"You have the power over life and death, sister. Now choose," Logan said.
Jade stood up from her throne. "You can't escape punishment for what you've done, Logan. I sentence you to death."
"The Queen has made her decision. Logan will pay for his crimes against the people of Albion, with his life," Walter announced, but he knew it was possibly a bad decision. Alice's eyes widened, her heart pounding fast. The boy she saved all those years ago. The boy who'd looked up to her. Who learnt from her. He was to die. Alice drew her eyes away, feeling tears prick the corners of her eyes.
She was there of course. Watching on as Logan was about to be executed. She was shocked. Shocked that Jade would do something like this. The newly instated guards marched Logan to the front of the palace. No one was there, apart from Alice. She stood on the balcony in front go the palace doors, watching on helplessly. They stood Logan in front of a wall, all of them taking aim. It was then, Logan looked at Alice, giving her a single nod. She gave him a sad smile, to which he returned. Alice closed her eyes as soon as she heard the first gunshot, tears already falling. She turned to leave, not able to look at the sight of Logan's body drop to the ground. Lifeless.
Alice raced to Bowerstone Industrial, after overhearing some maids talking about a debate going on between Reaver and Page. Alice finally arrived, awaiting with the crowd of people for the Queen to come, which she shortly did.
"Oh, happy day, her majesty, the Queen of Albion, graces us with her radiant presence!" Reaver said enthusiastically, making Jade blush. "I knew last time we met that you would emerge victorious from such public sibling rivalry. And now, here I am, to assist you in filling your coffers till they are fit to burst. What better way to begin your reign than by reinstating one of my most successful policies? There is no greater waste than the idleness of our city's youth, but my employment scheme guarantees children of all ages have something to occupy them, whilst our factories are properly manned."
"That's…it's just monstrous! Don't listen to him! You promised you would end child labour, remember that promise now," Page argued.
"And what would you have us do with the snotty, little indigents?"
"The only way Bowerstone is going to climb out of the gutter is through education. Nothing is more important to our future than that. Turn this factory into a school. Give the children of this city the chance they never had."
"A school? That's an original thought. Oh if you would like to be known as a pauper monarch, then by all means, listen to her. Reaver Industries will abide by your decision."
There was a silence, as they waited for Jade's decision.
"The factory will be re-opened as it was. We need all the workers we can get," Jade said with a menacing grin that frightened even Alice.
"A most astute choice, your majesty. I shall begin the necessary modifications at once," Reaver grinned.
"I will never forgive you for this. After all we're done, you're no different to Logan," Page spoke coldly.
And it didn't end there. Promise after promise after Promise was broken. Bad decisions made. Jade rejected Page's proposal to rebuild Old Quarter. She lowered the Guard Budget, gave the castle an evil interior design, and broke Kalin's promise. Jade was currently on an 'adventure' to find a diamond. Whilst she was doing this, Alice marched straight to Reaver's mansion.
She knocked on the grand front doors, waiting only momentarily before a new butler opened it.
"Do you have an appointment miss?" the young man asked.
"I hardly think one if necessary," Alice said, pushing past him.
"M-miss, I really don't think…"
"Kid," she sighed, turning to face the shocked, and scared butler. "Just don't. Now, where is Reaver?"
"H-he's in the study miss, right this way," he said, before leading Alice away. The closer they got to Reaver's study, the more laughs and talking she heard. Reaver was obviously entertaining a group of women with a bunch of his stories. And she was correct, upon reaching the opened doors of his study, she saw three women, all nobles swooning at his sight. They all stopped when they saw Alice, Reaver looked on surprised.
"I hope I'm not interrupting," Alice said sarcastically.
"Oh not at all my dearest," Reaver spoke in enthusiasm that made Alice want to vomit. "Ladies, please excuse us, I have much to talk to with this lovely young lady." He sent Alice a wink, and the women all whined, but left none the less. The butler closed the door behind them, leaving Reaver and Alice some privacy. Alice caught Reaver lustful stare and glared.
"I'm only hear to talk Reaver, so keep that tongue of yours behind your teeth," she said darkly.
Reaver feigned hurt, "Oh my dear you wound me."
Alice rolled her eyes. "What are you playing at Reaver?"
"Oh? What ever do you mean Alice?" he asked innocently.
"Jade is breaking all of her promises…"
"And you assume I have something to do with this?"
"Do you really care so little about people wellbeing?"
"Of course not! I don't care at all," he stood up from his seat behind his desk and walked over to a shelf of expensive looking liquor.
"You're forcing children to work!"
"And what would you have those little imbeciles do with their time? Run around and annoy everyone? I'm giving them something to do. Drink?" he asked, holding up a bottle of whiskey.
"They should be in school," Alice argued, dodging his question completely. Reaver shrugged pouring himself a drink.
"Which leads me to my proposition." He began walking over to her.
"I'm not making any deals with you Reaver," Alice said coldly.
He chuckled, "Oh you will when you hear this. I'm simply aiding her in becoming a tyrant. I've already heard from many people that they would want you on a throne."
"Me?" Alice asked in disbelief.
"Oh indeed. By making her a tyrant, there will be another revolution, obviously run by Page. Anyhow, the people will look to you as a leader. Sure Page may want it for herself, but I know she would much prefer living underground. Thus leaving you to rule Albion."
"But I don't want to rule Albion."
"You'll be able to change things. Do as you please to, oh I don't know, build a school, end child labour, I really don't care. And I'm willing to give you access to Reaver Industries funds and resources."
"What's in it for you?" Alice asked suspiciously.
"Well, I'll be your advisor, partner, I'll look over the treasury and what not. It's merely personal gain for me, and for you. So, what do you say?"
A/N: Hey everyone! I'm back...ish. I have my exams on at the moment, I have them for one more week then they're over so...I won't be able to update until next saturday, which is why I'm leaving you with this ending. I want you guys to decide whether Alice makes the deal with Reaver or not. Let me know your thoughts, and let me know why you want her to make the deal or why you don't.
Also, Christmas is...soon-ish...let me know if you want some sort of Christmas Special. It can be for this story, or a one-shot :)
Love you all, and I'm sorry I couldn't update sooner :)