The war had taken many from us. Family. Friends.
But it was the king who suffered the most, he had lost his first son and didn't even have a body to bury. He cursed himself for punishing him this way, he wouldn't sleep for days and soon days into months.
On the second month after the war, his burial took place and Oswald was finally named heir to the novien throne.

"But king, we can't name him heir yet as he doesn't have any children that would take after him. You know its part of our laws". Il kun moon of the moon royal family spoke up as the coronation subject was brought up.

"Yes, meaning it would have to happen when he gets married". He was supported derian carmino.

"Who asked you to support me, you family of murderers". Il kun moon retorted after him. They had great hatred for what a member of their family did to king armah's brother lord Vincent.

"What did you just say?, you Asian piece of garbage"

"I called you and your family a bunch of murderers"

"ENOUGH!!".  Armah was tired of their bickering, this always tended to happen a lot.

Facing the man in question, Oswald, the King asked him the big question.

"Son, what do you have to say?". Looking worried he would say something that would upset the council as he often did.

"I would get married, if that's what it takes to lead my people". With a look of satisfaction, the king spoke again.

"Do you have anyone in mind?".

"Yes father, I do".

"Who then?".

"Lady lorytha of the gardmos family". There was a hush in the gathering then applause followed.

"Let the lady in question please come forward". The king  asked as he gestured the prince to stand.
As lorytha came forward, she stood at the side of the king.

"Now Lorytha gardmos, do you take my son, Oswald xanderos as your groom and husband".

"Your Majesty, may I be granted time to think about this".  There was murmuring in the room but it soon settled and the king spoke again.

"Very well then, take enough time to think but don't take too long". The king dismissed the gathering minutes later.

Lorytha dashed to Fred's place and narrated everything to him and was completely stunned.

"I don't know what to do Fred. I'm totally in a bind, yaky isn't awake and I'm pregnant for him".

"You're what?". His jaw dropped and eyes widened.

"I'm pregnant for yaky but if my dad knows I'll be dead".

"So get married to the prince, make love to him and claim that the baby is his". It sounded like a really good plan to her.

"But what about yaky?, won't it break him to know I yielded his kid to another man".

"He would understand. He has always been understanding man".
With that she left his place as discretely as she came in.

At the next meeting, it was decided, she would get married to the heir to the throne. And in a week they had their wedding and it was most glamorous.
And that night, they made love.

Three months later, it became clear she was pregnant and it was good news for the King.

But it wasn't all good news for everyone in the kingdom. Especially for the princess, Oliveira, who knew if he was crowned king,she would lose her army at once despite the recognition it had gotten from the people.

She had to do something fast and now.
After training in the palace one hot afternoon, she was visited by the hooded creature.

"Is something on your mind my child?. What would be bothering the future Queen of novien".

"Don't call me that. My brother is next to the throne and with that he could spell the end of my regiment".

"Well ,he wouldn't if you became queen yourself".

"What do you mean?. Are you saying I should stop the coronation by killing him".

"You said it , not me. But it would actually solve your problems".

"Say no more, I know exactly what to do". With that she sent a smirk to the hooded creature who returned it back.

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