Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Change of Hands ❯ Sacrosanct Chamber ( Chapter 2 )

Atheria: Ok I'm back. I've taken a break but now I'm doing some revisions to this story. Nothing to big, I just finally worked out a good timeline for the story and on top of that, I should have an entirely NEW chapter up. :O. I know shocker, considering I've let this languish for forever. Things get a little interesting in the new chapter so if you just started reading stay tuned.

 

 

Sacrosanct Chamber

 

Shiaira, Shiniquian Capital

 

The Castle of MediAnne:

 

The doors to a chamber full of people flew open as an entourage of men twittered after a man clothed in robes of crimson satin and silk. Tall, slender, but well built, the aura surrounding him pervading the space he occupied and appeared to cast a glow around his figure. “ Your Majesty, The incidences on the boarder have increased in frequency. As well, the humans are becoming more agitated and fearful. I fear that if we don't do something to stop the attacks on them by the Shinobians then they might rise up. I hate to be embroiled in another fight with those ninguki and…” One of the king's many advisors continued to prattle on about of foreign affairs. The king no longer paid him any mind, and decided to listen to his financial advisor.

 

“ Sire, the treasury is up and the market economy is in great shape, but in the rural market, the vegetables farmers specifically, are having trouble bringing their crops to market. I suggest allow those particular farmers to take up squash again as I see…” the advisor paused to pull out more charts, and the king lost interest in the advisors words and moved to another. The group continued down the chamber's main hallway and turned a corner to face an auspicious and intricately caved mahogany door from shores far away. It was at least 100 feet in height and 10 feet in width. The King stopped before the door and two men guarding it grasped the handles and pulled them out of his path without so much of a hitch in their movement. After the guards fully opened the door, the king continued on his course. The group of advisor grew suddenly silent as the passed the frame of the door. The hall they were in opened into the larger vista of the throne room. When the king entered the room all the men and women of the court stood to acknowledge his presence. The king continued forward to his throne and sat down. The advisors, whom had stopped at the door out of respect, started to advance once again to recommence their reports on the state of the country, when the king stopped them with a rising of his palm.

 

“ Sendor, Toran, Kai, we shall continue our conversation later. Right now I have other matters to attend to.” The king inclined his head towards the young women currently settled in the doorframe to the throne room. When the king glanced in her direction, she stepped forward into the light. Wearing robes of a similar color, but a far more feminine design the nobles of court once more stood, when the young women entered the throne room “Isabelle…” the king breathed with a smile. Isabelle smiled in return, walked forward to her throne next to his, and took her place. The king's expression alights for a moment more before he raises a hand and sends the rest of the court nobles out. After everyone else has cleared the room, the king attention returns to his queen's continence. “ My love, how have you been these last few days? I have not had the chance to avail myself of the opportunity to see you.” the king pauses a breath before coming close and whispering, “ I have missed you terribly.” The leans in and gives Isabelle a gentle kiss.

 

“ I am fine darling” she replies while repositioning her crown and smoothing her dress. A slightly puzzled expression clouds her face and the queen asks,” why did you send all of the court away? I do not see any reason why they could not have stayed.” Isabelle turned to face her husband. “I had not meant to interrupt you I was merely…” Isabelle stopped after she saw the look of affection on her husband's face.

 

“ Your right love I had not a need to send the court away.” He smiled and continued “Call it an indulgence, but I have not had the chance to spend a moments peace with you. “ The king's face darkened at the train of thought that followed his words. “ My love, it pains me to say this but I might be spending more time away than with you over the next few months. The attacks on the humans to the south have increased and they are becoming restless and fretful of their livelihoods, which of course always brings war and strife between them, us, and our brothers.” the king spoke this last sentence like it drained the life out of him.

 

“ You will be back in time for…” Isabelle stopped and gave the king a look. Leaning in the king whispered,

 

“ I swear there isn`t a force on this plain or the next that would keep me from you then.” the king finished with a sly rub over Isabelle's abdomen. The King's demeanor suddenly changed, and gathering his self -control he stood and began walking towards the large doors the framed the throne room entrance. “ Isabelle, be vigilant. There have been several attempts on my life as of late by an unknown enemy. Take care and be discreet. Only those closest to us need to known about this. Above all, just remember there are spies on even the closest of courts, be judicious in what you speak.” Isabelle stood and joined the king at the gates and leaned against him for a moment before stepping forward and ringing a bell to open the doors. “ Would like me to escort you back to your chambers?” the king asked not bothering to use much effort to hide his enthusiasm. Isabelle sighed in response,

 

“ No darling I have already used too much of your time, when there is so much for you to attend to at the moment.” The king looked disappointed. “ Perhaps later I could come to Count Isengo of Byzantine's dinner if there is a lapse in my entertaining duties.” This addition smoothed the king's feathers at not being able to spend more time with Isabelle. “Darling… Dorian, please take care. These are dangerous times.” Isabelle finished and turned to leave when the king grabbed her arm. Isabelle turned around and Dorian planted a quick kiss of her lips. A group of courtiers and advisors rounded the corner leading towards the throne room and in a hallway leading away from the current corridor. The king strode purposefully towards them without glancing back. Though his heart and mind were still with his wife.

 

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