I was invited to Ulya. I wore Bluebell robes with palest red embroidery on it. Thorpe was on the pilot seat and Serena was sitting on the communications seat. We took off the moment we got the all clear. We arrived as always and we went to get ready. The ball was boring as always. I knew some of them were dying to saying something. As predicted a queen came to ask me about Søren. I told her that he my allegiance. She advised against it. I was as nice as possible as I explained, "This is our way young one. I don't tell you how to rule your nation. Don't teach me how to rule mine." She stared for a second and walked away. She talked to the others and the Kaiser sat next to me. He wanted to understand why we follow this law. I explained, "This is to honor both sides"
He wanted to know if it is possible to have a permanent ruler. I laughed, "Not in a million years. I don't understand why people have to meddle with our way of life. The hundred year law keeps us honest. Isn't that a good thing?" He nod his head to agree, "When people forget their purpose they gravitate towards trouble." A president of Hermes slowly
approached my entourage. He asked Cain if he can convince me to place an election. He wants my people to have a say. I grinned as I thought, 'Hey dear ones. If I call for an election could you please how you vote.' the answer was unanimous, 'We like things the way they are" I showed them the constant nagging. So they agreed to do mock election.
The next Senate meeting in Hae I was asked if I would allow an election so my people can enjoy a democracy. I called Søren back in Nocny. I asked everyone to cast a vote to see if they wanted a democracy. The vote was unanimous. They didn't want a democracy. They prefer the monarchy. The Senate put the debate to rest. A few were expressing anger. A few were jealous and others were content. They asked Søren if he would consider abdicating so someone else can be ruler. Every Nocturnal vampire and werewolf alike began to laugh. Hilal explained, "Søren is sworn in as emperor because we all agreed he is the one to lead us. We are not interested in switching things up so you can stir up trouble."
Desmond retorted, "We know you want our Empress not support the next in line. You think it is prudent for a leader to advise another to be rebellious." The queen tried to defend herself, "I am sure her highness misunderstood. I never said anything about a rebellion." Søren just pressed a button and everyone saw the conversation. The Kaiser told her to say sorry. She reluctantly apologized. I made it clear, "We don't meddle in the affairs of your nations. We ask you to respect our way of life. This is our way." Everyone in Nocny, "She is right" the law was passed to not interfere with anyone's way of life. There were a few who didn't like the law but went along anyway. Since we were law abiders they had no leeway to get in
The Kaiser asked me if I was going to the ball held the next day. I explained, "I am going home. I have advised my family not attend. I used to be a law enforcer. I know when people are trying to cook up trouble." The Kaiser asked me nicely, "You used to be an officer of the law?" I nod my head, "Indeed I was. I was taught to observe a scenery and predict if who will attack and who is docile. The way everyone is walking and talking speaks volumes." Kaiser asked me if I had a suspect. I told him I had none. I am ordering my family not to attend since I am sure someone will try something. I don't want them arrested and I don't want them killed. Both of them didn't question me as they gave excuses not to attend. None of my family attended.
As I predicted someone was assaulted. I saw Roland stare at me as Miranda was brushing my hair. Since we were absent we were not on the suspect list. The Kaiser sent me a thank you note asking if I would consider a position in the Senate. Reynolds made it clear that I am not going to join the Senate. I have my duties which are classified. Oleg asked me what I was going to do. I was thinking I would go to the Umbrella fortress or the beach. Maybe I will visit Kirigan and Kaz. I will join the army and will be training to perfect my skills to protect my family as I help the new ones master their abilities. Juno announced the Kaiser had come to our suite. He asked if I could help with the investigation. I told him that I can't help him. He asked me if I suspected anyone.
Signe spoke, "Her Highness has no clue who is the culprit. She simply informed you based on body language and tone of voice." The elderly man thanked her as he got up to leave. He invited me to a private dinner. I made sure he send an official message confirming the invite. Oleg asked me if I suspected the Kaiser. I explained, "I suspect his aid. The man practically lick his lips as he looked at the attendees. I remember the last time I saw someone stared like that was just moments before he and his buddies had begun to shooting up the place. The note is a protection since all movements will be monitored. If we are careful we will get back to Nocny in one piece. If not we will be stuck here indefinitely. There are people who are looking for an excuse to experiment on us. But since we abide by the law they can't touch us."
We reached the Kaiser's penthouse. We waited till the investigative officer left to continue his pursuit. The Kaiser warmly welcomed us. I sat down to eat. After the usual pleasantries he asked me, "Will you attend the meeting tomorrow?" I politely refused as I as planned to leave as soon as dinner was over. He asked me why my people don't travel to other parts of the galaxy. I shrugged, "We like our privacy." It took him a moment to piece it together. He asked me not to leave since he could use my investigative skills. The head officer of the intergalactic bureau of intelligence came to explain all his findings. I excused myself. He requested my presence in the morning meeting. He also explained to the official why I was here. I had exposed the trouble before it had happened. He thanked me as I made it clear I was going home.
The official asked me why. I explained that I am homesick. I am leaving because I will end up on the killer's radar. They are looking for a scapegoat so they can regroup to try again. I am leaving before I am framed. I ordered my family not to attend anything that isn't the Senate meeting. A few moments later the news announced the culprit was discovered. It was a member of the Anterior Prime. I didn't believe he was guilty. The Kaiser took me to see him. I came willingly. The man was fighting to leave. The guards stunned him and I touched the blood pooled on the floor. I saw how he was framed. I saw the actual culprit. I told the Kaiser what to do and left to go home. By the time I reached the announcement has to expose the real culprit. I got a request to stay.
The young man was sent to the medical wing. He thanked me for my observation. I accepted his thanks but I wanted to go home. The Kaiser introduced himself as Trix. He insisted we stay. I made Oleg warn everyone to be ready to go home. I promised to stay another hour only if Trix leaves me out of his speech. Because if one of them lives. They will frame me or mine next. He was annoyed but chose to agree. He asked me why we didn't send presents. I answered, "Because we gift our precious time to make the galaxy a better place. We are not interested in bribery." Trix considered as he was told the rest of the criminals were caught. I made it clear I am going home. The others asked me why I was so adamant to go home. I saw them something else I noticed.
I can tell from smell that he is sick. He is terminally ill. Trix is possibly dying so he is staring at us like we are the solution. Lately his ideals have been shaky. If he becomes one of us then we are cooked. Oleg ordered Dy to start the engine. We packed up and left. We were at the lobby when Rhodes came to tell us that Trix got the vote of no confidence. The new one was arresting Trix for illegal experiments. We were invited for tea. We went to congratulate her for her victory. The woman was in her forties. She stared as we walked in. The investigative officer introduced me and she smiled, "Welcome" we spoke at length for an hour. I was awarded in private. She was annoyed till I explained my reasoning to be anonymous and the officer agreed. So she wished us well as we left for Nocny.
Dy sat in the pilot seat and Rhodes was on the communications seat. I was tired so I went to sleep. Miranda woke me up so we can walk to the palace. We walked out and my family was happy to see I was safe. I sleepily waved them and they grinned. Oleg carried me to Starfire. I knew something weird was happening. So I asked for a glass of fresh blood. By the time I finished drinking the entire goblet I was wide awake. I realised someone had spiked my tea. From now on I will stick to blood and other foods that my family makes. Henson tested my dress since I intentionally spilt a little. The test was positive. Oliver filed a complaint against the Kaiser. She was arrested. A Toole became the Kaiser. He sent an apology and also the one who had poisoned me. I remembered the punishment was the criminal gets eaten. So Jesse emptied the city square as Oleg dragged her out. She stared in horror as eighteen werewolves transformed. The streets were filled with screams as they ripped her to pieces.