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 Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:01 am
"I deeply apologize for my father's actions, Supreme Imperator." Alston face was wracked with indecision. He was furious with what his father had tried to do. Something had to be done, but he didn't know if he had the strength to do it.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:01 am
The automaton stood up, blood dripping from his fists. His Praetorians arrived on the scene to find the grisly scene and the Imperator covered in blood spatter. Remus had been angry before, but the fire coming from him now scared even the Praetorians.
"Take a good hard look. Anybody who dares to harm my children will suffer the same consequences...and worse."
Remus then turned to Alston. "Don't apologize for him. I want to hear Cort say it to me."
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:08 am
The enchantress stepped away, Will and Phaedra still in her arms. She could not say for sure, but she could guess that the twins wanted their father.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:08 am
"We shall see." Alston took out a communication device. In a matter of seconds, the image of Cort's holographic head appeared over the device. "Explain yourself, father."
"This is war, you girly little s**t! I take it the bounty hunter failed. Oh well, make yourself useful and bring them to me, boy," Cort barked.
"You are a monster," Alston said, seething. "I refuse."
"You ******** traitor!" Cort snarled, frothing at the mouth.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:21 am
Remus wanted to take the twins, but he wanted to clean the blood off of hands and face first. He saw the conversation between Cort and Alston and felt a need to intervene. The Imperator took the communicator from Alston and addressed Cort.
"I would appreciate it if you didn't use that kind of language in front of my children, Emperor. Also, I think that's a harsh thing to say to your son, since he seems to be looking out for his people. You keep this up, and more civilian lives may be put in unnecessary danger."
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:25 am
"The brave wolf steps up," Cort muttered under his voice. "I accept nothing short of total victory. If anyone dies, it's not because of me, but the resistance put up by the dregs!"
"Father, there are people on your side that are urging you to agree to a ceasefire. Please listen," Alston begged.
"I don't listen to weak-willed candy asses!" Cort roared.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:27 am
Lord Bainbridge had materialized beside Emma, watching Cort with a cold expression. He took Will from her, allowing her to shift Phaedra in her arms to gently rock the infant, waiting for her mother or father to relieve her.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:57 am
One of the palace staff brought Remus a cloth and a basin of water to wash the blood off.
Inside, Remus was beaming at being called a wolf. "Listen Emperor, I strongly urge you to call a cease fire. If not, the Tri-Alliance will continue to assault your systems until you have no forces left. Please don't force our hand."
The Imperator dried off his hands and face and made a silent motion to take the twins.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:02 am
Both nobles gladly handed over the twins. Emma couldn't help but smile at Remus' aura, she could sense the satisfaction he gained from the nickname.
Meanwhile, Hrothbert was still watching Cort carefully, making mental notes on every facial tic and expression.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:09 am
"Don't count me out yet, Wolf. The climax of this war is approaching, and I hate disappointing endings," Cort laughed, his still good eye glinting with some sort of excitement.
"You have forced my hand, Father. Those who seek to escape your madness are coming with me."
"What are you talking about, boy?" There was an obvious tone of confusion to his voice.
"For months now, I have been funding the construction of several space colonies for those who sought to escape the war," Alston explained. "We are now withdrawing from the Dragonheart Empire."
"So you are a traitor. Fine! I'll blow your a** to space dust!"
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:43 am
"You wont be blowing anyone to space dust." Remus interrupted. "The only thing that will be turned into space dust is your regime and any monuments of tyranny that might of have constructed."
Remus adjusted his hold on the twins for a second before continuing. "You have seriously underestimated the Tri-Alliance. Whatever you have in store for us, I'm certain we can overcome."
With that, Remus ended the transmission.
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:19 pm
Luna was ecstatic, although a bit upset that she couldn't have helped more. She supposed it served her right for rushing in. "Alston? What happened? Are the children safe?"
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Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:37 am
"They are safe, Luna." Alston joined didn't recognize Luna at first, but her voice gave her away. He was pleased to see her.
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:57 pm
"I'm glad. I'm glad the babies are okay... mostly I'm glad you're okay." Luna breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll help you with the colonies, but mostly I'm going to fight with you. However you chose to do it, you have my help."
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