She-Ra: Redemption

Catching up

Angella blasts Hordak while gathering up energy for another attack.

"Wait Angella you've got the wrong idea!" Catra shouts

"Catra huh? Adora's friend. Surrender and I'll leave you in Adora's care but as for Hordak. You'll face judgment of the Alliance and all of Etheria." Angella says binding Hordak and Catra with rings of light.

A burning pain hits Catra. She falls to her knees.

"Athena what is this!?" Catra says

"Your Dark magic is reacting to the light? How fascinating." Athena says

"Dammit that's enough!" Catra shouts breaking the ring.

Catra's eyes blacken, the missing arm now returns but in blacken shadowy form. A shadow hand erupts out the ground grabbing Angella. Catra brings Angella to her and sends shock to her brain knocking her out.

"Catra I don't think using dark magic was necessary." Athena says

"I..didn't mean it. I tried to use Atlas..." Catra says

"I did tell you using that kind of Magic will have a cost." Athena says

"I'll have to look deeper into this later. For now Hordak get up and gather everyone. I have a lot of catching up to do." Catra says extending a hand towards him.

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"You really didn't have to hit her that hard you know?" Perfuma says

"I know holding back isn't your strong suit but she is still my wife." King Micah says

"It wasn't on purpose! Something went wrong with my magic thats all." Catra says looking at hands.

"This exactly the reason I told you not to use Dark Magic!" King Micah says

"You did but whenever you warn me it sounds like your talking to a kid. So technically its your fault because like a kid i wanted to rebel." Catra says snickering

"This isn't a joke Catra. Your going to end up hurt." Perfuma says

"I know. I've already started steps to prevent that from happening." Catra says 

A groan escapes Angella's lips as she wakes from unconsciousness.

"Oh! She's waking up quick old man show your face." Catra says stepping back.

Angella opens her eyes to see Micah a bit older than last time. Without hesitation she rushes into his embrace. But as does she notices Catra and Perfuma.

"My love you have some explaining to do." Angella says narrowing her eyes at Catra.

"Angella you've been sealed away for eight years the war with the horde is over. Horde prime has been defeated." King Micah says

"Eight years... Glimmer! How is our daughter!?" Angella says

"Glimmer...She's-" King Micah says

"She's dead and I am so sorry for not protecting them. I do not expect forgiveness but at least give me the opportunity to atone." Catra says kneeling before Angella.

"Catra you couldn't have known! Even if you did go it wouldn't have changed anything. You didn't have the power you have now." Perfuma say

Angella tears stream down her face but she wipes them and looks down to Catra. She clears her throat before standing up.

"Considering the situation it seems you joined the rebellion. Catra if there is one thing I know about my daughter its that she doesn't like being protected. I do not blame you for her d..death. I don't know the whole story but it looks to me your being punished enough by yourself. I love my daughter but i understand why she died. She died fighting for what she believed in that means your not responsible for her death. " Angella says gently pulling Catra up to meet her eyes.

"i know, I stopped blaming myself for their deaths. I just thought I needed to apologies as a leader for failing to avenge your daughter. I am done punishing myself all its doing is slowing me down. It's time to press forward. Before I go there will be a meeting later if your up for it. As one of leaders of Bright moon you have the right to join the meeting." Catra says resolutely walking out of the room.

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" I know all of you have feeling you want to express but i need a update on the Etherian Empire situation." Catra says looking at all her friends.

"Empire?" Angella softly says to Micah

"I'll explain later but Catra is our leader and she established an empire." Micah says

"First Entrapta is in a chrysalis and has been for over year now. She's changing but she's still alive. That's all we know on that. Second All the conquered planets have been successfully integrated into our empire. Gates have been established across our empire, which also means trade, military and civilian transports have a easier time moving. The Citadel is still under construction but progressing smoothly. Planetary Defenses have been strengthen with the completion of four fortresses orbiting Etheria  along with the mine field scattered throughout its moons. Defensive outposts are being built on each moon, The third fleet is almost done and fortresses are being built on each of the new worlds. We are spread pretty thin but with the new fleet construction it should give us some breathing room." Lionett says

"Mermista." Catra says

Mermista is woken up by Scorpia giving her pinch.

"Ah! huh? oh yeah well our finical situation is difficult to pin down considering almost every world uses different currency so I've implemented a universal currency called credits. They are made from gold which we have excess of along with sliver and copper. All credits are marked with our Symbol and have been spread across all the merchant guilds. Speaking of guilds, Guilds are a collection of crafters and merchants who have banned together. I've sent the reports of the inner workings of them to your desk." Mermista says with bags under her eyes

Catra looks at the credit that Mermista tossed to her. Its small as a persons palm but as long as your wrist going to your finger tips. Marked with a sword with wings sprouting from it signifying empire property.

"Perfuma." Catra says

"Well food is at a surplus, Fishing farms have been constructed on the water planet newly named Araxie 8 considering its the eighth planet in its system. The former Catzell dominion has had Fruit farms constructed as well as lumber farms. It has been renamed Belaho prime since there are other jungle worlds next to it. Food aid is being sent to all planet who need it and the surplus of food is helping trade and keeping famers happy.  The Collective of Ka'ron have demanded to see you and have refused to cooperate until the leader has talked to you. " Perfuma says

"I will deal with them after this. Scorpia how is recruitment going." Catra says

"Uh good I think? I mean..." Scorpia says scratching her head.

"Scorpia. Ah I'll deal with you later. Next Hordak." Catra says pinching her nose.

"it's as Lionett said Entrapta is in a constant state of mutation, from what I've learned she should be waking up pretty soon." Hordak says

"Netossa, Spinnerella how are you two?" Catra asks cautiously

"We are-" Netossa says before being interrupted

"We are fine, Thank you for saving us Catra." Spinnerella

Catra narrows her eyes before moving on.

"Frosta, Scorpia, Netossa, and Spinnerella all of you will be sent to the planets we conquered to help their view of us." Catra says

"Old man just spend time with your wife." Catra says with a small smile. 

Micah nods grabbing Angella's hand. With that the meeting is at an end. But as everyone leaves the room a guard steps forward from behind Catra. 

"Glad to your alive kitten." Double trouble says jumping onto the table.

"Figured you be around here. I have a job for you." Catra says 

"A job for me? Is it suitable for one as magnificent as myself? Double Trouble says

"Yes its really important so don't screw up." Catra says grinning as she brushes their tail away from her face.