(Betrassus: Sector 1417)
It was a quiet night on Betrassus. Everyone was sound asleep in their beds dreaming for the next day. Everyone except for the guards protecting the castle outside and in. And also the new king.
The new ruler was no other than Kothak who was too worried to go to sleep. He was in the nursery with his first born child Ira. Who just turned a year old.The little baby has light purple hair like him, but with his mothers heart shaped face and nose. He was perfect. Someday he will make an fine warrior. And in time he will find a bride and will carry on the family traditions.
His father was still shocked that his mother the Queen has chosen him to be her King. Even through Iolande can protect her people with the power of the Green Lantern ring. But, she still wants to continue the tradition.
So the young ruler choose Kothak who has proven himself worthy plenty of times before. Accepted her as his Queen and Sovereign. Seeing him fought back the Red Lanterns as they tried to destroy their world. Showing he's truly worthy of the throne. And a father of their first born heir.
Even through Kothak is so brave and strong. The first time in his life his scared. He feared that he wouldn't the best father he could be. His own father wasn't a good one. He left his family leaving Kothak to take of his mother and two younger sisters when he was a boy. Kothak promised himself to never be like him.
As he was looking at his son with worry he heard footsteps. He already knows who it is."You should be sleeping." He commented. Not taking his glance away from his son. "Your the one should be sleeping." Iolande joked. The queen soon saw a worry look her husbands face.
"Kothak what's wrong?" Iolande placed her hand on his right shoulder. "I'm worried." He told her with a concern voice. "Worried about my love?" Iolande cocked her head. Kothak grabbed her hand that was on his shoulder."What if I'm not good enough? What if I failed to be a good father to him? Like my father?" He questioned. Iolande shook her head.
"No father is perfect Kothak.The best thing you could do is be there for him." Iolande smiled. But, that doesn't ease Kothak worry. "What if we weren't there to protect him? What if he gets hurt or killed?" Iolande sigh but, understands her husbands worries. She too was worried about her sons future. But, that's one of the perks of being a parent.
Always worry. But, that's not always a bad thing."Well Kothak we might not know what the future holds us for our son.I do know this. Our Ira will have the best parents to help him to be strong and kind leader." She assures him.
Kothak thought about it. His son would have the best trainer on Betrassus and the best teacher to show his people kindness. He looked at his wife,and, friend with a smile. "Your right my love. His going to be okay." His then kissed her on top of her head.
Kothak than looked back down at his sleeping son. He placed his finger on the side of his cheek and caress it. He remembered the first time he hold his newborn in arms. It was the greatest thing he ever felt in his life time.
There in his grasp was is a tiny beautiful creature staring at him with his big eyes. After that day their son was born the King and Queen celebrated the birth with their people. And that day on he knows his life is complete. He has a wife and a beautiful child.
As the couple watched their little baby they notices their son started to squirm a bit. He soon got up and saw his two parents in front of him. "Mama?Papa?" He looked at his parents tiredly.
Rubbing his eyes."Hello my little prince." Iolande caress her sons cheek. The baby grabbed his mothers finger and place it in his mouth. He than looked at his father with his big black eyes of his and smiled.
That made Kothak heart melt. The prince than let go of his mother's finger and reached his arms towards his father's. "Papa. Up, up." The little Betrassian prince reached his arms at his father wanting to picked up.
Kothak did what his son wanted and gladly placed his son on his arms. Ira placed his tiny hand and grabbed his father's hair and yanked it. The King yelp in pain. He tried to pull his son's hand away from his head but with no avail. "Your not kidding about the strong part." He said with pain and with pride.
Ira keeps yanking Kothak's hair. "Okay son let go of papa hair please." Kothak tried again to release his son grasped on his hair. Iolande chuckled at the sight.
Finally what seems like ages Ira finally lets go of his fathers hair. "Finally. I thought he never let go." Kothak said with relief. Ira placed his thumb in his mouth and stared at his parents. Iolande gave her son a small kiss on the cheek. Making him giggle. "I love you little one." She whispered.
Ira turned his head to his mother."Mama." Ira Cooed. He then reach for his mother. Iolande took her son from his fathers grasped and started to give him butterfly kisses. Making him squeal in delight.
But, soon the laughter turned to tired eyes and yawns."Looks like someone's sleepy." She said softly to him. The mother gently placed her son back to his crib to sleep. "Goodnight my son." Kothak whispered.
He then looked at Iolande with a cheeky smile and swipe her off her feet carrying her bridal style. Iolande giggled at the experience. Both the royals kissed passionately as they head towards the chamber.
~The Next Day ~
It was early in the morning when one of the royal servants knocked on their door. Kothak groaned in displeased and put the covers over his head. The knock grow louder and louder. Iolande nudged her husband to wake up.
Kothak groan once more. He was never a morning person or will ever will be. After a few more knocks Kothak gave up and put on his golden robe and straighten his self up as he possibly can."Come in." He ordered.
The guard gently opened the door and gave out a nervous smile. He was a tall,young,Betrassusian male with one blind eye on his right and a deep scar on the left.
His name was Thorak and his the new general of the royal army after Kothak became king. The soldier saluted to his majesty. "I am sorry to wake your highnesses but, I gotten a call from the Green Lantern Hal Jordan. He said it's important to talk to you both."
Thorak handed the data pad to his king. Kothak nodded at Thorak and ordered him to leave. As the Guard left the data pad shown the picture of Hal Jordan. Kothak looked at Thorak and nodded his head. "Thank you. Your dismiss soldier." Thorak bowed and left the royals alone.
"Queen Iolande and King Kothak how you guys and the little prince doing? Hey if you two are free can you go to Odym? It's for a play date with Aya and Razers kid. I thought it be special for her to meet her future friend and probably ally." Both the monarchs looked at each other.
They both already know about the baby that Hal and Kilowog found two months ago. Iolande being a mother felt sorry for the baby. She can't imagine what would happened to her son if she passes away.
As for Kothak he wasn't sure about his son hanging out with the enemies offspring. No matter whose raising her. The queen placed her hand on her chin and starting to think about it."It isn't a bad idea. I mean our son is already friends with the Green Lantern Kilowogs and Star Sapphire Galia twins. Why not one more?" She wondered. Kothak looked at her with an arch brow.
"Need I recall that the youngling is the descendant of that monster who almost destroyed our world? Not to mention giving a Red Lantern Ring to your power hungry brother?" He mentioned as he raised his hand and made a fist.
Iolande placed her hand on her husband shoulder."I know how you feel about this but,she just a baby. And she is being raised by the two most responsible people we know." Kothak just huffed.
"Was the Blue one once a Red and the green one tried to kill us all?" He questioned. Iolande looked at Kothak with annoyance but, understands her husbands protectiveness."They redeemed themselves Kothak. Both of them. Razer betrayed Atrocitus and choose the side of good and Aya sacrificed herself after Hal showed her the light again." She mentioned. But, Kothak wasn't convince.
"Please Kothak? That little girl really needs a new friends. You don't want her to become lonely and sad do ya?" Hal said. Both royals looked at the data pad and have forgotten about Hal Jordan. Hal gave the King puppy dog eyes. Kothak looked at Hal with an arch brow. He looked at his wife who had the same face.
He rolled his eyes and sighed."Fine." He caved. Both Green Lanterns rejoiced. But, the new King is still wonders if he made the right choice for letting his son being friends with the descendant of a monster.