Prologue
The time had come…King Amani and Queen Shiloh of Aeris were some of the youngest royals in the Central Council Chambers at only 17 and 19. Looking around, he noted the others present. Going around the table he saw King Luam of Bestia with his new Queen Frida, both slightly older than Amani and Shiloh. Luam had his dark hair cut close on the side, but a full beard sat proud against his dark tanned face. Frida was lighter skinned, but had the most beautiful chocolate colored hair in all of her home kingdom, Sero. The other couples, King Jalen and Queen Noe from Sero and King Irie and Queen Paloma of Aquaria, were older and had seen many battles in this war. They were all tired of the fighting and ready to put it to an end!
These Chambers were where all the ruling families of Natura could come and discuss world events at a neutral location, one that had no ties to any kingdom. The Island, Sheehan, provided natural cover for them, generating a comms jamming ion frequency and a lightning storm at all times. It was here that they were going to decide the fate of the world. The kingdoms all held their breath while they waited….
"I'm telling you, we don't stand a chance with this plan!!" King Jalen smacked his pale fist on the table to emphasize his point.
"Give the boy a chance to explain." Queen Paloma was renowned for her insights and wisdom, always seeing the big picture. "This could very well be the only chance we have."
Amani, the boy in question, cleared his throat to get everyone's attention once more. "This will work. I swear to our ancestors, we will bring an end to this war!!" Looking around the table he still saw doubts, but hope was slowly starting to shine through. Looking over at Shiloh, he slowly gained boldness as he talked. "Luam, you and your General are going to be pivotal to this plan. Your abilities to camouflage with any people will allow two small groups to breach the main battle ship and take on the four leaders. Luam, your group will comprise of myself, my General Akiba, Sero's General Alessia, and Jalen's son Alvar. We will head for the Lumen and Ignis leaders on the battleship over the northern sector." Looking up, Amani could see the determination sprouting in Luam's golden eyes. "Next will be Atreus' group. He will bring Shiloh, Aquaria's General Folke, and Irie's daughter Imelda. They will attack the Umbra and Tellus forces. That ship is hovering over the eastern section, near the equator." A few sighs of resignation could be heard over the chatter that was starting to build from the others around, but the momentum was building. Amani became very serious. "I know this is not without risk…and I am asking for a lot of sacrifice from…everyone. But this will win. And we can do it, together. Our forces on the ground will hold them off and our greatest warriors are ready to battle the cowards that attack from above. By the Gods, we will be free of this war!!" By this time, there was a roar of approval from all. Searching the group, no longer was there helplessness to be found. Now, they stood strong and proud. They would be able to do this…They had to…
