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Arsha and Foresna woke up and got themselves dressed. It was time to disembark from the Endeavor<\/em>. Arsha hoisted her bag over her shoulder, then she and Foresna first headed to the bridge. Arsha started the Ceremony and placed three fingers on the Captain\u2019s Chair. \u201cI am Arsha Royana,\u201d she said. \u201cI have served Realmfleet and have learned much. Thus now, I have proven that I can command. I wish Bashoon Barmek luck as my successor.\u201d Once she finished speaking, she and Foresna made the long trek to the landing ramp. Once they went down the ramp, they walked towards the venue where the Ceremony would be completed. It was a nice little park in the center of the city. Once they reached the park\u2019s entrance, they saw an aisle with the old and new Endeavor<\/em> bridge crew lining it. Foresna headed off to the side of the aisle and Arsha went down it to approach her parents. She set her stuff aside and knelt in front of Elgrad and Hanako. \u201cArsha Royana,\u201d began Elgrad, \u201cyou have been away from home for five years now and have fought in the Final War.\u201d Arsha silently wished that he didn\u2019t say that, wishing for a normal Tour\u2019s End Ceremony like Lardeth and Malnar had. \u201cYou have served Realmfleet and expanded your knowledge. What have you learned?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026I have seen the darkest aspects of the Realms,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve learned that not even my own crew was safe from prejudice\u2026but I still saw good triumph over evil! I saw heroes supporting those that couldn\u2019t defend themselves, whether they never knew a fighter\u2019s life or were robbed of the ability to fight! I saw heroes that sprang from the enemy\u2019s side and proved to me that no one is beyond redemption, even if their entire life is filled with nothing but blind hate! Moreover, I saw those heroes continue to build people up, even after the fighting had long ended! My journey has proven that a hero can pop up at any moment and will even fight against smaller evils. Good will always triumph and I wouldn\u2019t be here if it weren\u2019t for those heroes.\u201d Elgrad and Hanako grinned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour tour has been instrumental in your growth,\u201d said Hanako. \u201cWe have no doubts that you will lead us well when you ascend to the throne. Rise, Arsha Royana, Crown Princess of the entire Mid-realm!\u201d Arsha rose and addressed the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI meant what I said,\u201d she called. \u201cI\u2019ve been hailed as a hero, as have my lovers, but we wouldn\u2019t have gotten anywhere without the actions of all the heroes across the Realms, both those that are still alive to those that gave their lives for their homes and loved ones. So, please, for the love of the now mortal Divine Ones, while you praise those that gained fame, remember those nearest to you. Sing songs, thank them for their service, raise monuments, do something to acknowledge their sacrifices. That\u2019s all I ask of you.\u201d Once she finished, Bashoon walked up to her. She was wearing a duty uniform with purple command trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, Ca-Your Highness, this is it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo much has changed since we picked you and your family up in Vorkath,\u201d replied Arsha. \u201cI don\u2019t know about you, but I don\u2019t want to change a bit of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNor do I,\u201d agreed Bashoon. \u201cI\u2019ve enjoyed my career under your command. Now I\u2019m ready to begin the next step towards my ultimate goal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust don\u2019t forget the goals of your crew. Theirs can align with yours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnderstood, My Lady.\u201d Bashoon and Arsha shook hands, then Arsha surprised everyone by pulling Bashoon into a hug. Bashoon was startled, then smiled and reciprocated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re gonna be a great Captain in these times of peace,\u201d said Arsha. \u201cI just know it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ll command the Endeavor<\/em> and her crew with the respect and dignity that is due to them,\u201d promised Bashoon. They broke off the embrace and Bashoon walked down the aisle with her new bridge crew following her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They all entered the bridge and took their stations. \u201cAll right, everyone,\u201d called Bashoon. \u201cAssume your posts.\u201d Bashoon sat in the Captain\u2019s seat and Endea sat in the seat next to her while Anya moved her water chair to the other side of Bashoon. Laverda, Malak, and Marshii took up their old positions as Melandra and Orthena respectively assumed Thangred and Elmar\u2019s old posts. Nazay\u2019s replacement was a Revenant Kitsune man named Nambura, Shalvey\u2019s successor was Temnasia, a robot that rebelled against Dr. Borg during the final battles of the War, the new Security Officer was a female Golem called Gurnak, the Engineer directly under Melandra was a male Insect-type robot called Geturak, and a Revenant human man calling himself Lurkath was the Science Officer directly under Orthena. \u201cMs. Temnasia,\u201d called Bashoon once everyone assumed their posts, \u201cany missions?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Haldebor Drider Caves,\u201d reported Temnasia, \u201care requesting medical supplies as a mine has collapsed. Everyone has made it out, but there are a lot of injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll right then, let\u2019s get underway. Mr. Nambura, set a course for the Mid-to-Under Realmgate, then plot a course from there to the Haldebor Drider Caves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCourse laid in,\u201d reported Nambura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLet\u2019s fly,\u201d commanded Bashoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Endeavor<\/em> rose from its landing spot and went higher into the air before it flew forward towards the Realmgate. The crowd below waved goodbye as it flew off. They waved until it vanished from view. \u201cGoodbye, Captain Barmek,\u201d said Arsha, \u201cand good luck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once the ceremony was over, Arsha and her parents sat in Arsha\u2019s room in the castle. \u201cYou know,\u201d mused Arsha, \u201cI just want to ask this; are you sure you want to step down?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have the Eternal Age of Unity as the background for your rule,\u201d replied Elgrad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve ruled during war and peace,\u201d supplied Hanako, \u201cnow it\u2019s time for our daughter to rule during only peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen I guess the next question is will the end of the month work for you guys?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSounds perfect to me,\u201d said Elgrad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd me,\u201d agreed Hanako. \u201cPlenty of time for Lardeth and Malnar to settle any affairs of state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn that case,\u201d declared Arsha, \u201cI\u2019m gonna send them the invites!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVery well, we\u2019ll make the announcement for the Town Crier to call out tomorrow,\u201d replied Elgrad. He then kissed Arsha on the head. Hanako kissed her as well before she spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re a good woman, Arsha,\u201d she said. \u201cI know we haven\u2019t always done the right thing for you, but I can say, with no exaggeration, your father and I are proud of the woman and commander you have become. May your rule be blessed with happiness.\u201d Arsha and her parents then hugged and remained together for a bit. Elgrad and Hanako then broke the embrace and left Arsha\u2019s room while Arsha began typing out the invitations to Lardeth and Malnar. Once she finished and edited them, she sent them out. She looked out the window and sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe instant the Coronation\u2019s over,\u201d she said, \u201cthat\u2019s when I do it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Arsha and Foresna woke up and got themselves dressed. It was time to disembark from the Endeavor. Arsha hoisted her bag over her shoulder, then she and Foresna first headed to the bridge. Arsha started the Ceremony and placed three fingers on the Captain\u2019s Chair. \u201cI am Arsha Royana,\u201d she said. \u201cI have served Realmfleet […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1374,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,239],"tags":[482],"class_list":["post-5489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-three-realms","category-the-three-realms-book-6-the-eternal-age-of-unity","tag-fantasy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5490,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5489\/revisions\/5490"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}