Tory_Nichols

I never knew my Life was in danger until I met him..

His intoxicating smile, his delicious aroma, his cunning web of lies and deceit were enough to make your head spin. But there was something Deeper that I Found within. Something dark and delicate that drew me in.

His confidence so wildly uncanny. I couldn't quite place it. The mystique had me reeling. And then I saw him. The Beautiful Monster he became.

Memoirs of The QUEEN

Seated at The Throne, I await Tomás and Jonathan's return.


Jonathan enters the room first, followed closely by Tomás and his most Esteemed Scouts.  The Council Members bow, the Scouts taking a knee.


The Council Members step forward.  "Your Majesty."  They each bow their heads.


Tomás speaks first.  "My QUEEN.  Our Scouts have been surveying our Borders.  They bring news of suspicious activity."


I Address the Scouts.  "And do you have an Understanding of what you will be presenting?"


"Yes, your Highness."  The eldest Scout spoke.


The Council Members stepped aside allowing the two men to approach.


"Sanders, your Highness."  The young man, tall and lean.  


I gave a slight nod, allowing the men to continue.  Thompson proceeds.


"Your Majesty.  Several days ago, our Scouts began finding odd relics and antiques that bear an unKnown Symbol.  They have been turning up along The Northern Border.  Initially, we Believed these items to belong to The Northern King, but we cannot be for certain."


"I See."  I turned to face the young man.  "And Sanders?  Do you provide a fresh perspective?"


"Yes, your Majesty.  I have seen these relics once before during my Time at Sea.  I Believe them to belong to another KING."


"Another KING?"  I question in Hopes of obtaining a new Lead to the Investigation.


"Yes, your Grace.  He is Revered as The Almighty RULER of The East.  No Kingdom has been Known to stand in his way.  He takes without heed and strikes without warning."


"And Thompson.  What do you Know of this KING of The East?"


"Not much, your Grace, other than that he is a monster that cannot be tamed.  He ravages and devours everything in his Path, and his People stand with him every step of the way.  He has Earned The Trust and Loyalty of many, even those he conquers."


I am Intrigued.  What kind of savage Leader could Earn such Respect?


"Thank you, Gentlemen, for your Loyalty and Support.  May GOD Guide your Steps."


The two men take a knee, bowing their heads.


Sanders and Thompson exit, leaving Jonathan and Tomás to discuss next steps.


"Tomás.  See to it that our Scouts Receive further provisions as a Token of their Valor."


"And Jonathan."  He steps forward.  "Send word to James regarding this new Matter.  Have him look into the Possibility of an Arranged Meeting here as our Guest."


I am left alone with my Thoughts.  A KING.  I wonder if he has yet dealt with a QUEEN..  It appears we have pinpointed our enemy, but how to smoke him out?
