As the Doctor unrolled the scroll further , he continued the story.......
The Young King was now about to meet face to face with King Wayee... who was the last ruler of any Great House that had not been conquered by the Farllon Empire. The War of the Realms that had lasted Millions of Years would finally be over. Of the 16 Original Great Houses or empires of old, all now would be under Farllon Rule.
The head of the Palace Staff, BUTT - LLAR showed the Young King to a Double set of Doors.
"Inside you will find King Wayee" he said bowing and stepping back.
The Doors then opened and the Young King Walked in. The Room was Long and empty except for a Large wooden throne. The Walls were covered in Marble Panels that shimmered in the light. The Young King would like to have spent time looking at these, but his goal was to meet the person standing at the far end of the room.... King Wayee.
King Wayee had been Standing behind the Wooden Throne when The Young King had first entered. This way it would allow Wayee to make a grand entrance for maybe the last time in his life.
"Greetings.... Welcome to my Home " Spoke King Wayee and made a bowing gesture
The Young King also Bowed, and replied " I am happy to be invited to such a wonderful palace, by a most gracious host. "
Both Men then gave each other another bow.
"Now onto business" Said the Young King
"Yes" replied King Wayee
Wayee walked forward " Please accept this, my staff. This is one of the most sacred items in our culture, and a sign of my Authority and Symbol of Hope to all. It was the first held by the first Ankarian Ruler, King Ank - Arian.. He who made peace amongst the 13 warring tribes of old. 12 of the Tribes United, whilst the 13th went into exile as their Leader LONN did not believe in peace. Where these he and his tribe which are only know as the FARE LYONS went is a mystery, but it is believed they travelled to another planet. King Ank -Arian who gave his name to his people was a great leader. The Staff which holds the Yellow Life Stone which predates any Crown any that any of his successors have worn. Please Accept this as sign of surrender Great King of The Farllon Empire,"
Wayee Bowed and held out his Staff.
Wayee looked tearful as he stood now silent as the Young King held out his hand and took the Staff from the defeated King. Wayee Shut his eyes and wondered what would now happen to his people.
Then he heard a loud tap, then another. Wayee opened his eyes to see the Young King tapping the Staff on the floor.
The Young King was smiling. Then he opened his mouth and spoke.
" I do not want your Staff of Office.... I do not want your Throne.... I will not enslave your people... All I want is your help in restoring Peace to the Universe."
He then handed the Staff back to its rightful owner.
King Wayee was shocked. The Young King started to laugh as did Wayee after a few seconds.
"Now Show me that big wooden Throne of yours " The Young King said pointing at the Large Wooden Chair at the end of the room. " I bet it is not very comfortable " he continued.
" No it is not " Wayee replied. " I never sit in it if I can help it "
" Would you like to sit on it ?" Said Wayee
"Are you trying to torture me ?" grinned The Young King
The two men laughed and took turns siting in the most uncomfortable chair that both believed had ever been made.
Then Wayee showed the Young King the Marble panels that adorned the walls. This was rare marble only found on the Planet Yanko. Which had been originally on the boarder of what had been Ankarian Empire and that of the X - ALIN Realm. The Planet was destroyed early on in the War, but The Ankarian Army had been able to remove sizable amounts of this precious stone before hand. The Young King had seen examples of it before whilst studying as a child. Small fragments. But this was a whole room of walls covered in it.
" It's it true that the Marble it will reflect the colour of the persons skin who touches it ? " asked the Young King.
"Yes, and More." replied Wayee. He continued " Please Touch it "
The Young King Took off his Glove and Touch the Marble. It felt cool, and then warm. The Area around his hand started to change colour. Removing his hand he saw a Blue Hand Print. His hand print. It even showed the place where his ring was. As this had prevented part of his finger making contact the Marble it had remained as it was. Also The Young King said he felt some what strange. Wayee explained that another of the effects of touching the marble was a feeling of utter calmness and happiness. Many had ingested dust from the marble in ancient times, believing it to be a cure for all aliments. However. this proved to be a myth and was causing illness and death for people ingesting large quantities over a time.
"That image will remain there until the next Full Moon when it will fade away. No one knows why ! " Said Wayee.
"Put Yours next to mine" Said the Young King
"No" Said Wayee... "My hands are full of calluses and scars" he continued
"From War ?" Asked the Young King
"No" Laughted Wayee..... "Too Much Gardening, I should wear gloves like everyone else.....But I don't" he smiled
"No wonder they call me the Head Gardener around here" he continued
"Head Gardener ?" Puzzled The Young King
"Yes behind my back. The Real Head Gardener thinks it is funny" continued Wayee
"Will I get to meet him, and his family to congratulate him on his work ?" Asked The Young King thinking about the young Maiden he had had such an enjoyable meeting with.
"If you wish to meet our Head Gardener , I will arrange it for tomorrow" Said Wayee
He rung the Bell beside his the wooden throne and BUTT-LLAR the room entered.
Wayee asked him to arrange for The Young King to meet some of the Gardening Staff the following day.
"Especially the Head Gardener, and his Family. That includes all of his Son's or Daughter's" interrupted The Young King.
"Very Good Sir, I will inform GRAZ the Head Gardener to bring his three son's and daughter to meet with you in the morning" Replied BUTT-LLAR.
King Wayee was puzzled when The Young King inquired what the Head Gardeners children were named. BUTT- LLAR reaised an eyebrow and informed the Young King that Graz's Son's were call Sedin, Pottin and Compust. His Wife was called Fernal and their Daughter was called Boggina.
The Young King Smiled. Now he knew the identity of the Mystery Maiden. It was Boggina.
BUTT-LARR left the room after making sure that he was not needed anymore.
Wayee placed his hand also on the Marble beside the Hand Print of the Young King. It also left a mark.
"Both of us together until the Next Full Moon" The Young King Joked.
The Two Kings Laughed. Then Wayee lead the Young King out of the Throne Room and invited him to join him in his own private suite where they could talk about all proposals that the Young King had mentioned when they had first communicated making the arrangements for this meeting.
What were these proposals, and again after the Young Kings experiences on visiting the Palace, was he sure that they would be still right for him, or his dream
Next Time a Proposal that Leads to a Proposal.
Until then ENJOY.
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