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Post by Pitman on Nov 18, 2012 23:31:10 GMT -6
Planet: Aurlia Star System: Aurlia Star System Planets: 13 (7 Habitable) Population: 1 Billion Star System Total Population: 15 Billion Founding: Unknown since the Great Aurlian Sundering Civil War which lead to most archives being destroyed -400 Years Before Imperial Calender. Religious People say 2,000 Years. Currently 700 Years with current Calender Date
Information: A Utopian like planet within the Aurlian Star System it is also the former Capital of the old Star Kingdom of Aurlia and current capital of Duchy of Aurlia within The Empire. Being one of the oldest colonies that is still in existence this planet is the least populated Planet in the entire Duchy being more traditional and far more open and wide compared to the likes of most current day Planets. Great Architecture from many ancient earth civilizations are visible in all buildings of the planet. Though the planet itself may look like the most lushest around it wasn't always so. Around 400 years before the foundation of the Empire the old Star Kingdom of Aurlia had a great conflict that erupted nearly destroying the entire nation down with it. When Star King Tirion Aurlia died he didn't name which of his twin son to become the next Star King the great dispute was debated for months as the Kingdom itself was in the middle of turmoil of another war with a neighboring nation.
The youngest son Ajax Aurlia wished to make peace with their enemies but also wanted to make great reforms within the kingdom that many conservatives saw as power grab by him. Lorn Arulia on the other hand wished to not only continue the war but continue the destiny of the old Star Kings like his grandfather Star King Collen Aurlia and those before him. The way that Might to Conquer and That it was the Destiny of the Stars that their nation should rule humanity. The two sons couldn't see eye to eye eventually engulfing the entire star system and others within the kingdom into civil war. It was called The Great Aurlian Sundering Civil War in its wake hundreds of millions lost their lives and Aurlia the crown jewel of the Kingdom was brought to ruin as most of the planet was decimated from the war.
In the end Prince Ajax Aurlia won the war and was crowned Star King of Aurlia. In the rest of his reign he rebuilt Aurlia using the newly created Terraforming technology that slowly but surely began to recreate the planet into its past glory. Over the course of years much of the planet became a paradise great works were created from the The Aurlian Palace to down to the commoner building. It soon became a symbol of the nation then an actual beneficial for any reason.
Currently Aurlia only has population of 1 billion large by some but smallest compared to the many old Regions of the Human race. It is mostly used as a tourist attraction and only housing the government. The military Headquarters is actually in the mighty fortress away from Aurlia itself Venrilia.
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Post by Pitman on Dec 9, 2012 18:30:53 GMT -6
Ranks of Aurlia
Star Forces and Grand Fleet Division
Star Admiral- The Commander and Chief of Aurlian Star Forces Fleet Admiral-A rank given to those above an Admiral but below a Star Admiral Admiral- Commander of a fleet Vice Admiral- Lieutenants of an Admiral Rear Admiral Commander of fifth of fleet Commandore- Commander of a Battle Star Cruiser Star Commander- Commander of a Star Cruiser Commander- Commander of a Star Ship Lieutenant Commander- Second in Command of a Star Ship Captain- Commander of a fighter squadron Lieutenant- Commander of Ship Security Ensign- Officers on bridge. Warrant Officer- Commands crew on the ship Star Sailor- Crew member on the ship
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Post by Pitman on May 28, 2013 19:51:31 GMT -6
A Return Home
Aurlia Prime
As the trader ship was coming towards Aurlia on it Ven and the rest of the group finally arrived to Aurlia. After avoiding confrontations and managing to skip most Imperial check points they finally got to destination though two weeks late. Ven was looking out the window in pondering and noting a good portion of Vecktor II Class and even the newly commissioned Vecktor III Class ships about.
"Looks like the Duchy Alliance is on high alert. I can see both old Vecktor II Destroyers and the new Vecktor III Heavy Destroyers patrolling about.", Ven commented.
"The most likely much of the council now be pushing for war from what little rumors I heard Sarcanus also called back its entire military force from contracts. But even rumors of some small scale skirmishes have broken out in various parts of the Empire, nothing large though.", Esmeralda soon said since her family are one of the better information broker and managed to keep tabs on such things.
"I can see that but we need to stop this before it gets out of control.", Ven soon replied.
As the ship finally landed in the nearest Star Port Ven noted the high security and the Security Forces presence was on high alert. Carrying full automatic guass rifles and their helmets shining anyone could tell something was up. With the attack on the nobles many people were on edge. Others were clearly not worried but most were. Ven continued his to the check in station, since now Ven was home he didn't need to use a fake identification now. As they came up Ven soon was in line waiting patiently.
"Hey man I didn't do anything wrong!!", one person soon shouted.
"I can be a judge of that!! False ID and its straight to the holding cell!!", one of the security guards soon said.
"I been trying to tell you I been vacationing and barely got back!! I lost the ID on the ship but the captain didn't want to listen, we didn't do anything wrong!!", the man continued to argue.
Ven continued to wait til he finally realized who the man who was arguing was then soon sighed. Knowing full well this will be trouble he soon cut the line at people's protest and walks to the guards.
"The ID is false he is lying.", another guard said finally verifying the ID.
"But but!!", the man was saying and was about to dragged away when Ven soon walked up with the other Guard noticing soon yelling, "Hey get back in line this is no matter fo-"
"Oh please shut up!! Nicholas how many times I told you not to be sneaking off planet to go to the the Entertainment Planet of the solar system. The Principal will be angered and your only 14!!", Ven soon shouted which then the man turned who turns out to be a teen soon jumped at the voice.
"Eh?!! Ven your alive!!!", Nicholas soon said as he saw Ven in front of him.
"Of course I don't die so easily now...", Ven was saying til he was cut off.
"You stop right there if you know this criminal I must arres-", the security guard was saying til Ven soon replies loudly for all to hear, "I am Marquis Ven Avenor heir to House Avenor and future Duke of the Duchy of Aurlia. By my order I order you to release this boy for I know him as Earl Nicholas Kurn, the Earl of Kurn System and current head of House Kurn. The age may deceive you but he has been made thus only recently due to the old late Lord Kurn died in an pirate raid. Here just scan me and it should come up."
Quietness soon took the area as everyone stopped just hearing Ven's proclamation. The guards were tensed then scanned Ven just in case and soon as the database gave the clear the security guards soon bowed down on all fours in remorse.
"My Lord we are sorry for such rudeness, many believe you were killed during the Purge of the Black Day. Though not confirmed many mourn the loss of the many sons of Avenor but seeing you alive and well gives many great hope.", the Security Guard soon said with his head down.
"Oh get up, you were just doing your job regardless my friends and many survivors of the ASF Andraste are here could you let us through now? As well I will be taking custody of Earl Nicholas Kurn.", Ven soon said which the Security guards got up and allowed them through.
"Ven- eh?!", Nicholas soon said only to be dragged by Ven with him soon saying, "Your a troublemaker Nick!! How many times have I told you not to sneak to Aurlia IX!! First off your not old enough and second off the Principal of the Aurlian Star Academy will be furious one of his higher ranked nobles disappeared!"
"I know Ven but I couldn't help it with the new emergency Marshal Powers Act being enforced the Council of Aurlia and the military have taken over much of the security which were normally done by the regular civilian divisions. It was nerve wrecking that they even put armed guards on the Academic grounds and even not allowing us off world!!", Nick replied.
"Doesn't matter go back to the Academy and say your sorry to the principal.", Ven ordered.
"I get it bu-", Nick was to reply only to be cut off by Ven, "NOW!"
"Ok Ok I am going but I was glad your alive so many people have been worried so... glad your not dead!!", Nick replied soon running off to the nearest transport to take the the Aurlian Star Academy.
"Who was that?", Esmeralda soon asked as she walked up behind Ven.
"Him? Oh just young freshman I was told to take care of when I was in the Academy here.", Ven replied.
"With that I believe that kid is more troublemaker then anything...", Ben finally replied who also showed up.
"I believe Ben its called mentoring...", Jin soon said with matter of fact tone.
"Crazy pilot shut the fuck up.", Ben soon said to Jin which at his reply, "Oh be quiet bonehead."
"How much can change yet feel so much the same...", Lurecia then said and then everyone began to appear.
"Well I believe we need to head to the Palace and say hi... I got a feeling we are going to be yelled at.", Ven commented.
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Post by Pitman on May 29, 2013 2:00:42 GMT -6
With arriving at the Aurlian Palace Ven remember how it looked its majestic white and blue walls with foundations all over. Statues of past Aurlian Star Kings and Queen as well from different times. In some sections have been added on with House Avenor without a crown, From Duchess Rebecca to the now Duchess Maria. Since Aurlia itself had less population it actually relied more on ground transport due to the wide open space they had. With nature much around it could be considered something similar to Ancient Earth would of looked like. Though the Palace was quite grand and large it still had over 100 acres of forest, garden, and open fields for animals to be about, as well a very large lake.
As the vehicles arrived Ven and the other soon exited to only to be greeted by the head Butler of the Palace.
"My Lord Ven, Lady Lurecia, Lord Ben, Lord Jin and honored guests I have heard of your arrival. Your rooms are all prepared but Lord Ven you have been requested by your uncle to go to the Council Meeting today that is already in session.", the Butler soon said.
"I see thank you and please help the crew members of Andraste too to be settled in they did a lot to help me.", Ven then replied and began to head to the council meeting.
Council Meeting... well I have been away and normally Gen would go when it was possible but I got a bad feeling about this.
As Ven made his way through the palace halls he finally arrived to the council section of the palace. Though in normal clothes he didn't care they wanted him at the meeting right away. As he slowly walked through the door he soon already saw the Council in session. Various Lords and some military were sitting down and in front of them image of the map of the Empire with various points of the Duchy Alliance bases looking like ships being moved into position.
"As you can see my lords currently the production of the new Star Cruisers are very well under way and the upgrade of the old Vectkor II and Ancasta as going as the new schedule. They should be completed in a week and a halves time ready with the rest of the fleet slowly being battle ready. In two months and a half the Duchy Alliance should be ready for a full scale war if it comes to our door step.", an officer soon reported to the school.
"That maybe but to prepare for such an option can be seen as treason!!", One lord soon said from his seat.
"That is true but already the Empress Cirenia has blandly ended the treaty that was signed centuries ago during the Crusades! This alone is a declaration of war on not only on our sovereignty but all Nobles across the entire Empire!!", another Lord added.
"But we been loyal for so long, only adding in tensions would bring disaster and civil war across the Empire!!", the first Lord reasoned.
"It is too late already riots have begun to occur at Urabam with the Imperials and the Duchy Star Forces already ready to fight. As well these new reportso f the rounding up of nobles in the central region has already angered quite a few lord of various regions. House Sarcanus has recalled its entire military back to the Southern space which is considered unheard of!! Gransela as well from reports have began military mobilization that hasn't been seen since the Tetranni War 16 years ago!! As well already small skirmishes between Imperials and Nobles have began to happen in various place though small clashes it will lead to only one option. A full scale civil war.", the man said with a manner of factly tone.
"He is right... already all scenarios are leading to this outcome... I have gone through all kinds of plans in my life and even helped my brother during the Tetranni War but it all comes out the same. The attack on the Academia Supremus was not only an declaration of war but destruction of the symbol of unity and the pact that the Emperors of the past and the nobles of today made for peace. From what I have been reported on Imperials have slowly went to various Houses requesting fully open borders to allow them through to attack any noble House in various regions if they think of rebelling. This itself is not done by the respect of Nobles and the Imperial House but a tyrannical Empress who wishes absolute power.", Ken then said to the council with Lin to his left.
"I do not believe war is the only come my Lord.", Ven finally made himself known to the shock of the various lords.
"My Lord Ven.... your alive we thought you and the rest of your kin were killed in the attack on the Andraste two weeks ago!!", one Lord soon exclaimed.
"My death was incorrect, if it wasn't for a mercenary who was hired by Marquis Patriel Sarcanus, I would of been dead. Regardless I have come here to the council to discuss an urgent manner and do not support throwing our banners into revolt against the Empress!!", Ven soon said to the council.
"Ven... do you not und-", Lin was saying but cut off by Ven, "Do not understand?!! I am the future Duke of this Duchy and your future liege Lord!! From my understanding we have been always loyal to the Imperial House!! The Empress who you all calling a Witch was someone I personally knew from the Academia Supremus!! She may have been different and scary at times but she was our future Empress to lead us!! Regardless I do no believe she would of done this without cause... something.... something was wrong and I couldn't figure it out."
"Something wrong? Ven she has lost her mind completely she tried to have you and the other Nobles killed and luckily it wasn't for my son I believe you wouldn't be here with us at all. I will put my word in and support my elder brother Marquis Ken Avenor. We need prepare for war but I say with caution... instead of an outright revolt why not declare the current Empress is not fit for the throne and instead support another to ascend the throne.", Lin then suggested.
"How could we?! We do not know the children of the Emperor well! They are only revealed when they saw fit to reveal them!", another Lord said.
"Have all of you lost your minds?!! This is treason and would only lead to Aurlia and the Duchy Alliance's downfall!", Ven then shouted.
"Ven... you maybe our future duke but your naive and unable to think this logically.", Ken soon said.
"Logically?!! Then why invite me to council?!!", Ven then shouted back with emotion.
"Ven we need to be united under one banner, one family, one voice. You as you said our future Duke thus must lead our people when the time is right. You shall be the symbol of our people to fight against the tyrannical Black Empress. To save the Empire from the enemy no one expected but our very own Liege Lord to the entire Empire who has destroyed the trust of humans have gained over the years.", Ken then said.
"That is it isn't? You only wanted a figurehead to wage your rebellion!! I am only a pawn to you aren't? Is Ben and Jin pawns too?!! Are everyone I care about only pieces in your game for glory and ending our enemies?!! No Uncle I will not support this at all I will never support this!! Fuck you, Fuck this Council, and Fuck all of you who support treason!!", Ven soon shouted in anger and stormed out of the council chambers.
"Ven wait!!", Lin tried to say but was stopped by Ken.
"No don't go brother he needs time to understand... we are not rebelling because we want to we are rebelling because we need to. To Protect our livelihood, Our people and our allies from extermination. Still we will have a problem within our own halls as the Royalist are might take advantage.", Ken soon said.
"I can see that brother, Ven looks like he has been betrayed and still too young. You're correct though the Royalist who wish for an independent Aurlia will likely try to use this to their advantage and try to crown the Princess of Aurlia who has no power whatsoever. If they do it would cause more problem then anything if they try to reform the Star Kingdom of Aurlia. Regardless brother I feel something is not right... I believe we may need to discuss this with mother.", Lin then replied.
"Yes but I feel our ancestor Rebecca Avenor and all who ruled after her has been too soft on the Royalist. They should of exterminated the old Royal family, a mistake we must correct.", Ken then said coldly as his red eyes stared at the council.
To those who don't see it looked more of a council of dark beings then that of Lords.
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Post by Pitman on Jun 2, 2013 1:29:56 GMT -6
Esmeralda was sitting on the guest's room desk the room was dark and only light at illuminated the room was that of a screen that showed the face of her father.
"Esmeralda I wish for you to return to the March within the next two days.", Her father Margrave Antonio Darcy said in front of her.
"I just arrived on Aurlia I maybe a little late but fa-", Esmeralda soon was giving her reasons of disappearing.
"I know this and the entire Nobility of the entire Empire is outraged even if only its been in a small disagreement. As you may or may not know both Duchy Alliance and the Gransela have began mobilization. If the three mightiest Great Houses are preparing for war the South and Southeastern Region will be the front lines of an war between the Empire and the Noble Houses.", her father then said.
"Yes I know this already father I am not a little girl anymore. But I only called to say I have arrived and Aurlia and getting clo-", Esmeralda was reporting but her father then says, "It is off.
"-ser to... wait what now?!", Esmeralda soon exclaimed.
"The engagement will be off now, they have been moving too slow and as you know the March of Darcy is not only between the two Great Houses of Avenor and House Gransela's Power block but also is center of trade between them the central region and the eastern region. We made plans yes but they can be changed and another suitor already looked to be much better match. As well we thought he was killed in the Battle of Andraste and already made plans accordingly", Antonio then said.
Esmeralda soon stopped right there unable to reply to what her father soon said. 'Off?! The engagement is off?! How could it be just be off?! They were made before by grandfather!! The only reason I came here and when.. when...'
"Esmeralda are you listening?", Antonio soon asked.
"Yes father I understand... give me a few days and I will head home.", Esmeralda soon requested.
"I can only delay only for three days so five days is all you have. When you get here you will meet your suitor and be married as soon after. Do not disgrace the House Darcy my daughter you already damaged it enough.", Antonio then finished with the screen went black.
"Five days... a disgraced our House... I did everything father I could to help elevate our House. I been prepared to day I was to be married and I even got to know him before he even knew me. This is too sudden... because because...", Esmeralda managed to say to herself which she soon walked to the quest bed and stayed there in the darkness alone.
Elsewhere in the Aurlian Palace
A Shot rang out and soon another... then another. Gun shoots in a shoot range using olden style guns Ven was alone firing different assortment of weapons from different era's of the human race.
"You know you made a big ruckus in the meeting.", a voice rang out.
"Ya well its still treason.", Ven replied to the other person who walked into the light shown as an elder black colored man in his late sixties, a beard that was no longer black but grey on his face, then finally two eyes missing from their sockets, now purely cybernetic.
"You can at least aim properly but guns are so unsightly.", the man then replied.
"Says so a man who has no eyes... anyways its been a long time Master.", Ven said putting down the weapon and taking off his ear protection.
Turning to the elder man he soon bowed to him with the man in turn as well.
"My young apprentice I saw the tournament and I was sadden as your skills still need work. As well your reckless as ever were.", Master Martin soon said walking up to Ven.
"Yes well sometimes risks need to be taken to end in victory.", Ven then replied.
"Risks sometimes must be taken but not all the time recklessness, doing things in just a moment is both a strength and weakness. Regardless I am glad your not dead there is too few who know the Way of the Blazing Roze in this day and age where we rely on more advanced technology then ever before. Anyways walk with me I have many things we must discuss about.", Martin then replied.
As Ven and Master Martin walked the corridors in the palace it was dark out and the Aurlian moons could be seen outside.
"Master much has happened since you last seen me though truthfully its only been almost two months. I learned much and seen a lot of shit.", Ven soon said to his master with him replying, "Yes those who walk the path of a Noble and the path of a warrior peace is rare but not forgotten. Still your outburst still shows your naivety in how the world works."
"Master I maybe naive but I still believe the mobilization against our very own liege lord is wrong. We have been loyal all this time doing this will not help matters in what form. I meet the Empress know her only to a point but something was wrong.", Ven then answered.
"Wrong you say? Please explain everything in detail.", Master Martin said as they walked.
As Ven explained what happened Master Martin soon nodded his head then replies, "Yes this is odd and seems to some lost her mind. But as you say what could of set this off? These questions still linger as the banners of war are being raised and even I in all my years never seen such a thing occur."
"Master there is something else Master I ran into Anthony on Echelon when Director Claude was killed. He saved my life back there and well I didn't think I would see him again.", Ven then finished.
"Anthony you say? Yes the lost child who threw away the true path of the Way of the Blazing Roze. As it may even if he left without telling I do care about the boy. It is nice you told me as he is alive is good to know. Except if you say what happened I believe already your name has been stained in the Imperial Worlds.", Martin then said as they went outside into the balcony.
"Stained? What do you mean by that?", Ven then asked.
"On the Imperial Worlds officially you been not only declared an enemy of the state as all nobles have. But as well your been accused of murder, escaping the Imperial world without clearance in a war ship directly flying into Echelon, and have killed many Imperial Soldiers in the process of escaping the Central Region. Ven you went from just an ordinary target to now a fully blown criminal that have an dead or alive bounty on you. The Empire has put you on the top 10 list.", Master Martin then said.
"Ah.... I guess this is why everyone seriously thought I was dead right?", Ven soon asked.
"Correct when the Empire goes after someone they usually end up dead but I had my hopes of your survival. Still there is someone else you must go see.", Martin then said.
"Oh? Wait my I oh your right.", Ven was saying trying to put who he had to see.
"She is waiting in her room and have lost all sense of reason even after the maids tried to tell her your alive. Not even your sister was allowed through.", Martin then finished.
"Right... got to see Kaitlin.. knowing her she probably booby trapped the door. Oh and Master a long time ago when I was seven was there a girl with green hair who came to visit a lot back then?", Ven soon questioned.
"Ten years is a long time Ven... You know I am not sure but maybe ask the others around about that.", Martin soon replied.
"Ya anyways see yah later Mater!!", Ven then said as he ran off.
As Ven left Martin was alone then says, "Your right Professor Merlin his memories are starting to come back. "
"Yes I may need to check up on him once more but it seems something is making his memories come back. I already took some samples of blood that the Empress tried to make him swallow but I am not sure if we for sure be able to figure out what happened.", Merlin soon said.
"Regardless we must watch him closely now.", Martin said as he walked away.
With Ven afterwards
Ven walked up to his younger half sister Kaitlin's room, knowing full well what was in store for him.
Of course she would do this... seeing mother and her father die in front of her was hard enough and only five years later Gen dies. Now she thinks I am dead as well.
As Ven soon walked up to her door and knocked.
"I said go away!!", Kaitlin soon shouted.
"But why would I go away when my little sister is being such a stuck up spoiled kid.", Ven soon said which then the door promptly opened.
"VEN YOUR ALIVE!!", the twelve soon shouted who ran directly into him.
"Ya ya I don't die that easily..", Ven soon said which then his sister kicked him hard on his knee cap.
"OUCH!! What was that for!", Ven soon shouted.
"That is for making me worry and doing all those stupid things!!", Kaitlin soon shouted.
"Stupid sister... that hurt and well not my fault people try to kill me!!", Ven managed to say.
"Humpt!! Since your here you will read me a story!!", the young girl ordered.
"What are you six?!", Ven managed to say which his sister gave a cold face both his sister and late-mother would normally give.
"Ok... ok..", Ven soon managed to say as he entered the room.
As time passed his sister was on her bed ready to fall fully asleep with Ven getting up. Ven soon promptly got up to go to his room then he hears, "Ven"
"Ya?", Ven asked to his half dazed sister.
"Please don't do stupid things anymore... and.. and will there be a war?", Kaitlin asked which gave Ven pause.
"I am not sure little star child... there could be a possibility.", Ven then said.
"I hope there is not... for I know you meet the princess who is now Empress. I hope everything will just be ok and everything will go back to normal.", Kaitlin managed to say before dozing off.
Ven exited from the room and in silence.
'Hope things go back to normal... still something is still nagging me.'
Ven soon looked out into the nearest window and saw the moon and then he saw a spot in the grounds below that gave him pause.
'Oh dearie please introduce yourself.', a voice like his mother sounded.
'My name is Ven... Ven Avenor!!', a voice said as he saw himself younger down there.
'My my this young one is quite spirited... now my granddaughter please introduce your as well.', another voice he never heard before.
The green girl walked up to him then began to say her name which Ven couldn't hear.
Ven soon felt a headache only a moment but soon as it ended the images down below were gone.
'What... what was that?' Was the only thought Ven managed to say.
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Post by Pitman on Jun 5, 2013 0:01:58 GMT -6
Ven was looking at the systems of the Mark II which were fully completed, after doing a short trial testing Ven soon was allow to come out of the armor.
"So what you think so far?", Doctor Elizabeth asked Ven as he came back into the lab.
"Still a bit stiff but runs smoothly it can be... I still can't believe you got Mark II up and running within a month.", Ven commented.
"With the data we gained in the tournament the Mark II is more of a stop gap and fix for the problems of the original. Still the goal is not to have a working power armor that is like this but to give it full flight one day. With the Mark II trials now over we can begin development of Mark III with the limited flight system on it we been working on. Though it would take another month before its completed then the running the trial and errors due to first time combining the frame with the flight pack might stir some issues.", Doctor Luka then said as he worked on his data pad.
"Of course we can change the code algorithms to make it work but we need to at least have them combined to see how much more work needs to be done.", Elizabeth then replied which made Ven's head hurt.
"Anyways how are things in Doctor Merlin's lab anyways? Though sorry you got to share the building its the only secured facility on Aurlia that can handle your R&D of power armors.", Ven soon said with a bit of forgiveness feeling in it.
"No no it is fine and as can easily use your Academy's training grounds to do the actual testing.", Elizabeth then replied with an do not worry tune.
"Well I better leave you all to your work I need to go somewhere.", Ven then replied as he left.
Breakfast
Ven got up early to help Doctor Luka and Doctor Elizabeth and now was the time for breakfast. As he walked the halls he came into a very large dinning hall within the palace where he could see not only everyone from the guests were already eating but his family too. As Ven sat down at his usual seat he began to eat on Aurlian Curisine. A type of flying animal called a Cely was on today's breakfast as Aurlians actually ate food in traditional style compared to other Houses the food was made in an open fire in the kitchens and roasted til darken. As the moment with the others who escaped Echelon Ven didn't feel much at home as the mood though light for the moment the whole what occurred wasn't forgotten.
Two weeks and a day has passed since that attack and the Aurlian Military for the first time is slowly being mobilized. The Duchy Alliance is on high alert and the shipyards across the Duchy Alliance are in full production not seen since the Tetranni War differences of newer ships being made and some ships namely Vecktor IIs and Ancasta's being retrofitted with their new systems and weapons. Ven was still against making the situation much worse as he knew most noble Houses wouldn't even move a single finger against the Imperial House. As Ven worried what his uncles are planning which they called naive but to him it breaks all the oaths and vows House Avenor has made before when given the Duchy after the Rialeen War.
As breakfast ended Ven was getting up to leave til Ken and Lin soon stopped Ven.
"Ven, Ben, Jin we need to talk now... Lurecia your coming as well and Lady Zelesia you as well.", Ken ordered not asked.
Ven was tempted to simply say no but maybe he can convince his uncle that war was not the answer. As Ven nodded well Esmeralda and Felicia were left on their own devices with Ven turning noticing some thing was wrong on Esmeralda's face. Ven put it in the back of his mind as he and the group all headed to Lin's office in the Palace where he tends to run the aurlian government from. As they entered Lin and Ken all took seats as others all situated themselves in this little family meeting of course except Zelesia was the only non Avenor in the room.
"I have called you all in for we of House Avenor are at a crossroads. Now before you say anything Countess Zelesia please be quiet on the reason your here. Now everyone as you may now know all the nobles within the Imperial Worlds have either been arrested, killed, or managed to escape back to their home worlds. The Empire is at a stand still as the Nobility's trust in the Imperial House has begun to wane. Though no House will speak out some have and meet a swift end secretly.", Ken soon said to let it sink in.
Ken took a breath then continued, "Currently the Southeastern Duchy Alliance Star Forces are mobilizing for the first time since the Tetranni Conflict sixteen years ago. All shipyards are in war time production and even doing over time now. We as well have begun to build new armies and fleets for future conflict by beginning training of new ship crews and soldiers but they won't be done for months before they even begin to be ready. I called you all here now as the current Supreme Commander and Lin the current Regent of the Duchy that we as a family but work together now.
Yes I know Ven you have your doubts but what if the Imperial Navy moves and begin coming after us with war ships? We are at the moment what we should do, I already know the answer if things do not change for the better in the next few weeks to months war is assured. "
Quietness took those in the room with then Lin breaking the silence, "I will tell you all now war or no war I believe it is time for all those of House Avenor must now take their respective roles into heart we are family and our one pledge we all made for the continued peace of the Empire that we have been experiencing. Ken and I have come to agreement each of you will be given a role in this future war and will be advised thoroughly."
"Yes Ben you are to be assigned with Gilroy Luminious when the newly promoted Star Commander and will be assigned to a ship in the near future. For now you will be his head of security and will be deployed with the Duchy Alliance Special Star Forces Unit. Lurecia due to you gave up your Vice Admiral rank in the Empire I am giving you the rank of Admiral within the Duchy Alliance Star Forces. I will be giving you command of the newly created Duchy Alliance 7th Star Fleet, Jin you will also be assigned with Lurecia when she leaves within a few weeks time to Gate of Venrilia then to the Forward Star Base Helize which is near the neutral zone. With this you are now the hope of our House and please be careful.", Ken then said with he gave permission everyone to leave but then Ken says, "Ven, Lady Zelesia please stay for a moment."
As everyone else left Ven and Zelesia were left with Ken and Lin alone. Silence for a moment with Ven still not feeling good for any war at all then Ken says, "I hear you help saved my nephew a few times my Lady Ashburn."
"Yes though it was under circumstance I was forced to.", the Silver haired and brown skinned woman managed to say.
"That maybe but regardless you did your job well and I can see why your sister recommended you.", Ken soon said which both Ven and Zelesia looked lost.
"Oh she didn't tell you? Your elder sister Higher Countess Ashburn gave you a full recommendation to make a perfect partner for my nephew Ven Avenor as his most trusted knight and to be in service for the rest of both of your days.", Ken then said which both Zelesia and Ven reacted differently.
"Her?!! Why her?!!", Ven managed to say with Zelesia, "Wait why?!! Why him?!!"
"Simple both of you in fact may or may not know it in physical test scores in the Aurlian Knightly order training which you both undertook at different times were extremely similar and to most analysis would make good partner in strength, ability, and potential to working well together.", Ken then said coldly which both Ven and Zelesia were ready to knock the man before them senseless.
"Now now both of you numbers don't lie and both of you must get used to each other. As you may know it is Aurlian custom for all noble heirs to have two close people in their lives, their knight and their spouse. Though there has been rare occasions of both being the same or both end up extremely close to each other as well...", Lin was saying which Ven then shouting, "Uncle Lin please do not go there and talk about those old tales again from different times of Aurlian history please. I do not need to know the various... errr closeness some may have experienced."
"But my lord I barely got back an-", Zelesia was saying then Ken saying, "It was decided over a month ago where you were ignoring all pleas to return back. It has been decided and already your belongings have been brought to the palace from the Ashburn estate. You will live here for the rest of your life at the side of the future Duke of Aurlia. This duty shall be done with Honor and do not fret you will still be a Lady of the court and freedom since it will be up to Ven on what you do. You shall serve and protect him til the day one of you dies."
With that both Ken and Lin left the room leaving Ven and Zelesia alone as they too exited into the hallway.
"You know I didn't ask for this...", Ven managed to say as they walked the palace.
"I know... I guess we got to get to know each other better.", Zelesia managed to say in this awkward situation.
"Ya but I am not sure ab-", Ven was saying til he heard a familiar laugh.
"Ah so my information was correct.... I take you are no sword bound til the end of your days.", Esmeralda said walking up with Felicia right behind.
"You whore of a Countess!! Shut up and its non of your business!", Zelesia soon shouted.
"Oh but it is how could my Ven be stuck with such a prune of a woman!!", Esmeralda said with a bit of over expression.
"Hey hey both of you stop!!", Ven managed to say with both of them ignoring him.
Ven turned to Felicia who simply turned her head in a negative on trying to break those two up.
"You if I had my rapier on me now I would be cutting that pretty face into little dice pieces!!", Zelesia managed to resort with Esmeralda going, "Oh my-!! In all seriousness I believe its perfect time to finally do I wanted to do. Ven lets go on a date and now."
"Oh sh- WHAT?!!", Zelesia managed to say.
"Eh?!! A date?!", Ven managed to say only for Esmeralda putting her arms around Ven's arm going, "Of course silly now we are on Aurlia I always wanted to explore not only the palace but everything on Aurlia! You Ven shall be my guide~!!"
"I forbade it as Ven's Knight of Honor I shall never allow you near him again!!", Zelesia soon said with anger.
"Oh are you jealous? You must be into threesomes then because they can be interesting!!", Esmeralda then said which made Zelesia stopped at the words which not only made her a bit red but both in anger and embarrassment.
"Hey hey all of you stop fine a date it is and I will guide you to everything but please no fighting between you two. I already got a headache forming from this.", Ven managed to say.
"See? Let us go Felicia get the vehicle ready!!", Esmeralda managed to say which all four headed off out of the Palace toward the city.
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Post by Pitman on Jun 16, 2013 22:06:54 GMT -6
Ven and the rest of the group soon arrived into middle of the city, though it wasn't as heavily populated as many worlds there was almost no existing large scale buildings. Aurlia was built with more monuments and more nature based looking with less amount of people. No air carriages clouded the skies with mostly everything on ground based vehicles. Though looking something of ancient past of humans it in fact did have advance technology disguised as old looking equipment. As they exited the vehicle Ven looked around and noticed people shopping or minding their own business as Ven wasn't wearing any noble military uniform nor the Aurlian Star Academy Uniform which was seen normally.
As Ven looked around he noticed Zelesia and Felicia wore tomboyish style clothing being trained to be knights since their birth and Esmeralda the only one in a dress. Regardless Ven noted it was actually tamed dress then what she normally wore so Ven was a bit disappointed.
'Wait wait why would I want her normal clothing she wears? She actually looks like a normal person now!! Stupid Ven!!'
Esmeralda looked a bit happy which itself looked suspicious to him but put it aside a moment.
"Alright Ven time to show me around the capital!!", Esmeralda said uncharacteristically cheerful.
"Fine... then well where to first?", Ven asked.
After deciding in first looking at the landmarks and monuments for the first couple of hours Ven eyed Zelesia still eying Esmeralda suspiciously as they walked. Felicia continued to give an neutral face like she always did and Esmeralda kept her arms and cleavage around Ven's own arm tightly.
'Oh Star Mother give me strength!!'
As the day dragged on they soon came up to a bar that Ven remembered from his Academy days as soon Esmeralda insisted to eat there which at Ven's displeasure. As they entered Ven heard a familiar voice which made him wish he didn't have to be here.
"Oi!! Ven over here!! Over here!!", Gilroy shouted from his seat with Vicky and Nicky sitting as well.
'Knew it... he is always drinking at this time too...', Ven soon thought.
"ID Please.". the waitress soon said which Ven flashed it as soon as she saw it she bowed and allowed them through.
Of course Ven can get away with this because he was of House Avenor and there is no such thing as underage for those of Nobility. As Ven and his group all came to the same table as Gilroy Ven noticed all three of them were drunk and heavily drunk.
"Your drunk again Gilroy..", Ven commented casually as he took his seat as the other did at the same time.
"Hey hey Ven.. as... as you know I been through near death experiences with the lost of my first ship I ever commanded... and and... Vicky what happened when we were trying to get through civilian way here again?", Gilroy managed to blurt out.
Vicky also really drunk soon laughs then says, "That you had to be wearing a dress? That was the best thing ever I took pictures too sent it to all our friends across the Academy and those now out of it."
"You.. you wha?!!!", Gilroy soon said in shock dropping his Aurlian hard liquor.
"Please will the both of you take your liquor better.", Nicky soon said drinking another glass then head fell to the table soon afterwards.
"What will you have?", a waitress in a provocative outfit to take their orders.
"Uh anything normal you have?", Ven asked.
"Well we got mostly hard brandy here though we do have some wine as well.", she soon said eying Ven like she wanted to pounce.
"We will be taking two glasses of wine please and do not get too close please.", Esmeralda soon said pulling Ven closer to her to show who he belonged to.
"Two Brandys please.", Zelesia said as Felicia also agreed.
"Any food?", she soon said disappointed.
"Same as Gilroy over here got please.", Ven then said as the order finished they were back to themselves.
As the time passed after they ate Ven noticed Zelesia and Felicia were having a good knight to knight moment discussing about protecting and other stuff with Esmeralda soon dragging the girls to the rest room with only Ven and Gilroy left alone with an unconscious Nicky who's been passed out for a while.
"So working three at once eh?", Gilroy soon suggested with Ven quickly replying, "No I am not and what are you doing here Gil? Aren't you know suppose to be heading off world soon?"
"A pity I can tell all three of them like you Ven... you lucky dog you anyways ya I got a couple of days off as well what is left of the crew. We are going to be assigned a ship not sure hoping its at least the newer Vecktor III Class knowing our luck I will be assigned to a Anextiomarus Class. Still Ven you heard some interesting rumors haven't you?"
"Rumors? What happened now?", Ven asked.
"Rumor mill is going that on Urabam II the Imperial Garrison and the Duchy Allied Garrison are having a tough time maintain order on the local populace. You see some on both sides are trying to start a fight already protests have sparked and its growing. I know your uncles are trying to hide the fact but its becoming increasingly harder. I just know rumors going there might be a third party forcing these protests to increase in violence.". Gilroy said now he was actually not acting crazy since Ven knew Gilroy was pretending to be over the top drunk.
"Could it be Gransela you think?", Ven asked as he took another sip.
"I am not even sure I got a friend who has intel it could even be some group called black err black word? I dunno."Gilroy managed to say which Ven corrected, "Blackguard... them again. Why am I not surprised?"
Just then Esmeralda came back with soon saying, "Let us go to the amusement park now."
Ven soon got up and left Gilroy with his group in their drinks, as soon as they arrived Ven and his group enjoyed themselves a bit as the day dragged on Ven noticed Esmeralda was genuinely happy during the entire time. He soon pushed it back his mind and also enjoyed himself which Felicia and Zelesia soon stopped noticing it.
"You see what I am seeing?", Felicia managed to say.
"Ya... and its suspicious.", Zelesia soon said which Felicia shook her head at Zelesia remark.
"Why does everything have to be suspicious for you? I know My Lady has an infamous reputation but to me this is the first time I seen in a long time since she has actually truly enjoyed herself in the years I known her. Not since that time ten years ago...", Felicia managed to say which stopped Zelesia in her tracks.
"Ten years ago? What you mean by that?", Zelesia soon asked.
"Its something most... no one would even know except a few. I only know because I was entrusted in protect My Lady til the end of her days to take any order she gives me. Ten years ago my lady meet the man she was meant to be with as a child, an arranged marriage set up by her grandfather and the other's grandmother. They were well together to a point I also back then only a child played with them as well. Ten years ago is when it all changed... when her fate and his fate were forever changed.", Felicia managed to say.
"Wait... ten years ago... a fate that never changed? What are you talking about?", Zeleisa manage to ask.
"Esmeralda Darcy and Ven Avenor were arranged to be married by the Duchess of Aurlia and at the time the Margrave of Darcy. But due to an accident that involved Ven and Esmeralda they both fell into ruins of an old temple of unknown origin. Esmeralda was injured and couldn't walk so Ven tried to get her out of that place... the Duchess herself went to look for them which something happened not even I know. I only know the end result... the Duchess of Aurlia was forever paralyzed and Ven lost his memories of what happened. Only Esmeralda remembered what happened in there.... and ever since that day she changed. She hoped that one day she would be reunited with Ven... and now the marriage was just called off by her father and after today to return to the March of Darcy for her marriage he arranged. Today is her last day of freedom in something she desperately wants and was expected to have but now... but now she will not have it.", Felicia soon managed to say.
"What...", Zelesia soon said with the new information in her mind.
Without noticing they didn't notice Ven and Esmeralda disappeared from their sight.
In the amusement park with Ven and Esmeralda
Ven and Esmeralda soon were left alone in a part of the park with fire works shooting up in the sky to end the day in the place that was about to close.
"Esmeralda... at first I was suspicious on why you wanted this 'date' but now thinking you just wanted to have fun like a normal person huh?", Ven managed to ask the woman next to him.
"You caught me... ya I just wanted to have fun with you Ven a normal day... without intel to worry about, no potential wars or anything political.", Esmeralda managed to reply.
"I guess today was your real self too... I never expected it at all knowing how much I seen you were always plotting something. Now here we are acting like normal people with no responsibilities to worry about.", Ven managed to say.
"Ven... there is something I have to say and I been asking to say all day but couldn't. I just didn't want this day to end either but go on forever.", Esmeralda admitted.
"What is it Esmeralda?", Ven soon asked as the fire works continue to go off.
"Ven... I like you no... I love you.", she managed to say and kissed him without him even making a word.
The kiss lasted as the fireworks continued as they broke she soon managed to say, "But I cannot be with you... Ven this... this is the last time we will see each other ever again. Because when tomorrow happens I am to leave back to the March of Darcy. There... there I will be married to someone my father deemed worthy so... Ven I am sorry."
Right after that Esmeralda pushed Ven off her arms and soon ran away with Ven trying to catch her.
"Esmeralda wait!!", Ven managed to say only to be stopped as the crowd prevented him from going to her.
'What does she mean she loves me? Then just leave just like that?! Damn it why does she feel so familiar too?!'
After 30 minutes of searching Ven soon began to give in.
"Damn it!!", Ven managed to say only to notice Zelesia managed to run into Ven.
"Ven there you are I have something to tell-", Zelesia soon said with Ven then saying, "Have you seen Esmeralda?!!"
"No but th-", Zelesia managed to say with Ven then going, "We have to find her Zelesia!"
"Ven stop right there this is important... Felicia already lost me but most likely their leaving to Darcy tonight.", Zelesia managed to say which stopped Ven in his tracks.
"Zelesia you know something?", Ven asked his knight.
"I just found out but... Ven Esmeralda is to be married to Earl Krutus Aduinliun.", Zelesia soon said which gave a stop for Ven.
Earl Krutus?!! That man from the Academia?!'
"I also have something else to say now but not in this crowd this is extremely important, as your knight I will disclose something very important.", Zelesia managed to say.
As Ven and Zelesia were alone Zelesia then began to tell Ven about CALIBURN and how it was started by his elder brother Gen Avenor.
"CALIBURN? So is that the reason my brother died due to being apart of a secret organization that was fighting a group called Blackguard?", Ven then asked.
"Yes but more so when I talked to Felicia she told me everything because she doesn't like House Aduinliun at all. From what she told me Earl Krutus is connected to Blackguard likely one of its secret backers. We of CALIBURN have suspected that nobles were backing it up in secret. Regardless a message from Felicia as states, 'Ven I know you wouldn't let wrong be done. So I ask her as not only as my lady's knight but also as her friend. Save Esmeralda.' That is what she told me... but I am not sure but-"
"Save Esmeralda... huh she didn't even need to tell me that. Fine Zelesia... we need to head back to the palace now... I need to talk with someone important.", Ven managed to say.
Elsewhere
Esmeralda was looking out of the vehicle as it arrived at the star port her face was covered in her hair as she didn't say a word.
"My Lady...", Felicia managed to say but instead of a reply Esmeralda ignored her only for Felicia to notice a tear coming down her face.
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Post by Pitman on Jun 17, 2013 0:17:50 GMT -6
Ven arrived back at the palace and headed to a room where he opened without knocking.
"Ah I was expecting you to show up.", Lin Avenor soon said even though it was dark out.
Zelesia was right behind as his knight as they both walked into the room and noticed the various old style books that looked outdated to Ven.
"Yes uncle and I see your tastes in ancient books hasn't changed. I got a few questions.", Ven soon said as he sat down in a chair across from his uncle Lin.
"Yes yes I figured as much, I did keep an eye on what happened today with you and the Countess Darcy.", Lin soon said sipping some tea.
"First off who is currently leading CALIBURN?", Ven went straight into business and asked the big question.
"The Council of the Round Table I will not say who are exactly in it due to there is many from even regions not in Southeast. I will say the main man leading it is my dear brother Ken.", Lin soon replied.
"You both do realize this could be considered high treason to make an organization that goes beyond the laws of the Empire and behind the backs of the Imperial House.", Ven then suggested.
"This is true I am not apart of it knowing full well but your brother insisted for it be created. You see your brother was a visionary a man who saw the best way to allow the Imperial House's rule to not be undermined was through any methods. As well reforms to give more power not only to the people but nobles as well to allow us to love the Imperial House and serve it willingly. Not through fear but through loyalty and love.", Lin then said.
"I see that could be a reason my brother died then but doesn't answer who is Blackguard and why is Earl Krutus Aduinliun connected with it?", Ven then asked.
"The connection is more of an possibility, no proof that House Aduinliun even connected to a terrorist organization but I do know the likelihood is there same with Gransela but alas no proof. You see from what Zelesia as told me and others Blackguard is planning something big likely to throw in more wood into the fire that is already starting burning. Not just here in on region but in all regions. An terrorist attack across the Empire specifically targeting Imperial and Noble installations.
Now for what purpose I can take it to increase chances of a civil war. Alas as stated no proof and we do not even know where or when they will attack. I am not a member of CALIBURN but tend to keep update on such things. As House Darcy Intelligence has been quite a valuable ally as of late.", Lin then said.
"If so then did you hear that Esmeralda Darcy was to be married to Earl Krutus Aduinliun then?", Zelesia then said.
"That is in fact a new thing... which itself is suspicious. Ven you may or may not remember but I will tell you now... you were to be married to Esmeralda. In fact on your 18th birthday and after you graduated Academia Supremus the marriage was to occur but...", Lin was saying then Ven finished, "Likely Margrave Darcy saw a better price with House Aduinliun and in effect House Gransela am I right?"
"Yes... we cannot allow that marriage to happen if it does Gransela will gain the total control of the main trade of the southeastern region as well can strangle Aurlia through economic blockade at any time it wished.", Lin then finished.
"Funny even as all of us nobles are going outrage against the Empress we are still plotting against one another. Regardless I will not allow this marriage to happen, even if I maybe naive in the ways of the Nobles but a few things I do know. I will find this truth... the truth about memories I do not know, the truth about Blackguard and the truth about why the Empress is acting the way she is. I may be not Duke now but I will learn this and try to stop this war from breaking out.", Ven soon said to his uncle.
"Good... I was expecting this of you your grandmother will be proud and both of us know Ken's way sometimes is too cold and brutal sometimes. Ven rest for now do not worry I will have a ship that will be able to get you to the March of Darcy within the time limit. Go find your truths I will support this and know whenever in trouble do not hesitate to ask.", Lin said to his nephew.
Ven nodded with him and Zelesia soon left his uncles room back to his own.
"Ven are you sure?", Zelesia soon asked.
"Are you? Truth be told I am not... first my brother died, then the events at the Academia Supremus, Now this... all in all my memories of a green haired girl keeps popping in my head its driving me crazy. Its about something something very important... all I know Esmeralda feels familiar even if my feelings I cannot tell if I like her or hate her. Zelesia I want you to stay by my side through this you're the only hand I can rely on this. Can do this my Lady Ashburn?", Ven asked his knight which caught Zelesia by surprise.
"Ven... that is embarrassing to say but... as your knight I will follow you to the ends of the world even if it means me dying in the result.", Zelesia managed to say well blushing.
"No.. No dying no one will die anymore, for now thank you and get some rest.", Ven soon said as he left Zelesia alone.
The next morning
Ven entered into the Palace hangar where different vehicles such things were stored. As Ven walked with alone with Zelesia both had normal clothing on. As they arrived Ven and her noted different people were already about with them being lead to another room.
"My Lord Ven we were given word about your departure and had a special ship ready for your leave.", one of the engineers soon said.
"I see I guess uncle Lin did come through.", Ven commented.
"Oh but your not leaving without me.", Jin's voice ranged out as he entered the room Ven and Zelesia were lead to.
"Jin? shouldn't you be well I don't know sent out by now?", Ven asked.
"Ya but my dad pulled some strings. Anyways today I am to be your pilot today oh don't worry your power armors are already on the ship!! As well that Doctor Elizabeth is on there already too checking up on them as we speak. Damn Ven why do all the hot ladies get close to you!! I wouldn't mind doing some-", Jin was saying til he was interrupted, "I see a pilot and a perv. I shouldn't of known"
"Really dangerous women are hot too especially this one!!", Jin commented about Kim Lan who walked right behind.
"I thought you would of left Aurlia a long time ago Dame Kim Lan.", Ven then said.
"True but where to go? Duke Awdr Evaris likely thinks me dead or would want me dead thinking I am a traitor. So Lin Avenor offered me a job and so here I am... the knight of this idiotic son of his.", Kim soon said with an annoyed tone.
"Oh I see the face now just ima- OUCH!!", Jin was saying as Kim kicked Jin in the shin.
"Back on topic.", Kim soon suggested which Ven raised an eye brow then says, "Right... anyways what ship we talking here."
"Indeed this way please!", Jin said as he lead them from the room into the second hangar which made Ven stopped as the lights were being turned on.
"And now may I present to you the latest corvette directly from Excelor Shipyards! The one and only Alaunus Class Corvette CADENCE-F!!!!", Jin said with drama like it was a sport.
"Oh... that thing I figured it was to be this... I mean it finished about a week before I left for Academia Supremus.", Ven said nonchalantly and walked to go in with Zelesia right behind.
"Well that was interesting.", Kim Lan managed to say as she too walked towards inside.
"Everyone ignored me... Why?!!!", Jin soon shouted.
Alaunus Class High Speed Corvette Cadence-F
"Full cells optimal, particle screens are green, all weapons systems green, engine room green, life support green, everything is green my lord.". one of the bridge officers soon reported.
"Right... lets see what this ship can do. Cadence-F launch!!", Ven soon shouted from his captain's chair.
"Right-o Ven!", Jin managed to say as he punched the ship forward from the mass driver near the Palace that appeared.
Soon the Cadence-F engines ignited as soon launched up to the sky towards the stars. With this Ven's journey is only about to begin and the story only truly begun.
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Post by Pitman on Aug 4, 2013 5:59:28 GMT -6
Grand Aurlian Gardan and Fields
Ven Avenor sweated slightly as the day on Aurlia continued on forever. Six Days since he has been stuck in the Palace since his return from the March of Darcy. The Duchy Guards have kept watch over him keeping him away from the hangar. Already Jin Avenor had left to do his duty that he was assigned, leaving him, his sister, and his grandmother the only Avenors left on the planet. Before him as he sat on the ground was a blue lake and river connected to him. The various stones that once belonged to old Royal parts of the Gardan remained from a century ago. Old Statues of High Kings and Queen were in various parts of the garden, even if the old House Aurilius no longer existed. To his left Emeralda Darcy sat down in silence, still not talking to anyone except Dame Felicia Quinlan. Behind at the five horses, Lady Zelesia and Dame Felicia stood there in silence watching the both of them. Out near the lake his younger half sister Kaitlin was playing near the lake.
Ven continued to watch but he was at unease, the entire Empire was at the brink of war, and the conference was to be tomorrow. Though these troubles plagued his mind, he didn't wish Esmeralda nor his half sister to see it. Esmeralda was troubled enough, and Kaitlin didn't need to worry as she was still only a child of 12. Even so Ven noticed Emeralda still staring at the lake before them with her eyes looking longing for something. Ven knew he had to do something but all ideas wouldn't have worked. Though he has kept busy with now the Mark II in ruin, he was waiting on Dr. Luke and Dr. Elizabeth's new Mark III is in the works. It said to have limited flight built in though, likely more of an gliding then flying.
As the day continued to pass Ven was surprised when Esmeralda began to talk.
"This lake... I remember it a long time ago when we were children. We used to play a bit out here, all day when I was visiting.", Emseralda admitted the continues, "You probably do not remember at all, but I do. I always had and I was happy to be here. Being on an heavily industrialized planet I hardly ever saw a lake or even ride horses. All that time when my grandfather would bring me here itself was a treat. Strange though, even if I have changed and the various politics continue this place stays the same since then. Why couldn't those days ever go on forever? If it did my father would be alive, and we both would be ignorant to the universe around us."
Ven took a moment to compose his words then replies, "I know it may seem better for the world to stop moving and only remember the good things. But running away from it would only delusion us from reality. Something you normally would say, I know. In fact meeting you has well... benefited me slightly and see my own ignorance in a lot of manners. This world is perfect in looks but we humans are imperfect beings. Regardless I made a promise to you on Darcy. I will not let you be taken away ever again... I will protect your happiness even if I must do things to do so. For now we are both unable to change the world as we are, we both must work together to change our circumstances. War might now be inevitable... but if we can convince the Empress to remember the good times. To better our selves I believe a better future can be had."
Esmeralda looked at Ven as he was saying this looking into the lake, with eyes determined, so much so to show an idealist. It drew he self close to him as she saw something she was not. Something that completed her in every way like she completed him. Both different views of the world, but in the end they create the full picture.
"Ven...", Esmeralda soon said as her face was drawing closer to his which he turned his head where her lips smacked into him.
In that briefest moment shock, but happiness came to him. As it felt like an eternity soon he could hear hooves moving on the ground and broke off from her. She was surprised at this action but then noticed the sound, a few Duchy Guards were racing towards them on horses which then they prompted stopped with the lead Guard coming up to them.
"My Lord!! An emergency session of the council has been called. You are to report to the councilors now!!", the Guard soon said.
"I see... with my uncle Lin off world to the conference and my uncle Ken busy commanding the fleet I can take a guess as the only Avenor here to be at the meeting.", Ven soon said getting up as he helped Darcy from the ground.
Lady Zelesia and Dame Felicia came up to them with their horses, they were at attention but Zelesia was giving a glare towards Ven as she saw what transpired at the spot they were at.
"Kaitlin its time to go back! We can come back later!", Ven shouted at his half sister which she soon yells, "Awww I wanted to spent more time out here!!"
"No need to worry we can come here anytime it is our backyard.", Ven soon said even if the so called yard itself was acres of garden that the eye can see.
At the Palace
Soon all of them on their horses soon rode back towards the palace though it took 45 minutes of riding he soon arrived back which servants came to take their horses back to the stables.
"I always liked the breed of horses, they come from a Great House in the northern regions. They are the best breeds in my opinion.", Ven commented as he dismounted.
As he entered the palace as the doors opened he soon headed straight for the Council Chambers with Lady Zelesia trailing behind him with an annoyed face.
"Zelesia what is wrong with you?", Ven commented as he walked towards his destination.
"Er.. What?!! Its nothing!! Nothing wrong at all!! Your just seeing things that is all!", Zelesia managed to blurt out well blushing for a second.
"I see... well regardless your face have to be emotion neutral in front of the Council. Your my knight, and they expect you to be a cold harden soldier... or something.", Ven soon stated which Zelesia in dismay saying, "I know I know!! I am not stupid!! Why are you making me look stupid!! Stupid!!"
'Zelesia is jealous!!', Alexis said from her terminal in Zelesia's pocket.
'I am not!! As well stop that this instant Alexis!! Your a damn computer!!', she whispered to her terminal.
As both finally came up to the doors to the Council chambers, which was itself made out of wood and very decorated, the servants soon opened the door to allow them in. Ven noticed the councilors were already seated who all got up as he entered the room. Walking toward the lead chair where his uncle Lin Avenor would normally sit he soon took his seat well others sat back down after he did.
"Alright, so what is the emergency now? We ran out of food or something form the farm worlds?", Ven joked, knowing full well the unlikeliness of that.
"No My Lord, nothing that dramatic. Instead something else just occurred which itself something that can affect the Empire.", the first councilman said from his chair.
"Oh? The Empress finally changed her mind I do hope, like I wished.", Ven then asked hoping it would end the problems of the war.
"My Lord it is something like it yes, but... not something you expected. Here watch this.", the councilman said as soon a holographic projector activated over the table which he was surprised to see.
Watching the news the Empress has been assassinated but by someone he least expected from.
"No.... No way... he... he wouldn't do that. How is this?!!", Ven said as he saw Patriel assassinating Cirenia.
"As it may the former Marquis Sarcarnus has just assassinated the Empress. The House has exiled him from their House, and he is now a wanted man by the entire Empire. A new empress named Femyael has taken the throne as Empress.", the Councilman said as even Zelesia was shocked at such a situation.
"What now? Is the war now prevented or does Marquis Ken Avenor still continue to wish to prepare the Ground Forces and Star Forces for war?!", Another councilman soon said.
Soon an debate began with Ven still shocked at the outcome. Only a few weeks ago he saw Patriel and Cirenia alive. Something wasn't right, Patriel wouldn't dare do such an act without cause. He began thinking, he might of been framed or something that is not being said. With war looming, was it stopped? Or wasn't it just delayed? The trust in the Imperials were thin, as various nobles were arrested, some killed, and both sides already at each other's necks. In fact not all Imperials will be thrilled in what just happened, some will now say the Great Houses plotted this. Already all three and their allies have began to mobilize its forces which itself could be considered enough cause of war. The Imperials were completely loyal to the Empire and its throne, but some will take it too far pushing for revenge. He didn't want this, he has hoped Cirenia could change her mind, to see the error she created and make things right.
But now that is thrown out the window with blood being spilled, and an kinda of comrade and to a decree some form of friend was branded a traitor and now a wanted man. Yes Ven too was a wanted man in Central Region, as well but not to this extent. Patriel helped him escape back home and now this part of him wished he could some way help Patriel out of this predicament but all options would be treason. But already mobilizing against Imperials treason enough?
As the discussion continued Ven finally had it and then talked, "Councilors!! I know this may sound foolish and naive, but I do not believe Patriel Sarcarnus did this without something forcing him."
All the councilors soon went silent at Ven's proclamation and turned to the future Duke.
"None of you once met the man, he was utterly duty bound, and loyal to a fault like I. He would never do such a thing unless his duty was to do so. Something transpired to lead to this within the Imperial House which itself has been silent on that matter. Something is bothering me, on what happened and I feel our troubles is only beginning. I had hoped this wouldn't lead to bloodshed but with this, it is likely war will occur. Even if the new Empress wants to make peace with all nobles, the trust the Emperor's of past had of the nobles has been destroyed. Some will not take an apology so easily, well others Imperials will see this as an act of war against them from the Noblesse. I know I am inexperienced in ruling or leading battles but I do know this situation will not simply end. For now let us mourn the death, of our Empress and once the conference concludes will determine our future.
Even now I will learn to rule, as I am the future Duke of this Duchy. I will not weaken by ideals or my resolve. I will follow the steps of my ancestors and we will persevere like we always had. I as temporary acting Regent, and heir to the throne of the Duchy. Now order you to find all information about Marquis Patriel Sarcanus whereabouts. I know he is no longer that title but to me he was a true noble. We will uncover the truth, and we will correct any false information out there. We are the born of Aurlia! We will help our friends, and pay our debts we owe them. For I was saved by that man numerous times and owe him this much.", Ven soon announced to the shock of the councilors.
"But my lord...", one councilor soon said which he was cut off.
"I am the Lord here at this moment and I will not take no for an answer. You will do as I say or I will not forgive you easily.", Ven said with power he never shown before to the shock of everyone in the room.
Everyone went silent afterwards, as they for the longest time saw Ven only as a spare not a leader. His brother was meant to lead, Ven was just the spare. But showing this side of them showed a bit of the future, a future of a great Duke in the making.
"We shall do as you wish my lord.", the first councilor soon said with a bow.
Soon all of the councilors got up and bowed before him then left.
As they left the room with just Ven and Zelesia, she manged to compose herself then says, "Ven, are you alright?"
Getting up from his seat he soon turned to his knight then replies with strong resolute eyes, "Yes I am perfectly fine, I believe its high time I begin to learn to run this Duchy. For I believe I will need to do so now more then ever."
Zelesia was caught off guard on how Ven was acting and even began to blush a bit. Before her she saw not the idiotic 17 year old Marquis who just did what he wanted, but a man who willing to do anything for his comrades, his family, his friends, and more so his countrymen. Today marks the beginning of someone greater then Duchess Maria or even Duchess Rebecca. The beginning of the Duke of Aurlia who would lead his people to a new future.
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Post by Carlos on Aug 11, 2013 16:41:17 GMT -6
As Ven was going about his day. Two individually carrying a rug managed to somehow sneak up behind him. Then quickly wrap him in it and knock him down before carrying him away. When stopped by one of the guards they simply said. "Old rug, you know how the noble ladies like to decorate."
The two hurriedly carried however someone might have spotted them. Afterall Ven wasn't anybody on Planet Aurilia.
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Post by Pitman on Aug 11, 2013 17:12:03 GMT -6
As Ven was in the palace overlooking the current data on his data pad. Aurlia itself was preparing for war. Security was tighter then usual and space ports were watched closely. Esmeralda was currently in another part of the palace likely enjoying herself in the royal library with Dame Felicia. Professor Merlin recently just saw him, checking up on him. Still his arm felt swore from the thing he injected him with. Dr. Luka wanted to see him later in the day for the Mark III testing, so he was quite a busy man.
"Let's see.... everything checks out... err... who ordered a rug? Especially a Rialeen one at that.", Ven commented looking over what was to come in today, but suddenly everything went dark as something knocked him out.
Though Ven was alone Zelesia went to get Ven a drink, as she was returning to Ven knowing he was heading to the hallway. She soon heard a thud but turned to only see a rug and two people carrying pass by.
"Huh... weird...", Zelesia soon said then noticed a datapad that belonged to Ven on the floor.
"What is this?", Zelesia soon asked herselfl.
"It looks like to be from Ven, and still on.... wait... a thud. Oh Fuck!!", Zelesia soon realized what just happened and ran down the hallway towards the rug carriers.
Meanwhile as the guards soon overlooked their own data pad showing a rug to be delivered, soon nodded.
"Hrmm... that was odd.", the first guard soon said.
"What?", the second guard asked.
"Last I checked all deliveries were to go through our special doorway now we are at war. I guess they didn't get the memo.", the first guard soon said.
"Someone stop those rug carriers!!", Zelesia soon shouted running towards the guards.
"Eh?", the guards soon said then remember the rug looked eerily too fat on one part.
"Don't eh me just sound the alarm!!", Zelesia soon shouted.
"Right my lady!!", they both soon said.
As the rug carriers would soon notice the entire palace alarms activated and would be note to run.
Zelesia soon ran out of the doorway and noticed a vehicle leaving away from the palace on a hurry. Quickly she turned to the nearest motorcycle as Aurlia was mostly land based vehicles then air. The chase soon begun.
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Post by Carlos on Aug 11, 2013 17:31:05 GMT -6
"Cheese it!" Patriel blurted out suddenly the two were running at full speed with the rug held between them. A guard even appeared in front of them. Only he hadn't gotten the word about the rug carriers, he'd been off duty. They close lined him with the rug. When he tried to get back up, they hit em again with Ven in the rug.
Because the planet is a paradise type, there were no air conveyance, even airplanes for travel or transport were only allowed to fly over certain areas. So instead a food delivery truck pulled up and they quickly jumped into the back. It sped away and was joined by a dozen identical food delivery trucks. Each one legitimately delivering orders to a place, but converging together, before heading off in different directions.
Patriel on rolled Ven and slapped him lightly on the face. "Hey, wake up" He said with a smirk.
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Post by Pitman on Aug 11, 2013 17:47:13 GMT -6
As Zelesia noticed the various delivery trucks for a brief moment she didn't know which one to chase.
"Alexis activate the satellite system to track down Ven! Professor Merlin injected a tracker that wouldn't be destroy by nanites in his body!!", Zelesia soon shouted.
"Roger that!! OK found him in the road that way!!", Alexis reported.
"OK you fuckers I am coming for you!", Zeleisa soon said as her bike activated.
Meanwhile Ven managed to wake up only to see a familiar face.
"Great... I order.the council to find Partial and I seeing illusion of him in my sleep now...", Ven commented.
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Post by Carlos on Aug 11, 2013 23:46:43 GMT -6
Patriel slapped him again. "Not an illusion. It's actually me. I thought it best not to be seen with you. For your own sake." Patriel remarked. He was wearing a cap and an artificial mustache. "I was asked to inquire if you would like to join us on an adventure of sorts."
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Post by Pitman on Aug 12, 2013 1:03:09 GMT -6
As Ven managed to get to his senses he noticed Patriel before him. Looking in his surroundings he notice he was in back of a delivery truck. Soon he heard what Patriel says then goes, " Wait wait?! First an adventure and who do you mean by we?!"
As during this Zelesia was coming up towards the delivery truck cutting lanes and vehicles in an attempt to catch up. If any notice they were paying attention to behind.
"Another thing why in the back of a delivery truck? You could of you know hacked into system to send me a message or talk to doctor like or professor merlin to get a hold of me? Regardless I got plenty of question!! Biggest is obvious!"
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