“Summon the priest. We’ll do it here,” an eager Gabriel commands, no longer concealing his real feelings. Overcome with joy that his father’s will provided the solution he needed. (If a reigning King, dies without listing a successor. The Regent has the power to appoint one from the immediate bloodline.) Gabriel instinctually knew the odds of his uncle choosing him, were slim to none. The members that have sided with Cipher could not understand why the prince is rushing the coronation mere hours after the King’s death. Cipher strongly felt Gabriel is doing a disservice to Robert’s memory. He argues, “I just lost my nephew and his entire family in a span of hours. The people have just lost their beloved Queen and King, and will need a moment to mourn before placing another on the throne so quickly.” “Uncle, you of all people knows what happens to a throne that sits empty. This must happen tonight, to ensure the safety of our realm.” “How dare you!” an irate Prince Fabian thunders, moving through the door with the Devine and Seeker at his side. He heard all he needed to …show more content…
“You’re not the only one that lost a brother. No matter our quarrels, I love him, just as much as you both did.” He turns to the members of the council and professes, “I understand the reason why some of you distrust me. I know I have done things to give you just caused in maintaining your judgment against me. With that being said, there is one thing that is absolute about me. You may disagree with my methods, but I have repeatedly proven the lengths I will go to protect my family, to protect this kingdom, and everyone who dwells in it.” He turns his head to Cipher, persuading those that stand against him. He moves back to his chair and tells them, “Tomorrow we’ll stand before the kingdom, where I will divulge the passing of the King and Queen. And announce that we are going to war with the Callaghan, the one’s responsible for their