Victubia Hearts

The New Queen

Guess who's back!? Hooray!

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Minx's POV

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Everything was still in complete chaos. An assassination attempt is just the best way to start ruling Victubia. Many people were harmed rather than killed which I was grateful for. Once I was hidden there weren't any more shots taken at anyone. More people were hurt by the others in the ballroom from panic than by the intruders.

Markus has set up multiple guards to watch over me for the time being, and has a meeting planned in the throne room.

It feels weird to sit on the throne. It makes me feel as if the world is supposed to belong to me.

"Queen Minx. I am here with the newly trained army enforcements," said Markus, his son standing closely by my side.

"Your majesty," the general said, kneeling.

"You may rise. Why are you here?" I asked.

"Your Majesty, we have trained for several years and there are a few very promising soldiers here for recruits for The Royal Army of Minx."

"Let's see them."

Snake was training in the army. If I'll have anyone watching my back I want it to be him.

"Recruits Yamimash and Sioux step forward."

No. I guess Snake didn't rank high enough.

"Yes sir!" Both responded.

Wait. That voice.

I stared at Sioux's face.

Yes! That is Snake.

To cover for my silence Markus said,"You are to decide what they are to do, My Queen."

"Ah," I said. Then directing my question to the general,"Do they get along well?"

"They are the best team we currently have, Your Majesty."

"Good. Sioux will lead the Army of Minx and Yami shall be his second in command.

"I am going to host a funeral ceremony tonight for my father and I will make more announcements then," I told Markus.

"Yes, My Queen."

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I spent the hours before the ceremony huddled up in my room. My fathers' death was shocking to the entire kingdom, and the fact that it was an assassination worried most.

I'm not sure how many other people know this, but I believe that the death was meant for me. The vision of my crown hanging on the wall from a crossbow bolt made me shudder. An inch lower and I would be dead. Living through that night made me more cautious than ever.

"Minx," Mark said, knocking on my door,"It's time."

I brushed off the front of my skirt as I stood up and walked to the door. As I opened it Mark offered his arm to escort me to the Royal Crypt. His unusually grim face made my skin crawl.

"Mark, what's wrong?"

He sighed. "I've been doing some thinking."

"And?" I prodded.

"I am scared for your safety. Your mother was killed by assassination. Your father was also killed in such a manner. Both times you were present. I believe someone is trying to kill you."

"I knew that much. Do you think the two are connected?"

"Possibly. The fact that it's been a week without any further information is quite unnerving."