CHAPTER 16
The viewscreen jumps ahead a few days later, and the generals and council members gather in the throne room to discuss what to do about the unprovoked attack by the Water Kingdom.
"Does any of you have an idea why the Water Kingdom would want to start a war with us?" Flame Princess asks.
"Your Majesty, our two kingdoms have always been at odds with one another, going back before you and your father were born." One of the council members said.
"Maybe they think since your father was disposed of his throne, our kingdom is weaker now. Your father was merciless against anyone, especially those from the Water Kingdom. He always had anyone from there executed on sight. It's no doubt they want revenge, but you not knowing about what happened between them and your father is of little concern for them." Another one says.
"Well, if they think I'm going to stand meekly aside while they slaughter my people with those dragons of theirs, they're wrong." Flame Princess says. "There's a meeting tomorrow of all the princesses of Ooo at Breakfast Princess' castle. I'll go there and make my grievances known, and demand an explanation."
"And if she doesn't give you one?" A third councilman asks.
"Then it's war, then. If it comes to that, I'll also know who my allies and who my enemies are as well by the other princess' reaction."
"As you wish, your Majesty. We will have some of our soldiers give you an armed escort to the meeting." One of the generals says.
"There won't be a need for that. My husband will protect me. I need every brave soldier protecting every life in this kingdom. They come first."
"Yes, your Majesty." Another general says.
The meeting ends, and the councilmen and generals take their leave. Finn and Flame Princess begin talking to one another.
"What do you think, Finn?" Flame Princess asks.
"I don't know, Phoebe. I'm hoping for a peaceful resolution on this."
"Me too. We better get some rest. We have a long day tomorrow."
The viewscreen jumps ahead to the meeting. All of the princesses arrive at Breakfast Princess' castle and enter the Grand Hall and take a seat. Soon after, Breakfast Princess begins the meeting.
"Welcome, Princesses, to our monthly meeting to discuss all matters happening throughout Ooo. I first would like to welcome Prince Finn to our meeting, as he is a member of royalty now."
The princesses applaud. Finn stands and bows.
Breakfast Princess then does a roll call.
Afterwards, Breakfast Princess strikes her gavel. "Okay, who would like to go first?" Breakfast Princess asks.
Flame Princess wastes no time in raising her hand. "I would." She says.
"Very well, Phoebe. Please state your affairs to the rest of us."
"Okay. My fellow princesses, the people of my kingdom have been the victims of an unprovoked attack by the Water Kingdom. Many died and so many more were injured. I demand that Water Princess explain herself."
"WHAT?!" Water Princess says, shocked. "I never attacked you or authorized such an atravesty."
"Really? Then explain this!" Phoebe nods at Finn, who brings out the severed leg of the dragon he killed. "This is one of your dragons. It has your royal crest branded on it!"
"That dragon is not mine! We don't even own dragons!"
"Yeah, right. Do you really expect me to believe that?"
"I don't care what you believe. I know I'm telling the truth!"
"LIAR!" Flame Princess screams as she forms a fireball to use on Water Princess.
Water Princess then forms a waterball to use against it. "BRING IT!" she screams.
Breakfast Princess begins to strike her gavel.
"ORDER! ORDER! THAT IS ENOUGH! THE BOTH OF YOU STOP THIS RIGHT NOW! YOU KNOW THE RULES ABOUT THERE BEING NO FIGHTS! DISSOLVE YOUR WEAPONS NOW!"
Flame and Water Princesses give a defiant eye to Breakfast Princess, then give each other a look of disgust, then they disarm themselves, and make their ways back to their seats.
"These are very serious charges, Phoebe. However, your evidence is most damning. We will do an investigation on this matter. Until this matter can be resolved, the both of you better not come to conflict with one another. Meeting adjourned." Breakfast Princess says.
The princesses leave, and Finn and Phoebe are left there by themselves.
"Well, at least the matter is going to be looked into." Finn says.
"Yes. I'm sorry I lost my temper back there."
"No need to apologize, Phoebe. I probably would have done the same thing."
They hold hands as they leave Breakfast Princess' castle.
Jake turns from the viewscreen and talks to Prismo.
"Tell me the truth. Is it going to get bad as I think it is?"
"I don't know, Jake. Hopefully not."
Jake turns back to the viewscreen to see what happens next.