Chapter 11:

Previously on Starcraft:The Terrans transport to Eostia

"I'm sorry Lady Claudia but i could not trust the survival of my people of these knights Alone, this Man this Emperor offer his service to us without much to offer other than destroying the Black Dogs without much demand, and i would not waste it, and if the price is to be a whore to him just so my people is save then i would gladly let him rape me as much as he wants" Said Kaguya with a level of Glare that was pointed towards Alicia and Grave which sent shivers to Claudia since Kaguya was always a Neutral person but it appears she finally have enough against Alicia

With it The Eastern side, move towards the Korprulo Alliance

"We will be leaving and our time here is wasted, Good Day my ladies and High Queen" Said Ronan as he only bow towards only the 3 of the 7 shields that he respects

"And Lady Celestine" said Ronan as he send a telephatic talk with celestine who look slightly jump from his gaze "I would like to talk to you in your room in privacy if you have the time" he said

Celestine look thoughtful for a moment as she has the look of worry "I... yes i accept your offer Emperor Belleza, tonight i would like to talk to you" Said Celestine

"Splendid" Ronan replied as they move out in the room

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Present

After they have wasted their time, the alliance including the 3 shield princess Luu-uu, Kaguya and Maia go along with them with their retainers since they could no longer consider themselves as part of the shields

Ronan have to wait for Celestine at the Night as he wanted to talk to her about their situation, from what he knows about her by Luu-luu, Kaguya and Maia Celestine was too kind for her own good which made him at least have a bit of respect to her especially when it was all true that she is indeed a benevolent and the distaste the Alarak shown towards her 

It was night, Celestine felt dread after the talk with the Korprolo Alliance, she have talks with Alicia, Grave and Claudia and Prim was also invited since Alicia din't want her there because of her young age and Alicia was handling Prim's responsibility, which made Celestine frowned, there was troubling that she have to deal with

She has feeling of what the 3 of those leaders speak about her faction would be lost, and that which it frightened her, because they are confident in their tone that they would lost, and they are no slouch as feel the aura of a Veteran of many battles, and if he is seeing it just by merely looking at the leaders and information provided by the other 3 princesses then it reinforce to her that they needed a military leader that doesn't afraid to win the war whatever it means necessary that even she would be horrified

"Even then, would the cost be worth it?" Though of Celestine as she was being escorted by Claudia who look disturb

"Why din't we help them when we could still can?" Said Claudia

"I Don't know Claudia, it was Grave's decision, the Emperor of the Federation Empire was right, the Black Dogs would be grown far more significant to the point where they can easily beat us thanks to the weapons that they would loot in Rad" said Celestine

Claudia frowned, after the Korpolo alliance along with the 3 princess, Claudia begun to ask questions about Grave of why did he left the Half-lings to their fate and he answered it in a non-chalant tone which indicating that he doesn't care about their fate at the hands of the Black Dogs and she was horrified at that, since they needed the Half-lings for their weapons and armor production and no humans made could rival them

She felt hurt of how Grave comment to it, even Alicia her own protege agreed to it, which made Claudia admittedly almost slap her, if it's only her restraint, and seeing it now

"Do you truly think we would lost?" Said Claudia in a haunting voice

"I Feel.... i feel like we will lost, our situation is far worse than i ever though" Said Celestine  "We never have a chance in the first place... the war is already decided and we are not the victors"

Claudia felt a dread in her spine "So what are you planning then? should we be ready to evacuate the people should the worst come?" said Claudia

Celestine nod "Yes... and be ready to ally with the eastern side, we need their help... especially the Terran Emperor" said Celestine

Claudia knows what Celestine ment "Even if blood was in your hands?" Said Claudia

"Regardless they will do it... i'am a benevolent woman Claudia, i have no courage to kill a living person, i've sacrifice much to make the people safe, now we need a warlord that does not care about honor and glory... only victory" Said Celestine as she resign herself, in order to win the war, she must choose the lesser evil, which said Evil would likely win the war without much effort and would have save more than kill innocent even if they are caugh in the crossfire, she only wish it would be painless for the innocent

When they finally arrive to her room, she knows that she would be speaking with Ronan as she open the Door, she saw him appeared to be waiting as he is looking outside and when the door was open he turn towards them, which made Claudia look shock and was about to grip her sword only for Celestine to raise her hand "leave us please, and no disturbance" Said Celestine

Claudia look shock to hear that, but nod regardless, if Celestine was this calm and her tone indicating that she is expecting him, she dutifully nod "Yes my Queen" said Claudia as she close the Door leaving the two of them

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Enterprise

"So he left with small forces with him?" Said Murrue with a sigh

"He is" Said Lacus "He wanted to speak with Lady Celestine alone, i doubt our fellow allies would talk to her considering that she is too kind for her own good"

Alarak found her to be weak which is unsurprising since he is a Tal'Darim and the most Ruthless leader protoss to ever live, while Stokuv was not interest since Ronan got it covered and at the very least he have little respect towards Celestine due of her benevolent nature but in this war times she should have giving command to a competent military general to lead their army against the Dark Elves and their monster legion but alas she din't which made a stalemate for a thousand years which brought many suffering in the lands of Eostia

"Well let's back to the topic hows things in your meeting, and according to your mood it went unsuccessful?" Said Murrue

Everyone who went there could only groan

"You should have seen the spoiled blonde bitch" Said Meek with utter disgust "She's a total control freak"

"Not to mention an fcking Idiot who doesn't know how to handle Politics and Military,, how did she survive this long is beyond me even for 5 years since her father died" Said Rath

"Likely because they're enemies doesn't have the strength to attack them in the first place" Said Varge with a snort

"Knowing the blonde bitch, the Black dogs won't have to worry of defeat" Said Chris with a shrugged "She fully believes that war is fair and honorable BS and won't even ever considering that their enemies won't be bind by the rules since that fcking Vult guy declared their intent"

Hearing that name made all of them all look in disgust as they hated that man with a passion instantly as soon as the Captive Black Dogs confess about their goal especially their leader, they want nothing but destruction towards the black dogs as a punishment of their depravity

"It would take a miracle if her city could hold a single day" Said Meeks

Murrue raise her eyebrow "Is she that really bad?" Said Murrue

"Yes" said everyone

"Well let us pray then the people would have a better fate" Said Murrue "But when we will destroy the black dogs?"

"Until certain city has fallen, just so spite her" Said Chris in dark tone, he knows his father can be a spiteful person when he wanted to be, especially when he is given an opportunity especially those who wrong him, and it would be likely due to Alicia's stupidity along with the traitor within the Shield's ranks

"What his not that petty right?!" Said Ariel who is also with them

Everyone look to her with raise eyebrow "Woman, have you ever seen him angry before?" Said Nath "Because anyone that provokes him especially that really really made him angry he will always find ways how to get back onto them... the only person whoever gets out of it free, is Karrigan the Queen of Blades"

Hearing that name made them all shudder, despite of Karrigan's redemption there is one thing is certain she will forever have to fix her mistake and help mend their relationship with her fellow powers, she is an Xel'Naga after all who have return to lead the Zerg

Many people still hated her, the fact she gets away with it does not bold well with the Entirely of the Korprolo sector, but considering that she made an Effort of helping to rebuild was at least enough reason not to have another war, as the people are tired of it, especially when you have to worry about the UED returning

Even Alarak was not safe from Ronan's wrath when Ronan got his revenge against the Tal'Darims

"Well you could say that" Said Lacus as she frowned, she knows Ronan have a history with Karrigan the two are friends during Mengsk in his rebellion against the confederates "But the Damage was already done" she said

"Still how long would Ronan would stay there?" Said Murrue

"Not for long" Said Chris

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"Hope i din't disturb much of your time, Lady Celestine" Said Ronan 

"N--- no need to Emperor Belleza" Said Celestine with a stuttered she almost forget he is the tallest man she ever seen

Ronan approach her with his hand clasps behind back "Tell me Something Lady Celestine, you  have the power to stop all of this, yet you could not? and let it fester, was your benevolence more important than your people who will suffer if they would be defeated?" Said Ronan as he lean down towards Celestine which made her step back

Celestine could not find an answer for that as she look away in sadness "I'am afraid i will never have the stomach to do it" said Celestine

"Yet if you don't have it, why formed the alliance if you could not even able to defend your people?" Said Ronan "Not to mention, i've seen that even the arch priest appeared to be forcing you in a golden cage, as he should be the one to follow your command not the other way around"

Before Celestine could speak, Ronan already read her mind and speak "Was it because you couln'd bear not to listen their opinion? Guess what My queen, not all Opinions should be worth to listen" Said Ronan

After all not opinions can be relevant, sometimes it can cause a rift if the people know how to use it, being benevolent is good and all but there will be always be someone who would like to take it as an advantage, Ronan and his family was beloved and respect by his people including his politicians and military officers which made him have the most trusted ally within his court

"Then what queen am i if i could not even listen to what they would say?" Said Celestine "I never wanted to be a queen, but i could not let the people die and suffer just because i was born with the soul of the goddess" She said in frustration because like she said, she doesn't wanted it in the first place, she wanted to remain as she who is, a mortal elf who loves her mortality, but not to be their high queen she wanted a simple normal life

"You could have become little ruthless you know? not all goody two shoes" Said Ronan

Celestine could not know how meant of that word but she feel that as an insult which she frowned still she look him in the eyes "Are the alliance is still open to you?" Said Celestine, she decided of what was now best of her people, even if her hands going to get dirty by accepting an alliance with them

Ronan smirk at that "Of course... but i would like to tell you something about within your court" He said

With it, he tells her about of what knows of the traitor and the current situation they are in

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And Done

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