Beginnings by A.M. Hargrove

Author:A.M. Hargrove
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Young Adult, Aliens, Contemporary, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Stories
Publisher: Smashwords
Published: 2012-03-27T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

That evening, I returned to the palace. When I arrived, the war of the universe broke out. My father regarded me with cold speculation. I didn’t dare utter a word.

“What are your plans with her?” he asked sharply.

“Alexyon, please. You promised you would remain calm and here you are already breaking your promise.” My mother was on my side, her words proving that.

My father raked his hands through his hair before throwing them up in disgusted resignation.

“I suppose I am outnumbered in this discussion. The two of you are in league with each other over this… this chit!”

“Do not dare speak of her in that derogatory manner!” I exclaimed, my eyes narrowing.

“Rowan is right, Alexyon. How would you feel if someone called me that?”

My father stared at us and stammered, “Well, it seems the two of you have already laid your plans!” His nostrils flared.

“Father, if you will but calm down, I will explain.”

“Calm down? Rowan, if you think my reaction is bad, think about your subjects and how they will react!” he thundered, the vein in his temple throbbing.

My mother went to him and circled her arms around him. She always had a knack for pacifying him and they had a deep, telepathic conversation. My father finally took a deep breath and nodded.

“So tell me of your plans,” he commanded. “Since I am certain I will be unable to change your mind, I suppose I need to know what your intentions are with the female.”

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As soon as graduation ended, my parents and I made our way back to the palace for a brief celebration. I was an only child so there weren’t many relatives there. A few aunts and uncles, my grandparents and some close friends. Voldruk and his family arrived, but only stayed for a brief visit as he had his own celebration to attend. Everyone toasted me as I managed to graduate first in my class.

It was a disappointing day for me, however. The only one I wanted to share it with was Annalise, but she was forbidden to be there because of our unjust and useless covenant.

The next day, I made my way to the Council to petition the Elders.

I submitted my request for an audience, which was granted. It was scheduled for later that day. My stomach was twisted in knots until the time for the audience finally arrived.

I made my request and gave the required documentation.

“I am proposing the abolishment of the existing caste system on Vesturon with regards to High Born citizens and the taking of a mate. Currently, the convenant exists that disallows High Born citizens to court or mate with those who were born under less fortunate circumstances. Our convenants have always tried to benefit the commoner, as well as the High Born, and yet this caste system still exists. It is a contradiction to what Vesturon is and what it stands for. My proposal would allow High Born citizens the right to mingle, court and even mate with commoners. And the same would be true for commoners.

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