I have sent all my Nightbloods out of Polis for a reason; Ice Nation has been threating to attack for sometime now. Their new Queen Nia has a problem with me being the Commander. Actually I think she has a problem with anyone who is in power that is not her. She is just like her father King Brynjar; whom I might add killed his own wife after she gave birth to Nia's brother, Castor. After she gave birth to a son that could take over if Brynjars' fight was ever over she was no use for him. Until Prince Castor is old enough to become King, Nia is to take over as Queen since Brynjar was assassinated. For someone who is only 20 winters old she is cruel and cunning. She maybe 10 summers younger then my self but I do admit I am afraid of her. I do not want my Nightbloods around because she is threatening to kill them all along with my self so she can come into power. Some of my people think sending the Nightbloods away will just encourage Nia to attack them where they are but I know she is not that stupid. I have sent them all with warriors who are more then capable of killing her where she stands. She maybe feared by many but she has not actually fought in a war. One day I fear we maybe going to war with Azgeda, but I hope that is not for a few more years and I hope that does not become my demise.

"Heda, Queen Nia has sent some guards to discuss something with you.", Titus said to me as he came into my throne room. This better be something worth wild, or it is just going to be a waste of time.

"Send them in.", I said to Titus as I sat down on my throne. I guess if Nia sent her warriors then this is either a threat that is going to be made; or it is meant for a distraction. "What brings you to my Capital?", I asked as they entered my throne room. I noticed that they have a young child with them; they also seem to be her spies, they do not have the scaring like Ice Nation warriors do. The young child looks to be a second to one of the men standing in front of me; so also looks not that much younger then Anya. "Why is there a child with you? And why is Nia sending spies to my city.", I asked them after a long pause.

"The girl does not matter. The Queen has sent us spies here because she does not trust you to not kill her warriors on sight. We are easily replaceable.", the older man said to me. He looks familiar to me but I cannot place his name.

"I see Nia is still as cold hearted as ever. What are you doing here?", I said then asked again wanting to know why they are here.

"The Queen has sent us because she would like to set up a meeting with you.", the youngest spy said to me. This is starting to get under my skin.

"If she would like to speak with me she can take a trip her self to see me.", I said to them as I got off my throne and started to walk over to the spies.

"She did not want to waste her time if you would not speak with her.", the older spy said to me.

"I will listen to whatever she has to say. If she tries anything other then talking I will banish her from the capital.", I said to them knowing that I just pissed them off and odds are when Nia hears this she is going to be pissed off her self.

"You cannot banish the Queen. She is royal, you should be banished; better yet you should die.", the little girl said from behind the young spy.

"Echo, that is enough. Shall we tell our Queen that you will be meeting with her?", the older spy said to the young girl then to my self. Echo, as they called her, did not look too pleased. For such a small girl she can be intimidating; though I am sure when she gets older she will be ruthless.

"Tell Nia I will have an audience with her; say mid day tomorrow.", I said to them as I turned around and headed back to my throne.

"It is Queen Nia to you, we shall tell her of the meeting for tomorrow.", the younger spy said to me with a grunt.

"She is no Queen of mine. I am the Commander of all the clans; she is just a politician for her clan.", I said to them as I sat down on my throne.

"Natrona.", Echo said to me as she spit on the ground towards my feet. I have to say she has great aim.

"If anyone is a Natrona it is you three for following Nia and not the Commander.", Titus said sticking his head where it does not belong.

"Titus.", I warned my Flamekeeper. He is going to either get killed one day or kill someone else with opening his mouth.

"No Heda, they come into your capital and speak ill of you and praise a woman who has been trained to kill since she was born. If anyone is a Natrona it is the whole Azgeda clan.", Titus said loudly to everyone in the room. As he was saying this I noticed the younger spy had his hand on the hilt of his sword; ready to wield his sword at any moment. I knew this was going to turn into a pissing contest.

"Speak ill of our clan again Flamekeeper and your head will be cut off where you stand.", the young spy said to Titus. This is going to turn into a blood bath.

"You will not touch my Flamekeeper. You do and I will kill you where you stand. You are in my home and will respect my people as such.", I said to them as I stood as well and put my hand on the hilt of my sword ready to kill anyone who tries to go against me.

"You kill us and you will be a sorry man, Queen Nia does not need a reason to kill you but she will have one if you kill us. You do not want to see our Queen have revenge. Every last one of your people will either die or become slaves of the Queen.", Echo said to me as she stepped out from behind her mentor and went toe to toe with me.

"I am not threatened by a ten year old. Respect your elders child.", I said to Echo as her mentor grabbed her arm and pulled her away from me.

"You are my second you do not speak, girl.", the older spy said as he pushed Echo behind him. Like I said earlier she is going to be a lethal weapon when she gets older.

"Moba.", Echo said with a little attitude to her, she is acting like my Nightbloods do when they do not get their way. I guess in some why every child is the same.

"This is over, leave. Tell your Queen I will speak with her at midday tomorrow.", I said to them as I dismissed them. "Titus, stay I must speak with you.", I said to Titus before he left the throne room.

"Yes Heda.", Titus said to me looking like he knows exactly what is going to happen right now. He is a great mentor and an even better Flamekeeper but he needs to learn to keep his mouth shut when necessary.

"You will only speak when spoken too while we are at meetings. You are a great mentor and an even better Flamekeeper, but Titus that mouth of yours is either going to get you killed or someone else. I know you are just trying to help, but I can handle Nia and her goons there is no reason for you to speak out of terms when we are in a meeting. If you do not like something then come to me on the side and speak with me, but do not take it into your own hands.", I said to Titus already seeing the steam coming out of his ears. He hates to be called out on when he is wrong but he needs to be respectful for not only my ruling but for when the next Commander comes into power.

"I apologize, Heda. I will know my place at the next meeting.", Titus said to me with a little bit of a tone to his voice. I do not think he was too thrilled to be told what to do.

"That is all I asked, you may go now.", I said to Titus as he left the throne room. I walked over to the balcony attached to the throne room and looked over the people of my city. I love seeing everyone happy and getting along. I am trying to get all 12 clans to be one but some people are just not having it. But at least if I set it up maybe by the time the new Commander is in power they will be able to get everyone together, including Azgeda.

Natrona (traitor)

Moba (Sorry)

Azgeda (Ice Nation)