The Royal Wedding In the Empire(IC, Closed)

[Sommorragh]

"You can't be serious! We just had an attempted assassination! Why isn't there an inquirey?! Why haven't you raided that hotel!?" Bloody Revenge (the half-breed) shouted.

[The Elven Imperium]

"She'll live," the old Sybarite assured.
"Are you mad!?" said an enraged Queen.
"She got shot once with an arrow. As long as it is treated properly, she'll have no problems, save for some minor paralysis in the left arm." he replied, "Now, we just found 10 assassins outside, and in the process killed them all. We also found this contract."
He opened up the scroll:

To 'The Jade Lion Troupe'

You're target is an Brotherhood royal; her photo will be enclosed with this letter. Dispose of her as you see fit. Be careful of the Sommorraghai delegation, and the elves. Payment: $900000 You will find the payment at 5th avenue in the Fairy hotel in the Imperium. You can't miss it. Ask. The receptionist, and say "Opaque as god," to which she will respond: "Clear as my lover."

- Anonymous

The Elven king looked shocked and dismayed. He thanked the Sybarite for his work. He looked at the Sybarite. "Get this conspirator and bring him back to me alive. I will reward you well. My friend."

[The Elven Imperium]

"You can't be serious! We just had an attempted assassination! Why isn't there an inquirey?! Why haven't you raided that hotel!?" Bloody Revenge (the half-breed) shouted.

The King looked at the Half breed. "The Drow are tortur.....I mean interrogating the prisoner. You people I have to raid the Hotel. I will have some my guard go with you. If you need them."

[The Elven Imperium]

Selina reached up and held Icaria's hand while she brushed her cheek. "Maybe we can.... convince them." she said, "There's still stuff about me you haven't seen." she teased.

---

Alyssa licked her hand clean after Coranna had gotten food on it. "I'm sure my sister might think It's weird at first, but I don't think they'll hate you, my love." she cooed before placing a reassuring kiss on her lover's forehead.

Incaria smiled. "What do you suggest then my love?"

---

Coranna smiled good. "Cause the only issue my family will make is just the lifespan difference between us....Alyssa. I live for centuries....I don't want to loose you in a few decades." she said with a little sorrow.

[The Elven Imperium]

"just keep dreaming not going to happen"

---

"huh" Cai say as he stood there

The prince extended his hand to Cai. "Pleasure to meet you Cai. So your Eli husband? Where you from my friend?"

[The Elven Imperium]

Awakening from hearing his two finances in tears, Tiberius stood up from the bed and tried his best to calm them down. He was tired, and in a sense alot worse off then Selena and Ardrelia, but nevertheless he hugged both of his finances as he spoke. "Ardrelia, Selena, please calm down you two. Crying over this isn't going to change anything, my loves. Leona is in bed resting with Marina and Russell at her side. Leona is weak from the attack, but she is alive and well. She needs her alone time with Russell right now. I promise you in after they are done we will be with Leona. But for now, we need to give Leona some time alone with Russell." As Tiberius finished, he kissed both Ardrelia and Selena as he wondered what Leona and Russell were talking about............

Tiberius words calmed Ardreila down a little. She grabbed Selena into a tearful hug. "Our baby. Our baby." Eventually Tiberius was able to get them both to lie down with him and get some rest.

[The Elven Imperium]

The Queen smiled. "Perhaps But I know if I am pregnant again. He or she is not like the twins."

"Ok then."[/quote]

The queen held her husband hand. She loved her husband and hoped that she would grace him with another child.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Awakening from hearing his two finances in tears, Tiberius stood up from the bed and tried his best to calm them down. He was tired, and in a sense alot worse off then Selena and Ardrelia, but nevertheless he hugged both of his finances as he spoke. "Ardrelia, Selena, please calm down you two. Crying over this isn't going to change anything, my loves. Leona is in bed resting with Marina and Russell at her side. Leona is weak from the attack, but she is alive and well. She needs her alone time with Russell right now. I promise you in after they are done we will be with Leona. But for now, we need to give Leona some time alone with Russell." As Tiberius finished, he kissed both Ardrelia and Selena as he wondered what Leona and Russell were talking about............

Tiberius words calmed Ardreila down a little. She grabbed Selena into a tearful hug. "Our baby. Our baby." Eventually Tiberius was able to get them both to lie down with him and get some rest.

At first Selena was mad, mad on herself, mad on the assassin, mad on Maximilian, mad on the world in general. But then she saw that her anger would do nothing good, her family needs her now more then ever.
'No one hurt our family unpunished. I will tear him down for that limb by limb if it's needed'. This was his mantra while she calmed her loves down. She keep both of them on the bed, engulfed in a hug.
" This will not happen again, I promise. No one hurt my baby and certainly no one hurt my baby twice. I will stay close to her, not intervening but close enough to kill the next one before he gets the chance to shot on her."

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

When the group enter the room. It was like they enter a meeting with Mafia family. The different member of Vera family where all seated at desk in the room. The immediate family was seat at a long master table in the center. Francis could feel the weight of dozens of stares as he took a seat at the big table. Only the support of his wives gave Francis any comfort and support, as he sat. All the Drow had the expression on their face. One of annoyance and dismissal. When he took his seat all of Vera immediate family was there looking at him. Two smiled at him. Nissa who smiled was genuine and warm. The other was Danifae, who's smile was more creepy. The room was an wary silence. No one spoke yet.

Finally Vera father broke the silence. "Well Francis you call us all together. What do you want to discuss." He said in a quiet voice that cause even some of the Drow to shake for a moment.

As he took his seat, Francis could feel and did notice all of the Drow from the DeVir Family looking upon him with disgust and dissent, save for Nissa who he was thankful for being a friendly face. In his mind Francis knew he had to be careful about what he spoke about and how he addresses the family, as he knew even the slightest insult or show of fear would give plenty of ammunition to any rivals in attendance. As the Drow King spoke and ask why Francis had called this meeting, Francis took a few deep breaths before he stood up and began to speak. "Members of the DeVir family, formalities aside I do thank you all for coming here to this meeting on such short notice. Now, before I begin to speak why I called this meeting, I will acknowledge that a vast majority, if not all in attendance, look at me with disgust and some of you probably want to kill me right now. I will admit, that this isn't the best of circumstances for any of us, but for the sake of the future this family needs to put its past differences aside and come together in this upcoming war. I'm proposing that during this day that we work out our differences and put the past aside." As Francis finished his opening remark, he sat down as he waited for a response...............

[Sommorragh]

The three warriors stormed out. No mercy. No regret. Vode An (Brothers All). Make every last traitorous soul bow.

OOC: the time skip shall not impede your RPing
Three days later....

They had arrived, ordinary citizens shivering in their boots, women sobbing, men cowering. All hell was about to brake loose. They entered the hotel; greeted by decor one would expect in a brothel. "Opaque as God," the old Sybarite said.
"Clear as my lover," the receptionist responded. "Meet me in room 23,"

10 minutes later....

They had gotten inside the room.
"So is the target dead?"
"She is...."
"Excellent, here is your payment."
Before she could say another word, a sword was at her throught.
"Surprise," Devil's Consort said.
"Who is your employer?" Bloody Revenge said non-chalantly.
"Damn it!" the receptionist muttered.
"Perhaps you didn't hear me...." he started carving circles into her neck, ever so gently.
"Please don't ki" "Wrong answer!" Bloody Revenge said, as he punched her.
"Please, I don't know his name!" "Liar! I will cut your stomach open." he replied.
"Look, all I know is that he is very high up in the Imperial Palace Guards, I think he's the third highest, that's all I know." she said. "Fine." In a split second her head was on the floor.
"Fer'shaçača (no loose ends)," the Sabyrite motioned.

Another three days....

The Sommorraghai finally reached the palace.
"Honorable ones ," The Sybarite said to the elven royalty. "We have 'gathered' some very valuable, no doubt interesting information. So where should I start? Oh yes...."

He started to explain it all....

OOC: RETCONNED!

[The Elven Imperium]

'Well that's my love' she leaned into the kiss and allowed him to caress about her body when she heard the clearing of a throat.
It was definitely a sister of Akihiro but she didn't saw her with the family before. grudging she broke her snoging session and waited for the proper introduction...

The red-haired Elf maiden bowed. "Most honorable brother and brother's fiance. I apologize for the intrusion. I wish to introduce myself to you Brother's fiance. I am princess Sakura."

" I can wait my love, but when we return to the palace this will be a total different topic."
She barely noticed the shadow that was following both of them...

Behind the ladies where three humans men. They originally part of the Phoenix entourage. One man was using a cut-off of a tree to hide himself as they walked. The other had badly disguisedhimslef as a Elf. The other one had a bag out in his hand like a robber holding

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Tiberius words calmed Ardrelia down a little. She grabbed Selena into a tearful hug. "Our baby. Our baby." Eventually Tiberius was able to get them both to lie down with him and get some rest.

At first Selena was mad, mad on herself, mad on the assassin, mad on Maximilian, mad on the world in general. But then she saw that her anger would do nothing good, her family needs her now more then ever. 'No one hurt our family unpunished. I will tear him down for that limb by limb if it's needed'. This was his mantra while she calmed her loves down. She keep both of them on the bed, engulfed in a hug. "This will not happen again, I promise. No one hurt my baby and certainly no one hurt my baby twice. I will stay close to her, not intervening but close enough to kill the next one before he gets the chance to shot on her."

As they laid there on the bed, Tiberius began to feel that the three of them were spent and tired from the evening's events. Wanting to help them sleep, Tiberius closed the door and shut the lights off before he reentered the bed with his finances. As he began to fall asleep, Tiberius whispered to Ardrelia and Selena. "My loves, I know we all feel for Leona, but she needs her time alone with Russell now. In the morning I promise we will spend the entire time with her. She will be fine as she is a fighter. Let us rest somewhat easy and pray for her recovery." As Tiberius finished, he kissed his two finances before he fell asleep........

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

The red-haired Elf maiden bowed. "Most honorable brother and brother's fiance. I apologize for the intrusion. I wish to introduce myself to you Brother's fiance. I am princess Sakura."

Hilde waited for any sights of distrust but all she could found was acceptance.
" The honor lay by me Princess Sakura."
She noticed that something was certainly different around her.
" You are the second steel elf I meet here that was friendly to me before I proved myself. Is there any special reason for that."

Behind the ladies where three humans men. They originally part of the Phoenix entourage. One man was using a cut-off of a tree to hide himself as they walked. The other had badly disguisedhimslef as a Elf. The other one had a bag out in his hand like a robber holding

Viola turned rapidly on the spot, producing a surprising yelp from Amara. She addressed the one that tried to look like a elf but failed miserable.
" I thought I made my point clear cousin, if you want to kidnap me fine but don't expect that I will make it that easy for you." When the adrenalin shoot trough her body she feel a familiar heat in her body...

[The Elven Imperium]

As he took his seat, Francis could feel and did notice all of the Drow from the DeVir Family looking upon him with disgust and dissent, save for Nissa who he was thankful for being a friendly face. In his mind Francis knew he had to be careful about what he spoke about and how he addresses the family, as he knew even the slightest insult or show of fear would give plenty of ammunition to any rivals in attendance. As the Drow King spoke and ask why Francis had called this meeting, Francis took a few deep breaths before he stood up and began to speak. "Members of the DeVir family, formalities aside I do thank you all for coming here to this meeting on such short notice. Now, before I begin to speak why I called this meeting, I will acknowledge that a vast majority, if not all in attendance, look at me with disgust and some of you probably want to kill me right now. I will admit, that this isn't the best of circumstances for any of us, but for the sake of the future this family needs to put its past differences aside and come together in this upcoming war. I'm proposing that during this day that we work out our differences and put the past aside." As Francis finished his opening remark, he sat down as he waited for a response...............

If Francis wanted a response he got one soon enough. Stared from the back. The entire group began to laugh at Francis. Prince Alton then broke the laughter with a statement. "Your a fool Francis. "

[Elizabetta]

At the bar Queen Helena Tudor finished off her third large Gin, and looked across at the dejected Prince Erikson.
" Eric, my dear boy, all families fight. Yours are far more restrained than our. Why we would have drawn daggers and be looking for a painful, but non lethal poison by now."
She orders her fourth Gin.
" What was the fight about anyway?"

Princess Mary Tudor, had spent a good hour flirting with the Elf at the bar, but with the excitement that was going on around her she was looking for any conversation or event that she could get involved in.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

At the bar Queen Helena Tudor finished off her third large Gin, and looked across at the dejected Prince Erikson.
" Eric, my dear boy, all families fight. Yours are far more restrained than our. Why we would have drawn daggers and be looking for a painful, but non lethal poison by now."
She orders her fourth Gin.
" What was the fight about anyway?"

He ordered a second drink before he turned to the queen, wearing a expression that was hard to read.
" Mum again, she wouldn't understand it at all. I mean for years she tries to marry her only daughter to some stupid prince only because that would increase the relations. We live not in the middle ages honestly. And then my sister find the love of her love, a Prince over that and what is her response ? She accuse him on destroying all her plans.
She's so childish sometimes, it would increase the relations with the elves, it will make her happy but now she must disagree with it because it's interfere with her plans.Thats what anger me we are all only pieces for her.
It would be most likely that I would coupled with some elven princess if I would not attend at the funeral 2 months ago. Fortunately dad is more reasonable."

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

If Francis wanted a response he got one soon enough. Stared from the back. The entire group began to laugh at Francis. Prince Alton then broke the laughter with a statement. "Your a fool Francis. "

Normally, being laughed at would cause any regular human to become riled up or to look down in shame that their idea was not probable or even worth considering. However, Francis sat there and waited until all in attendance had their laugh. It hurt him somewhat to see Vera, Amirra, and Nissa laugh a bit also, but he was understandable that the three of them still needed to portray a sense of belonging. Anala just sat there calm and smiled through it as she didn't want to offend anyone either. Once the laughing was done, Francis again stood up and began to speak again. "Well, seeing that the majority of you have had a nice and immature laugh at my expense, it is time to return a favor. You all laugh at the notion, but without this family being united, there will be no more DeVir family or any Drow left for that manner. If we fail to stop Maximilian, he will wipe this Empire off the face of the earth; that is a proven fact. No more DeVir Kingdom, no more power. Maybe this was an wasted effort, but at least I'll be able to say if we fail that my inferior race will outlive your's." As Francis took a moment to resume his seat, he smiled and laughed as he retorted to the prince's comment. "Well Prince Alton, I might be a fool but at least I know my race will be here for many years to come if this war turns bad for us. Funny thing about humans, for every one child you have as an elf we'll have 100 or more. This war will deplete your population, so either way, I can rest assured that people such as yourself wont be here in the end."

[Elizabetta]

He ordered a second drink before he turned to the queen, wearing a expression that was hard to read.
" Mum again, she wouldn't understand it at all. I mean for years she tries to marry her only daughter to some stupid prince only because that would increase the relations. We live not in the middle ages honestly. And then my sister find the love of her love, a Prince over that and what is her response ? She accuse him on destroying all her plans.
She's so childish sometimes, it would increase the relations with the elves, it will make her happy but now she must disagree with it because it's interfere with her plans.Thats what anger me we are all only pieces for her.
It would be most likely that I would coupled with some elven princess if I would not attend at the funeral 2 months ago. Fortunately dad is more reasonable."

"Hmm difficult. As a Queen I rank equal to your mother so cannot tell her what to do. However I will talk to her. One should always marry for love, never duty. In my experience relationships between nations happen through actions not marraiges. After all look at our nations., friendship through spilt blood, not a marraige in sight.
As to you, why you want to marry Margery don't you? I don't have a problem with that, so lets talk to your mother shall we later on?"
She taps the bar for another round, and looks around.
" So Eric, any of these Elves up for taking a lover for one night?"

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"Hmm difficult. As a Queen I rank equal to your mother so cannot tell her what to do. However I will talk to her. One should always marry for love, never duty. In my experience relationships between nations happen through actions not marraiges. After all look at our nations., friendship through spilt blood, not a marraige in sight.
As to you, why you want to marry Margery don't you? I don't have a problem with that, so lets talk to your mother shall we later on?"
She taps the bar for another round, and looks around.
" So Eric, any of these Elves up for taking a lover for one night?"

He laughed at this comment.
" It's a bit difficult here, at least for the royals. There is some curse for anyone who got into a intimate relationship without a marriage.
So when you seek a lover you either need a non royal elf or a human."
He got more serious when he touched the other topics.
" That's my thought also, I understand her partly but that's no reason to dictate the marriage politic. And for Margery yes I would do it tomorrow if your laws would permit it. I think she will accept it better this because there are already good existing relations and there got enough time to accept it."

[Elizabetta]

He laughed at this comment.
" It's a bit difficult here, at least for the royals. There is some curse for anyone who got into a intimate relationship without a marriage.
So when you seek a lover you either need a non royal elf or a human."
He got more serious when he touched the other topics.
" That's my thought also, I understand her partly but that's no reason to dictate the marriage politic. And for Margery yes I would do it tomorrow if your laws would permit it. I think she will accept it better this because there are already good existing relations and there got enough time to accept it."

" A curse? How interesting I wonder ifthe Goddess would remove it, should I break the Taboo. Well let us find out later shall we. What about that nice young Elf you were talking to when I arrived.
As to your sister am sure that she is strong enough in her will to be able to face your mother down, if not then i will be glad to assist as I may.
So we are agreed then if in 19 months Margery wants you then her Husband you will be."

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

" A curse? How interesting I wonder ifthe Goddess would remove it, should I break the Taboo. Well let us find out later shall we. What about that nice young Elf you were talking to when I arrived.
As to your sister am sure that she is strong enough in her will to be able to face your mother down, if not then i will be glad to assist as I may.
So we are agreed then if in 19 months Margery wants you then her Husband you will be."

" Well you could try it. The other option is you take a female lover if that is nothing against your ideals..." He says the last sentence very carefully.
" I think if she is not able to tear mum down then certainly dad will do it. Sometimes he is the only one who could talk reasons into her.
I also appreciate your support for a marriage, you know I will care for her."

[The Elven Imperium]

Hilde waited for any sights of distrust but all she could found was acceptance.
" The honor lay by me Princess Sakura."
She noticed that something was certainly different around her.
" You are the second steel elf I meet here that was friendly to me before I proved myself. Is there any special reason for that."

Sakura blushed for a moment. "Your highness has excellent insight. I do indeed. I like my brother have fallen in love with a human."

Viola turned rapidly on the spot, producing a surprising yelp from Amara. She addressed the one that tried to look like a elf but failed miserable.
" I thought I made my point clear cousin, if you want to kidnap me fine but don't expect that I will make it that easy for you." When the adrenalin shoot trough her body she feel a familiar heat in her body...

The One with the tree tried to grab onto Viola, but caught air when Viola flew up. The one dress as a elf managed to throw a net on her. The with a bag threw it over Amara. The Three laughed until they Viola giving them a feral smile under the net and the Bag Amara was under was starting to change color and burn.

[McNernia]

The Queen smiled. "Perhaps But I know if I am pregnant again. He or she is not like the twins."

"Ok then."

The queen held her husband hand. She loved her husband and hoped that she would grace him with another child.[/quote]

"I do want to have another child." He ate well.

[The Elven Imperium]

Princess Mary Tudor, had spent a good hour flirting with the Elf at the bar, but with the excitement that was going on around her she was looking for any conversation or event that she could get involved in.

Prince Viktyr never found human normally attractive but this one fired his blood a little. As she got up to leave, he stop her. "Please don't go I like to get to know you....more." His eyes revealing his intent.

[The Elven Imperium]

" A curse? How interesting I wonder ifthe Goddess would remove it, should I break the Taboo. Well let us find out later shall we. What about that nice young Elf you were talking to when I arrived.
As to your sister am sure that she is strong enough in her will to be able to face your mother down, if not then i will be glad to assist as I may.
So we are agreed then if in 19 months Margery wants you then her Husband you will be."

Prince Sollan had momentary left, but brought back some drinks for Eric and the Queen. He look at the both and smiled. Obilivious of what was being spoken before. He gave a drink to the Queen. "Your majesty enjoying the party? I have never met some one from your country. Would you do me the honor of tell me a little of your country?" He said with a warm look.