The Black Widow

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-In Nevara, weeks have passed since the royal wedding. "My queen the, prisoner is ready for your questioning." Say a tall man, in golden armor. "Thank you sir Lennon , I'll be down shortly." Sir Lennon leaves, Jp takes her gaze from the window , picks up her gown and heads down stairs to interrogate the prisoner. As she makes her way down the stairs, she's stopped by her youngest sister Camryn. "JP, I beg you!! I know you're queen and must do what you have too. But please we are family, you can spare thi...". Jp interrupts, "you're right sister we are family, so there's no way family what do this unspeakable thing to family." " So if the evidence points to such, them family will not be excluded from punishment." JP snatches away from her sister, and continues her way down to the dungeon. Once there she makes her way in-front of the prisoner. "So tell me why you would commit such a heinous act." Jp says as she sits, "she was my aunt too JP, why would you think I would do this to her?". "I don't know Margaret, that's what I'm here to find out.."
-Weeks ago, at the wedding. The crowd is gathered around JP and the King. "Someone get a sage, and tell THEM YOUR QUEEN HAS FAINTED!!" Yells Talon, after this yell JP jumps back into consciousness. "Where is my aunts body, I want it brought to be examined immediately, and no one leaves Nevara without being interrogated by me!!!". The guards lock the gates and seal all of the guest inside of the keep. JP sends guards out to return her body, to the queen. Later in The royal, pit room the guards have returned with no body in hand. "Where is my aunt's body?!?" Exclaims the queen, "We found her body your grace, but.." Sir Lennon is interrupted by JP. "But what either you do or don't have the body."   Sir Lennon drops his head, "your grace, we do but it was found hung and chard." JP gasps of shock, drops her head and let's out  a sob. "ShE wasss ChArEd?" Jp says while sobbing, "yes your crisp, down to the bone in some parts."  Jp lefts her head, and stars to approach Sir Lennon. " I want everyone who may be a suspect brought to me immediately!!!." Sir Lennon nods, "as you command it my queen it shall be done..
-"why do I think you murdered Aunt Karen, Margaret? Is that a serious question?!? During the time she was being butchered you were the only sister missing, your hands were burnt under you gloves, and you were seen purchasing rope from a store not far from Nevara." Margaret sighes , and sobs intensively. "JP dear sister, you have to to believe me I'm being framed." Jp looks at her sister with eyes full of rage. "Believe you?!? Why would anyone want to frame you for the murder of our Aunt." Margaret still sobbing, but less intense than before looks up at her sister. "I'm not sure, but it wasn't me I've always loved aunt Karen and I've always treated you the best of our sisters. Think of time where I've ever been cruel to you or aunt Karen." Jp's face tightens as she looks down at her dress, eyes glazed as she falls into deep thought trying to think of a time her sister was cruel to her or aunt Karen. She comes back to reality, and thinks *I can't think of one time, could someone really have framed Margaret for her death? I guess it's possible, but who would do such a thing?* JP jumps in shock when she realizes *it could have been....
-weeks earlier in the pit, JP and King Talon are alone. "Who could've committed such a heinous act against my aunt Karen?" Jp says as she glares  at her husband. " a better question my queen would be who wants her dead, and why would they?" Jp nods in agreement. As JP open her mouth, sir Lennon ushers in a woman who may be key to solving the crime. "Your graces, this is commoner Laquinta and she may have information regarding the death of your aunt." Laquinta steps forward, and begins to speak. " good Evening your graces, I may have knowledge on the killer of your aunt." Jp leans forward, and motions for the young girl to continue. "Well my queen, I spotted your sister Margaret purchasing rope from the local merchant earlier." Jp gasps, hand over her mouth. "Also, I saw that the lady was missing from your wedding, and when she returned I notice her sporting a pair of gloves she's never worn before." Jp stops Laquinta, and speaks to Sir Lennon "have my sister brought to me immediately!!!" Minutes pass, and lady Margaret is hauled into the royal pit. "Remove her gloves sir Lennon". They remove her gloves, and her palms are revealed to be burned. "Take her to the dungeon
-back in the dungeon
* could it have been...* "bring me laquinta immediately and my husband !!!!!" Screams Jp. The guards rush out of the dungeon and into the country side to bring back the young girl. King talon arrived in the dungeon and embraces his queen "what is wrong dear? Why have you called me to your side?" Jp looks at talon, approaches her husband glares and his eyes and whispers "tell me talon, how long as laquinta been in our kingdoms index?" Talon snaps backwards and looks at Jp in horror. "You don't think that laquinta..." talon is interrupted by jp. " i do think it could've been her, sir Lennon BRING US THEE ROYAL INDEX!!." Yells JP. Talon opens the royal index. A large book of golden covers and can only be accessed by the royal decedents of the domain. It keeps a tab on every citizen that has entered and taken refugee in the country. "Lazarus Open index on citizen Laquinta Demarsh." The index scrolls at a rate as fast as the speed of sound. "J..P it says that laquinta citizenship was instated two days before the wedding, and she has been gone for over two weeks." Says talon in a low voice. " how in oshun's great name did this woman manage to leave this domain without notice, guards release my sister immediately!!!" Screams Jp. "And put out a warrant and reward for her arrest and I want her here alive!!!"
-days after her sister's release in the foyer of the castle. A room covered in gold ,jewels ,furs, and silks from the furthest reaches of the domain. All of JP's family is gathered in front of the throne, the doors open and in walks Jp. "How could you imprison your own sister you bast..." lady count is interrupted by Jp. "Be careful lady count I wouldn't want you to lose your head before you leave the castle." Lady count gasps but immediately readjust to be next to her husband. " I am deeply sorry Margaret and I can't begin to make up for my mistake." Jp says with her head down. "I will be keeping Margaret here with me, to become one of my lady's in waiting." Jp says as she lifts her head to address her family. "WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT YOU CAN TELL MY DAUGHTER WHAT SHE CAN AND CANT DO!!!" Yells lady count. "Now I've given you warning, let's refrain from addressing me in a manner lady count." Jp says in a calm authoritative tone. "She will be staying with me and will be fashioned to meet with some of the most eligible bachelors in the domain." Jp says as she smiles and looks at Margaret. "REALLY IVE NEVER BEEN MORE EXCITED!!!" Margaret says as she jumps and hugs JP.
-weeks later in JP's main wardrobe. ^JP's closet is three stories one floor for ceremonial gowns, one floor for her slumber wear, and a third where her jewels and shoes are kept. "Really little sister I'm sorry for how not speaking up for you when we're younger." Says Margaret. "No no not today, I've told you it's okay it's almost time for the matching make ceremony and this gown isn't going to put itself on." Just then a guard rushes into JP's closet. " my lady  , Laquinta has been captured and is on her way to the castle and should be here in two days!!" Jp looks toward the guard with a face of disgust. "When she gets here you make sure that I am the first to gaze up on the face of that vial woman!!!" Margaret reaches up and places her hand on JP's shoulder. "Calm down sister save your anger for when she arrives, tonight we celebrate match making." Jp sighs and agrees with her sister. " you're right let's get started." The  girls finish dressing and head out to celebrate the night. They dance and drink and dance and drink . Lady Margaret and Now lady Suzie both get matched with suitable lord's of the domain. Lady suzie with lord Kenneth and Lady Margaret with lord Daquan.
-days later in the foyer.  Laquinta is pulled in chains and thrown onto the floor. "LAQUINTA TELL ME WHY WOULD YOU DO SUCH A THING TO MY AUNT AND THEB FRAME MY SISTER." JP yells as she thrashes Laquinta into the ground. "I DID IT BECAUSE I LOVE HIM, AND WHEN HE DIED SHE WOULDNT EVEN ALLOW ME TO SAY MY GOODBYES." Laquinta yells back. Jp gasps and picks Laquinta up by her chin. "You mean you and my uncle were... having.. an.. affair?!?"  Jp says to laquinta. "YES JP, YES I WAS IN LOVE WITH YOUR UNCLE FOR YEARS."  Says laquinta while sobbing.  "Laquinta as a bastard if you can would have spoken with me about this I could have assisted you." Jp says in a low voice. "I KNOW AND IM SORRY JP BUT I..." Laquinta is interrupted by JP. "BUT AS YOUR QUEEN I MUST EXECUTE FOR THE MURDER OF A LADY OF THE LAND. YOU WILL BE PUT TO DEATH IN THE FORM BURNING AT THE STAKE!." Jp says in a stern, and authoritative voice.  Time passes at the town is around the stake at which laquinta is placed. JP and the royal guard make their way to the stadium. "The gods says that if the body is burned the soul is trapped to wonder the earth forever. As punishment for your crimes Laquinta you will be burned at the stake. Do you have any final words?"  Jp announces. The crowd goes silent. "IF I COULD I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. I REGRET NOTHING!!!" Laquinta cries out. With that the royal guards light the torches and places the flames near the base of the stake. Time passes and laquinta is no longer present in the mortal world.

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⏰ Last updated: Jun 14, 2022 ⏰

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