On Astral Tides: From Humble Freelancer To Astral Emperor Act One Finale – Part 1 – The Chaos Begins

Act One Finale – Part 1 – The Chaos Begins

Shaeula Tu Shae Dannan

On leaving the small hotel room, Shaeula spotted a passing maid. Though those clothes are not cute at all. Hyacinth would be most disappointed. She let out a gentle snort of amusent, having learned enough about the mortal world in these last few months to understand that maids such as Hyacinth were relics of the wealthy, or novelties such as in maid cafes in Japan. Raising one hand, she let the befuddling winds flow, and the woman stopped, eyes glazing over a little. “Give-give the key to your supply cupboard.” Shaeula demanded. “Then cordon it off. You are not-not to use it until tomorrow.”

The woman fumbled out her key slowly, nodding, and Shaeula watched her go for a mont, before opening the door to the room and tossing the key to Grulgor. “I shall be off. I will contact you with information when I have it, and then you can-can relay it to Akio and the others. Move them to the new location. It will be uncomfortable, but I fear-fear…”

“Grulgor gets it, do not worry, little princess.” He said, lifting Shiro and Hyacinth gently over his shoulders. “Nobody knows we are here, but Grul thinks extra caution is wise.” He carried the girls out into the corridor, and placed their sleeping bodies inside the cupboard, using spare bedding from the storeroom to make them comfortable. Heading back for Akio and the Chinese girl, Chen Na, he winked.

“Yes, well, I am quite-quite sure that Duke Formor would be as shocked as I am about your growth. To think-think you would consider matters other than battle. Well, I shall be going. Ti-ti is precious.” Grulgor is right. For now he can guard them, but perhaps later his strength will be needed. Therefore, take precautions. They are needless, but it is still a good habit. Scurrying through the halls, she grinned at the thought of a team of enemies breaking into the hotel, only to find their room empty. There is no issue. No, what is a problem is… her eyes shone amber as she eyed the Tower of London, a little over three miles distant. Pulling the white sunhat down over her face, her grin was wicked. “It seems that the truth is out-out.” She could see the streets thronged with panicking people, watching overhead as helicopters flew towards the Tower and the Palace, all discussing the Queen’s conference with a mixture of excitent, trepidation, panic and dread. “So it seems…” I have no reason to hold back any longer…

Her legs flexing, she ran, moving at a speed an order of magnitude faster than the best marathon runner had ever achieved. Her speed was equivalent to a sportscar, and as she raced towards the Tower, her surroundings a blur, her hat held on with one hand, her dress flapping in the breeze her movent created, she could see people exclaiming in panic, leaping out of her way, filming her with their phones and taking pictures.

Silly mortals. I have great control, I will not strike you. All her physical stats were closing in on a thousand, and she laughed to think of how feeble she truly was when Akio first battled her, weak, weighed down by the many kin her Kin Restoration was shouldering. But not now… Under a minute had passed and she was closing in on the Tower. I am just here to gather information, but if it cos to battle… I will not lose. She clenched her fist, slowing down to a halt in front of the police and military cordon of the Tower, smirking at the shocked faces of BBC journalists and also so reporters from international news sites who had gathered amusing her. They were professionals though, and even with jaws agape and eyes starting, they had her on cara, spreading her image to the world. I shall have to boast to Eri on my return. I believe this will cause Akio so trouble, but now is a good ti to make ourselves known. That way, this Queen of the United Kingdom will be unable to renege on her promises of reward…

“Halt! You can not pass, this area is a cri scene!” the lead soldier commanded, and Shaeula found dozens of guns pointed at her, which she dismissed with a wry snort. With my stats and League now, they will rely hurt a little. Although… her keen eyes detected so danger as they shone powerfully, drawing gasps from everyone around. Several snipers. A direct hit from these would be problematic, though I have dealt with such before. And also… Her grin was pleased. So that is what she is doing. Most clever. Great minds think alike. Though Hyacinth would no doubt disagree, loathing the woman. Though if she showed Akio proper respect, Hyacinth would soon co around…

As her thoughts raced, thinking through the situation in an instant, her Mystic Eyes could see her target, the aether he was giving off surprisingly impressive, and a little familiar. This one is not useless, though of course Akio stands superior. The soldiers shouted out more commands, raising their weapons, and she sighed. “Do not-not point your weapons at , foolish male. I am in quite-quite the hurry. I am aid that your Queen has requested, to deal with this situation. Stand-stand aside.”

“Nobody enters the Tower except authorised personnel!” the man barked, and Shaeula shrugged, her mood souring. I am in a great hurry. I wish to inform Grulgor of the situation with haste, so that I may re-join the others.

“You would bar-bar my way? Shaeula Tu Shae Dannan, princess of the Seelie, Duchess of the Spring of Clear Reflections?” Winds gusted, the air shimring green as though the aurora borealis had descended to earth. The press were filming and comntating in a number of languages, so she did not understand herself. Though one comnt did annoy her a little.

“That speech impedint, how cute…”

What are they talking about? Such nonsense. Her fists clenched, and she was contemplating using the befuddling winds to enter, when a man in uniform ran out of one of the parked vehicles, and handed the leader a note. On reading it, his expression changed.

“Miss Dannan, your na is on the list we have just received. By all ans, enter.” He stepped aside and the guns were lowered, so Shaeula strolled past imperiously, her gaze fixed on the figure in the Tower.

“Excuse , I’m from the BBC!” One brave woman ran over to her. “You are obviously at the centre of today’s shocking, unprecedented events. Can we have an interview?”

Shaeula turned, and even with her face hidden by the deep brim of her hat, her charm took the reporter’s breath away.