Alaterra

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: In the Capital

-few weeks later-

Vekadonan city, the Capital of the UFSV. It is as vast as the nation itself, covering most of the Krepost Valley. Its origins dating back to during the Dark age. Once a small town, now an industrialized and a well developed city within the nation. From its towering skyscrapers to its vast suburban neighborhoods, and at the center of it all, the Vekadonan Kremlin. It was built as the residence of the emperors but is now the official residence of the federal president. A complex surrounded by a vast wall. In the center, a statue of a soldier who is told to have held off waves of enemy soldiers at the gate of the kremlin. Which gave time for the president at the time to escape and for friendly reinforcements to arrive.
Next to it is the main building which the office of the presidential office is located.

It is a normal sunny day in the city. Store venders going by their business. School hours just finished around the city and many students went out to enjoy the weekend, playing in the many beautiful parks or just going out for a snack or two. Traffic is as usual slow but moving at an almost steady pace. The recruitment stations all over the city are packed with eager individuals who are either willing to serve their nation, or didn't have any other choice than to sign up. Most of the residents are dismayed by the news casted the other day. About the Confederation possibly preparing to invade the country. Many were firghtened as pockets of insurgents remain. Despite having fewer than a hundred, they still pose as a threat. But the people were luckily not in mass dissaray, because many of them still put their trust in the Armed forces, sworn to protect Vekadona and its people. There are more police personal stationed around the city now, but it is a peaceful afternoon with no disturbances other than a few minor ones.

Meanwhile in the Vekadonan Kremlin, the presidential guard, with their green uniform and fur caps, patrol around the mighty citadel, safeguarding it and keepin an eye on the tourist roaming around seeing the attractions in the public areas. The president has just finished a meeting with the ministers of the cabinet, just a few minutes ago. Samantha Rikhuspin has been president for 2 years now. She is 35 years old but looks younger than 30. She is very beautiful, with black hair usually in ponytail and a cute chubby face. A bit short on height (which is very cute), but a very strong woman nonetheless, not afraid of taking another man's life. She is smart and also very kind and caring. She is a widowed mother of 3 kids.

-in the presidential office-

Samantha rikhuspin has just finished a meeting awhile ago and is now in her office. While on her chair, looking at her dark brown wooden desk, she can't help but think and wonder if war would be inevitable. She wonders why now, out of all the times, it had to be now. Just a few months before, her husband passed away after an insurgent attack. Today is the exact day she lost her love. But she didn't let this get to her too much. She kept herself composed and calm but it stiill hurts her to this day. She sips on her coffee and called her prime assistant.
"(V) Rebinkah, can you schedule a meeting later and tomorrow?" She asked.
"(V) of course ma'am, but with whom may i ask?"
"(V) later with the security committee and tomorrow with the heads of staff"
"(V) okay ma'am ill go schedule it now and inform the others"
"(V) thank you"
"(V) no problem ma'am" She replied before leaving the office going to hers.
Samantha sips her coffee again and goes back to thinking. What should she do and if she is able to do the right thing on time. She wonders as well if she can defend her people in case an invasion does happen. She snaps back to reality when one of the deputy prime assistant knocks and enters the room.
"(V) Excuse me ma'am Ayrina is here" he said.
"Oh" samantha said surprised "(V) she is early, okay then, let her in"
"(V) yes ma'am"
As he opened the door and called Ayrina, she went through and straight to samantha. Ayrina is the eldest of the 3 kids of samantha. She is 15 and also has the same black hair and chubby face of her mother. She had Just come back from school and wanted to see her mom. As she runs up to her, samantha stands up and catches her. They both hugged and sat down at the couches.
"(V) Hows school dear?" Samantha asked
"(V) It was ok, did well at our math and science test, and also i was chosen to represent our class in the school pagent"
"(V) Thats great my dear, im so proud of you, did you know when i was little i used to model. And when i was your age, i would join pagents too."
"(V) yeah, i saw your old photos the other day, thats why i accepted to join the pagent"
"(V) Oh really, well maybe i should have keep them more hidden"
"(V) yeah you do mom" ayrina chuckles
"(V) haha, im so proud of you" hugs ayrina tight again
"(V) oh also, Marlen asked me out" she said while blushing
"(V) Marlen, the boy who you have a crush on?"
"(V) yes" blushes even more "(V) turns out he also had a crush on me"
"(V) ohh, he asked you on a date?
"(V) yes mom, i said yes, is it ok?"
"(V) as long as you put your studies first and as long as he treats you right"
"(V) of course mom and he is the nicest guy i ever met" she replied. They continue talking and having laughs. After that, Ayrina went to her room to do her assignments. Meanwhile, Samantha sat back down and sips her coffee again.