The Clash of the Prince's

Dillon's plan was a success. With Esmond helping Dillon at the council Dillon has gained popularity from the common folk. Dillon received praise for his clever plan to preserve the empire's gold while his brother Esmond received praise for his generosity. Though the Prince both received praises the ministers began to conclude which one with most likely be the crown prince between the two princes. Esmond and Dillon decided to request to walk around the capital city as commoners to observe the common folks' situation.

The princes set off in a commoner's attire. Once they reached the market of the city they were overjoyed to hear praises about them. They went to buy some spices for the castle and asked the shopkeeper how they'd been doing since the war.

Esmond: Mister we've finally won the war and many are celebrating it but I would like to ask you has it affected your business?

Shopkeeper: I am happy that we've won the war but many of us Shopkeepers barely have anything left because the Walachians stole our livelihood.

Dillon: Is that so?

Shopkeeper: Yes. And it doesn't help if teenage boys steal from us every week!

Esmond: what?

Shopkeeper: lately some teenage boys have been going in groups to steal from us weekly.

Esmond: well we hope the emperor and princes figure out a solution for you then sir. We shall say our goodbyes now as we shall be going home.

The princes immediately rushed home and informed the emperor of the situation and told the princes this time they would command their ministers to solve the problem.

Prince Esmond immediately sent out a law that stated: "Boys over 14 are now required to serve the army's military. Orphaned kids shall be taken in for military service."

The Prince's decree has slowly decreased young thieves and has expanded the numbers in the army with just one decree. While Prince Esmond focused on the military Prince Dillon focused on trade with other empires. Dillon provided the shopkeeper's compensation for their losses. The court started to split into two. The blues supported the brave Prince Esmond for the throne because he commanded the army while the blacks supported Prince Dillon because of his empress mother and emperor grandfather's power. The army also started to choose a side and chose the side of Prince Esmond.

As 2 more years passed another prince was due to return to the imperial palace to greet and serve the emperor and to start his harem.

"Attention! His Highness Prince Keiran the Wise"

Prince Keiran now 18 was now a man. Many were in awe of his beauty but it was still clear that his lean build was a sign that he hadn't practiced combat in a long time. Once he stepped inside the emperor's council he was shocked at how strong the standing of the other two princes was.

Keiran: I humbly greet your majesty

Emperor Alvis: You have returned. Welcome back.

Dillon: Brother I have missed you so!

Keiran: Brother do not lose your composure We are in court.

Who has thought the rules of the court should be punished?

Esmond: So you will punish me then as soon as you've arrived.

The princes glared at each other like lions quarreling for the throne.

Emperor Alvis: enough Kiran you and your mother may now go to the harem and summon the ladies and pick which one you want in your harem.

Keiran: I shall take my leave.

The open tension between Prince Keiran and Esmond struck fear into the emperor's heart as he remembered the law of succession. He envisioned the dead bodies of his children being thrown outside of the palace. Their coffins are so heavy with the cries of the people. He did not know what would become of the Prince he once celebrated the birth of whether they would kill each other or start a rebellion...

Noble consort Dianora: my dear son Keiran have you picked the beauties yet?

Keiran: I've picked them out, Mother. I have to regain my standing in court now. Even Dillon has a standing so strong I can't topple him over

Noble consort Dianora: patience my son. Remember once you take the throne remember the help you have received from my clan.

Keiran: yes mother.

Prince Keiran's return started to change the power in court. Now people are debating which one of Keiran and Esmond will be the one to take the higher power in court. While the two Prince bicker the emperor had to deal with problems of his own. In the past few years, the emperor's health started to decline as his age was slowly catching up to him. He's now getting weaker by the day and the fight for the crown grows every second. The emperor's only escape was his sleep but now since Prince Keiran has returned nightmares always visit his dream. 3 coffins are being carried around the capital. The cries of the people. Each tear that drops on the ground heavies the coffins and one by one the coffins drop. Then there he saw one of the Prince's sitting on the thrown commanding the execution of the Royal heirs. Now even the emperor started to doubt the Prince he once loved as they might kill him or commit fratricide. The only child he can now trust is the 3-year-old princess. But even he fears that the princess might be executed once one of the princes tries to claim the throne. The emperor started to distance himself from his sons doubting them all one by one out of fear that the sons whom he raised may be the downfall of the empire that his ancestors had built. The court now has 3 Prince's and two of those Prince's have powerful clans clashing for power. Keiran now has the clan's support back and the support of the army of Edirne and Esmond has his mother's clan's support along with the army. Now the emperor admits to himself that it has started.

The War of The Crowns has started.....