Alternia's New Order

Alternia's New Order

Chapter One

You have to admit, Alternia has always had kind of a fucked up culture. So when the Empress was overthrown in favor of an actual system of government, it was a welcomed change by pretty much the entire planet. Things were looking up now, especially for a mutant like you. Without the Empress' policy of culling any troll with a mutation or disability on the spot, you could have a shot at a somewhat normal and happy life. Your dream of being a Threshecutioner might actually be fulfilled.

It's basically all you've ever wanted to be. Finally getting a little fucking respect, getting to be a good leader to people who would actually listen. You are obviously a born leader. And who knows? Maybe you could even help to establishing a new cultural order, more like what the humans talked about. No more of this messed up quadrant nonsense, that's for sure. Although you do enjoy a classic troll romance, you've decided it is not really for you. And that's okay. You have already been planning on making a traditional human proposal to your matesprit for some time now. Honestly, it's about time. The ring has been in your pocket for weeks, but you've never dared pull it out. Better get on with it soon. You are both already ten sweeps old, and you've been dating for over three. She was all for a little change around here, too. You were both hoping the ideas of Alternia's "New Order", as it was being called, would be favorable to you and all your friends.

Most of your friends seem to like the idea as well, except for Eridan, but you couldn't give less than a fuck about what he though. He and Equius have both always been so true to the planets culture, especially when it comes to the order of the Hemospectrum. Horse-boy came around pretty quick when Nepeta kept going on about how excited she was for the New Order. However, that fish-faced douche wasn't ever going to change his mind. But who cared? Not you, obviously.

Right now you were just on edge waiting for the "Grand Council" to announce their new policies and regulations. Your party of twelve was planning to watch the announcement together, so that is what you were currently getting ready for. Everyone agreed to meet at your hive an hour from now, just before the Council's broadcast. There was a plethora of cushions and blankets set up around your viewport for seating, and you had spent all day cleaning.

Now you've finally got a chance to relax. You go to have a seat when there is a knock at your front door. Oh great, you think, a damn early bird. If it's Ampora, you just might...oh wait. You look out the window and see Terezi standing on your front pouch. You give a sigh of relief, thankful it was her of all trolls, and open the door with a small smile.

"Hey dumbass. I thought you knew how to tell time" you greet her. She only cackles, flashing her usual grin and stepping inside. You give her a quick kiss when she comes in, then turning to close the door again. You start walking back to your seat, and she is already there.
"Oh, don't act like you're not happy I'm early, Karkles" she say as you sit next to her. You put an arm around her and roll your eyes.
"I didn't say I wasn't happy." She smiles at you, and even after all this time it is enough to make your blood-pusher beat madly. Terezi isn't just your matesprit, she is your everything. And as your other hand absentmindedly played with the ring in your pocket, you wanted to be with her all that much more.

Forty-five minutes of pointless conversation, cuddles, and a few stolen kisses go by far to fast for your liking. That's when the others start to show up. Damn good natured, punctual friends. You sigh when you hear the first of them knocking at your door. Terezi moves from her rather comfortable position snuggled in your lap and allows you to get up. Reluctantly you go to the door and open it. Gamzee is standing there with his dumb clown face and his arms full of Faygo. "Hey best friend," he grins, "I brought enough for everyone." "Gamzee-" you start to say, but then decide it isn't even worth the effort. Fuck it. This was gonna be a good day. You would make sure of that. "Come on in" you tell him instead, and he happily obliges.

After that, the others show up in small intervals. Next were Sollux, Aradia, and Kanaya. All of them were pretty excited, and Kanaya even brought cupcakes. Then came Nepeta riding piggyback on Equius. Feferi was right behind them. Tavros and Vriska were exactly on time, and Vriska kept making jokes about how it was "just their luck". You and the others just groaned.

Now you were all stuck waiting for Eridan, as you should have guessed. Oh well. The Council wouldn't wait on him, and you sure as hell wouldn't either. With only five minutes until the broadcast, you all start to settle in. You grab two of Kanaya's cupcakes and go sit next to Terezi on a large grey cushion. She takes one cupcake and smiles, licking off the bright pink frosting. You smile as she leans against you. As you reach for the remote, there is a bang at your door. You sigh, annoyed and not wanting to leave your current position.

Luckily, Feferi quickly pops up claiming "I'll get it!" And you let her. She opens to door and Eridan steps past her, right into the hive. "About time you showed up asshole" Sollux says from the couch. "Wwell excuse me for tryin' to look presentable. I had to dry my cape" Eridan retorted, swishing the damn thing like a stupid wriggler playing dress up. Everyone laughs as the fish prince takes a seat next to his glubbing fish princess on the floor. "Oh fuck you guys. Evveryone is just jealous of my style."

You roll your eyes as Terezi giggles again, and then quickly flip on your viewport. "Hey," you call over all the others, "everyone shut the fuck up. It's starting." Everyone goes quiet as the members of the Grand Council appear on the screen. You hear Terezi take a deep breath as she grips your hand gently, and you all wait for the New Order that will dictate your fates.