[hr][hr][center][img]https://s17.postimg.cc/bsw7fuocv/df2973277f3b3295ff1f09a5d52c51e0.png[/img][hr][img]https://s9.postimg.cc/osznzxcov/tumblr_mt4decx_Jio1rivzjbo1_500.gif[/img][hr][@Nallore][@BlueSky44][@FantasyChic][@mnkee][@LadyRunic][@Dragoknighte][@KazAlkemi][/center][hr][hr][center][h3][color=7bcdc8][b]Present Day - The Castle: December 21st, 12,507 - 11:59 AM [/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=#9B30FF]Arya Rincewind[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://78.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbhwr3tsB71qdxxyt.gif[/img][hr][color=#9B30FF][b]Location:[/b][/color] the Palace Grounds ---> the Throne Room[/center][hr]	There was a hint of a blush to Arya's cheeks as Cuyler fretted over her safety. Yet she was the Castle's ExtraOrdinary Wizard and that was not a position that was awarded without serious consideration. Of all of Rowland's apprentices, he had selected her to be his successor. She was the strongest among them, with the most innate [b]Magykal[/b] talent and ability. [color=#9B30FF]"I am flattered, but you do not need to protect me, Cuyler,"[/color] Arya said with a slight smile. [color=#9B30FF]"I am more than proficient in protecting myself. The others in the Castle...They are who we need be concerned about. There is much we do not yet know - and I believe a visit to [b]Alchemie[/b] Way is in order."[/color]

	Rowland nodded, the events of the day weighing heavily on him as well. In his time as ExtraOrdinary Wizard, he had never felt such imminent peril facing the Castle. It made him regret electing to retire when he did, as the responsibility fell on Arya's shoulders. The Queenling was young and inexperienced, meaning that Arya wouldn't receive much help from Queen Valda. Sure, he supposed the Alchemists could be of aid - and in this situation, they seemed quite necessary - but he still did not wish this stress upon her. With such a new apprentice as well, he would be impressed if Arya made it through the coming weeks without more than three mental breakdowns. 

	Rowland then glanced over, seeing the guards letting people enter the Palace lawn now. The seats were filling up quickly and he wanted to be able to have a decent view of the Coronation. He always enjoyed events like these, of course, but he also knew it was likely that some tragedy may occur. A Witch Princess was about to be crowned, after all. "Cuyler, would you care to accompany me?" Rowland added. 

	[color=#9B30FF]"We will talk more after the ceremony,"[/color] Arya said, giving Rowland a hug and then pausing as she looked at Cuyler. She stared at him for a few seconds before she settled on just giving him a smile as she headed inside the Palace, going down the Long Walk in search of her apprentice and the others involved in the ceremony. [hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=7bcdc8]Nera Hawthorn[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://s17.postimg.cc/6c8zvcptr/giphy.gif[/img][hr][color=7bcdc8][b]Location:[/b][/color] the Castle - South Gate ---> the Palace Lawn[/center][hr]	The guards nodded at Malekith, writing down his information. They gave him a smile. Heap was a strong family name in the Castle - in fact, Queen Jenna had been raised by the Heap family. One of their finest ExtraOrdinary Wizards had been a Heap as well - the Seventh Son of the Seventh Son. For better or for worst, the guards would [i]not[/i] forget Malekith's face. (It was like he had just told them he was a Kennedy or an Obama or a Clinton). "Enjoy the Coronation, Mr. Heap," one of the guards said as they let him pass. 

	Marya and Medea had already grabbed seats, with Nera sitting next to them. Nera blinked rapidly, turning a bit green from the speed they had just traveled at. "It'll pass - happens to everyone," Marya said with a snicker. Nera just closed her eyes, gripping her seat for a few minutes before she no longer felt like she was about to vomit. The twins were incredibly useful, if not immature - and while she knew few would believe it, they could easily grow to be the most powerful members of the Coven. Nera would not be surprise if they attempted to unseat Fleur as Witch Mother in the next few years. They could only be controlled to a certain extent. 

	[color=7bcdc8]"You see the front, girls?"[/color] Nera said warmly. Marya and Medea both nodded, looking towards the small stage area with boredom. This flash and substance didn't really impress them as much as it could have someone else. [color=7bcdc8]"That's where the ceremony will begin - and once it's over, I need one of you to snatch Princess Luna,"[/color] Nera whispered. [color=7bcdc8]"Do either of you know how to [b]CradleSnatch[/b]?"[/color] The twins shook their head. [color=7bcdc8]"Very well - bring her to Fleur as quickly as you can, but not until after Valda is crowned. Understood?"[/color][hr][hr][center][h1][b][i][color=ff0000]Myrus Silvers[/color][/i][/b][/h1][img]https://s17.postimg.cc/7skidmarz/giphy.gif[/img][hr][color=ff0000][b]Location:[/b][/color] the Throne Room - The Palace ---> the Palace Lawn[/center][hr]	Myrus followed his sister off to the side, listening to what Luna had to say carefully. The message didn't sound incredibly trustworthy to him, yet he knew that its content held some truth to it. According to Emperor Taj and Asha, their mother had been murdered. Someone out there in the Castle had to know how it had happened - how someone had managed to murder the Queen and make it appear that she had died of natural causes. 

	[color=ff0000]"You shouldn't go to meet with Golds, Luna,"[/color] Myrus told her quietly. [color=ff0000]"If something happens to Valda, you'll become Queen,"[/color] he added. Queen Meliscente hadn't had any sisters for the throne to pass towards. Valda and Luna were potentially the end of the line, unless one of their uncles had a female child. Yet given that none of them had had any children yet, Myrus wasn't holding his breath. [color=ff0000]"I'll go and meet with Golds,"[/color] he then said with a slight smile.

	"Nothing that a servant such as yourself need concern yourself with," Puck told Lyra coolly. He then looked at surprise as the ExtraOrdinary Apprentice appeared, speaking so rudely to the Queenling. Had he been in the Young Army, he would have received fifteen lashes for such a remark. "Would you like me to escort the apprentice from the Palace, your highness?" Puck offered, smiling a bit cruelly at Atkin. 

	"Brother, we have business to attend to," Jadis reminded him. The Wendron Witches had left the Throne Room and headed outside, with Emperor Taj and Asha nodding politely at Princess Valda before heading outside as well. The Coronation ceremony was due to begin any minute and all those not directly involved needed to take their seats. 

	[color=ff0000]"We'll talk more about this later,"[/color] Myrus told Luna, giving her a hug before he headed outside as well onto the Palace lawn.

	Arya entered the room almost just as Myrus left, looking down at the body with shock. She then glanced up at Atkin. [color=#9B30FF]"This is why I asked you to carry a [b]SafeCharm[/b],"[/color] she chided him lightly.