War of the Kingdoms (Complete)

The Calm Before the Storm - Green Kingdom

Danny waits patiently, with Maria and Joseph, in the Blue travel room. Luther and Lilith finally show, along with Belial and King Vinny.

"Why is he here?," Danny asks, motioning to Vinny.

"Is there a problem?," Luther asks.

"Those two got into a disagreement a while back because of how Danny and Hannah dress," Maria clarifies.

"Yeah, because they dress like middle class peasants," Vinny adds.

"Yet, I'm the third highest power in the kingdom, while you're at the bottom."

"That's only because-"
"Enough!," Luther shouts, cutting Vinny off. "How the hell do you people propose we work together on this when you can't even refrain from bickering like children? We're all here so we can get all questions out of the way, so we won't have to do this much up until the war. Too many United royals out of sight at one time, causes rumors to start. Obviously, we cannot have that, so let's not waste time. So, who's first?"

"Who is that and why is he here?," Joseph asks, referring to Belial. "Also, why does he look like that?"

"This is my son, Belial. As I'm sure you all know, the White royals won't just abdicate. King Adam and Queen Evelyn will have to die. I have appointed Belial to take care of that. As for his eyes, it's due to our dark magic that we have directed unto him."

"Hang on, so you're claiming you have to kill King Adam, right? In the United Book of Laws it states that whoever kills the highest power royals, takes their place," Danny states, before folding his arms over his chest. "What exactly is your plan?"

"My plan is to eradicate the Whites, then liquidate and even out their power. I'm sure none of you want other kingdoms in your business, and neither do I. If we continue with the system that is currently in place, that is how it'll be. We will all just be united allies, and no one will have control over the other."

"How can we be so sure that you'll stick to that? It's not like you or any former Black royal has been known to be principled. I mean, your parents broke off from the United Kingdoms because the Whites tried to hold them accountable for executing random people," Joseph adds in.

Luther's mood instantly darkens. "I don't know what story the Whites made up to put the blame all on us, but that's not what happened. White citizens were visiting the Black castle, and were caught stealing. Servants who witnessed them steal, came forward and testified against them. In the Black Kingdom, stealing from Black royals is punishable by death. White Court didn't like that. They wanted to launch their own investigation and try them back home. My father said no, because our investigation had already been closed with sufficient evidence that proves their crimes. King Benjamin then demanded the charges be dropped, and the citizens be returned home. Of course my father said no, they have to face the consequences of their actions. After he said that, Benjamin as well as other White officials began to spread lies about the situation, until others started to believe it. They then tried coming after my parents after the citizens were executed, using the support of the people who believed their lies. We left the United Kingdoms because of what the Whites tried to do, not for whatever reason they told you."

Everyone hesitates to say anything, processing what Luther just said. "Why would they do all that for citizens that they had to have known were guilty?," Danny asks.

"That's how it's always been," Luther replies. "As far back in our history as we can go, the Whites have always disliked us. They've always discredited any scientific breakthroughs we've had, over exaggerated any mistakes we've made, undermined our intellect as well as power, and overall has just always tried to make it seem like we're the bad guys. We're not. I'm sure you guys are having your doubts, but we still have records of the case on file. I wouldn't mind showing you."

"That won't be necessary," Vinny adds.

"Good."

"Okay, now, I want to know your physical plan to get this whole thing in motion," Danny says.

"We have people in the White castle. A few of them have told us, and confirmed, that Adam is having an affair with his advisor, Charles. You know how his citizens are, extremists on the whole 'till death do us part' thing, so once it spreads as well as the evidence, his citizens will rise up against Adam for violating his vows to Evelyn. That'll weaken them, and that's when we strike. Adam and his troops will be too busy trying to fend the castle from rioters, so they won't be ready. This will result in less casualties on our end as we'll catch them off guard."

"Smart," Vinny says.

Danny wrinkles his face, and says, "shut up, Vinny. You'd agree with anything he says."

"Is there a problem with my plan, Daniel?," Luther asks, raising an eyebrow.

"No, I'm just saying."

"Stop trying to start shit. Everyone needs to get along for this to work. Afterwards, you two can sort out your differences the proper way. Now, is there anymore questions?"

"Yes," Maria starts. "There's been rumors, about Queen Evelyn being pregnant. If that is true, will you still go through with killing her, Belial?"

"Well, yes, obviously. What am I supposed to do, wait for the heir to be born? For the Whites to be eradicated, the entire bloodline needs to be dead, no matter the age. It'd be easier for me to do it before it's been born yet, anyway, rather than having to kill a baby," Belial replies, and Maria nods.

"Anything else?," Luther asks, to which everyone shakes their head. "Good. This meeting is now concluded."