Post by Caraf Tewar on Feb 11, 2006 16:59:12 GMT -5
There had seemed to be a bit of disturbance in Heliotrope, but I paid little attention to it. I was too happy from my time with Luke to worry about gossip.
The dining hall was filled with adepts as we were just finishing our evening meal. Before anyone could leave, Dowayne Valeraine entered and stood at the front of the hall. She looked tired and weighed down by something as she waited for everyone's attention. A hush fell over the room and all eyes were on the Dowayne.
"I am afraid I have upsetting news to share with you. On their way home from the coronation celebration, the new King and Queen were attacked. King Ambrose was left for dead, Queen Triselene and all others were killed. The King lives, but is in a sleep from which they can not wake him. Princess Sabrina de la Courcel has been named Acting Regent." She stopped, drawing a deep breath before going on. "These are the facts, this is all that is known as of now. I do not want to hear of any adept from this House embellishing on the facts that I have just shared with you. If I should have any more news to inform you of, I will call you back to the hall."
With that, she turned and left. The silence remained even after she was gone as we all sat stunned. I felt my chin trembling and tears welled in my eyes. I remembered how I had felt in the presence of my new King and Queen, and I grieved at our nation's loss. My hand went to the bracelet I still wore, wishing Luke was here to wrap me in his arms.
The dining hall was filled with adepts as we were just finishing our evening meal. Before anyone could leave, Dowayne Valeraine entered and stood at the front of the hall. She looked tired and weighed down by something as she waited for everyone's attention. A hush fell over the room and all eyes were on the Dowayne.
"I am afraid I have upsetting news to share with you. On their way home from the coronation celebration, the new King and Queen were attacked. King Ambrose was left for dead, Queen Triselene and all others were killed. The King lives, but is in a sleep from which they can not wake him. Princess Sabrina de la Courcel has been named Acting Regent." She stopped, drawing a deep breath before going on. "These are the facts, this is all that is known as of now. I do not want to hear of any adept from this House embellishing on the facts that I have just shared with you. If I should have any more news to inform you of, I will call you back to the hall."
With that, she turned and left. The silence remained even after she was gone as we all sat stunned. I felt my chin trembling and tears welled in my eyes. I remembered how I had felt in the presence of my new King and Queen, and I grieved at our nation's loss. My hand went to the bracelet I still wore, wishing Luke was here to wrap me in his arms.
