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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 10:22:08 GMT -5
A distraught Bernard and the rest of his family went back to The Hill, while the crowd was forced to disperse.
Frank and Tuggington were on their way back to headquarters when a messenger at lest found them.
"Tuggington's officers are leading an assault on the Soviet Brotherhood, just eat of here" he explained.
"Well, I'm not about to let them have all the fun, come on Frank!" Tuggington said as they ran off to the battle.
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The Soviet Brotherhood was making the final push against the smaller order.
"It's over...fire!" One leader of the brotherhood ordered. Many cannons went off, destroying what was left of the compound.
As they celebrated their victory, they saw the Sons of Freedom come up behind them.
"You're too late! I've already destroyed the Order of the People!" He shouted, indicating their destroyed compound.
"Then you shall follow them! Attack!" One of Tuggington's officers ordered as the Soviet Brotherhood suddenly found itself on the defensive.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 11:30:29 GMT -5
(Tug, Diesel doesn't get knocked out that easily, especially not by the old geezer that is your father. ) "Alright, what's the problem?" "Take a f***ing guess!" Ironwood said. "Why did you do such a thing?" asked Fraude. "I dunno. I guess I was bored." "YOU WERE BORED?!" "That and Elijah was pissing me off." Ironwood gave Diesel another punch, Fraude groaned, but Harekett couldn't help chuckling st his friend's reasons for shooting down the next in line of the Crastvin family.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 11:32:26 GMT -5
"Do you have ANY idea of the ramifications?! Sandici could have you imprisoned for murdering the heir to one of the ruling families!" General Ironwood pointed out.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 11:38:06 GMT -5
"If Sandici feels that I was in the wrong, then I will take what's coming to me, but somehow I don't think he would..." (Also, just as a refresher, Sandici, Harekett, and I are like brothers, really good friends that go along way back, hence why I can take up Harekett's time, and if he has a problem he can mine, and why I know Sandici wouldn't be that fussed, considering Elijah's mistreatment of his subjects, though I admit, I kinda made a stupid move back there, but what can I say, I was bored. )
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 11:48:20 GMT -5
Benedict Crastvin, one of the other sons, observed what transpired.
"He was my brother, but still he deserved to die. What the hell is wrong with my family? It's almost as if knowing their rule is guaranteed by birthright makes them feel they can do anything" he said. So he made a rather shocking announcement.
"Father, I've come to a decision... I do not want to succeed you" he decided.
Bernard was surprised, but Benedict's twin brother Andrew was secretly joyous; with George too young to even understand what was going on, this meant his succession was guaranteed
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 11:52:32 GMT -5
"Well you better hope he doesn't!" Ironwood said, aiming one more punch, only this time Diesel was faster giving him a sharp kick that sent the general flying.
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"My son, may I ask why you have made this decision?" Bernard asked.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 12:03:32 GMT -5
"I have seen what power has done to my brother, and I do not want that. I think I will pursue education instead. The University of West Deminoli is renown among us nobles, so I think I shall go there and pursue studies" he decided.
"I am saddened. But I understand. So be it" Bernard replied.
As he left the room, he nodded to his sister Sarah, who had overheard everything. Both of them were dissilusioned by Crastvin rule and quite frankly wanted nothing to do with ruling the island.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 13:25:28 GMT -5
But whereas Benedict decided to go to University, Sarah took a different route - she decided to seek out the revolutionary forces on the island of East Gartun...
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 13:33:12 GMT -5
But where to start was the question... she did not know much about the island beyond the "good part" of the island.
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The Soviet Brotherhood could not believe the sheer firing rate of the weapons of the Sons of Freedom... but then, both sides got a surprise when a horse and cart rode up and there was a strange weapon on the cart.
"Dr. Gatling?! What are you doing?!" Frank called out.
"I finished my weapon! Check it out!"
The Soviet Brotherhood was taken by surprise as the so called "Gatling gun" unleashed complete hell upon the soldiers.
Then, complicating the mix, the Amazons emerged and began attacking the Soviet Brotherhood as well.
"Looks like the last of the factions are all here" Frank observed as the battle continued.
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After their discussion, the Big four regrouped, and came to a decision.
"What do we do next?" Harekett asked.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 13:38:38 GMT -5
"We scout around," said Diesel. "But that kid Benedict... I think we should tell him why we're really here."
They didn't find Benedict, but they did find Sarah...
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 14:03:05 GMT -5
EPISODE 16 They had returned to The Hill, on the premise that they were to discuss what happened and ensure the day ended "civilly" as the Admiral put it, and Harekett needed to retrieve "something important" from his room "Hello there; have you seen your brother Benedict? We were hoping we could have a word with him" Admiral Diesel asked. "Oh, I think he is making arrangements to leave; you see..." Just then, Benedict came walking down the hall, "Hey Sarah, have you seen my... oh, it's you four. Why are you back?" He asked, confused.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 16:08:13 GMT -5
"I think we need to tell you why we're really here."
"You're not here to help the Crastvin family then?"
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 16:10:51 GMT -5
"Well, the issue is a bit more complicated than just coming in and helping your family" General Ironwood explained.
"What exactly are you planning then?" A curious Benedict asked.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 16:16:45 GMT -5
"The Crastvins have been abusing their people, and contrary to their claims, East Gartun is not as wonderful as they say, and hasn't been for a while now. Sandici gave us orders to help out the revolutionary forces if need be,"
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 16:21:42 GMT -5
"But doesn't the Sandici family have the authority to remove my family from power?" Benedict asked.
"Technically, no. When the constitution for the Aderan Empire was written, no procedure was put in place for removing Noble families from power. Surprisingly, Sandici supports the revolutionary forces" Admiral Diesel explained.
"But doesn't he realize the risk he is taking? Rumors persist that if the revolutionaries come to power, they will declare independence from the Empire" Sarah pointed out
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 16:28:22 GMT -5
"He has a plan, don't worry," said Diesel.
"Why are you telling me all this anyway?" asked Benedict.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 16:34:15 GMT -5
"You and your sister... would I be correct in surmising that you two are disillusioned with Crastvin Family rule?" Fraude asked.
"Is it that obvious?" Benedict asked.
"Brother recently forfeited his place in the line of succession so he could go to the University of West Deminoli; and I...well... they want to arrange my marriage, but I want it to be with someone I can have a true relationship with" Sarah admitted.
But Admiral Diesel seemed a bit distracted, "Ah yes, University of West Deminoli... good times, good times. I met Harekett there you know" he said as he recalled his days there.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 16:56:14 GMT -5
"Yes, alongside Sandici the three of us were great friends," said Harekett. "Been a long time..."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Mar 31, 2017 17:01:40 GMT -5
"So what will you two do then?" General Ironwood asked.
"I'm off to West Deminoli to study at University. And for her safety I'll probably bring Sarah along with me" before whispering something into her ear, to which she nodded.
"How will you pull that off?" Minister Fraude asked.
"We'll use the pretense that Benedict will help me find a suitor among the West Deminoli nobility. Dad's been eager to wed me to a noble anyway and strengthen the Crastvin connections anyway, so it is better than depending on mail correspondence" she explained.
"Makes sense to me" Admiral Diesel noted.
"What about you four?" Sarah asked
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Mar 31, 2017 17:10:07 GMT -5
"We'll be sticking around, I probably need to pay for funeral expenses anyway..." Diesel quipped.
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