Edward strode with purpose toward the green room of the royal palace. The Viceroy of the kingdom had summoned him, and the note had said the meeting was one of great urgency.
The 21 year old prince was certain the meeting had something to do with the death of nearly the entire royal family a month before. Only himself, his twin sister, a few small children, and great uncle Augustus had failed to attend the event that took the lives of the rest.
The Iron Sovereign was the newest and biggest ship of the navy, and the king had insisted on the royal family going as passengers on the mammoth ship's maiden voyage. Uncle Augustus was too old to go, the little tots too young, and Edward refused to go because he felt the massive ship had been a waste of money and resources better used for other things. It wasn't as if the kingdom was at war with anybody.
Edward arrived at the green room to find the viceroy and his sister already waiting for him. He gave the viceroy a respectful nod and sent a supportive and friendly smile to his sister.
"Greetings, Viceroy," the prince said. "What urgent news do you have for us?"
The 21 year old prince was certain the meeting had something to do with the death of nearly the entire royal family a month before. Only himself, his twin sister, a few small children, and great uncle Augustus had failed to attend the event that took the lives of the rest.
The Iron Sovereign was the newest and biggest ship of the navy, and the king had insisted on the royal family going as passengers on the mammoth ship's maiden voyage. Uncle Augustus was too old to go, the little tots too young, and Edward refused to go because he felt the massive ship had been a waste of money and resources better used for other things. It wasn't as if the kingdom was at war with anybody.
Edward arrived at the green room to find the viceroy and his sister already waiting for him. He gave the viceroy a respectful nod and sent a supportive and friendly smile to his sister.
"Greetings, Viceroy," the prince said. "What urgent news do you have for us?"