Empresses of Pangaea: The Clash of Queens [ BOOK 1 ]

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Location: General North American Queen Council Assembly Longhouse, Cherokee State, North American Lands

The trip the North American lands took about three weeks. It was faster than Rehema had expected. They used some days to stop for food, breaks, sleep, and drinks. Before she had left, she had made sure to say a goodbye to her soon-to-be one-year-old son Mosi, and her adoptive father Ekon. She waved goodbye to the six men so far that were part of her harem, as the carriage rode away from her palace gates. She decided to leave in charge Ekon, and Chike while she was gone.

Coming along with her Rehema decided to bring two of her most trusted advisors and her younger sister Esi. The second-born child of the late empress Tamela's children. The rest that came with her we're the female warriors, guards, servants, and certain maids.

Now here she was. Her famous major trip and state affair as an empress to be. When the carriage went to a halt of the last night of their journey is when she realized they arrived.

The carriage driver opened the door, "Your majesty we have arrived."

Esi sitting across from Rehema, stretched. "Finally the chilly weather of going up north was driving me crazy." Both of the ladies had dressed in heavier clothing for the weather change. With matching black cloaks that had a lion head embodied in gold on the back, they also wore furs underneath to combat the weather.

The carriage driver helped Rehema taking her hand, with Esi following behind her. Adjusting to her surroundings Rehema found herself facing the assembly building of the queen council. It was a longhouse style building, that stretched over 80 feet on the rural area landscape. Built and styled with log styled wood, two floors high, and an arc shaped roof. An long, narrow totem pole about thirty feet high and was carved of an black and white eagle, stood in front of the building.

Across from the longhouse was a huge calm dark and sparkling colored lake that stretched miles, and Oak trees that surrounded the area.

Two native north American male guards stood standing at the door entrance, holding spears. There was a brick path that led to the entrance. A few feet ahead, and Rehema could see two middle ages women approaching her.

Rehema walked first with her sister following behind her towards the women. The women bowed with their knees, as Rehema approached them.

"Welcome, Empress Rehema, we are delighted to have you here," said one of the women wearing a light blue wool coat dress.

Rehema smiled, greeting them with a hand shake. Esi nodded her head as a greeting.

"I'm council member, Lottie Callahan, and this is council member Talana Mallery," Lottie directing her hand at Talana. Lottie was a average height women, with short hair who had grown up in European Lands. Talana on the hand was North American, and stood a few inches taller than Lottie, dressed in a heavy black fur coat that covered her body completely, and white wool gloves. Both women were in their seniors years of age.

"We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother the late empress Tamela, she was a great leader for her people," Talana said. "And didn't give us hell unlike some other empresses, that refuse to participate at times." Talana said under a mutter.

Lottie gave her a look, and they both turned to guide Rehema and her court to the entrance of the assembly building.

"It's late and you have come far so we will allow you, your staff, and crew to rest. Tomorrow you will get to formally meet the other empresses," Lottie called out as she walked a few feet in front Rehema.

Esi nudged her older sister, with her elbow as they approached the building.

"What?" Rehema whispered with annoyance in her tone, and moving to the side to avoid Esi's nudges.