Negotiations

##Carla##

"Am the king!" The huge guy went on to say. He called his sons Down. Diego came, and some other skinny dude. He had brown hair, Skinny, and kind of nerdy. I floated down to show them elegance and power while taking a seat. There was this big oval, beautiful brown table. It looks like it could take a good 20 seats, no problem.

Jeremy: I'm Jeremy. I am the crown prince here at the Diamond kingdom.

I looked to the king of Diamond, but he seemed expressionlessly pealing his apple. I bowed my head just a little to show acknowledgment.

Carla: I am the queen of the royal kingdom

Jeremy: Forgive my brother. He was only to view and report, not engage.

I had an upcoming call coming in from Satphire

Carla: Yes

Satphire: There are leopards here. Looks like thousands, maybe more. They are in a poor state, though.

I immediately ask,

Carla: We can circle back to your brother's punishment for trying to assassinate me. I want the Leopards back where there belong, and that is in my kingdom.

Jeremy: Negotiating, are we? For the leopard, it's a different price. They are our strength and speed.

I wanted to make Diego pay for what he did, but thousands of Leopards for the price of one prince who is not even crowned would be out of the question. Jeremy looks kind but far from stupid. The joy my dear friend Cleon is feeling right now. Seeing his family again required all my attention.

" Alright, Carla, deep breath," I state to myself in order to proceed with the conversation. I am a queen before my anger. Bringing the leopard clan back would be beneficial to my kingdom.

Carla: What are your terms?

I said with a calm and elegant tone

Jeremy: An alliance

Carla: Okay

Jeremy: I haven't been married yet, Nor have I found a wife. I would like the liberty of visiting your kingdom to find any suitable mate.

Carla: Prince, I cannot guarantee you will find what you search for in my kingdom. Nonetheless...

Jeremy: Go on

Carla: The Leopards are coming over today. You may scope our land with guards, of course. My deal is bringing you over to meet our available females. Whether or not you find what you are looking for, that's a flaw on your end. You may take any lady who is not spoken for and wants to go with you. You cannot take anyone by force.

Jeremy: Fair enough!

I did not shake his extended hands. Diego had a sour look on his face. I really dislike him.

Carla: I will take my leave. I will speak to the king to open the entrance door for the Leopards to head home. I will clear my schedule for about one week so you may find your wife. We have a lot of suitable females.

Jeremy: When can I expect a royal visit?

Carla: Today is Saturday. I can't take an entire month off, but I can visit more frequently by using my portal. We will need to do it on earth's time. You can spend a week at the castle in Installaxia time, but I will be in and out. You will be guarded at all times.

Jeremy: Next week, it is my queen.

I talk to everyone telepathically, telling them we are going.

My mother needed us to go back to the cube multi-universe in order to pull us out. The distance was too far to bring us back. Arriving in the cube again just made my blood boil. I hear Karen crying,

"She will never get out of here."

Satphire: No, I know that look. Let her rot in here as punishment.

Karen is sitting on the left corner of the cube where Johnny used to be. Her head was on her lap as she continuously cried.

Carla: Hey!

I spoke with authority.

Karen: Do as you please, my prince has deserted me, saying, "he doesn't need weaklings." Have you come to kill me?

Ugh, that stupid Diego. How can he get her into this mess but won't lift a finger to get her out?

I made a portal from there to earth. Cleon went to grab her hands so we could go through it. We ended up back at my house, but I portal her to the school.

Satphire: Why did you save her?

Carla: Was I supposed to let her die in that cube

Satphire: Yes, those are repercussions for her actions.

I got up from the circle and dusted myself off.

Carla: Cleon, let's go check on the majesty

Cleon: Okay.

I hugged my mom as a "Thank you" and headed to the clinic. When I got there, Sarah held the pigeon on her shoulders.

Johny's Dad: He seems to stabilize.

Sarah: That's good.

He looked at me and said.

Johny's Dad: You just miss his mom. I'll give you a bit of time with the patient.

I nodded my thanks soon as he left the room

Blue: Being a pigeon is hard

Carla: How come?

I said while smiling.

Blue: I have urges mom, That's just not right

Carla: What urges?

Blue: Finding trash on the floor, I notice them all.

We all laugh. This bird is seriously tripping over garbage, hahaha.

Sarah: What happened?

Cleon: We were able to retrieve Johny

Satphire: We also found Cleon's family as well

Sarah: They are alive?

Cleon: Yes. My queen, do you have a plan for my people?

Carla: They should be crossing over to our kingdom this afternoon.

He didn't have to say a word for me to see the happiness in his heart

Carla: We should get them some clothes

Cleon: Oh, no need. They looked that way because they were out in the field. I am sure some are loyal servants to the crown.

My heartache. I couldn't tell him his clan was slaves, so instead, I nodded.

Cleon: After we confirm the king's recovery, may I ask to patrol the trade?

Carla: Yes, Satphire, you will assist.

Satphire: Yes, my queen

She bowed

Sarah: What do I do, Your highness?

Carla: We need to get Johnny to the doctor back in Instalaxia. He will be in more capable hands.

Sarah: Yes, I agree, but how? Johnny is nothing but limbs right now?

Carla: Leave that to me

Sarah: Then what am I doing, your highness?

Carla: You need to convince your dad to let him go.

Johny's Dad: Let him go where?

I didn't notice the door open.

Sarah: There is something me and Johny never told you, Dad.

Johny's Dad: It better not be drugs.

Sarah: No, we don't come from this earth. We live in the galaxies, the cosmos.

Johny's Dad: Your imagination is going again.

I could tell Johny's breath was becoming farther apart.

Sarah: We don't have time for this.

Carla: No, my husband is dying. Just take him with us.

"What?" they all said in unisome

I opened a portal to the Instalaxian doctor's clinic.

Johny's Dad: How did she?.... These must be heavy drugs.

I ignored him and went through

Perverted Doctor: I was just...

Sarah: We don't want to know.

Cleon rolled Johnny through the portal.

Perverted Doctor: What's wrong with the king?

Johny's Dad: King?

Perverted Doctor: Who is this mortal?

Sarah: That's our earthly dad.

Perverted Doctor: How did you guys get here?

I couldn't stay here. I went to inform the king. Walking the usual halls where I used to stay. I could hear the king's voice down the hall.

King: What would you like me to do, queen mother?

Queen: Be a man. I don't want just a political marriage. You haven't touched me since Sarah. I have needs of my own.

King: Then take another

Queen: You are my husband

King: In name only.

I knocked on the door.

"Come in," they said in unison.

Carla: Your son is not well

King: Carla, how are you here?

Carla: It's a long story.

Satphire

The hope displayed on Cleon's face when he saw his clan doing well, and multiplied in great numbers, made my heart sing. I'm sure his a relief not to repopulate them all on his own. A few minutes later, Carla, the king and queen's mother, came. We were outside the door giving the Doctors room to work.

Queen: Where is my son

Sarah: He's in there with earthly dad and the other doctor.

Queen: Why is his earthly father here?

Carla: Satphire and Cleon, go and make sure the passageway is clear. I'll explain it to the king and queen.

Cleon and I nodded and left.

Cleon: I got to go home and put my general outfit on. Before today, I was the only leopard. Now I'm not.

I could hear the excitement in his voice. I smiled my agreement.

Satphire: Wouldn't it be better if you run and I'll fly?

Cleon: No need. My house is right there.

We arrived at a cottage made of brown wood and red bricks, surrounded by beautiful flowers. They did not look fake, either.

Satphire: Nice place.

Cleon: I built it myself.

"So manly," I thought.

I could see our kids running free here.

I stayed outside, admiring the floor plan of the cottage

Cleon: I am ready

He came out with his general hat, brown fitted uniform. He had six medals in total, three on each side. No wonder they rewarded him, general.

Cleon: We need horses.

Satphire: Some may do it for a small fee.

There were these two horses. One blue, one green, coincidentally walking in our path. I waved to them to capture their attention.

Cleon: What's the fee to borrow your strength for the day?

Blue: Wait, what is your status?

Cleon: I am a general

Satphire: I am a princess

Green: Our price to you, great sire, is companionship

Cleon: Absurd. I run everywhere I need to. The only reason I require your services today is that I have an extended fleet coming, and I don't need any of them getting lost.

Blue: We need to restore honor in our family. Please! This is a noble quest.

They were going back and forth, testing my patience. We did not have time for this. Most likely, they are at the border now, and they have not opened the gate for them.

Satphire: We accept

Cleon: We do?

Satphire: Yes, get on.

Green: Thank you, your highness

Blue: Yes, thank you.

He kept looking at me, shaking his head like, "you always do that." I replied with a stare saying, "you always get caught up in technicalities."

Green: Where to companions?

Cleon: Border

We were there in no time.

Cleon shouted for them to

"open the gate on the order of the young queen."

The soldiers obeyed. Cleon kept looking straight ahead to see if any of them were coming. After 5 minutes, we saw some images coming toward the border.

Cleon: They are here!

He kicked his horse to make him ride faster.

Satphire: Will you please catch up with general Cleon?

Blue: Yes, of course.

Cleon: Welcome Home!

I came riding behind him. They were as we saw them in that field; Envelope in the same wore out cloth, no baggage or anything.

Cleon: You guys should have put some clothes on, hahaha you're staying, you know.

The older lady (Mia) who claims Cleon as her son. Replied to her blinded son, revealing their truth.

Mia: This is all we have.

Cleon: Don't worry, I'll get everyone clothes.

I left and ride ahead to ensure there weren't any ambushes up ahead waiting for us to drop our guard then strike. After several miles, were only Leopards. I guess the crown prince keeps his word.

Cleon: Did you scope Phire?

Satphire: Um, yes.

Was he giving me nicknames now? I could feel my face red hot;

"Satphire, you're in front of company. You need to stay level-headed."

I thought as I continued to ride, leaving him to respond to their questions. This was going to take all day. After riding so far, I still couldn't see the end trail of Leopards.

Carla

Carla: So that's what happened.

King: You allowed mortals to meddle in our affair?

Carla: In order to save your son's life, yes, and I'll do it a thousand times over.

Aggravated as I am already, you are trying to tell me what I did was wrong?

Queen: Stop it, both of you. Thank you, Carla. Again. Portaling, that's always interesting.

We were outside the doctor's office, waiting to hear how Johnny was doing.

Perverted Doctor: I forgot you guys were out here. Haha, I rarely have people waiting outside for my patients. I finish a while ago, actually.

That Doctor Really grinds my nerves!