Fire and ice

The hassle of the illegitimate

It's in the morning in the kingdom of Unthra, the royal council, including princess Alaiza, is having a meeting about who will sit on the throne. The chamberlain stood up to say the reason they're gathered in the palace.

–As we all are aware that the moarning period is officially over and as discussed before, someone needs to sit on the throne–

The royal council agreed with the chamberlain.

–Since princess Alaiza is not of age, we simply are not in the favor of allocating her to the throne. That leaves us with only one person...–

The regent stood up to address his case in the middle of the chamberlain's speech.

–Two, it leaves us with the choice of two people...–

The chamberlain responded to the regent with impatience for his tactics.

–As it was said before, regent you are not eligible to sit on that throne–

–Oh no chamberlain, not me...–

The guards opened the doors and a young man walked in.

–Meet prince Aquero of Nazima, the son of the late king Rh'ani. The eligible prince to the throne–

–Impossible– exclaimed the queen.

Princess Alaiza and the other dignitary of the royal council were also perplexed to discern such a matter. Princess Alaiza couldn't hold herself but stand up and scream...

–Father would not–

–Well it seems like you didn't know your father well enough princess, as do any of us– answered the regent mockering the image of the late king.

–This is a matter of big magnitude regent. Further investigations shall be made– said the chamberlain.

–I'm well aware of that chamberlain, that is the exact reason why I can't sit back and watch the rightful heir to the throne gets shoveled aside when he should be the one ascending the throne–

–Mother why aren't you saying anything?– exclaimed princess Alaiza.

The queen remained in silence, not out of shock it seemed but out of the bit of knowledge she has of prince Aquero.

–I cannot believe this. This is ridiculousness– said princess Alaiza.

She then hurried out of the room. Queen Khalifa stood up and said...

–My apologies for how things turned out to be. I'm afraid the meeting cannot resume this morning. Please pardon me–

The queen also exited the room. The royal council was left quarreling over what just happened. Queen Khalifa went to her room and closed the door. She then started pacing out of distress. Princess Mya came to the queen's room.

–Can I have a word my queen?–

–Princess Mya, yes come in. How can I be of assistance?–

–I wish to travel for a couple of days–

–Where to?–

–I cannot tell at the moment as I too do not know–

–So who will be joining you in your trip to the unknown?–

–A friend–

–A friend?–

–Yes my lady, a friend–

–Princess Mya I needn't to remind you of the status you possess, do I? Everything you do, everywhere you go, you reflect this kingdom, you reflect me–