Reuniting A Kingdom Part 1: Walking On Air

[Adam]

The fires inside of Samael burned at his core with ferocity. Were it not for the fact that he had long since mastered his anger, and was able to use it when needed, he would have already offered the Celestial the chance to voice her warnings in combat. However, such thoughts were of lower beings that held no true grip on the sword that was their rage. Instead, his inner fires were directed to a better goal. One that would allow him to destroy any doubt in the Celestial’s mind of the type of being Samael was. “Your warnings...are noble,” Samael sighed as he admitted to the Celestial that her worries were understandable, “but I think you and I both know that although you believe that it is a bad idea for the power to return to me, I am the only one who is capable of wielding such power. Many, I have heard, wielded these stones in my absence, and not one was ever able to fully handle the power without quickly being overloaded by the power. Yet, I have more pressing matters to attend to, besides dealing with a clan of paranoid agents of the gods. So, I offer something that will possibly ease your mind.”

Samael walked towards one of the Fire Dragons that accompanied him and whispered into their ear. Turning to the other Fire Dragon, he then whispered in his ear as well. Immediately, the two turned to leave the building and were already airbound and away from the Sky Castles before the doors closed again. Sitting back in his own chair again, he took a drink from his goblet, sat the cup back down and took a bite of his apple. “I have sent both to Firegorge Mountain to send my wishes to the Fire and Earth Clan Elders. They are then to go to Brigade and seek out your Commander Bellator Draconis, where they will relay my wishes and request to him. Those wishes are, that Brigade will take into their keeping the remaining stones, so that nobody, be they ally or enemy, can acquire the stones.” Samael spoke to Luna, and indirectly, to the Celestial, “I will temporarily relinquish my conquest of the stones, in exchange to finish the final conquest to unify the lands. However, the Celestials must agree to unify as well. With each clan unified into the Junaar’Dov, I will agree to a member of each clan to be part of my council, to advise and to speak for the people. If Brigade wishes, they are welcomed to a seat in council, given the times of war that we are in.” It was a great offer, if the Celestial agreed. To this end, it would give her clan a peace of mind over Samael, but it would also allow Samael to finally achieve all that he wanted, and avoid internal wars. To this end, there would be a council of powerful dragons that together would be all the more equal to Samael in terms of the kingdom’s policies. It would also prevent any infighting of the clans.

“There is but another thing that I will need assistance in, if it is my true power that you are so afraid of.” He spoke, “In my time during my Rites, I received visions of everything that would come to pass in my immediate future. There was vision of someone who would rival my power, but would not lead to ruin, but rather balance. Find this “Other” and send them to me.” Bringing the parchment that he had presented Luna earlier, he placed his hand upon the parchment and uttered, “Hah’Pel!” The writing on the parchment began to vanish, but as quickly as it vanished, new words were written upon it. Upon the parchment, was everything that had been previously written on the parchment in the unification of the Air Dragons, but with the added features for the rest of the clans, including Celestials. It included the agreements and rules to acquiring the stones, and what was expected of everyone.

“If these new terms are agreeable, then feel free to sign to seal our pact.” Samael said softly, “As furious as I am towards your clan, I do not wish bloodshed on kin, especially when a mutual enemy is involved. ‘The Enemy of My Enemy’ afterall.”

[Luna Dragonwing]

Luna nodded quietly as she listened to Teo. Her hands steepled as she listened to both sides of the debate speak. It seemed like they were actually getting somewhere which made Luna feel better about her part in the grand reunification. Hearing about new allies Luna raised her hand after Samael forged the new contract, "Who are these new allies? The Brigade I know given that I am the envoy that works with them specifically. Bellatore is a noble warrior and he is very trustworthy in my experience. Please, tell me about these allies that you wish to connect us to. The more we know about our allies the better we can figure out the best course of action with this new change in circumstance."

Moving forward slightly she picked up her goblet, "I agree that bloodshed has gone on long enough between the Dragon clans and we need to figure out how to work together not just for the betterment of our people but of others as well. We need to know who are allies are and who our enemies are. It does us no good to take a guess and risk trusting the wrong person. Has anyone thought to approach the other races with this goal of reunification or were you planning on approaching them afterwards?"

Glancing between the two Luna raised one delicate eyebrow, this would be something the Celestial could inform them about if she chose. The idea of the Brigade holding the stones was a good one. They had no vested interest in either side winning this war given that they took contracts from both sides to maintain the peace and to keep the portals safe from those who would abuse them. The tension in the room was still palpable and she gestured for one of the servants to bring her a headache powder that would ease the tension in her shoulders and head. Such powders did not affect ones reason it just made sure she would not make a snap judgement in pain. Pausing from her drink she switched to water and drank down the powder that was brought swiftly. As she did so she watched to see what these two different beings would have to say to each other.

Would the Celestials agree to reunification? They seemed completely indifferent to the plight of the other clans and she had her doubts that they would agree to it. Until the Elder signed the contract Luna inwardly decided she would do no such thing. She may have been rash earlier but this time she would not be berated by the Elder dragon if she could avoid it. What little pride she had still rankled at the stinging accusation and she forced herself to remain calm and be patient. If the Celestial expected them to do her bidding SHE would have to make the first move this time.

Tagged: Samael and Teo
Words: 484
Notes: She's willing to be patient.

[Teodora]

It amused her to no end that this was a way to a fire dragons mind. Anger, outrage and then when it was all finally out there they were ready to talk. Still, now that she was here she could not truly with full faith stand behind the outcome. They were in a terrible position and she understood that as much as it seemed that she did not. The threads of fate were constantly being rewoven and it was hard to see what the outcome of this mans actions would be. Every bit of their divine magic screamed that destruction was the only outcome on this path but there was always the chance for an anomalous event to shatter destiny.

"Which is why I have stated that it is just not possible to do so. Yet if you insist on trying then I cannot stand in your way. My original intention was not to come here and start a fight but it would seem that I lack the patience of those who came before me." she stated. Folding her arms now, she leaned back against her chair and stared long and hard in his direction as he explained his plan. It seemed more like appeasement and even then it was only temporary that her worries were laid to rest. Temporary disarmament was not what she had in mind but it was all she could settle for at the moment. There was no stopping him right now with his people rallied and hers scatted the corners of the realms.

Letting out the tiniest of sighs, she nodded her head slowly. "What choice do I have? I will take your terms to avoid more death from our own. However there will be much more death to come and no one can stop it. This world will be devastated and perhaps it too shall suffer the same evils as our own world." she said with a frown. Even though she could see what he was trying to do, what he was trying to do it with was not something she wanted any part of. It seemed that there would be no rest for her in any realm as things seemed to progress from bad to worse almost instantly in this strange world. Admittedly he was the first being to wield such power and seek the unity of anything over the destruction of everything.

His next proposition caused her frown to become even deeper etched into her child like features. Shaking her head slowly at him she was unsure that he understood this problem fully. "For as long as this power has existed there has never been an "other" to balance it out. There is no way to know for sure if such a being even exists or if they perished with our world." she said and her voice now truly sounded defeated. "For all we know you're it now. I will seek out answers for the sake of everyone but I do not expect to find any." she said. Normally she was much more hopeful than this but she could not bring herself to feel it now.

As he produced the scroll for them to sign she did not hesitate this time. Raising her hand, she would call the parchment to herself and catch it within her open hand. Upon doing so the page began to glow as a rune began to etch it's self into the page. Even after she removed her hand her name seemed to glow upon the page. Returning the parchment to him, she pushed her chair out and rose to her feet. "I will seek this "other" but it may be some time before I return. I hope that I have not placed my lot in with you for nothing."

[Adam]

“You have your reasons, Celestial, and so do I.” Was all that Samael said of the matter for the moment. He was not there to start a fight either, but instead he needed her to know that he was willing to incur the wrath of the Celestials a second time if it meant that he protected them until they were ready. If Samael could acquire such power, then it was his belief that all of Dragon-Kind could as well. He loved his people, and despite his rage seemingly blinding him of the consequences, he knew all too well about it. It was just in his mindset to not vocalize his worries. A strong King was not recognized by his worries, but rather what he did about the situation. Luna was right to remind Samael of the people here, and they were the only reason that he was doing this. This was not about the power, or even glory, but for the sake of the one thing any good King would want the most.

Reaching out to the other countries in terms of becoming allies was another thing that Samael had intentions for. However, he knew that he would have to focus on his people first before he could ally with the other countries. “Alliances with other nations have been in my plans for a while, but I must focus on our people first,” Samael said, “the other nations will respect a leader that unites his people, and an alliance with our nation unified will ensure a sense of security for the other nations, because they can rely on the full might of our nation if they need us.” The bad just simply outweighed the good if they tried an alliance now. As great as their numbers were, the dragons could not risk an attack so soon from approaching enemies if they attempted to form an alliance with another nation so soon. It could also show the other nations leaders that the dragons were overeager in trying so soon. Samael needed proof that the leaders could trust an alliance with the dragons.

As the Celestial spoke again of evils, Samael sighed, but as he did his breath could be seen in the form of a red hot mist. His irritability was high as he saw her intentions as merely paranoid, but at the same time, he was not going to expend any more energy in trying to get her to believe or trust him. The fact that she has agreed peacefully was enough for him. Her clan would have a voice in his council and in the way his Kingdom would work. So would the other clans, and even Brigade for diplomatic purposes. Having a Brigade member on his council would also assist him in war assets. He could trust them to deliver messages, and even other war assets without the worry of enemy interception. He could respect Neutrality, as it had its many purposes. Just as he respected the pacifistic nature of the Ice/Water Dragons, even it had its purposes. “If you find this “Other”, then you’ll find all of your worries moot at last,” Samael said simply, “in my vision, I saw visions of someone who would have the power to bring forth balance. I did not find them before I was banished, but if I am here, now, then perhaps so are they. Your Clan believes in destiny, does it not? Is it so illogical to think that it is my destiny and your kind have merely been assisting me along the way?”

As she signed the scroll and handed it to him, he slowly touched the scroll, but before pulling it from her, he looked at her momentarily, “You will come to trust me, in time.” he said softly for once. Handing the scroll to Luna next, he watched as she signed off on the scroll and handed it back to him in return. “I thank you again for your assistance.” he spoke, “If or when Brigade wishes to send someone to act as Diplomatic Council, have them report to Firegorge Mountain. I will be there until I begin my march towards Badrul with our combined clans.” With that, Samael turned to take his leave from the Castles and back to Firegorge Mountain.