Rittenhouse Royalty

Chapter Twelve

Chapter 12: War Plans

"Its suicide to send anyone back, even just to scout. We need to run and keep running get the two of you as far away from them as possible."

"Running isn't an option Rufus. We need to help free our people as well. Our parents ruling them is not good for any of them and it is up to us as royalty to give them the lives they deserve. However in order to do that we have to find a way to overrule the rest of the family. Denise can Lucy and Jiya stay here? Rufus and I can go back and mount an attack. I am almost positive I can take out all four of them...."

"NO! I absolutely will not hide here while someone else goes to save my kingdom. I need to be a part of this. They are my people and my parents."

"Lucy you don't know how to fight, you are safer here."

"Lucy, Wyatt is right. You are no good to your people if you are dead. You are more than welcome here. No harm will come you, any of you, while on my land."

"Ok, fine. What do you suggest then Wyatt?"

"Denise, is there anyway I can use some of you men? If I could have 10-15 men we can launch stealth attack a few days from now. I can work with the men teach them everything they need to know about the family how it runs etc. and the working of the Palace itself. If we can take out Garcia and my mother and take control of Masonia, Then it will be that much easier for us to then take back Rittenhouse."

"Wait. Garcia has a daughter. Instead of killing him can we just find a way to exile he and his family? I would hate for that little girl to grow up without her father. He may be a horrible man but he loves that little girl. And he truly loves her mother as well. I think if we could ship them all off somewhere together they would be happy and we wouldn't have to worry about them anymore.'

"Luce, thats a big risk."

"Wyatt, do you trust me? ("Of course I do") Then trust that I am making the right decision here. We need to do what is in the best interest of all of our people. I truly believe exiling Garcia is the better option here. Otherwise that little girl is going to grow up to hate her Uncle and all involved. Not to mention Lorena. And 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'. If we don't handle this just right then it will come back to bite us in the ass."

"OK. We will lock him up then exile them. Emma we kill. She is too conniving, death is the only way we will ever be done with her." From there Jiya and I went for a stroll around the Palace while Rufus, Wyatt, and Denise went over plans. We wouldn't see much of the men for a few day as they would be teaching the men about everything they would need to attack Masonia. However Lucy and Jiya were coming up with their own plans.

"Jiya, I need you to help me with something very important."

"Oh no, this already doesn't sound good. What kind of crazy plan are you concocting now?"

"I know I can stop all of this before there is too much bloodshed. If we don't have to involve Egytopia then that is what we should do. They are more than generous for helping us but this is not their battle. It is not fair to put Queen Denis's people in danger like that. They are in danger by me even being here... So, I'm leaving. Tonight."

"Lucy! That is insane! not to mention Wyatt will never go for it..."

"And that is where I need your help. I am going to go to bed a bit early this evening, I feel a headache coming on, and I am going to leave the kingdom while everyone is asleep. Which is where I will need your help in the morning. Tell them everything but not until around 9 or 10 wish. I need time to get in and go through with my plan before they come after me."

"And what if you get hurt? Or lost? Or what if they kill you like he did Jessica?"

"None of that will happen. First off I know how to ride now so I wont get hurt, I plan on going right to the Masonia guards I am sure they have stationed just outside the gates. They will be my escort back to Masonia. And Garcia wont kill me. No matter how badly he might want to, he is too afraid of my father. I am going to convince them That I have come around to their way of thinking. Then while I am proving that I can be just as bad as them I plan on slipping them a bit of this sleeping drought I had the apothecary make me. Ill lock them away in time for Wyatt and Rufus to show up and finish things off. You have to admit it is a solid plan."

"It does sound pretty good. Bur Lucy all your plans sound good... they just rarely work out the way you plan them."

"This one will. It has to. Will you help me?

"On one condition..."

"What? Do I even want to ask?"

"Whats with the ring? I have been dying to ask you about since we all met for breakfast."

"Wyatt proposed last night. And I said yes."

"Don't you think that might be rushing things a bit? I mean you guys just got to know each other recently."

"We have known each other practically since birth. You know this Jiya! You also know he is the only man I have ever wanted to spend any amount of time with, including my father. I know it seems fast but its just an engagement after all. its not like I plan on going tomorrow and getting married. Besides we both want all of this mess with our families sorted out before we move forward any more with anything. I am truly happy."

"Well then, I'm happy for you. However, I don't think wearing another mans ring is going to help convince Garcia that you are back for him. Do you want me to hold onto it for you?"

"Thank you Jiya! You truly are my best friend always looking out for me. Now I will claim a headache tonight at dinner. Then once I know everyone is asleep I will sneak out. I will leave my ring beside my bed. I have to wear it to dinner or Wyatt will be concerned."

"Alright. If you are sure this is what you want to do then I will support you."

"Thank You!" Then we both headed into the palace to prepare things for evening to come. Hoping against hope were making the right decision.