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
“Oh yes, I would rather like to get out of this dress first.”“Ok come here I will undo you and you can go change while I stall him” Mia walked over to Jay and presented him with her back. He quickly undid her dress and waited until Mia was in their dressing room before he opened the door.“Hello, Queen Rota sent me to discuss Queen Mia’s new wardrobe”“Yes, please come in” You can set yourself up in here, Mia will be out in a minute”“Very well. He took the books that turned out to be fabric samples and a sketch pads and arrayed them on the coffee table.”A few moments Mia came out, wearing her cargo pants and a long sleeve top. She still had her makeup on and hair done so it was a bit of a funny contrast.“Thank you for coming . . . arr”“Rupert” The dress maker supplied “and these are my servants Skyla, Evie.”Mia noti
“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
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