Marriage and Alliance

Posted on 14 Mar 2021 @ 4:51am by Uldrag the First & Sugo Torel

Mission: Mission 5 - Season of the Witch?
Location: Ancient dark ones base
Timeline: MD5
1526 words - 3.1 OF Standard Post Measure

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The Azimeans had been here a couple of days now and even her "God" had deemed to make more of her people beautiful pleased that she had heeded his words and was moving forward with this alliance.

The Grand Archduke Torel had planned out his Sons dowry ceremony to pure perfection. It of course had to be flashy enough to make the other leaders of the five attending want to spit but also a show of riches cementing as always their position as being on of the most prosperous empires within the league. And not only that, his sons choice had turned out to be an exotic beauty. He was proud of his son for thinking stategically but also finding a female he may enjoy as more than just a political alliance. So to that effect he was pouring in plenty of delights.

It had been a long day and the Queen had been presented with many riches. Jewels from their worlds, books, plant life as his son had explained her love of her prosperous planet which would now be included in their empire. Silks, dresses, even some servants for this Queen needed bigger lodgings in his view. They would build her a palace worthy of this planet and her position oh yes. And finally spices and tonics.

The last package as it was still so hard to get stock, them unfortunately never having made inroads into the Cartels as he had wished, his son presented himself. The final gift before bestowing the family necklace of proper betrothal. Yes dressed in his best finery his son made a fine young man, handsome and offering this women everything even he suspected his heart. Had he been 40 or 50 years younger he would have made a case for a second wife or even killed off his first to precure this Beauty himself.

"Finally my lady," Sugo bowed and went down on one knee holding out the trinket box towards her. "PN Green. Something to enhance the wedding night," he winked at her. "And add extra life to yours."

Her mind was in a whirl, never had she been treated like this until, Sugo walked into her life. Uldrag had Deimos to thank for this. She accepted the box from him, smiling with a faint glimmer of a tears making her eyes shimmer like a jewel.

Standing back up again he took the ornate box off one of his servants and opened it. "I wish you consent to be my wife," he said both happily and confidently. The necklace was one of kind, adorned with moonstones from the lunar province. Beautiful and befitting for such a queen. And the only thing he wished to see on her at the end of this very long day. The ceremony would precede as soon as she accepted.

"I do accept your betrothal Sugo Torel." standing up herself and turning her back to him for Sugo to place the necklace about her neck. When that was done she turned and smiled at him.

To the side of Ulrag, Demios made an appearance that only she could see or hear. He nodded towards her. "Use all this wealth my child, for this is just a snapshot of what this man can catapult towards you to build your armies and go stamp your Federation out of existence."

Seeing her deity and his approval, Uldrag's demeanor became even more radiant. As she looked out towards those that were gathered. "Let us begin the ceremony." she spoke, her voice musical and one that captivated the attention of everyone. She held out her hand to Sugo, with a nod.

His father had deliberately insisted on a house Tethys rubbing in the fact they had been lining up their prodigal daughter trying to win him over to the idea of a house alliance and marriage with his son. But no he was far more ambitious than that and she was a crone.

"Sugo Torel of House Azimeses, Son of the oldest and wisest of the Azimean lines," the priest looked over at the Grand Duke after uttering that sentence which had been requested specifically, "you choose Ulrag of the House Cetea to be your bride. So say it be?"

"I choose Ulrag as my bride," Sugo said back formally but took her hand and moved a finger over it tenderly so she would know this was just that, a formality.

"Ulrag of the House Cetea," the other alien pronounced it. "Do you consent to become the first lady of the House Azimeses, to stand side by side with the Duke to ensure prosperity of both our peoples and reign over multiple worlds?"

"And produce an heir," the Arch Duke leant in seriously.

Sugo shot his father a withering look and her an apologetic one.

Uldrag chuckled slightly, giving Sugo a reassuring smile of, she's not bothered by the older man's comment then replied. "I do consent, and am desirous of this union. For not only is it beneficial for my people and yours, I am also very much in love with him." she decided to make that announcement to put things more into focus and also her feelings for him were very true.

There was a general gasp at that statement. Mostly from his congregation. Usually these events were highly political and those words were not uttered.

"Then in the eyes of representatives of the Five, I hereby pronounce you man and wife. You may take your first steps together," the priest bowed slightly.

Sugo held out his arm and walked her down the long procession of guests. His father had sure pulled out all the stops.

"I promise you, you will not regret this union," he said softly. "Did your dowry please you my queen?"

"The dowry does please me but the greatest gift of all is, you, my love." Uldrag replied in equally soft tones. "I would have married you without all the gifts and treasures that you come with."

"We must now endure long speeches and a big meal before I can whisk you away and have you solely to myself." He raised her hand towards his lips and kissed it.

"We can't just run away now?" she said quietly with an impish smile. "It seems I have broken a tradition when I announced my love for you to where everyone could hear." giving a giggle. "A trip sounds divine." she added.

"It is traditional for a Duke to take his new bride on a trip. To cement our union properly. I have a private vessel at the ready if you wish to escape after all this fuss. We can delay it of course if you have regal business," he said stopping suddenly locking eyes with her as all behind continued to cheer and throw blessings in the air.

"Although," he grinned wickedly. "I hope you do not have much regal business. After your confession just then I would prefer just personal business with you right now."

He reached out and traced a finger down her cheek then gently ran it over her lips before thinking to hell with decorum and pulling her in for a proper kiss.

Uldrag melted into his arms, with his kiss setting her aflame. She pulled away briefly, "I do not think I have a lot of regal business. If so it will be swiftly taken care of." then moved in for another kiss.

He smiled at her when he pulled back once more. "You mentioned some place you wished to show me. We have that opportunity now."

"Ahh, yes. A Federation Starbase I've wanted to see, Its number is 308, it will also give you a chance to see what they do, corrupting those around them." Uldrag nodded with a smile. "I am so excited to be able to show you this. And to spend time with you, alone." running her finger along Sugo's lips, her innermost thoughts were that of wonder, that this handsome gorgeous man loved her, but also a word of caution whispered to her, this dream and fantasy of being a Queen may end, as this may only be just an illusion. She quickly dismissed that thought. It is better to enjoy this then worry about what tomorrow may bring.

Sugo nodded. She had mentioned these Federation briefly. "Your enemy is now my enemy my queen. And it would be good recon. The alliance has not encountered these people before. Heard a little on the wind but nothing concrete. You will educate me," he told her.

Slipping his fingers so they were now holding hands he lead her back into her castle. It looked to have expanded since the last time he had visited he mused impressed. "But first I hope you are hungry for a very long dinner awaits us."

He leaned in and whispered wickedly "Then we get to work it off, alone."

Uldrag blushed, kissing him. "Yes... dinner and I am hungry. For more than just dinner."

"Your wish is my command my lady," he said keeping a firm arm around her.

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Sugo Torel
NPC- Cpt. Jonathan Reynolds

Uldrag the First
NPC-Michael Hawkins