes have done their best to rule our land of great warriors, so that those that craft, create and grow are not harmed. Today, after years of searching through ancient texts and with the help of Ambassador Pradesh, of Bosco, I am able to announce the line of succession."

"A King Regent must be strong, he must be cunning and wise. He must know how and when to fight and when to withdraw. The Crowned King must also be strong, wise and know the hearts of the people. The Ambassador carefully helped deliberate these qualities over the past few weeks and so, as the Arbiter of the Throne, I present to you, King Regent Adementos, Crowned King Karanos." She stood there, even as the cheers almost deafened Farron and he watched as she stood, straight and regal, bathed in sunlight and lit up by it.

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Farron smiled in amusement as the redhead was leaning over the railing of the airship, pointing and letting out a happy sound of delight, "look! Look at those waters!"

He nodded "That's the Grass Sea."

"It's amazing!" Her eyes turned to Farron and they danced with Delight, "it's so...massive! The smell is-"

The man had to chuckle softly as she continued to go on about the Grass Sea. Boscans protected the Grass Sea, no matter clanborn or not. This woman seemed fascinated by it. Then again, there wasn't much for large bodies of water that she would have ever been able to see during her life and his features softened, "why don't we go to the consulate, then we can go to my Family home...it's right on the beach."

"Beach?" Liljana looked at him, "What's that?"

Farron let out a slight tut, "You'll see."

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Liljana looked at Farron and huffed as she eyed the peach sand while standing on the porch, "I don't know…"

The man looked at her from where he was, a few feet into the sand and arched an eyebrow, "it's perfectly safe. It hasn't hurt me yet."

"Yes, but what is it made out of? What if-" She let out a squeal as he reached out and tugged her, pulling her into him and the sand. Orange eyes blinked as her toes wriggled a bit "it's…" she pursed her lips. "Soft and coarse at the same time."

Farron turned a bit and held out a hand, "water is right there."

He watched as she carefully picked her way across the sand and then stood at the edge of the water before sticking her foot in it. The woman let out a shocked sound and pulled back, "it's not cold…"

He could see her eyes curious and nodded, "Go on."

The woman bit her lip as she stood there then took a few steps back before running towards the water's edge and leaping up, letting out a sound as she splashed into the water. She came up a few moments later, hair stuck to her face and laughing, "This is amazing."

"It is," Farron walked to the water and crossed his arms on his chest, "This is only one thing to see in the world, Lily."

He blinked as she splashed water at him and narrowed his eyes a bit. With a smirk he waded into the water, splashing back. The sound of squealing and laughter was heard, enough that, half an hour later, the returning family didn't bother to do more than follow the sound, forgetting what their plans were.

Arman's brow arched a bit as he leaned against the railing, "mmm." his lips quirked, just into a small smile as he watched the two playing in the water. "I like this sight."

"There is swimming going on!" Lucy let out a squeal as she started running, striping down to her undergarments "MAKE WAY!"

Vander snorted as she launched herself into the water, "well, the more things change?"

Zen rolled his eyes as he watched and smirked at the shocked redhead that stared at Lucy, "this will either end very well, or very badly."

The two women stared at each other before Lucy grinned, "hey! I'm Lucy! Nice to meet you!"

Liljana blinked a few times and then squeaked before half hiding behind Farron in the water. The golden eyes danced as Lucy looked at Farron, "Faaaaaaaaaarron…."

"Lucy…" Farron tried to give her a stern look, "don't you dare…"

"Aquarius loves these water…" her grin got bigger as she looked at him.

"I said don't!" Farron scowled at the blonde.

Lucy shrugged, "you can say whatever you want…"

"You will leave her alone and no Aquarius right now, she couldn't handle it," He narrowed his eyes at the small blonde, "I mean it."

"I've got a dolphin."

Farron stared for a long moment, "of course you have a dolphin now…"

"What's a dolphin?" Liljana peeked out from behind Farron.

Lucy looked at her, "you don't know what one is?" her lips were wide "I can show you!"

Arman's eyes danced as he watched from the porch, lips curling into a slightly more wicked smile as each moment passed. Leave things to Lucy when it came to breaking the ice.

Liljana nodded, eyes dancing and wide, "please?"

Lucy let out a crow of delight and held her hand out, "Open! Gate of The Dolphin, Delphinus!"

There was the telltale sound of a celestial gate opening and then a high pitch series of noises. Farron looked almost exasperated, until he looked at Liljana and his features softened at her delight while she reached out, touching the spirit. He didn't pay attention to what the two women were talking about, but watched the different emotions curl over the redhead's features.

Eventually, his mind did re-engage as he heard his name, the blue eyes blinking.

"-oh, Farron said that he'd show me the world."

Vander, Kaleb and Cristoff stood at the porch and called out, "Shining, shimmering splendid! Tell me, Princess, now when did you last let your heart decide!"

Farron groaned, leave it to his brothers. Really. He cast a look at them and then froze a bit at the delighted and wicked smile on his father's lips. Oh, he was screwed.

Notes:

...just...i don't know why!

"A whole new world" just...fell into place for these two.