Natticulus…..

“Your majesty your kingdom in lack of a better word is breathtakingly beautiful.”

“Gratitude Bette, next to my daughters it is my greatest accomplishment.”

“Natticulus is guarded well.”

“Yes, in light of recent events guards and watchman have been strategically place acting as my eyes and ears watchful of all.”

“Your majesty please let me know if I am over stepping my bounds has Natticulus ever seen war?”

“Yes, many…many years ago before both of your time our world was in far worse shape than it is now. War, fighting, and bloodshed was an everyday occurrence. Alliances were forged, betrayal seemed inevitable, and cities were destroyed their citizens extinct.” She says thinking of both Cordelia and Kaicus.

“I remember my mother telling me stories of that time, “Gaia says, “As a young girl she thought the fighting would go on forever.”

“We all thought the same.”

“What caused the wars to end, “Bette ask.

“Well, I along with Queen Lenore and Queen Avile secretly meet in Nephelé to devise a plan to regain control of our world.”

“What was the plan, “Bette ask curious to know.

“I cannot reveal all but I will say, “before she could complete her sentence she suddenly began coughing violently.

“Your majesty, “they both yell rushing towards her side. Quickly covering her mouth to conceal the blood she attempted to gather herself as quickly as possible after a few moments passed she was able to regain her breath and return her breathing too normal.

“Gratitude.”

“Your majesty should we alert someone? The medicus maybe?”

“No…no you will do no such thing I have had this cold for a few days and it shall pass, “she lied, “Besides, I may look old on the outside but internally I am as fit as an eighteen-year-old woman. I gave my word to personally show you both our army training ground and I always honor my word, “she says smiling. “Now, as I was saying what was discussed that day will remain with me until my dying breath but what I can disclosed is that day Queen Lenore had earned my respect and devoted loyalty.”

“Was it she that came up with the plan?”

“No, it was she who believed our great world was filled with enough power for all to rule under one common law, “her words caused a confused look to appear on their faces, “Come, let me explain.” She says as she locked arms with them both as they walked closer the training grounds.