THE GREAT WATER-BAIT INCIDENT

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THE GREAT WATER-BAIT INCIDENT

Dated 1829

A depiction of the reverent Kid Queen, Amelia Margaret, weeping over her fallen knight which was slain by the evil Lord Provins

 

 

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Peace that usually basked over the glorious Kid Realm was broken when a meeting was called.

 

The denizens of Rosehelm gathered forth into the grand throne room, waiting for the arrival of their Queen. Whispers to and fro of what the possible reason for this swiftly called court session echoed in the space. What was so urgent that could not wait?

 

“All rise for her Grandest Royalest Majesty!” Sounded the page boy, trumpets a blaring. The denizens rose with pride as the Kid Queen strode in small yet precise steps. Ascending upon the throne, the queen and her new Corgi- Duchess Duchess of the Duchess Duchy- gazed out upon the crowd with stern but benevolent eyes.

 

“My loyal subjects.” The CHOSEN ONE raised her hand and sucked in a breath. The anticipation in the room was tense, perhaps too tense. “I have had insult upon my HONOR and upon our most glorious Kingdom by none other than.. an adult.”

 

Gasps filled the room. Terror and anger in the eyes she saw. 

 

“My QUEEN, whom hast insulted our land.” Called out a new-comer of the name Nikoleta, a murmur of agreeance filling the crowd.

 

“Lord Provins. An evil-doer, a no-good adult!” The gasps only grew louder as angry chatter was made between the denizens, scornful looks that could blaze a million fires.

 

“We must do something!” Cried the High Royal Berry Treasurer, Eugenie Cecile. “We must declare war! No less!”

 

The denizens ROARED in agreement, wild blood lust in their eyes as they chanted… chanted!  “WAR. WAR. WAR.” Though their pleads fell silent as the Queen rose from her throne.

 

“The holy ORACLE must be consulted. Let us move swiftly.” With the words uttered, the loyal people of the Kid realm rushed with their most beautiful and gracious Queen to seek guidance from the one true and most holy ORACLE.

 

Upon entering the holy lands, they all dipped their heads lowly- making sure not to upset the ORACLE with the crowd of people. Time was of the utmost importance but respect for his Holiness was even more important. The bowed deeply at the pen, the Queen gathering the sacred bowl within her palms to pass out the body of the ORACLE, a bean o’ so holy.

 

Each denizen dined diligently on a bean- the outcome was clear. War must be established- and so it was. A plan was hatched in those Holy lands. An ambush would be set in place and holy ORACLE water would be launched at the unsuspecting evil Lord Provins. 

 

Nikoleta, a brave soul, volunteered to lure the Lord into the gardens. A worthy lamb to attract the hungry wolf. Her cries signaled the Lord toward the front doors of the palace, his pace quick but not quick enough.

 

Sudden was the war cry.

 

“ATTACK!” Bellowed kid Queen Amelia, the chase had begun. 

 

The first few rounds missed and the old Lord ran for his life. The chase lasted what seemed like hours, diving under bushes, pushing through crowds. Even the Old King Joseph I of Yore was heard shouting his support for the quick and brutal warriors of the Kingdom of Rosehelm as they passed him and his lovely maiden in the public park.  “STEADFAST, DENIZENS OF ROSEHELM.” 

 

The words fueled the angry soldiers, led into battle by none other than the Queen herself and her most loyal Grand Knight- Sir Louis l’Enfant! Finally, after many slain- one or two children having to go home due to scraped knees and others needing their daily nap time- the battle came to a climax. 

 

Laurene, the most gracious Marquess of Sweets stood adamantly behind the Lord- sword raised. A gaggle of brave denizens in front beside their Queen.**

 

“You have insulted our honor, Lord Provins. Apologize and there will be no bloodshed.” Spoke the just Queen Amelia, her amiable Grand Lady Lousia gearing up the soldiers behind her. 

 

Yet no apology came- only the conniving smirk of the Lord Buttface. “Apologize for what?” He questioned. “I am simply an old man. I haven't a clue what you speak to.”

 

The ignorance of the Lord was his downfall, his pride was his doom. 

 

“DRAW!” shouted the Queen. “AIM!” The air was still, the lord onlooking with aghast fear. Then, after the strained pause the deed was done. 

 

“FIRE!”

 

On dropped the floodgates of damnations. Balloon, after balloon. There was no mercy- only vengeance. The Lord dropped to the floor, slain and broken. The end was not there though for the ignorant lord. A bucket of water held above his head by now Warrior Princess Henrietta Therese. A demand was made. An apology or death. The lord- being the fool he ever so chose to be- chose death. 

 

Now soaked in balloons and buckets of holy water, the Lord wept like a little infant on the floor. The merciful Queen Amelia, being benevolent and kind, donned the Pruvia with a warm towel. Yet her kindness was scoffed at by the soaked Lord. 

 

“My levy comes at dawn. Your kingdom shall fall o’ mighty one.” Laughed out the Lord weakly, trying to spread deceit and fear within the hearts of the denizens. 

 

“Then we will be ready for them and they shall perish as you do before me, Lord Provins.” Spit out Queen Amelia her grey eyes like daggers as they dragged the Lord to the Oracle to face punishment. 

 

Lord Simon ‘The Mad’ Pruvia faced trial, the ORACLE showing mercy and not forcing the adult to the terrible badlands due to the bean he ate being one of a semi-pleasant nature. Instead he was barred from the Kid Kingdom of Rosehelm for Twenty Kid Centuries- the price of his return being THREE bushels of sweets to dine upon.

 

The battle was over, but the war- it felt- had just begun.

 

**The Citizens noted at the war were the following honorable mentions: Lousia Galbraith, Louis d’Azor, Eugenie Cecile, Nikoleta Barbra, Pierre, Alina Isidora. Nikita Averilya, Edmond, Arthur Galbraith and of course honorary kid at heart Katharina von Savoie

 

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HERE YE, HERE YE,

The denizens of Rosehelm who participated in the great Water-Bait incident will hereby be rewarded at the next session of court. The law against Lord Simon Pruvia is now in place and has been established as an enemy against all whom inhabit the great Kid Realm. Any child to show proof of prank against Lord Simon ‘The Mad’ Pruvia will receive candy and or a toy for their efforts. Any support shown for the treacherous scum will face punishment so help us ORACLE.

SIGNED,

THE CHOSEN ONE, QUEEN OF KID KINGDOM, PRINCESS OF RENZFELD

Her Most Grandest Royalest Majesty, Amelia Margaret

[zuziee 4004]

Nikoleta smiled happily, showing such news to her mother. “Aren’t you so proud of me? I lead him all by myself! BAAHHH” crying out the for the Oracle. 
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[Kholibrii 1211]

“This is what the noise in the walls was. I was afraid we had a rat infestation.” Natalie Julia said with a faint chuckle as she placed the children’s missive in her desk drawer.

[Autty 165]

Anne Adelheid peered over at her Father, her brows tightening into a furrow. "What did you do?"
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[shay 2582]

4 minutes ago, zuziee said:

Nikoleta smiled happily, showing such news to her mother. “Aren’t you so proud of me? I lead him all by myself! BAAHHH” crying out the for the Oracle. 
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Natalia emitted an overdrawn sigh, frowning as she glanced in a nearby mirror where her reflection showed multiple new grey-hairs which seemingly appeared out of thin air, thanks to her daughter "Brilliant... Barbara."

[annabanana1014 2084]

Grand Lady Lousia giggled as she read this missive! She would clear her throat and yell throughout her house “BBBBBAAAHHHHHHHHHH!”

[Tigergiri 3073]

Nikita looked at the missive, reading it slowly word for word before popping a bean in her mouth and crunching on it

[Proddy 2415]

Louis of Savoy continues to sleep.

[ncarr 2806]

Mary scrunches her nose.

[clonky 1976]

Duchess Dame Francesca Ada Helvets of Felines seemed to be a bit grim the day of the war. She was seen screaming and crying and beating her stick-weapon on the ground in frustration.