Chapter 21: For the King

Itaria confronts her father.

*Meanwhile at the villa. The car holding the team from the war kingdom arrives as the girls move quickly walking out of the car and headed up the stairway. As Nivel, Tilune and Ullia made their way in the through the front door they gasped seeing far back a silver haired man with red eyes and pure black armor with a golden crown stared off with Itaria who grinned looking to him with a strong emanating energy wrapping her in black fire. The man looked to them as they kneel ed and all three bowed lowering their heads. Itaria looked back at them as the tall man smiled*
Nivel: K-King Drygar! We bow in your presence my lord!

*He nodded*

King Drygar: ah the Valkyries! it has been too long. Feels like ive not seen you in many months.

*they shivered a bit as Itaria shook her head looking to him*

Itaria: ignore the company! Tell me the truth! why are you here! you promised me...

*He shook his head*

King Drygar: that I would stay at the capital? that I would let you be the one to tell me of new events regarding the star clan mystery? Do you expect me to trust you so simply?

*she glared to him*

Itaria: what makes you think I would lie?! you've trusted me since the day I entered the war with the destruction of the star clan! I still have the gem to summon my own personal Death Squad!

*He grinned*

King Drygar: why haven't you summoned them then? I can feel the presence of a star clan member even in this pathetic land. The very feeling makes me sick. Whats gotten into you Itaria? is this what you were trained for? cowardice? stalking? and most of all emotion?

*She quickly waved her hand forming her blade as her eyes glowed red and the dark flames seemed to turn into waves of energy. The Valkyries started to stagger and fall down being pushed on their chest as they looked on to Itaria in fear. Itaria's Pandora now had a giant eye in the hilt and the blade was much larger than ever. She herself had red eyes and glared to him with more and more anger gritting her teeth. King Drygar stood tall smiling at her as the waves of energy passed by him without so much of a flinch*

Itaria: Dont you dare question my actions! you think your some real hero?! I know what you did father! I know what you made me do and more, I know what happened to the last king.

*His expression suddenly changed as his smile became a small glare and he looked to her with a serious look. Suddenly he faded from Itaria's view and she gasped looking around but yelped seeing his large hand grasp her face and pick her up. All her energy and power suddenly faded as the Valkyries gasped and huffed to breathe. She shivered motionless as her gems power faded and she looked in fear helplessly at him through his fingers. He shook his head*

King Drygar: dont forget your place Itaria. You can be replaced. Your siblings are all wanting a chance to do that.

*she gasped and huffed then yelled being tossed to the ground by him landing on her bottom and stared to him with fear never seen on her face. His shadow seemed to grow in her eyes to tall standards and a large beast seemed reflected in it as he gave her the same serious glare. The entire air was silent as the Valkyries shivered and kept their heads down afraid*

Itaria: you... you monster.. you beast..

*she started to cry a bit lowering her head*

Itaria: you took away my mother.. you made my siblings into killers... I am fighting for you and you...

*she gasped and felt his hand on her head then seemed to have a pale expression rising up with his hand then looked to him seriously and strangely calm but as if she was hypnotized by his grasp*

Itaria: I... will not fail Lord Drygar.. I will destroy the star clan.

*He grinned nodding to her*

King Drygar: I know you will my little soldier. I suppose though killing him outright would have the entire kingdoms after me. So for now I want you to stay at the villa for the rest of the weeks and train. No complaints.

*She nodded*

Itaria: no complaints lord Drygar.

*He looked to a door to the side as she walked to it silently and opened it shutting it behind her. Next he looked to the Valkyries who shivered as he approached. His armor jingled as he walked to them then stopped*

King Drygar: arise Valkyries.

*they rose up quickly and bowed lowering their heads and closing their eyes but still shivered. He smiled*

King Drygar: Doctor Guillium has given you all new "medicine" to take in your rooms. He told me to tell you to take it only before the battle begins. I must ask you dont speak of any of this as usual, you know the rule.

*they nodded*

Nivel: yes sir!

*He smiled looking to them*

King Drygar: good. I have another task for you too. Keep an eye on my daughter and make sure she stays to her training. If she staggers say these words "for the king".

*Nivel shivered a bit and nodded*

Nivel: w-we will do as you say King Drygar.

*he laughed a bit and nodded then blinked*

King Drygar: good.. very good and one more task..

*They shivered and silently awaited his words*

King Drygar: tell me where could I find the boy?

*Nivel blinked and nodded*

Nivel: S-sir!.. hes currently with Duke Val Iscaro of the Rosarade team.. our spies have told us that Lord Sain is also pursiuing him and sent his siblings to kill Duke Val.

*He blinked*

King Drygar: oh? really now? hah I see, so Perillius the Paranoid King thinks he can have his way? humph. I think ill go there and talk to them all.

*Nivel looked a bit to him then yelped lowering her head as he passed through the doors and walked out of the villa. She and the girls kept their heads lowered until the sound of his armor couldn't be heard. Nivel looked to the others shivering and shook her head*

Nivel: I.. im afraid for Itaria..

*Ullia nodded but frowned*

Ullia: t-the king left us with her as a responsibility.. but.. shes..

 *Tilune whimpered*

Tilune: Itaria.. Lady Itaria..

*Nivel growled a bit shaking her head*

Nivel: we.. we have to find a way to get away from all this.. we need to escape with her..

*Ullia blinked*

Ullia: b-but!.. were treated okay if we do as were told.. we even have so much royalties!

*Tilune glared to her*

Tilune: does that really make you happy?! were subjected to experiments from that weird doctor and we don't really have any free will!

*Nivel nodded*

Nivel: its.. the same as Itaria.. thats why we all grew to be fast friends right?

*Ullia cried softly*

Ullia: Itaria.... oh Itaria..

*Tilune started to cry as well as Nivel shook her head*

Nivel: you two please.. stop crying! we just need to find out where we can escape with her!

*Ullia shivered*

Ullia: its impossible.. if the king doesn't hunt us down.. then the death squads and every last one of Dr. Guilliums goons will! I dont want to be put in experimentation again.. I dont want to lose my memories of you all..

*she sniffled as Nivel held her close*

Nivel: we wont lose each other.. and somehow.. somehow we will escape.. the king seemed off a bit when Itaria mentioned the star clan boy. Remember his words?

*Tilune nodded*

Tilune: he said hes upset by his presence or something. Someone making him that upset.. could that boy really be that powerful?

*Nivel nodded*

Nivel: he took us down without too much trouble before.. but lady Itaria took him down without even attacking.. but remember what she said to us just before we left to the restaurant?

*the three of them thought as a memory flashed in their heads of when they were getting dressed*

(( Nivel had finished putting on her top and clothes while Tilune was showering. Ullia was putting on her cherry red lipstick. Nivel looked as Itaria sat on the bed smiling and seemed to be giddy))

Nivel: Lady Itaria, you seem more excited now what changed?

*she looked to Nivel smirking*

Itaria: im mostly wanting to eat but if you really wanna know.. I can feel Igar getting stronger.

*Nivel blinked in confusion then quietly whispered to her*

Nivel: is it true that you umm.. love him?

*she laughed loudly as Nivel pulled back looking confused*

Itaria: of course I love him, but its not just love.. were fated to meet. Weather its fighting or not.. were fated to be together.. hes.. hes gonna get so strong.. more stronger than me and way more stronger than anyone else in this world..

*Nivel shook her head*

Nivel: he barely stood a chance against your energy when you released your second stage power. What makes you so sure..

*Itaria waved her hand for Nivel to come close then softly whispered in her ear*

Itaria: he survived Pandora's Box, and he wasnt even born yet!

*Nivel blinked the yelled as Tilune yelped slipping in the shower and Ullia gasped pushing too hard on her lipstick and marked it straight across her face*

Nivel: huaaahhHH!??? what what WHAT? ah.. umm.. you mean he...

*Tilune yelled from outside the door*

Tilune: stop screaming out there cant you hear im trying to take a bath! thats rude!

*Itaria smiled to Nivel as Ullia sighed and wiped off the lipstick carefully. Nivel sat on the bed next to Itaria softly speaking to her*

Nivel: are you.. serious?! he did? I cant beleve that.. but does that mean he really is a Star clan member?!

*She nodded*

Itaria: uh duh! I met his parents a long time ago during the purge.. remember how I told the king I duped some fool into going into the second part of Pandora's Box? ya know for the Path of Survival part? It was them. Still it was more of a mutual gain to me.

*Nivel blinked and gasped then shook her head*

Nivel: but.. that means you let a star clan member go!... but haven't you heard what the king said?

*Itaria shook her head looking seriously to her*

Itaria: I heard and I dont care one bit about it! Neither should you.

*Nivel shivered*

Nivel: but.. the king is...

*Itaria held onto Nivel's hand as she blushed a bit and looked to her*

Itaria: Nivel.. you have to trust me.. you know what fathers capable of but.. trust me, have I ever lead you all astray? I chose my Valkyrie squad not because your the best as the doc said, but because I know you and the others are the only one I can trust with my last wishes..

*Nivel blinked looking to her eyes mesmerized a bit*

Nivel: l-lady Itaria.. but.. wait.. last wishes?

*She nodded looking serious*

Itaria: I cant keep going forever.. not with Pandora more hungry than me.. the least I can do is see that b*****d of a father die for what he did to my mother and the star clan.

*she turned away*

Itaria: he.. he needs to be put down.. hes not worthy of being a true king anymore.. hes a monster... and ill never forgive him for all he's made me do and did himself.. if that means we both die then ill... no.. I really dont want to die but.. thats why..

*Nivel blinked looking to her as Itaria smiled to Nivel*

Itaria: thats why I know we can end this all together with Igar.

*Nivel looked confused*

Nivel: I never really knew much about it all.. but I feel like.. im not sure.

*Itaria shook her head and stuck out her tongue at Nivel. She looked on even more confused*

Itaria: fine dont believe me but you are gonna listen to me. Do you wanna get whipped again?

*Nivel blushed red thinking to herself then shook her head*

Nivel: ooh... ah.. umm no no.. well.. no

*Itaria nodded smiling*

Itaria: good! and dont tell anyone else about this just yet. I need to plan it carefully.

*Nivel nodded slowly.*

(*Nivel and the others agreed after thinking about the talk with Itaria*)

Ullia: im not happy with living like some poor person, but im even less happy living as a test subject and all of you and lady Itaria going through the same. I will do whatever I can to save her!

*Tilune smiled agreeing*

Tilune: you said it! im sick of all the kingdom has done! I want to be free! besides that kingdom is stale anyway I mean black? what is it a constant funeral?

*Nivel smiled and nodded*

Nivel: then were all agreed? good. We need to try and save lady Itaria, right now even I dont know what to do but we can at least find a way to snap her out of the kings control. She'll know what to do then.

*they nodded but looked as a voice was heard in the corner of the room*

???: what makes you think that my sister knows all shes doing?

*they looked surprised to see a tall silver haired man with blue eyes look to them in dark robes. They gasped and bowed down on the floor all at once*

Nivel: l-lord Artrius! no we.. please forgive us! we were just thinking out loud!..

*he sighed holding a glass of milk and shook his head*

Artrius: your loud thinking made me thirsty for a drink. Still its thinking like that that could get you killed if I told a certain someone.

*Nivel kneel ed and kissed his feet whimpering*

Nivel: please please dont tell anyone my lord ill do anything you say!

*he pulled his foot away and groaned looking to her*

Artrius: egh.. calm yourself woman, although Sinclair and I could use a few more partners, we are not interested. Believe me im not interested in telling my father of your conspiring. If anything I may be able to help.

*the girls looked to him as he smiled*

Artrius: for my own reasons I share a deep loathing of my father, more than that he's lived so long I feel I may be old by the time I get the chance to rule. And seeing as he would likely pass it all to "his greatest creation" id gladly take a chance to get her out of the line. So dont get any ideas that im a merciful caring brother! Although if anyone asks I am. hah!

*they nodded quietly as he blinked looking to them still kneeling*

Artrius: what are you doing still like that? Stand up ladies I can see your panties! have some decency in front of the prince!

*they blinked and blushed standing up and bowing then stayed quiet as he drunk a bit of his milk*

Artrius: humph as I was saying, I wont tell the foolish fossil but in return you get Itaria out of the kingdom completely. You can get yourselves out too. If your so sure of this "Star clan hero" or whatever ill be waiting for my sister and her beloved star to cut him down.

*Nivel rose her hand a bit*

Nivel: umm but lord Artrius..

*He blinked looking to her with a glare*

Artrius: what? what is it? dont interrupt me when im speaking.

*She yelped and nodded*

Nivel: y-yes Lord Artius.. I was just wondering how would we escape with so many watching us?

*He smiled and looked around*

Artrius: humph your all useless without my help are you? I guess I can let you in on a secret. But not now. Go get my "sister" back to herself then come to my room. Dont worry the guards are my own not one of fathers minions and they will let you through. Ask for snapping her out of it. Give her a spanking.

*Nivel blinked and looked baffled*

Nivel: a s-spanking sir?

*He nodded and sighed*

Artrius: yes yes a spanking! she used to get spanked by her mother, that snaps her out of most of the things father does. Try not to die though, I tried disciplining her once like that and my villa in Deinvart is still being repaired! why else would I be stuck at my emergency villa here? Although its a better atmosphere.

*She nodded sheepishly smiling*

Nivel: y-yes sir..

*he blinked and growed waving his hand*

Artrius: go already! your making my milk spoil.

*she yelped and nodded as the three girls ran into the room where Itaria had left in. He sighed and walked away drinking his milk muttering to himself*

Artrius: humph people these days.. act as if they have never heard of discipline..