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Empress of the World Omission
Inside the small room, Aurora cried wholeheartedly. Tears seemed unending, but like anything else, they eventually ceased. She sighed, letting the calm overtake her as her queenly mask was put back in place.After regaining her composure, the Empress allowed Devrim to fill her in with all the adventures he experienced on his trip. The boatman, the gnomes, the duel, the escape, the water nymph, the Monster, Oblivion and even the food poisoning. The Empress listened as if she were hearing the tale of an epic ancient hero. Only the mention of names grounded her in his tale. She was surprised by the mention of Ashleigh and Fedelmid, but pleased by their help. But it was the attempted murder of her son that angered her the most."I cannot let that stand any more than I could let the assassination attempt on Mairwen go unpunished." Aurora said through gritted teeth. It upset her deeply that someone would act so contrary to her wishes on her behalf. In her fit of emotion, Aurora did not noti
Last Updated : 2022-05-16Empress of the World Healing Water
Brinn was correct, and the doctor was indeed seeking the royals out. As he met them in the hall, his face was very grim. "My news is not good," the physician began."They know the prince is dying," Brinn interrupted."What?!?" a voice from a hidden alcove screamed."Mairwen, honey, come here," Aurora called gently. "I really should teach you my hiding skills." The Empress hugged the girl tightly. Tears were already streaming down Mairwen's pale cheeks.The princess had attempted to enter her twin's room earlier, but was denied. In her heart, she knew something was wrong beyond just her brother's actions. But the blue-eyed girl never suspected death to be an option for one so young."I am afraid the spymaster is right. I cannot explain all the damage he has suffered, but it is excessive. I am amazed that he can function as well as he is." The doctor gave his diagnosis."The damage was done by his practicing magic. I saw it more than once with my own eyes. Prince Alaron could not help
Last Updated : 2022-05-16Empress of the World What Now?
Alaron's body shook violently as Aurora, Devrim, their guards, and Brinn raced into the room. Nurlan and Devrim held down the boy to keep him from hurting himself, while Junayd went to fetch the doctor.The convulsions went on for a minute before the prince went completely still. If not for his breathing, those present would have assumed he was dead."What happened?" Mairwen asked, horrified. She had promised her brother healing, and had instead brought terrifying tremors.Brinn watched him, wondering the same thing. She had seen many humans, including most of those in the room, drink the water with no negative side effects. The doctor had been using the water too and had not mentioned anything like this."I think perhaps the magic did not want to leave his body peacefully. Or maybe the damage was so bad, that his body fought the treatment," the elf tried to make sense of what she was seeing.Closing her eyes, Brinn used her wind magic to listen to the prince as she had before. His he
Last Updated : 2022-05-17Empress of the World The Key
Aurora was certain it was night, yet the place where she found herself was bright as day. Everything around her was alabaster and pristine. The high arched ceilings gave the tower room an austere look, and the silence was profound. Running her finger along the windowsill, Aurora sensed another presence in the room."I thought we were done with visions," the Empress said with a sigh. She recognized the place as a room in the Mystic Spires, but clearly the room was only a dream.Hanna appeared next to her with a neutral expression. Even her colorless irises seemed void of life. "My options for reaching you are becoming increasingly limited as the events draw near." Her lack of smile made Aurora tense. She much preferred a smiling Fate to an emotionless one."What do you mean? What events?" The woman's throat felt so dry that the words almost would not come."Prince Alaron is tearing the world apart, just as I warned." the Fate was not gloating, she was mourning."If you have come to tel
Last Updated : 2022-05-17Empress of the World Stones to Bread/ Misapprehension
"No." Aurora said with a clenched jaw. "I have relayed the Fate's message to you. Hanna said that Alaron is the key. How can you even bring this up?"The Council sat around the table early that morning. The Empress thought she was bringing news of hope. But before she had even gotten to the part about going to the Mystic Spires, she was blindsided."A key? Made whole? It sounds like a bunch of gibberish to me." Councilman Meder scoffed. Although he was normally very quiet during meetings, he could not help but speak up. His bald head and piercing eyes made him seem unapproachable, and no one ever knew what went on in his head. The few comments he made were usually combative in nature. This was no exception."I have an idea of what to do," Aurora countered. "If you had not been so quick to change the subject, you would have heard it.""We can appreciate Your Majesty's concern, but we feel this is more urgent," Ezer said. In truth, the Council was worried about the leader's emotional sta
Last Updated : 2022-05-17Empress of the World Incoming
After having a private discussion with Zan, Aurora and the Guardian came to an understanding. The Council would hold trial, but the Empress would not attend. While the other Councilmen would find this out at the right time, Aurora respected the Chief enough not to blindside him."I do not suppose you will allow us to use the royal seal in your absence," the Chief asked politely. He stood at attention in the Empress's office out of deference for the woman before him. The seal was the only way to carry out a sentence for someone of noble birth."No, I will not," Aurora confirmed with her brow arched. Her face softened as she added, "Though I do wish you would come with me to the land of magic. We are politicians, and I could use all the creative maneuvering you naturally possess.""I am flattered, Your Majesty. I would be honored to work with the fairies. But then who could run the trial?" Zan gave her a knowing smile."You caught me. Perhaps my request had a double purpose." The Empres
Last Updated : 2022-05-17Empress of the World Freefall
"Wait, what?" Brinn chased after the Empress as she went back down from the parapet. "You cannot reason with them where a child is involved. You of all people know how irrational parents can be."Aurora ignored her insult. "Do the dragons speak ancient tongue?""Yes," Brinn responded."Good. You will be my translator." The Empress stated with authority."Great…" Brinn rolled her eyes."What are those?" Mairwen asked as they came into the tower's chamber. Zan and Gandr had joined them. The group was crowded around the tiny tower window peering at the approaching thunder."They are dragons," Aurora said quickly as she continued to descend past them."Dragons? Why are they coming?" Zan called as fell in line after his leader. The rest followed suit."Because Cafer had the Queen's egg hidden in the palace somewhere," Alaron offered. In everyone's haste, they had almost forgotten he was with them."That filthy fiend! We are doomed." Gandr cursed. He had only seen a dragon once, but knowled
Last Updated : 2022-05-18Empress of the World Chaos
Devrim watched in horror as a chasm formed where the sky bridge once was. The rest of them had made it safely inside, but Aurora, Zan and Gandr had been cut off by Deragona's vicious move. The Emperor watched in horror as the three fell toward the earth. He managed to catch Aurora's eyes as she dropped helplessly. Instead of horror, her face contained a final smile just for him.At the last possible moment, a familiar-looking portal opened and engulfed the trio before disappearing as quickly as it came."What did the dragons do to them?" Junayd asked, appalled."I do not think that was the dragons," Devrim responded, pointing at the spot where the three had disappeared. He looked around to realize that the prince, princess, Eira, and Brinn had all disappeared. The two of them should do the same.The Emperor and his guard descended the stairs as bells rang out around the castle. It was the second portion of the warning system which had been implemented. While the horns meant to seek sh
Last Updated : 2022-05-18
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Empress of the World Be Better
Alaron told the Empress his story. She was amazed by his words. However, it made his altered appearance make sense. His white hair had been gained by meeting the Maker while visiting the Mystic Spires, and his now silver eyes were earned in answer to his call."A Guardian," the Empress mused. "It is a high honor."The young man lowered his head humbly. "Not an honor I deserve, but one I will try to be worthy of.""But…it has been a year since all this happened." Aurora looked at him with a thousand questions in her eyes.Alaron nodded. "The Fates thought it best if I remained gone for a time. Let the world begin to heal. I spent the last year among the Fates in the Mystic Spires and got to know some of them quite well. But I knew that my time there had come to an end, and before I could return to take my place as a Guardian to help mend the world, I needed to mend our family first. That is, if you will forgive me." He bowed low again. "Will you?"There was a king painful silence. So l
Empress of the World What Happened?
The voice of the figure was one etched deep in Aurora's memory. It was almost as familiar to her as her own. It was the voice of a ghost now, yet the figure before her she was sure was flesh and bone."Clear the throne room," the Empress ordered.Nurlan stood behind her close to the throne with his hand resting lightly on his sword. "Your Majesty?" he asked, uncomprehending."Everyone out except him," she motioned to the cloaked man. "You may stay, Nurlan, if it eases your mind. And see if someone can find Hanna."The general quickly went to work. With the help of the other attending soldiers, every soul was removed from the room except the Empress, Nurlan and the mysterious figure. The man waited patiently, seemingly unconcerned with the flurry of activity his few words had caused.Aurora took a deep breath. While the figure had allowed them to be alone, she was still slightly scared that he might disappear at any time. "What forgiveness do you seek?""I seek the forgiveness of the
Empress of the World That Voice
"Wake up! Rise and shine, Your Majesty!" Hanna said cheerily as she threw back the thick curtain that blocked the balcony. Light streamed into Aurora's bedchamber, but the woman pulled the covers over her head like a child. "You're back," the Empress groaned in a muffled voice. "I think it is sweet that you think I actually ever leave these days. Now get up!" Hanna yanked the covers back, but Aurora held on tightly. "Go away!" The stubborn woman wouldn't even open her eyes. She would not let the Fate win. "Where are my ladies-in-waiting?" "Anna, Bella and Candela are busy." Hanna answered unapologetically. "And my husband?" "He took over your very important duties and told everyone to let you sleep. It is a good thing I do not answer to him." Hanna fluttered her eyelashes innocently, but of course, Aurora did not see. Sensing the Fate would not give up her chipper attitude, Aurora pulled the only card she had left. It was, in the end, what made her unwilling to get out of bed "
Empress of the World One Final Song
With slow progress, the prisoners and the victorious army headed for Valiant. Since the city was still empty of human citizens, there was no fanfare or grand welcome for them. That was fine; they were all just happy to be one step closer to being home.Only a small skirmish awaited the Imperial Army from those left behind. The palace was easily reclaimed without the catastrophic results of the last battle fought there. The sight of the large human force in the wrong shade of blue made the gnomes flee immediately, and those left of the ill-named New Emperor's Army only put up minimal resistance.The servants on the inside of the palace, seeing their rescuers in sight, freed those in the dungeon and set off a myriad of traps and clever devices that had been left behind by the scientist but never deployed.One such device covered the unlucky recipient in a slimy goo that made them slip and slide, never able to stand in that area again. Renat was thoroughly chastened for it later and force
Empress of the World Together
Brinn hurried to Ithel and her father in the corner of the tent. Out of respect for the king, Zoltan had a curtain hung around him, so it was only natural that Aurora had not spotted him and Ithel earlier."Father, I thought you were dead!" Brinn said a she rounded the partition. Her face went from hopeful to grim."I may yet be," Zoltan answered with a gentle smile. "However, the unicorns think I shall live, even if I am not exactly whole."Zoltan's body from the waist up seemed normal enough, but his lower half and legs looked horribly wrong. His legs and feet twisted awkwardly, and his pelvis was much flatter than it should be. The boulder from the giant had done irreparable damage."Oh Father!" Brinn eyes were wide with fear."It is not as bad as it looks. Well, maybe it is, but I do not feel any pain." The king received a cup of water from a servant. With Ithel's help, he sat up slightly to drink. The elven princess just stared, not knowing what to say or how to comfort her fathe
Empress of the World Alive!
Brinn used her keen hearing to listen for her husband as she scanned the carnage of the battlefield. Alvar was many things, but quiet was not one of them. She was sure that with enough patience, she would hear the elf she was searching for.Along the ground, some fairies were popping in and gathering up the wounded and taking them to the healers. Other fairies had the more difficult task of collecting the dead. Separately she passed by elves who were still gathering the gnomes in groups to hold them until the peace talks were complete.It was amazing how quickly things had been organized. Brinn realized that these plans must have been made before the battle began because neither the fairies nor elves seemed to need direction or supervision.Even more amazing was the new King of the Gnomes. The timid, mousey gnome that Brinn had witnessed at the palace when she was pretending to be Mairwen was gone. The difference was night and day.Lukoss was walking around and ordering his new subjec
Empress of the World More Time
Justum considered her words. "I cannot control how you feel," he answered at last. "But the victory is yours. It is over. We will leave you to your tasks."Aurora stared past him with empty eyes. He was right about one thing. It was over.Turning to his fellow Fate, Justum held out his hand. "Your mission is complete, I assume," he said with an arched brow. "Either way, your banishment is over. Will you be coming back with us?"Hanna smiled demurely, "As welcoming that invitation was…" Her face changed to be one of concern as she looked at Aurora. "Now that I am permitted to see the Empress, I shall stay a while to make sure things run smoothly."Expecting an argument, Aurora was surprised when Justum simply nodded. "I understand."He turned to the fiery-haired woman and bowed respectfully. "Farewell, Your Majesty. May the rest of your reign be a peaceful one.""Thank you," Aurora curtsied, her years of training taking over. She then moved forward toward the Fate holding her son.Just
Empress of the World The Seal is Broken
The entire company of the Fates exited through the celestial portal and filled the sky with their terrifying presence. Their light magic emanating from them was oppressive even to the other magical creatures.As soon as Hanna grabbed the Empress's arm, Aurora blinked and was instantly across the field beside the slowly waking Cafer. The Fate slapped the magic blocking cuffs on the gnome and stepped back as he came to his senses.Cafer grabbed his head, unsure of what had happened. The last thing he remembered was being blasted by a light before everything went dark.He had seen, but been unable to process, the source of the light on the other side of the battlefield. Whatever it was had power beyond anything he had ever seen.As he opened his eyes, he was greeted with a reproachful look from his least favorite Fate. He instinctively tried to use his earth magic to repel Hanna. That is when he noticed the cuffs on his wrists. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded as he stood to hi
Empress of the World Deliverance
Mairwen and Nurlan had finished dispensing with the leprechauns and were monitoring the capture of the dark blue troops. Minor skirmishes were going on here and there, but overall the New Emperor's army had surrendered."I want to know how Mother and Father are doing," the princess told the general. They both glanced behind them and toward the sea. They could see neither of the battles clearly. However, they could hear the sounds of war wafting over the Beachy plains and see that at least some of the ships were still floating in the sea. The Emperor and Empress still had work to do."A fairy will come and get you once it is safe," Nurlan assured her. "Until then, we will stay put."Mairwen sighed and bit the inside of her cheek. "The waiting is harder than the battling."Not wanting to contradict the princess, Nurlan shrugged. "The time certainly seems to go slower when nothing is happening," he mused.Listening quietly, Eira was glad for the moment of peace. There were far too few of
