Makeshift Solutions

"Would anyone really want to start a war over something so little, it's just a few extras they sent just because right?"

Xelfia knew people were quite horrible but something that small shouldn't be enough for a full blown war.

"That'd be the case if it wasn't for one country just losing an Astral Zone and losing half of their city in the process. Isn't that right Katrin? They will come for revenge regardless of what happens, Katrin's image of strength might help deter them for a bit at least and honestly in terms of strength Ukel has always been the weakest. Even Katrin before she received that boost from everyone was known as one of the weakest Queens to rule. So honestly as much as I'd like her to take responsibility for her actions it just can't happen."

"Like you've said, With that extra power I was the strongest ruler from the weakest. That has been broadcasted to quite a few people and will spread fast. If I'm to stay Queen I'll use that to my advantage not to protect this stupid country but to protect Felli and Aeon. That false defence won't last long though and there's a few other pressing matters I need to deal with, like my own Mother for example. Thankfully she isn't here at the moment but she's a thorn in my side and she'll continue down our path of destruction until she dies or they do.

Remembering Katrin's Mother from his memories Aeon winced.

"I'm surprised she's still alive...I figured she would have passed away by now."

"She's still got a few years left...for better or worse."

"Well now that I'm here again I don't mind helping you out. My name still ignites fear into somes heart and that has been shown to me over these past few days. It seems like people haven't forgotten me after all. With the two of us making a strive for power it should be a good front. Along with Felli over there who seems to have inherited your family's Space Energy. Using the time the fear our names bring we can properly work on making Felli a real Queen together. With full control of Space I doubt anyone here would have objections to her rising....regardless of the problems they may have with her."

Aeon had heard a few stories about a girl in the Royal Family that had been shunned and locked away for her entire life. Her family name was never released nor did anyone publicly come out saying it so he ignored it. After meeting Felli he had a very good idea who the girl in that story was. "Long black hair that covers her face and is emotionless." Now that he knew it was his very own Daughter being treated like that he was furious at those people and himself. "I guess they'll need to have a few words with The Unreal one." A few nasty ideas came to mind as Felli overheard their conversation. "Me the next Queen?" That was far from what she wanted and it was definitely showing since Katrin seemed to notice her discontent.

"What's the matter Felli, anything you'd like to say?"

"...."

For a moment she almost stayed silent.

"If it's possible I don't want to become a Queen...."

"I see...Well that's probably a conversation we can have later. Thanks for saying something though, it helps a little bit. For now though we need to sort everything else out and clean up this mess. I'm sure you all want to get some rest as well and think about things more. A lot has happened and I know I even need to think about things. Don't worry though I won't be going on any more rampages just yet. Maybe in the future I might but I also wanted to hear how you all feel after reading through those books with Felli."

"Sure that sounds fine, I think all of us need some real time. Aeon, can I trust you to watch over Katrin just in case?"

"You don't even have to ask. You should all go back to the quarters you were given during the event. Let me and the adults handle cleaning up the rest of this mess. You all did great and I'm sure when Telan wakes up he'll be proud as well."

Gathering everyone up Xilo began to leave the throne room after such a hellish experience as he looked for something. "Keltal..." Looking at where his body had been before Xilo had a lot of questions as he walked up to the corpse lying there. When he got a closer look at it though Xilo noticed something off about it. "Huh?" Crouching down, Xilo tried to touch his body and watched as it completely turned to dust at the lightest poke of his finger. Feeling it pass through his finger he turned to the face before the body disappeared. "What happened?" Keltal's body was never burned so it shouldn't have been turning into dust nor had anyone attacked his body after Katrin had stabbed him.

"...Keltal, who exactly are you?"

Dusting himself off Xilo stood up and followed his friends back to their rooms with a lot on his mind.

"Well they're finally gone, Katrin, now we're alone."

"It's been a while, Aeon."

"It really has, mind explaining to me what has happened while I was gone. I never expected you would do something like this nor you being the leader of this city's Crime focused Clans."

"If you've really returned for good this time then we have plenty of time to talk about it later, help me get rid of these bodies and move everyone else that's alive out of here. I'll call for some help as well."

"You created a giant mess this time."

"I know and I don't completely regret it, it was very eye opening after all."

"You...."

Hiding a smile Katrin had a few ideas in mind behind it, this was far from over, if anything it had just begun.