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Chapter 22: Kingdom
When news reached the lands that the new Kingdom was going to consist of all evolved Eevee, the Tribes were thrilled towards this as aside from no single evolved Eevee getting it, it also showed that the Clans can cooperate together. At the moment though few knew of the one who was going to become King of the new South Kingdom which was yet to be named and even fewer knew of who was chosen to be the future Queen.
The main town was still in construction and the main parts of it was built as amazingly with the amount of people building it was proceeding quickly. The Future King, Prince Asra was to be crowned by King Ventus who had selected him specifically to be the leader of the new South Kingdom.
In the Espeon Kingdom, Asra who was now fully healed of his injury in the war was standing at the Alpha's yard looking into the sky. Today he was to be taken to the new South Kingdom to get to see it himself as it was still a couple of weeks before completion of the main town would be done. Pokémon were proven to be better at building and planning then Humans were, but humanity never knew that.
Asra still had a few doubts on his worthiness to be a King. His parents King Dalis and Queen Lyra were initially thrilled when Asra told them how Ventus had selected him for the throne of the South Kingdom. Surprising to Asra they were actually very pleased with it knowing their son was all grown up but there was a couple who disapproved like his brother Cortez who feels as he is older he was more deserving but Ventus ignored him.
There were others who disapproved as they believed Asra was too young and was not yet ready to lead a Kingdom but it was mainly those who didn't know of his heroic actions in the conflict between Umbreon and Espeon. Dalis and Lyra however weren't completely on board as while they were on friendly terms with the Umbreon they weren't initially thrilled when Asra revealed that the Shiny Umbreon Carly was selected to be his future Queen.
This was mainly due to not knowing her well more than her being an Umbreon while it did affect a little as they weren't completely over the Umbreon yet but it was mainly the fact that Carly was not royal but a Pheasant in their eyes. Asra however didn't care if they approved or not as he was happy for the week he has begun his relationship with Carly, it was the first known relationship between an Umbreon and Espeon in all history as there wasn't even any in the Eeveelution Kingdom.
Asra was sat in the yard looking up to the sky thinking about his future. Princess Pearl however was extremely chuffed for her older brother. She saw him and ran over to him "Hey Asra". Asra smiled towards his sister who sat beside him "Alright Pearl. You okay". The blue coloured Espeon hadn't taken part in the battle weeks ago as she was too young and inexperienced at battling and her parents wouldn't have allowed it. She smiled to Asra "Yeah, I am alright now".
She was in shock when she had heard about Katy who she considered her best friend. But after hearing what she did. Pearl completely disowned her as a friend and was dead to Pearl which was a first for the playful teenager. "So how is my future king brother doing today".
Asra sighed as he looked away "Do you really intend to call me that for now on". Pearl excitedly said "not all the time big brother". Asra then looked to her seriously "So are you coming today to see the new Kingdom". Pearl was quick to reply "Of course, I want to see what it is like, as you will be living there soon".
Pearl then looked down and had a thought "So…this Umbreon". Asra was curious "You mean Carly". Pearl quickly nodded "Yeah your new girlfriend, erm…is she nice". Asra was quick to smile "Absolutley… You two will get along fine. She has been known to be a little a silly like you".
The Princess glared to him "Hey I am not silly". Asra chuckled before saying "Yeah, you know she told me once, she entertained the idea of a younger sister. Now she may get that wish". Pearl tilted her head "Huh". Asra sighed as she wasn't catching on "You and her will become sisters in law". The blue coloured Princess now understanding nodded "Right…As long as she is kind, I won't have a problem, I have always been curious about the other evolved Eevee".
Asra looked up and smiled "Yeah, I always was, like how I am going to have a new father in law and brother in law". Pearl looked to him curiously "You mean Carly's brother and father". The blue eyed Espeon nodded to her "Yeah, I met them both two days ago. They had agreed to meet me as I am with Carly. I really like her brother Joey. He is extremely playful and he didn't have any problems. He is only 5. While her dad did give me a bit of a rough time at first, he eventually settled down as he got to know me. I don't know if he approves yet though. This was at our meeting point as I didn't go into their territory".
Pearl excitedly asked "Is the little brother cute and funny". Asra smiled happily "Yeah, I was loving him in moments. He was curious at first but he then wanted to play with me. Carly sat there amused. I really like Joey, I think you two would get along so well, you both similar as you still act his age".
The Princess glared to him "Hey". The Prince let out a laugh but it stopped when he heard a voice "Asra, Pearl. Ready to go". He looked behind to see King Dalis and Queen Lyra walk out of the building and step towards them. Pearl happily jumped up and stood towards them in a split second "Yeah let's go". Dalis made a chuckle towards this "Alright then you three have a good day and make sure you don't act too playful today".
Asra asked to him "You are not coming?" Dalis looked down saying "Unfortunately no, there is something's I need to take care of but your mother will be coming. Your brother doesn't want to though". Asra rolled his eyes "I'm not surprised there, something to do with I don't deserve to be a king as I am younger then him". Dalis shook his head "Well I don't see why he is jealous, you are becoming King of a new kingdom and he will proceed me and your mother when we decide we have had enough".
Lyra then happily said "Oh, I never thought you would become a King so soon Asra". The blue eyed Espeon sighed "I am not king yet you know, I still have to wait a couple of weeks". Lyra and Dalis smiled to each other but Dalis spoke "And how proud we both are, you are a very brave person with a good heart. We always knew you will make a great King". Asra smiled a little "Anyway we better get going, looks like Ventus's troops are here to take us". They looked outside the gate to see a Flareon, two Leafeon and two Vaporeon with outside the gate along with two Espeon Elite royal guards.
They smiled and the three begun to walk off as Dalis said "Give King Ventus my best". Asra nodded as they exited the gate. He smiled as his friend Drake was waiting "Hello your majesty's". Asra smiled "Hi Drake, you here to take us to the new South Kingdom". Drake nodded "Indeed, King Ventus is currently there expecting us… as long as we have no delays it won't take too long to get there. Carly is already there awaiting us as well as we had sent for her earlier".
The Prince was a little surprised "Wow really, that was fast, is she there now". Drake nodded "Yes but she refuses to see the extent of the central main town until you are there, as she wants to see it with you". Asra smiled to this as Drake spoke "So shall we be off". Asra nodded and they began their journey heading away from the Alpha's home. Asra walked beside Drake as the protection force was following with Queen Lyra and Princess Pearl walking behind Asra.
He asked the Flareon a question "So how is the Kingdom assembly going". Drake happily smiled to him "It is going very quick. We have a lot of different evolved Eevee which helps and we have enlisted some help from some carpenters of Machoke and Machamp which we are paying as they are doing most of the heavy lifting".
Asra made a smirk to this "They are really handy when it comes to building stuff". Drake chuckled along with him "Yeah, So Asra, have you fully gotten used to the fact that you're the future King of the new Kingdom". Asra shook his head "Nope, I am still trying to get used the fact Ventus picked me in the first place". The Flareon approvingly said "Well I agree with him, I kind of admire your views on the world of us all as a species". Asra accepted the compliment as they walked on making their way out of the city.
Later in the day the group had stepped foot into the Territory. This was uncharted territory for Asra as this was the first time he had been this far south. He looked around to see the natural beauty of the land. Plenty of small forests and Pokémon living in harmony. Asra was captivated by the beauty and the peace. "Wow, I haven't even seen the main town yet and already I am mesmerised by it all".
Drake smiled "Yeah, I have been down here a few times now. It is a great place". They saw ahead of them the main town in sight as they stepped over a hill. They could easily see how it was in progress but the majority of it was complete. Asra smiled towards this. He looked for a few moments before he walked alongside Drake heading towards the town.
He looked to Drake and asked him "Exactly what has been built so far". Drake looked towards the future King saying "The home of the Alpha's is done. The centre of the town, most of it really, just still working on the ends of it and some other parts but it is mainly done. The villages however will take a while to complete as three will initially be done until people arrive to live in them and then increase it to 6 and more if necessary".
Asra nodded to this "That's many villages, are you expecting a lot of people to come here". Drake looked towards the Prince "Well, King Ventus is thinking so. Maybe that many but we will find out soon when the Kingdom is fully completed". Lyra who was walking behind "These lands are beautiful, while the villages are being built if the natural beauty of this place is maintained then this would be a paradise".
Drake made a smile "Indeed Queen Lyra. King Ventus is taking great pride and joy with this Kingdom but do you what has not been done yet". Everyone looked to him in curiosity "What Drake". The Flareon Royal guard looked back to the town as they approached fast "It has yet to be named yet. All the Kingdoms have like the Eeveelution Kingdom has a name symbolising all while all the others have their evolution name. This one is yet to be named". Asra looked to this "I wonder if Ventus will figure out a name".
Eventually they arrived with in the town as all the footwork while grass patches were part of every town some stones and other materials were made in patterns for the town. Asra looked around to see all the carpenters hard at work. He could see several Flareon and Vaporeon along with two Machoke working on a house made of multiple materials.
They walked on for a moment and entered the town, but they didn't get too far until they saw a familiar Jolteon waiting "Ah I see you have finally arrived". They saw it was King Ventus who was stood in their direction. Drake walked up and bowed his head "Your Majesty, we experienced no problems while bringing Prince Asra and his family here". Ventus smiled towards Drake "Thank you Drake, you are dismissed now. Go enjoy yourself for a while".
Drake happily spoke "Gee, thanks your majesty". The Flareon turned around before saying "I'll see you later Asra, I am going to get some food". Asra nodded towards him "Yeah, see you later Drake". The Flareon walked off down one of the streets and Asra turned to Ventus who said "So Asra, loving the views so far when you entered the territory".
Asra happily spoke "Yes I did Ventus, I am liking the natural areas of this territory so far and even though it is not complete I am liking how they are setting up the town". Venus smiled "Yeah, I thought you would like it, I have been myself". Asra was about to speak until he heard a voice "Ah, finally you get here". He looked behind Ventus and smiled when he saw a shiny Umbreon smiling towards him. He walks past Ventus and makes a quick walk towards the Shiny Umbreon and says "Sorry I took so long Carly".
Carly smiled towards him "You were always slow". Asra narrowed one eye and teasingly said "And you are always impatient". Carly rolled her eyes "Since it is you, I will let you off". They both made a slight chuckle before they nuzzled their foreheads against each other for a moment. Ventus was watching with a big smile as he thought "Now that is true hope for the future". They moved back slightly and Asra asked her "You liking it so far".
Carly shook her head "I haven't seen much yet as I was waiting for you so we could see it together". Lyra and Pearl were both watching in great curiosity. Carly was still unsure while Pearl was just curious. Asra looked back "Hey Pearl come here". The adolescent blue Espeon walked forward and stood beside Asra who said "Carly this is my younger sister Pearl. And Pearl this is Carly, my girlfriend".
Carly smiled towards that before looking towards Pearl "Nice to meet you Pearl, Asra spoke about you quite often". Pearl was curious "Really what did he say". Carly made a grin towards Asra saying "He would usually say you are lovable and entertaining and playful while a little silly and immature sometimes".
Pearl immediately glared to Asra "Hey I am not immature or silly". Asra made a big grin "Most of the time". Pearl shook her head and looked to Carly "So you are the one who…Asra made friends with all this time before you two got together". Carly nodded towards her "Yes, you could say that".
Pearl then spoke "When Asra officially told me about you, I was always wondering what you were like". Carly raised an eye lid a little as Pearl continued "But now I can meet you and see what you are like". Carly nodded to her "Same to me". Suddenly they heard a voice "Hi Asra".
Asra looked to see a little Eevee run towards him who he quickly recognised as Joey, the little Eevee he met a couple of days ago "Hey Joey nice to see you again". Joey immediately got into a playful fighting stance in front of Asra who decided to humour him and moved his front legs into a stance. The little Eevee however quickly grabbed onto his right side and jumped on his back laughing and giggling the entire way and held onto Asra's back who was being amused by the child.
Asra chuckled before saying "Does this one ever take a break from playing". Carly made a small chuckle "No, you have no chance with him. Once he starts it will take a lot to stop him, he is still five though but it's him". Asra nodded "While he knows how to um on people's back well".
The Eevee quickly said "Asra can we play". The Espeon looked down "What am I your ferry this time". The little Eevee nodded and Asra humoured him again by now walking around Carly who stood there amusingly. "Here we go Joey, around and around the Umbreon statue". Carly looked to him "This statue can talk you know". The Eevee laughed happily and Pearl who was watching said "He is so cute, is this your little brother".
Carly nodded and smiled to Joey "Yeah he is a hand full". Asra then stopped in front of Carly "Alright Joey let's have a rest". Joey jumped off a little disappointed but Joey looked to Pearl in curiosity and Asra said "Oh Joey this is my younger sister, Pearl". The Eevee happily held up a paw "Hi". Pearl smiled happily "His Joey, so nice to meet you". Queen Lyra now stood forward curious about the young Joey and looked to him.
Joey looked to the blue Espeon in curiosity an Asra quickly spoke "As this is my mother". Joey not caring about who someone is happily help up a paw "Hello". Lyra was instantly amused and said "Hello little one". Carly watched as an older Umbreon came and stood next to her "I see Joey can't stay still". Asra noticed the Umbreon to be Thomas, Carly' father "Ah, hello Thomas…Sir".
Thomas nodded towards the Prince approvingly "Asra. I see Joey is fond of you". Carly then walked up to Asra and said "So Asra, shall we go and see the rest of the town, Ventus wants to show the Alpha's home to us first". The blue eyed Espeon was surprised at first but Ventus spoke up and arrived beside them "Yes, I believe it is necessary". Asra spoke up quickly "Oh…erm…Okay Ventus". Ventus looked to the other members and said "Would you like to join us".
Lyra quickly shook her head "No thank you, I stay here a moment". Thomas agreed and Ventus understood and said "Well Asra, Carly shall we get moving then". The Pair nodded and begun following the Jolteon King and they walked together smiling to each other as they began walking off with the king.
Pearl smiled happily to this and Joey wanted to play so Pearl being playful decided to humour the child. Thomas was amused but looked to Queen Lyra who spoke first "I take it you are Carly's father". The Umbreon nodded to her "Yes, Your Queen Lyra I assume". Lyra nodded and Thomas looked to see the couple heading off together. "Queen Lyra can I be honest".
Lyra nodded immediately and he begun "I had doubts when I first met your son. I thought it wasn't going to truly be able to work between the two. I had grave doubts…" Lyra listened as Thomas quickly continued "But I think I approve now of your son. I still have slight doubt but I guess that is because I haven't got to know your son much yet. But for a Royal he is quite civil and respecting of others".
Lyra stepped forward and spoke "Well the only time I spoke to your daughter was during the incident with our tribes when she was showing us the errors of our ways. I guess my doubts too are from not knowing her yet". The two parents had agreed to that extent but only time will tell if it will truly be a relationship to blossom.
Ventus, Asra and Carly after minutes of walking arrived at the Alpha's home…It looked similar in size to the Espeon's. Ventus walked past the gate and walked up, they looked at the front yard. It was completely fresh with grass and a couple of plants. They saw the door to the home and Ventus opened it up. Head on in, have a look". The pair enter immediately and were both taken in. They saw how well done all the material in producing the main hall they were in. Further in was a room for comfort and relaxation where they could relax in wit big open windows and a table along with some other stuff. After surveying around Asra spoke "I am already impressed".
Carly agreed "Indeed, this is truly the first time I have been in an Alpha's place". Ventus amusingly said "All kingdoms have distinct features, now let's see upstairs". They saw a small circular stairway and they all walked up it together. They made their way up and came to a small hallway where two rooms were present so far. Once was through a big door while the other small. Ventus opened the big door and said "The future room".
They looked in and entered the room. They saw a bed big enough for two and a little extra space as Pokémon shape their sleeping arrangements very differently to how humans would. They saw a table and more stuff. Some plants were arranged around and some vines shaped around the sides to make it more natural feeling "Wow".
They even saw a big opening which a door opened to and saw it was a balcony. As Carly was looking at the room, Asra looked outside and could see a good view of the town, there wasn't too much activity due to the town still being under construction but that didn't bother Asra "Wow, this is still going through my head that I am going to be a King so soon". Ventus made a chuckle to this and stood by him "Yeah it is a little overwhelming I was just over your age when I was made King of the Eeveelution Kingdom Asra, but trust me you do get used to it quick".
Asra looked down as Carly came beside him still overwhelmed herself "I still can't believe I am going to be…a Queen one day". Asra looked to her "You will be my queen". Carly giggled a little to this "Seriously Asra". Ventus smiled to this "I know it can be mine blowing but the shock does pass quick".
Asra looked down for a moment "Drake told me this Kingdom was yet to be named". Ventus realising this said "Yeah, I was going to name it but I thought I would let you name it, as it will be your Kingdom to lead". Asra looked away and begun thinking hard to this. He puzzled and puzzled for a moment. Carly looked to him as she saw him think.
Asra looked back up and smiled "Destiny". Ventus was confused "Huh". Asra quickly repeated "Destiny….This will be called Destiny Kingdom. The start of a new beginning". Ventus now understanding nodded "Ah, I see. That does have a ring to it Asra. I like it. Good idea. Very well". Carly rolled her eyes "I like the name but I think you did just think that up out of nowhere". Asra shook his head "No seriously…The start of a new beginning for all evolved Eevee. I believe it should be called Destiny to represent that".
Alright I am going to stop it there now. I don't want to go too far in as I still have some more to do but the end is upon us now. See you next chapter.