Fiction:Andromeda War/A Regal Visit

In the heart of the imperial palace, Antediluvian smiled that his ocntrol over Cyrannus was becoming mroe and more complete. With this in mind his attention was turned to the growing. The commonewalth had formed several months after he had risen ot power but already the unification of several mighty empires. In an attempt to restore faith from external powers, he decided to personally invite them to the ecumenopolis of for a cordial visit.

Orbispira Bound
An imperial cruiser arrived over Vencortium Prime, one of the Imperium's mid-rim worlds and a planet famous for playing host to a visit by. ,, and several of Uriel's attendants had arrived above the planet and were greeted warmy by the ship's captain. As they settled in the ship headed out and returned home. Uriel is sitting in a common-room that had been reserved for the three of them and was quietly reading a book. Tyraz was nearby, practicing his sword techniques, channelling his energies. Iovera was in her assaigned quarters meditating in silence, trying to hear the voice of Spode from the heavens and thinking about what the jouney could bring. Everything was almost quiet, hwoever as Tyraz continued to swing his sword about (imagining he is slashing through enemies) some of his dark energies knocked over several objects in the room, causing a disturbance. Iovera's thoughts were interrupted by dark energy blasts, she left her room to look what was there. As energies flied about the room Uriel peeked up from his book, hearing the noise as Iovera entered.

Uriel - ''You might want to be more careful... Iovera - ''Careful, please. I do not want you- I mean I do not want the ship to be hurt. Who knows how will the Cyrannians react? Tyraz - ''Hmph, I say this is all very suspicious. Uriel - ''I admit something might be amiss. I am told we're the first to enter the galaxy since the emperor's decree. All this isolation and now the emperor shows interest in our emergent commonwealth. Tyraz - ''Its very suspicious, if you ask me! All three leaders of the most powerful races in Andromeda, now packed on one ship, belonging to those Imperials! I swear, this is an assassination attempt! Iovera - ''Tyraz, be careful with your words. If Imperials will hear you, then... Uriel - ''Iovera is right. Regardless, we should be respectful of our hosts. Tyraz - ''Hmph, fine. I guess I should show some manners for them. Its still not right, though. Uriel - ''Vigilance is a useful trait, lord Breek. Iovera - ''I wonder how will Orbispira look like. Have you heard any stories about it? Tyraz - I heard it looked great under the rule of A--

Cautious, Tyraz stopped and walked over to Iovera, whispering into her ear the name "Apollo". Iovera whipsreed back.

Iovera - ''I wonder what happened with him. Uriel - ''According to stoires, the whole planet is one urban environment, an impressive feat of engineering if true. Iovera - ''An ecumenopolis. I was born at one. Tyraz - ''My family originated from one of the first cities in Zazane history. I am now stranger to fine living. Uriel - ''The Imperium has such worlds, in fact my son Paronus recently returned from one in the core worlds. Tyraz - ''Zazane worlds are often a mix of cities and nature. We dislike the thought of all cities. No way to connect with your natural environment. Uriel - ''I agree. Iovera - If you want, I may describe my home to you.

Tyraz walked over to the table, taking a seat and relaxing. Uriel was still reading the pages of his book, looking up occasionally but listening nonetheless. Iovera followed, leaving Uriel on one of the more comfortable sofas away from the group.

Tyraz - ''Go ahead, mistress Iovera, I have all the time in the Gigaquadrant. Literally. Iovera - ''Sanctuarium... was beautiful and terrific at the same time. No matter where was I going, I saw golden pyramids and vast towers. I spend most of my childhood within them. You may find this strange, but I rarely ever saw sunlight when I was a kid. Uriel - ''It does not sound strange if you refer to living in the underlevels. Tyraz - ''When I was a child, my home was an underlevel beneath the main building my parents lived in. I was forced to eat the insects and other creatures that lived below. Combat school was no better, I was bullied and given little training to prepare because...of my...height. Iovera - ''I think Orbispira is different, but whole Sanctuarium was underground. A land of perpetual twilight. I think you would not see a thing there. Uriel - ''I see, perhaps recalling my childhood is not the best idea. Tyraz - ''Hmph. Rich family, huh. Uriel - ''*smirks* Important family, quality education, royal parents, the usual. Iovera - My childhood...

Iovera stopped in a moment of silence. A tear dropped from her eyes falling on the cold metal floor she sighed wearily.

Tyraz - ''You Draconis. No such thing as bad childhood for you is there. I was forced to spend my 15th birthday, which is usually celebrated in Zazane custom, in my room, locked away while everybody was given food and their own special weapons! And even then, I was told to be quiet about it.''

Tyraz unknolwingly clenched his fists with rage, he let out a long sigh opening his hands and then inhaled, calming himself.

Tyraz - ''I must apologize. My childhood was...not up to Zazane standard. Uriel - ''I understand. My father was always proud of me, It only made the pain of his death worse... Tyraz - ''I'd give anything to kill my father, the cheating scum. If it was not for him, I wouldn't have been born. I wouldn't have been an outsider. Iovera - ''Kill... father?''

Another teardrop fell from Iovera's eyes.

Tyraz - ''Yes. My father was scum. He abused women, one of which gave birth to...''

There was a long pause from Tyraz, not wanting to bring up the name he was thinking.

Uriel - ''Perhaps this is not the best of conversations, everyone is beginning to feel uneasy. Tyraz - ''Yes, yes. I do apologize. Iovera - ''...indeed Tyraz - ''So...Iovera, did you catch Tervos' execution? I'm sure you would've at least heard about it from Uriel. Uriel - ''I have to say, that was quite the spectacle you displayed. Tyraz - ''Hehe, can't say he didn't deserve it. Iovera - ''I was present at the execution. I... I regret ever being there. Tyraz - ''Oh...m-may I ask why? Iovera - ''The blood and gore. All this violence. It made me... shiver. I could just scream, I could just kick something... Tyraz - ''I apologize. Its the way of Zazane. Uriel - ''A simple eecution such as a firing squad would have suited. Tyraz - ''It was a personal matter. And anyhow, I made a new batch of enemies. *chuckles* Somebody tried assassinating me. Uriel - ''Name me a time when you cannot make potential enemies? Tyraz - ''Hopefully, not in this room. Uriel - Agreed.

The conversation was broken when one of Uriels attendants entered the room from a turbolift the alien bowed as he entered. TYraz turned to the alien with a cautious look, curious at his business.

Attendant - ''Highlords, the captain informs me that we are approaching Orbispira. Tyraz - ''Good, I was getting a little...space sick. Iovera - ''Let's hope this meeting with... Antediluvian could help us.''

When they arrived in orbit, the three leaders were taken on a shuttle to the vicinity of the imeprial palace. Uriel looked out a window to see the glistening silver spires, his eyes widened as he looked at the city below, he was very impressed. The shuttle landed on an open-air landing pad, as they stepped out Iovera was frozen in awe, Tyraz sniffed the air with a smile on his face and Uriel looked about, a look of amazement was on his face.

Iovera - ''This is far... far grander than Sanctuarium. Grander than anything I saw before. Uriel - ''Very... Impressive! I have seen world like this before but nothing so... massive. Tyraz - It looks like a nice place.