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
Mia had a weird dream that night, Mia was being led by someone who was familiar but she didn’t know who. It was a young woman dressed all in white, the white woman lead her into a dome and on every surface they were moving images or footage playing. Each scene contained a certain woman as the focal point. All the different scenes all starring the same woman. Mia gasp as she took in each new scene. The woman picked up and tightly hugged a young girl who had just fallen and hurt herself, the woman solving a dispute between two boys, the woman running with all her might towards a fight, the woman laughing with a friend, the woman standing strong while under attack from an unknown threat, the woman rushing to the rescue of a teenage girl, the woman taking a shot at her enemy. There were so many to see. And each footage or scene seamed to loop. Playing over and over again. It was strange Mia couldn’t place any of these scenes but each one felt like dejvu, like she h
Once they were back in their apartments, Jay stood Mia beside their bed and he removed her dress and took her hair out. Mia could feel the anticipation coursing through her heating her core. Jay then knelt before her and removed her ankle boots and holster. He then peeled her tight black pants down so she was just in her underwear. He ran his hand up the inside of her leg. He then removed his weapons belt and suit. “Have I fully disarmed you” he asked as he kissed across her collar bone. “Almost” she said as she felt her body stirring from his touch. “You were so good tonight” he claimed her lips stealing her breath and igniting the fire she felt in her core. He broke away, running his fingers down her back kissing down her neck, she didn’t even realise that her Bra was no longer there, he took her first nipple into his mouth and a sigh escaped her lips. His hands wondered lower pulling her undies down. Once they were out of the way he picke
The Elites began the Banquet and after they were announced Mia and Rota held hands while they walked out to take their seats, Jay was announced next and he followed. There were a few whispers as people took in Mia’s dress. They all stood before their seats until Rota had declared the Banquet to begin. Jay then helped Queen Rota into her seat and then Mia, taking his seat next to Mia.The food was delicious and between courses Rota took Mia around the tables to officially introduce her to the people of Ziion. She got a lot of comments about her dress. She just smiled politely and thanked them. As the dessert was brought out, they wondered back to their table. After Rota announced Jay in his new position as Ziion’s Royal Ambassador. Everyone cheered. Rota also explained that Mia would be going on a trip with General Jay to meet all the Planets leaders and to extend our continued friendship to our allies since the crowning. With the official part of the night over, M
Day 21The next day Mia was introduced to all the Palace advisors and important people at a variety of events and functions all organised by Rota and Aunt Alice. Mia was also given two senior attendants that could help her with everything from hair and make up to who she might meet at the next event and the traditions behind the events. She found it exhausting, but it fascinated her too.Dora had prepared Mia as much as she could for her meeting with the Mercern Ring. Jay had also spent some time with Dora, talking over plans about Mercer and questioning Octave. It turned out that the girls on the other planets were on loan to other smuggling rings and that the problem was a lot bigger that they had first thought. For every one of the GPS trackers, they could see, there might be more girls that they couldn’t see.Octave was stripped of all his wealth and it was directed straight into Ziion’s Royal Ambassador’s account. That Jay
Jay and Mia had arrived back to their apartments ten minutes before the dress makers Evie and Skyla arrived with a heavy suite case between them.“Hi, come in” greeted Mia “How did you go?”“Oh, we came up with some really good ideas but I need to see how they feel on you, and if you can move in them”“Ok sure,”The girls set up, they pulled out three dresses that were partially finished. One was a deep maroon, another a deep blue and the last was black.“Wow those colours are really dark,” said MiaYes, they are suitable for a queen and they reflect your true warrior abilities. I wanted your dresses to give you a edge of danger but if they are too dark we can lighten them with chiffon layers, beading and embroidery.”“They are perfect,” said Jay “these are exactly what you need to wear before the Mercern Ring, they convey power and an edge of danger.
Hunter took a big breath, “Yeah. There was another guy that started in the same class as me but his Father was 2nd in command of the Viv military, as you can imagine he couldn’t fail, instructors spent twice as much time getting him through than anyone else. I seen him take the place of other brilliant soldiers when he was incapable. No one in the class could pass or rank up until he had. It was a complete Joke. He lorded it over everyone because of his success, he didn’t even see that he was holding us back. The brass finally got sick of pandering to him and finally let me rank up before him but they got raked over the coals and he was made commander too. We were both sent out on a mission together.” Hunter stopped to rub his hand over his face “He led his team straight into a trap, they were captured and tortured while he bargained for his freedom with classified information. It was two days before my team could get into a position to rescu
“Well Mia, this looks like this is on you” said Bunny “we all know how bad ass you are, you just need to NOT piss them off while demanding they listen to you”Mia laughed “I’m not bad ass”“Hell yes, you are,” said Bunny “we can vote on it if you don’t believe me”Mia laughed again “Your kidding me right”“Actually Mia, how you see yourself is very important, if you don’t see yourself as a queen and their equal they will strip you down with the truth you believe.” Dora said“So who says Mia is a bad ass” Bunny saidYeah they all yelled“Bad ass is carrying a solider twice your weight to safety when he told you to stay in a safe place” said Ryder”“Bad ass is taking out an assassin in the middle of the Kings funeral,” said Kat.“The way you held yourself when I grabbed your
Day 20It was just before 9am the next day and everyone had gathered for the first meeting in what used to be the Kings Apartments.“Alright,” Jay began “thank you everyone for being here. Today we need to figure out, how this team will operate and how we can get into Mercer to rescue the girls.”“I’ve given the new team, some thought. We will have people who operate in a combative role . . . trained soldiers and a non-combative role, this will cover things like advisors, the gifted and administration. I suppose we will figure out most of this on the way and a lot of you already know the tactics that I use but please look out for the people who don’t. Is there anyone else you can think of that we need on this team?”We will need a good cook, if we don’t have your Mum, Shimel and Lacy abord,” offered Bunny“Maybe someone to clean and tidy?” Suggest
“They looked shocked before one of the girls shyly took a sketch pad and started drawing, the other girl while looking over she shoulder made a couple of suggestions. They both look at each other before hesitantly turning the sketch around.The dress had the same corset type top of an evening dress but the skirt was just one layer of shear fabric over the top of pants that and an A-line skirt like a traditional dress.Jay smiled, “Hey Mia, Come have a look at this.” She handed Jay a cup of coffee while examining the dress. “Yes, Said Mia “that’s what I’m after, what other ideas can you think up?”“Um . . . can I see the weapons you normally carry and how you would normally use them, so I can design the dress around them.”“What is your name?” Jay asked“I’m Evie, and this is Skyler. I prefer to sketch and Skyler is the most amazing at making any creation come