Thread: To rule a Kingdom (Valken & Presto)

The silence that damped the room suggested that three of its inhabitants had momentarily ceased breathing entirely. Helena and Sina were completely rooted in place. The thought of their kingdom passing into the hands of the scum before them was enough to completely floor their emotions. Christiana was much calmer in light of recent events By no means was the youngest unintelligent, but her focus was on consoling her sisters. Their father's funeral...being taken over that very same day, it was no coincidence. As the weight of the world crushed them, Helena couldn't take it. Biting her full lips, she leaned on the table for support. How could this happen? The question was obviously rhetorical. The late king was revered by his people. She had never heard anyone with a negative opinion on his rule. Why, then, were they so easily manipulated into giving up their divine right to rule? Helena didn't have to explain to anyone that in order for the people to accept Victor's rule, the princesses would have to give him their blessing...hence why he wanted them as escorts. Feeling her heartbeat in her throat, Sina recovered slowly. Dark eyes fixed on the haughty man and she had the strongest urge to break his jaw. You think we'll escort you as you complete a hostile takeover? She shook her head, a small smile playing on her lips. Gaining courage from Sina's statement, Helena took the spotlight. The people won't agree to this...not all of them. You need our support to keep civility, but you won't have it. You have declared yourself king and by sheer force the right is yours. Still, as King your people will revolt. I doubt there will be a kingdom left afterwards. As sad as thought was...it also gave her hope. If he sought to take their kingdom, then let there be no kingdom left for him to rule. A standoff ensued, the three girls knew each other well, and gained strength in their numbers. It was summertime in Calderia, so the setting sun that shown through ornate windows warmed the air beautifully. Their kingdom was not the richest in their land, but it was beautiful. The kingdom was among the oldest surviving cities, so the architecture was foreign to the more modern kingdoms. Their father had liked it that way. He believed it protected them as much as preserved the history of their ancestors. Now the marble walls felt constricting. What will you do with us? Throw us on the streets? For once, Sina held a cautious, reserved tone. She did not show the fear that seeped into her bones but she couldn't see a good ending for the three. There were never happy endings for the ones who lost the war. A cold chill made Christiana shudder as she hesitantly broke the silence.Can we...go to bed? A sudden stretch overcame the teenager, and her body extended prettily. In truth, she couldn't see any way to fight Victor at the moment, and was unwilling to try. Christiana cared for the people of Calderia, but she was not headstrong or as knowledgeable as her sisters. Her simpler view taught her to take her time and examine her options. This day was over, and the devilish smile on the handsome man's face suggested that he knew it too.