Day 17
It was mid-afternoon the next day and the catch-up conversation in the kitchen between the team and Jays family had just started to peter out. They had landed at the Elites personal port and Rota had gone to organise tomorrow. That was four hours ago.
Mia didn’t know if that was a good thing or Bad, but she was starting to get a little restless not knowing. Marie had already claimed the kitchen and Mia was already stuffed full with the most delicious cakes and snacks. Emily and Serene were also enjoying helping in the kitchen. It looked like neither had baked sweet food just because it was nice to eat.
“I’ve done it” Rota announced to everyone triumphally “Everything is organised and ready”
“I’m worried” said Jay “and this time, I know she is organising something” everyone laughed
“Do you trust me?” asked Rota
“The last time I heard th
Day 18“Today is the day,” said Rota brightly as she entered the kitchen where everyone had gathered for breakfast.“Today is the day” echoed bunny raising her coffee cupThere was an underlying excitement coursing through everyone on board, everyone was in high spirits. Once breakfast was done Rota, Jay, Mia and Dora headed to get ready with the Elites. While Ryder flew “Mistress” to the Military base to get ready there.Mia was surprised how long it took for Rota to get her ready, first she made her bathe in scented water, it was custom for Princess taking the crown to prepare this way, she said. Then while she was in a dressing gown, Rota made up her face and did her hair before going to bathe herself. Rota applied her own make up and did her own hair. They then helped each other put on their gowns. There gowns were both a rich gold colour with red trim, they were both similar but had different
The Ceremony began the Elite taking the podium just off to the side,“I of The Elites welcome all of Ziion to a momentous occasion here today. Five days ago we mourned the passing of our King. Today we are here for Princess Rota, his daughter. But first I want to share with you a pre-recording of Princess Rota, sharing about some of Ziion’s amazing history she had recently discovered.The huge pieces of white Fabric lowered from the sides to form a curtain in front of the coffin, and Princess Rota image was projected onto them.Hello all of Ziion, I am Princess Rota and I have an amazing story to tell you of a lost princess of Ziion but first I need to go back in time to the Sixth King of Ziion.As Rota told of the twin sisters of the Sixth king of Ziion the coffin was removed from behind the curtain. The audience was fully engrossed by Rota’s re-telling of their history and seamed to hang on every word. She then went on to King Levis an
Then the was a huge round of applause.Ziion before we start the Celebrations there is one more matter that needs our attention, the Elite said.The Elite handed back the microphone to Rota.“As Queen of Ziion I Revoke the Governors decree to dismantle the Crown of Ziion.The Governors looked shocked.Rota passed the Microphone to Mia“Ziion, I would like to introduce to you my adoptive Mother, Dora, Truth Seeker of Mercer” Mia said and she welcomed Dora to stand beside them, The Elites had already removed her robe.Mia handed the Microphone back to Rota. “Since the attack on my father, Queen Mia and I have been hunted.” Rota paused as gasps and more whispering came from the people. “thanks to Captain Jay and his team, every plan to end out lives has been thwarted. However, someone had being trying to end the Crown. Captain Jay leaked information that we had in fact died so this person’s
Rota took a deep breath and turned to Mia and Jay “That went over better than I could have ever anticipated”“Yeah,” said Mia. They must really like to celebrate.”“Oh, Yes we do” said Rota.A tall thin elegantly dressed lady approached them then.She bowed her respect to the two Queens“Mia this is your Aunt Alice, Aunt Alice this is your lost niece Mia”“It is lovely to finally meet you, after all these years Queen Mia” Aunt Alice said she stepped closer and took Mia’s hands in hers, the gesture putting Mia at ease.“Thank you,” said Mia “I grew up believing I had no family, so this is amazing to me”“I believe we have some catching up to do”“Oh, Yes I would love that” Mia said pleased“Well” said Rota, “what’s next”“We need to question the palace gu
“Right, now the staff. Sorry Dora, you must be exhausted by now? Lets go get some food before we to the next lot. There are over 500 staff in the palace. Not all of them will be here today but if we can get all these done today then there will only be a couple to chase up.”“It is exhausting, but for Mia and Rota’s safety it must be done.”“Thank you” Jay said“No need, I Love Mia like she was my own daughter, I am glad she has you by her side though, she is strong and courageous but she is out of her depths”“Aren’t we all,” said Jay with a shake of his head. “I still have to figure out what my position is in all this too.”“Yes, I suppose that everything has change for you too”“Here we are,” said Jay as he turned into a busy kitchen. He called out to the chef “Hey Matty, Two meals please.”The Chef looked up
Day 19The next day Dora and Jay returned to the Palace to finish questioning the arrested staff and any people they had missed yesterday. Everyone on “Mistress” was packing their belongings to move back into the palace. Queen Rota had insisted that everyone stay at the palace with them for the three days of Celebrations. Rota had organised several celebrations over the next three days and the Ziion banquet would be held on the last night of celebrations according to the Ziion Tradition. Her Aunt Alice was there to help with all the preparations.The first of Rota’s celebrations was an afternoon Garden Party“Jay we need to be in the gardens in ten minutes and I can’t figure out how to get this dress on” Mia had her hair and makeup down but she then dismissed Lacy hoping she could figure out the dress herself. “Ahhh,” she sighed in confusion “Does this piece go here”Jay walked up to
Jay chuckled as he led her into a beautiful garden that had a long table down the centre ladened with the most beautiful food she had ever seen, they were the last to arrive and an excited Rota beckoned them to the top of the table so they could take their places. Mia noticed relieved that it was all the people from “Mistress”, what she now considered as her family. She breathed out a sigh of relief. This she could do. Everyone greeted them. They smiled back in appreciation. And took their seats.Rota stood, “I want to thank you all for coming this afternoon. I wanted to thank you all personally for all you have done and celebrate all that we have accomplished over the past weeks. But I also want to work out what will be done next for the rest of the girls still trapped on the other planets. Rota sat down. “Please start eating .”There were nods all around the table. Jays and his teams first mission was finished but there was still another
“Hey Rota,” Jay said in casual conversation. “We have discovered a problem with Mia and her attire”Rota looked at what Mia was wearing. “She looks fine, what exactly is the problem?”“Well, she can’t stand all these big intricate dresses, is there a way she can dress comfortably but still like the people expect of their Queen”“Hmm, I never considered it, I don’t see why not. I’ll get the royal dress maker to sit down and talk to you about that possibility. It may take a couple of year to gradually change the fashion, but I don’t mind and Ziion normally take their fashion ques from royalty. Is there anything else?”“Mia?” Jay asked“No its just that at the moment, but I’m sure there will be more that comes up”“Mia, please let me know if anything else does. I know you have a lot to get used to and we will work through it t