The Three Days had passed and the Captain\u2019s ceremony was well under way. Ralta, a mermaid in a pink maid\u2019s outfit with a special choker allowing her to swim in the air as well as her natural water and lava swimming abilities, was serving out drinks while her wife, a human by the name of Pyrina, was belly-dancing with Enfanti on a stage that amplified their respective fire and ice powers. Every time they touched; a mist formed. Everyone cheered as they danced. The Royal family of the Under-realm attended as well; Orbak, his wife Elmpam, and Malnar with hers and Arsha\u2019s Under-realm fianc\u00e9, a Minotaur named Gorfanth. Elgrad and Hanako were shown via hologram and watched as their daughter mingled. \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever seen her so happy,\u201d observed Hanako.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe\u2019s living her dream of travelling the Realms,\u201d replied Elgrad. \u201cI have a feeling she may stay with Realmfleet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf that\u2019s true,\u201d mused Hanako, \u201cthen she\u2019ll be building her castle somewhere where she and her spouses can easily travel the Realms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWysper City, most likely,\u201d guessed Elgrad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDiscussing something without me?\u201d asked Arsha as she, Malnar, and Gorfanth approached the hologram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust some theories about your future,\u201d chuckled Elgrad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny bets yet?\u201d asked Gorfanth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, not yet,\u201d replied Hanako.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, I can\u2019t wait to hear who wins,\u201d giggled Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf I may have everyone\u2019s attention please!\u201d called Orbak. \u201cWe are about to begin the Captain\u2019s Oath Ritual!\u201d The Captain\u2019s Oath Ritual is the same across all three Realms. The ruler of an area would be at an altar with a Realmfleet Captain\u2019s seal on a pedestal. Arsha walked up to the altar and knelt down in front of Orbak. \u201cAges ago, the Three Realms were divided,\u201d he began. \u201cAs time and magic grew, so did our curiosity. The brightest minds of each Realm soon discovered a way to cross the barriers separating Realms, but we were less civilized in the past. Wars soon broke out, threatening to destroy all life across the Realms. After five centuries of conflict, the pointlessness of war was realized and we soon traded, instead of fought over, technology and magic. As the trades went on, it soon became clear that only together can the Realms flourish. We have enjoyed a long, hard-won peace, but it is only maintained by those that serve their Realms and people. As a show of trust, Realmfleet was founded to show that even those in higher positions share the same responsibility and must cultivate trust with service to Realmfleet and the peace it was founded on. Arsha Royana, Princess of Largandra and Crown Princess of the Mid-realm, do you swear to serve Realmfleet with dignity and honor?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI do!\u201d replied Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDo you swear to uphold the peace we have enjoyed for so long and halt any and all attempts to disrupt that peace?\u201d asked Orbak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI do!\u201d promised Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDo you swear to expand the knowledge of the Three Realms with any discoveries you make?\u201d asked Orbak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI do!\u201d confirmed Arsha<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd do you swear to use your experiences to shape your future?\u201d asked Orbak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI do!\u201d swore Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen accept the Captain\u2019s Seal,\u201d directed Orbak as he pinned it to the front of Arsha\u2019s dress. \u201cMay it guide you and the Three Realms to an everlasting peace. People of the Three Realms, I give you Captain Arsha Royana of the Combined Realm Ship, Endeavor<\/em>!\u201d Arsha stood up and faced the crowd as they cheered. The crowd soon cleared a path for her as she made the journey back to the Endeavor<\/em>. Her now full crew compliment was lined up in the corridors leading to the bridge. The crew was beaming, having heard of her trial by fire. Realmfleet Command had considered it her first official mission and she was ready to accept another one. She soon found herself on the bridge with the entire crew at their stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCaptain on the bridge!\u201d called Malak. Everyone stood up at attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAt ease,\u201d assured Arsha. She then moved to the Captain\u2019s chair and sat down. Everyone else took their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRealmfleet Command is ready to give us our next mission,\u201d reported Shalvey. \u201cThey are awaiting you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPut them through,\u201d directed Arsha. Shalvey connected the call as her shell glowed. A female Minotaur appeared on the screen. \u201cAdmiral Rooshee,\u201d called Arsha. \u201cAnother mission for the Endeavor<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSomething a little more calming,\u201d replied Rooshee. \u201cThe Kurontar sea has discovered an ancient Mermaid palace on the outskirts of the Velnar Military Base and Commercial Port. They need some help in their dig. Go to the base and see what assistance you can offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOn our way,\u201d confirmed Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGood luck, Arsha,\u201d bid Rooshee. \u201cAnd well done on settling the Falgreth affair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThank you, Admiral,\u201d replied Arsha. \u201cEndeavor<\/em> out.\u201d The call ended. Arsha turned her seat around to face Malak. \u201cAny news from Recanth?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHe\u2019s alive and well,\u201d reported Malak. \u201cThe members of the new Diamond Consortium have decided that Borome\u2019s actions were not to be considered Consortium missions and even helped Recanth get back into Realmfleet Academy. He\u2019s passed the finals and is now a full-fledged Ensign aboard the Veil<\/em>!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe science vessel?\u201d asked Shalvey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe same,\u201d replied Malak. \u201cHis knowledge in chemistry will be put to good use.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGlad to hear it,\u201d cheered Arsha. She then turned her chair back to the front. \u201cAll right, Nazay. Get us to the Kurontar sea. Nice and easy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNice and easy, you got it!\u201d replied Nazay. This time, the take-off WAS nice and easy. It glided upwards and found a Realmgate quickly to head back to the Mid-realm. Now the Endeavor<\/em> was ready to take on a voyage across the Realms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGood luck, Foxy,\u201d bid Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe\u2019ll be a fine Captain, Your Highness,\u201d assured Pyrina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m gonna miss her,\u201d sighed Ralta as she sat down and massaged her tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAllow me,\u201d called Pyrina. Ralta lay herself on her stomach and let Pyrina massage her tension away. \u201cYou\u2019re next after her,\u201d Pyrina said to Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat would be splendid,\u201d giggled Malnar as she sat down to wait her turn. Gorfanth then approached the three. \u201cMay I help you, Hooves?\u201d asked Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust wanted to see how my one of my favorite ladies is doing,\u201d he replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd they say Minotaurs don\u2019t know how to be suave,\u201d chuckled Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAn ugly stereotype I wish to dispel,\u201d rumbled Gorfanth as he knelt down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWell, it\u2019s working for me,\u201d said Malnar lustily as she leaned in for a kiss. Gorfanth then leaned in as well and they kissed deeply. After a few seconds, they broke it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLardeth\u2019s expecting me at L’obscurit\u00e9 Belle,\u201d remarked Gorfanth. \u201cWould you like to come with?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m afraid it\u2019s gonna have to be just you two boys,\u201d sighed Malnar. \u201cFalnii\u2019s arranged for me, her, and Foresna to see the Folnath Meteors and I\u2019ve been DYING to see that concert for ages!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLucky girl,\u201d chuckled Gorfanth. \u201cWell, you three enjoy yourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou two enjoy yourselves as well,\u201d replied Malnar. Gorfanth then left for L\u2019obscurit\u00e9 Belle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYour Highness?\u201d called Pyrina. \u201cIt\u2019s your turn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWork your magic!\u201d directed Malnar as she sat down. Pyrina gave her a nice shoulder rub, melting away any tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI had no choice!\u201d protested Borome after Garsheek gave her retirement speech. \u201cBakurii had already reported\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI don\u2019t care what prompted you to do this!\u201d hissed Garsheek. \u201cYou should never have infiltrated the best intelligence network in the Under-realm!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut\u2026!\u201d stammered Borome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGet out!\u201d barked Garsheek. Borome glared at his mother before leaving. At that moment, a human male approached her. This was Ansark, the head of the Under-realm Splitters, the Supreme Under-Splitter, bent on taking Realmfleet down, just like their Mid and Over-realm counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhy would your son,\u201d he hissed, \u201cdo something so stupid as to infiltrate the Diamond Consortium near Freedom Day, the day when even THEY are being observed?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYour advisor told him to infiltrate it!\u201d snarled Garsheek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBakurii is not on to go off half-cocked!\u201d replied Ansark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd Borome is not one to lie to his fellow Goblins!\u201d growled Garsheek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExcuse me,\u201d called a Goblin representative, \u201cbut you ARE no longer Chancellor. If you could leave the Decider\u2019s Chambers, we will get on with policy making.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c…Very well,\u201d sighed Garsheek. 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