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[/h1][/sup][/color][indent][sub][COLOR=564293][I]REAWAKENED[/I][/COLOR][/sub][/indent][indent][sup][right][COLOR=564293][b]THE HIDDEN PARADISE // 01.00.00[/b][/color][/right][/sup][/indent][hr][indent][indent][sub][COLOR=564293]Royal Palace of Wakanda // Birnin Zana[/color][/sub][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent][color=AB9ED4]T'Chaka was becoming more concerned about his son after he sought advice from his ancestors at Birnin Mutata. He, his family, and the Taifa Ngao had been waiting an hour for his return. His wife, N'Yami, tried to comfort him to no effect while Shuri was on her phone. Nearby, the councilors were gathered into one area and began discussing the king's decision to visit the City of the Dead. Abeni listened as his fellow associates were essentially gossiping about T'Challa and the reason behind his sudden departure so quickly after the battle with Ulysses. Most of them assumed that the invasion attempt had something to do with the leave.

Councilor Hodari turned his sights to Abeni and began talking to him about the issue. [color=7CAE6A]"Abeni, what are your thoughts on the matter?"[/color]

Abeni thought of an answer and responded, [color=5E9256]"I'm wondering if our king sought counsel after the attempted murder on the outsider."[/color]

[color=7CAE6A]"That could make sense."[/color] Hodari seemed supportive of Abeni's theory. [color=7CAE6A]"He looked horrified after he cut off the terrorist's arm."[/color]

Amara Azikiwe rolled her eyes and dismissed the idea that their king was terrified of striking back ruthlessly. [color=A7E389]"Our king is the Black Panther. He isn't afraid of some blood."[/color]

[color=5E9256]"But he isn't as cruel as T'Chaka was."[/color]

[color=7CAE6A]"That makes sense because I heard that he's considering disbanding the Hatut Zeraze due to their cruelty."[/color] Other councilors were caught off guard by what Hodari said. Before they could have time to process the information, the Royal Talon Fighter appeared from a distance and began approaching them. Everyone got into position and waited to hear what the king had to say after seeking out his ancestors. Meanwhile, T'Chaka finally felt relief that his son had returned and waited for the fighter to land before welcoming him back.  

When the ramp was lowered, his younger brother, S'Yan, walked past him and everyone else while typing something onto a notepad. T'Chaka immediately knew that something serious had taken place while in the Ancestral Plane. T'Challa emerged from the jet with Okoye by his side. His father greeted his son at the bottom of the ramp, [color=7E4EAE]"My son, I am grateful for your return from Necropolis. I hope you found what you were looking for."[/color]

[color=664EAE]"I did."[/color] T'Challa acknowledged his father and then turned his attention to everyone else. [color=664EAE]"After visiting with my ancestors, and meditating on their words, I have to make the most difficult decision in Wakandan history. We cannot remain in the shadows anymore."[/color]

[color=5E9256]"My king, I don't understand."[/color]

[color=664EAE]"It's time that the world truly knows [b]Wakanda[/b]."[/color][/color][/indent]
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[hr][/indent][indent][indent][sub][COLOR=564293]Throne Room // Royal Palace of Wakanda[/color][/sub][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][indent][color=AB9ED4]The king's announcement caught everyone off-guard, especially T'Chaka, who immediately expressed concern about it. Instead of arguing back, T'Challa told his father to wait in the throne room to discuss in private. When he entered, S'Yan was finishing up a conversation with one of the Hatut Zeraze. His young brother dismissed the stranger and then went to greet his sibling. T'Chaka smiled. [color=7E4EAE]"It's always good to see you too, brother."[/color]

[color=AE4EAE]"I should be on my way."[/color]

T'Chaka's smile faded. [color=7E4EAE]"...What happened at Necropolis?"[/color]

[color=AE4EAE]"What do you-"[/color]

[color=7E4EAE]"You know what I'm talking about. What did our ancestors say to my son?"[/color]

S'Yan sighed and turned around to face his brother. [color=AE4EAE]"We both know that I can't answer the question."[/color]

[color=7E4EAE]"I know. But... I am talking about our home. It's at risk of being destroyed for good."[/color] T'Chaka approached his brother and grabbed his shoulders. [color=7E4EAE]"Everything that our ancestors did to protect Wakanda will be for nothing! But if I know what happened, then I can stop him before he does something unwise."[/color]

[color=664EAE]"How is it 'unwise' if one wants to protect their people for danger?"[/color] T'Challa caught the siblings off guard with the question and his presence. Both men immediately bowed and remained silent until the king allowed them to speak. T'Challa did a poor job of hiding his cringed expression at their need to preserve nonsense etiquettes like that and quickly told them to stand. [color=664EAE]"You don't need to keep doing [b]that[/b]. Just... answer the question, please."[/color]

[color=7E4EAE]"I wish to not offend you, my son, but whatever you're planning isn't the way that I taught you. You're supposed to protect Wakanda."[/color] T'Chaka responded without holding back at his son, even if it was difficult to do.

[color=664EAE]"And I am."[/color]

[color=7E4EAE]"By revealing this?"[/color] T'Chaka gestured at the window with his hand. [color=7E4EAE]"The reason why our cities and society continues on thriving is that outsiders don't know of its existence. If they knew of our beauty, they wouldn't hesitate to tear it apart for their selfish reasons."[/color] 

[color=664EAE]"They already tried that."[/color] T'Challa was referring to Ulysses and his recent attack against Wakanda. He pressed his wrist beads, and several television screens rose beside the throne. Then, it began to play footage of the outsiders' heroes fighting against extraterrestrial threats in recent years, including the battles that made them famous. [color=664EAE]"What would Wakanda have done if the Justice League fell under the control of Starro? Or the Avengers died while fighting against the Chitauri? Praise the centuries-old isolationism policy to our people while the planet is being enslaved?"[/color]

[color=7E4EAE]"You know exactly what the outsiders did to the continent, and that's why they cannot be trusted!"[/color]

[color=664EAE]"Why are you afraid?"[/color] T'Challa boldly asked.

T'Chaka was taken back by his son's claim and lashed back. [color=7E4EAE]"Afraid?! You dare to say that after everything that [b]I[/b] did! I kept peace in Wakanda as its king and protector!"[/color]

[color=664EAE]"And now, I'm doing the same."[/color] T'Challa walked passed his father and went to the throne. It was mostly made out of vibranium with random materials used to refurbish it. Like recently, its arms were replaced with ones that looked like panthers. He took a moment to relish them before sitting down and continuing the heart-to-heart. [color=664EAE]"I realized that there was a world beyond our borders. A world where I need to grapple with before it consumes us all. And, though its people may not know it yet, so does Wakanda."[/color]

T'Chaka approached the throne and cold-heartedly stared at his son. [color=7E4EAE]"Reveal Wakanda to the world and you will tarnish both the throne and the mantle!"[/color]

[color=664EAE]"Or make them flourish."[/color] And with that, T'Chaka realized that the conversation was going nowhere. So, he dismissed himself from the throne room. S'Yan awkwardly stood there until his brother was out of the room and approached the throne as the television screens were being lowered back to the ground. He saw how deeply disturbed his nephew was about the argument and decided to offer some words of comfort.

[color=AE4EAE]"I.. I will talk to your father once he's calmed. Maybe he will understand what you're doing is for the greater good of Wakanda after listening to his younger brother."[/color]

[color=664EAE]"Thanks, uncle. I won't know what to do without you."[/color] T'Challa smiled. [color=664EAE]"Now, have our agents received the invitations?"[/color]

[color=AE4EAE]"Yes, your highness. Before your father arrived, I was told that the embassy offices should get them within the hour."[/color]

[color=664EAE]"Good."[/color][/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]
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