The Galactic science department carbon dated us and agreed we were the oldest species. We made sure they deleted the biological samples. We are not trying to create the next problem. We were got certain allowances before the Kaiser had allowed us to go home. We came home as the last batch was sent over. They were given military training and they got to chose which family to join. Their clan leader chose where they would relocate. An official from the Synthetics came over to collect the final payment. Oleg and I expressed our satisfaction. They had kept their end of the bargain and destroyed any biological samples. I walked to my ride as tourists took pictures of us. Some were here for the annual Lunar festival. The others were here on honeymoon or on vacation.
I boarded Starfire my royal steed and Wesley took drove us home. In twenty years I will step down. I had to figure where I was going to stay. There is only one problem. I like to move around a lot. A tourist asked why the flag was raised. Catherine explained, "That means our ruler has entered the palace." The others asked why certain floors were off limits for those who wish to see the palace. Catherine answered, "So we can defend against assassins." She stood still as I walked by. She introduced me and I waved to greet them. They watched as I hugged Catherine. She was happy I was safely home. They took pictures as I walked away. I changed into Azure robes with multi colored floral motifs on them. I wore the crown. Miranda gave me the sandalwood fan.
I sat on the throne and felt the stare of the tourists. One person asked Catherine why I would step down. She explained, "We are two different clan. Lupin and Drakon. The law says every hundred years we allow the leader from either side to rule. First from the Drakon coven. Then from the Lupin tribes and final the hybrid you see sitting on the throne." One person asked which clan I belonged to. Catherine explained, "She is partially Lupin and partially Drakon. She belongs to both sides. She is the symbol of unity. The hundred year rule is to make sure we remain humble" The visitor made a rude comment. She told him to mind his manners. He asked, "I am just saying it as it is. She is being banished." She replied, "Death is the real banishment. She is not going to be a normal citizen. She has other royal duties"
He froze for a second, "So where is the successor?" She answered, "Our crown prince Søren is a member of the council. The one who succeed after him is from the Lupin tribes. He is the general of our army." He asked, "Why do you have an Empress who is a mix of both tribes." She grinned, "Because we can" he called me an abomination. Bane was the Pretorian who nearest to the man. He changed into a ten foot werewolf. The man screamed in fear and Catherine ordered him to apologize. She made it clear, "Sasha is the descendant of our firsts. She is not an abomination. We don't tolerate people who insult our leaders. You were absent during our struggles. So you have no right to insult us now. Hybrids exists in nature but we don't insult them." Søren ordered the man to apologize or HE will be banished.
The man was dragged to the throne room. But still he refused to apologize. The entire nation of Nocturnals declared he was permanently banished. He is not allowed to enter our system even if he was an official sent by the Kaiser. He was apologizing as his travel document got updated with the banishment notice. The immigrations officer placed an official notice on all our space ports. Anyone who insults our rulers are permanently banished. I got ready to go to the Drakon district on the beach front property for the annual welfare check. As Søren made sure every tourist who came here accept that we are not brainwashed. None of us have been forced to submit. We enforced every single law willingly. The laws were based on previous experiences.
They were staring in total disbelief as we celebrated our birthdays. Some happily celebrated their hundredth birthday while others happily celebrated their thousandth. I will be celebrating my own thousandth in thirteen months. I sent the message to have my mansion prepared. Ivar was sent ahead to make sure we had issues as we travel to the no tourist zone. I got a care package from Sirius after I had approved the budget so he could repair his district without hassle. The beaches in Nocny are for locals only. The tourists used the beaches in the tourist planet. I got ready once the Parliament concluded the session for the term. I was hopping with joy. I get to see my family and asked them what I can do to make sure their daily life was undisturbed. I received messages to attend the speak easys.
Our science department released the submersible spy drones name Snoopy. The idea was to make sure the area was safe from intruders. Turtles came to lay eggs and dolphins were seen jumping in the horizon. We all agreed we will not be bringing any predators. The Samoans were unhappy about it but it was the price of their admission. The properties I owned won't change hands even if Søren becomes king. The other beaches had the oyster, sturgeon, salmon farms. This side was all private housing. I had one on the inland side and three on the beach side. The beach house should be fun. All my family is welcome to visit whenever they like. Hannah came to see me asking why I do welfare checks. I explained, "It keeps my heart beating." No one said a word for the rest of the day.
The next morning I changed into a pale lavender robes with chili red roses embroidered on them. The sandalwood fan, gold nail extensions. A copper mask was put on. I walked to the throne room. I was just defrosting when a tourist asked, "What will she do after she is dethroned?" Catherine kept her cool, "If she was dethroned she would be dead. The next in line is going to rule." The rude one spoke, "If I was immortal. I won't let anyone else rule." She grinned, "In that case I am glad you are not immortal" The guards laughed. The rude one stared for a second, "What will she be doing when she is no longer in office?" Catherine grinned, "That is classified." He retorted, "You have no clue!" Catherine laughed, "All of us know what she will do. We don't feel the need to tell you."
He asked her, "Be honest. Do you want anyone else as a ruler." Catherine smiled, "I am not interested in any ruler that isn't the royal three" he wanted to ask her something else but he was told by the other tourists that he was trouble. They silenced him and asked about the ornaments arranged in the palace. Some were things they have never seen. For example the murals and tapestry. The lights switched off and everyone saw the glow in the dark necklace. A woman asked Catherine where she can get one. She answered, "We don't sell that. It is an heirloom of the Empress's own private jewelry. It is one of seven" the woman asked, "What else is not for sale?" The answer was simple, "There are a few that I know of"
Søren watched as I happily glided across the corridor. The tourists were leaving. Søren asked me, "If dveryone decided to you the permanent Empress would you oppose it?" I shook my head, "I accept my family's decision. I want you to rule only because after a hundred years you have ideas which are beneficial and I want you to have the opportunity to make our lives meaningful." He stared thoughtfully as he walked away. I asked the Lupin brotherhood if they have chosen a candidate. They chose Julian to be the one. I brought him with me so he can learn. He sat in the crowd and listened intently. I told to tell me his observations at the end of the day. He had questions and I answered as best as possible.
The others watched with interest as I showed him the ropes. A month later I made him sit in the council. I really want to know what I do to make sure history don't repeat itself. The werewolves all agreed to assist anywhere they could. Cain eagerly watched. I asked the others why they elect Cain as the emperor since he a natural alpha. The others thought about and asked everyone for a vote. They agreed to make Julian the next in line for the throne for this term. Cain will rule on the next werewolf term. I asked Søren to take Julian with him so he can learn. Ivar sent the message to come over. I got ready to leave for the welfare check. Julian came too and he met the vampires. The meeting was awkward but still civil. I was expecting a full cat fight. Mercifully they retracted their claws and were actually courteous.
We arrived at my beach house. Julian was amazed. He has never seen the surf. I invited the neighbors for a dinner. They came in their finery. The vampires came dressed in form fitting black dresses that reached the calf or length with puffed shoulders. Some wore feathers, others wore a rhinestone bead mesh or a string of pearl around their forehead. Others wore a colorful band about a inch wide holding the short bob. The others came wearing suits and modern party outfits. They sat together. I felt fireworks of joy explode in me. They stared happily as they were served blood and thinly sliced raw steak. I asked them to explain their grievances. Anton explained, "I saw a few tourists. They look like they were testing security." I grinned, "Put up a sign that says trespassers will be arrested."
Anton explained, "We did" I stared at him confused, "Did you arrest them?" He nod his head. I asked them to send a drone to find out how they can getting in. Then we will deal with it accordingly. The others had no issues. When everyone left I walked out to investigate. Julian and Cain came too. We saw the tourists and asked them why they are trespassing. One of them asked, "What if we live here?" I grinned, "I know everyone who lives here. You are trespassing" he asked, "Do you live here?" I grinned, "Yes I live here. I own four properties." I called out, "Eliot could you please escort these people back to the tourist zone. This is private property." We watched as they left. The drones were released once everyone was on standby.
I saw exactly the pathway these people were using. I asked them to either build a house for a large family or plant poison ivy. Pyotr built a house there. He and his family of ten moved in. I asked them to search every route. Houses were built in the land with poison oak and poison ivy as sentinels. The new werewolves and vampires were paired as family and sent to live there. This wasn't just to keep out the visitors. This was a gift for their service. This was now their permanent address. The other districts did the same. I also made it clear that anyone visiting from the other districts must inform the one in charge of the area. The lovely people who live in those houses will let them pass since they are not here to invade their privacy. They are simply passing through. I sat down to take my brain to recall the days when I joined the tourists as a foreigner and spied on a crook who was casing a jewelry store.