Chapter 53 House of York and Lancaster.
We both can see the Great Queen in front of us that carries the bloodline of Aquitaine and Brigantia in her. What was thought lost in the Commonwealth period shall now be returned to the High Queen. All Plantagenet regardless of if they were York or Lancaster are here to greet the High Queen of Brigantia & Aquitaine.

Gaby looked at the figures from history that had come alive in front of her. One man stepped forward. “Unlike the others I have not a crown to place on you as it was lost in the Wash along with my baggage train and I died shortly afterwards so I did not get chance to replace it.”

“King John I presume. Are these some of your lost items? The Princesses of the Seas recently presented them to me. However as they were once yours you may present them in the same manner as the rest of your family.”

John Lackland looked at the Crown, Orb and Sceptre. “They certainly look like the lost items. If they are not them then they are excellent copies.”

Queen Eleanor stepped forward and lifted up the Orb. She unscrewed the two halves and inside was a note she passed to Gaby who read it out aloud. “I had this made for my younger son John as he refused to use Richards’ regalia. I personally placed this note in here as I had a dream he would lose them.”

John knelt before Gaby and placed the crown on Gaby’s head and placed the Orb and Sceptre in her hands. “John thank you for giving me these I can assure you they will be well looked after by my personal treasurer. For now though they can go in front of me as I have others to receive in the same way.”

After a short while quite a few royal regalia were lined up in front of Gaby. These ranged from Edward the Confessor to James the 1st. However others appeared and Gaby smiled as she recognised three Celtic Queens. “Ladies you three will join my personnel team. In fact I believe that some Parisi Children soon need your help.

Boudicca looked at Gaby. “Some of your greatest warriors survived and now their children require the help of the Great Queens.”

Cartumandia and Helen, “Empress the Parisi were allied to the Brigantia and the Iceni clans so we must help them if they have called for aid.”

Gaby, “Empress Helen in my dreams you were described as being more blood thirsty than either of your sisters. If my dreams come to fruition then we are in for an interesting time. I have already sent two of your sisters who have a watching brief. I also had to send your aunt Etna to ensure the two kept to their watching brief. As the Big Boss informed me somebody might be needed to moderate both girls. So far they have kept to their instructions.”

Cartumandia laughed, “The Celts called us Goddesses and Helen was even made a Saint. By any chance would one of our sisters have her own army made up of her daughters?”

A little head popped out of the bed. “Hi Aunts Gaby is under my protection and that of my much larger sisters and cousins. Mum has gone with Gaia and Etna to Scarborough for a holiday. However the Big Boss has a little job for all the Fire Queens in North Korea. Richard would you like to see those who will guard you coffin whilst it is at Leicester Cathedral?”

Before another word was said a company of little girls marched in. They were carrying the White Rose standard and the Boars Head of York that previously had been the standard of the ninth or lost legion. Each girl carried a short sword and dagger on their hip as well as a halberd in their hand. On their backs they carried a bow and Quiver fill of arrows.

Richard inspected them all. “Well I can honestly say than have never seen an army as heavily armed as you all are. As I inspected you all I noticed the tiara you all wear is also a deadly weapon. May I show the others what you will carry to guard my remains?”

Wee Wee stood to attention as first the Tiara was removed. Then she dismantled it into its component parts. “We call this the death tiara as every part is designed to kill. These are the death Stars as used by Japanese ninjas, The base on which they fit is the death ring and once thrown could easily slice a person’s head off.”

Richard removed the Short sword, dagger and Dirks from both socks. Then after inspecting the weapons laid them down on the floor. “Oh this Halberd is different the shaft it is made of metal.”

“We have combined modern technology with ancient to give this death axe a rather powerful kick.” Wee Wee pointed the weapon towards the trees and fired. The resulting explosion surprised Richard.

“I presume you have somehow adapted the bow and arrows as well?”

“As you can see from our size we could not pull a long bow. But the short bow is powerful enough for us with our death arrows that are ultra-thin and so we can carry more.”

Richard looked at the belt Wee Wee wore. “By any chance is that also a weapon or Weapons.”

Wee Wee nodded her head. “All around the belt are Boom Bangs I think Gaby would call them Grenades. The belt it’s self if explosive and could easily blow up all those trees if set correctly.” These were also laid down on the ground.

“The earrings more Boom Bangs. By any chance would they be Death venom shoes?”

Wee Wee nodded her head. “Richard so far you have relieved me of a lot of weapons. However I am still potentially very deadly.” Richard stared hard. “I presume the rest of the jewellery you wear is all weapons.”

“I doubt that the Red Queen herself could have more weapons than you do. Is the chemise you all wear also a weapon. It looks to be made of pure silk and could make a good garrotte.”

“Thank you for that idea. You and I are going to become great friends. There are bands of carbon fibre sewn into the chemise which makes it a great defence weapon. I have many names. Some as a joke call me the Big Boss. To others I am a Princess of Moldavia, Romania & Russia. To others I am Field Marshal Draconaris, Some even call me a Princess of Death.”

Richards face paled. “Please Princess put all these items back on. You are a Draconaris?”

“Richard I presume you have heard of Grandpa Draconaris from the look of your face as you have gone deathly white. You are going to get lots of Draconaris Princesses protecting your coffin. We might even call on some of our big sisters or Aunts to help us like Catherine. Who I believe you have met before.”

Catherine Straffenberg appeared in the room. “Wee Wee you may get dressed again as befits a Draconaris. Sorry Gaby I was having a chat with Father. You know how he is. He is still fuming about what happened to the Tiny Princess and my sister. Lilith and Eve are calming him down but that may take some time. I have been instructed by our telegraph system that there is some lost property of mine in here.”

“Catherine, are you also known as Catherine Draconaris? I think a long time ago I might have made a big mistake a long time ago. Can we have a kiss for old time’s sake?”

“And little me.”

Richard bent down and scooped up Wee Wee. “Well my little tigress and Queen of many deaths I will be happy to have you and your companions as guards of my coffin. I may be dead now but can I still be married to Catherine in the afterlife?”

“Richard you always have been mine although you did not realise it. The Twinklies do not normally provide guard for any old king. Only one they already consider is already bonded with them and their sisters.”
Richard looked perplexed. Gaby, “Richard Catherine knew you would have to die before she could claim you. Her scent is all over you. The Twinklies all know Catherine considers you as her personal property. She though like all of Draco’s daughters is mine. Your marriage though is allowed. I cannot do with having an upset Catherine or upset Twinklies.”

Gaia appeared, “Gaby I was watching the television in Scarborough when I saw the news about North Korea. I believe it is time the earth mother reared her head and deprived her children of those weapons of mass destruction.”

Before the assembled group a screen appeared. It was showing every potential military site in North Korea. In North Korea its self a series of tremors and Earthquakes shook the ground. In the parliament building the Generals continued with their threats to wage thermo nuclear war on their neighbours and America. Under the first Atomic site the ground split open swallowing the entire complex and those working in it. Into the bright orange core of a new volcano they all went to be turned into ash.

Before Gaby Vulcan appeared. “Sorry Empress Gaby but for once I wanted to show off my skills. I know Etna and the others could do similar but they are not as fast as I am. I also tried to limit those died. My nieces the fire demons helped with that task. As Gaby and the others watched after a series of tremors and earthquakes another volcano appeared. This continued until only the building housing the Generals was left and they were completely oblivious to the fact every major atomic and military site was destroyed. Again the ground shook and molten lava poured. This time though there was a massive explosion that was felt all around the earth. In the far off lab that recorded earthquakes this was the largest ever recorded. The explosion was followed by a series of minor tremors.

Gaia looked at the massive volcano that had appeared. “I suppose Brother of fire you want me to tidy up your mess?” As again a volcano had swallowed the entire site. “I normally have to do after your toys have spilled out all over the place? At least now there will be no more problem from Kim Yung.”

A newscaster appeared on the television screen across North Korea. “To the outside world please help. A series of volcanic eruptions have destroyed several major sites across our country including part of our capital city. At the moment our Capital City looks as if it is night it is so dark.”

Richard looked shocked and crossed himself in the manor of Catholics. Vulcan looked at him. “It needed to be done Richard as otherwise there would have been many millions of deaths. My sister Gaia will have the devastated areas covered in fauna and flora in no time.” As they watched grass and flowers appeared through the ash. The volcanos continued to put out a plume of smoke and fine ash fell down from the sky.

Gaby, “Dragon Queens large or small. In my dreams we went to Nepal and China to give aid to those in need. I believe those in the North of Korea need our help after Vulcans unauthorised cleansing of their country.”

“Wee Wee is it possible for me to broadcast to the people of Korea?”

Gaby received the reply in her head. “People of the world. Today I heard the cry of anguish from the people of Korea after a series of Volcanos eruptions. I am responding by sending the winged warriors of Brigantia. Soon they will be flying on mass to aid those in Korea who need it.”

Catherine gave Richard a kiss. “Sorry I must go to join others of my family as there is much to do but I will see you again soon.”

In China the Communist chairman summons the senior Lama after seeing the broadcast. “Please tell me that the winged warriors of Brigantia are just another name for an air force?”

The Lama thought carefully. “I also saw the broadcast and anticipated your question. They are like no other air force in this world. The Empress of Brigantia commands massive dragon flights and that is what she is sending.”

The Chairman looked at the Lama. “I know our scriptures enough to know my time as Chairman is almost over. Our people will flock to her now they know she has returned. I must broadcast to the entire country for even we cannot fight the Dragon queen if she has returned to her ancient stronghold of Brigantia.”

A short while later media reporters were all assembled for what they thought was going to be another propaganda speech. Instead the chairman was dressed in uniform like any other soldier. “Brothers and Sisters of China the Dragon Empress has returned to her ancient throne of Brigantia and is sending help to our brothers and sisters in Korea. We as her dragon children must also help all we can. I realise not all of you can make the journey but as many as can will help. Those who cannot if they can give what they can afford it would help.”

The solitary guard still on duty between the North and South saw the convoy coming from the South and opened the gates. “You come to help us in our time of need. I will join you for we are one again.” The soldier left his post and found a wagon with a spare seat.
“Is it true that the Dragon Queen has returned and is sending us help?”

The driver turned to him. “Aye laddie she has returned and brought with her many other dragons. They are now coming to aid those in need.”

Not very far from the Capitol city, but away in the jungle was one of the many prison camps that the former regime had created. Two people with bright red hair were talking. “I tell ye Iris I saw many she dragons fly past. We must be prepared. If only ye Papa knew we were here. We would soon be out of this place in a flash.”

“Tam O’Shanta you and your tall tales. You know dragons have not been seen for a long time. As for papa he would blow his top if he knew we were imprisoned in here.”

“Mummy, Mummy look what I have got?”

“The ladies who look like you said I was a Princess of Oberon and those who harmed me not only suffered Oberon’s wrath but that of Empress Brigantia herself. One lady pointed her finger at me and I was in a new dress. The other lady was cross at the guard who hit me and she said Justice grants you your reward for injuring that child. Fire shot out of her hand and the man was no more. The ladies also gave me these to give to you and said tell Tam & Iris to dress their Army for soon Brigantia herself will arrive to inspect them.”

Both Tam and Iris took the gold coins off the child. Tam looked at the image on the coin and kissed it. “Mistress we went looking for you and you have found us instead.” As Tam was thinking another scream was heard. Tam walked over to the whipping post and released the person tied up there. “Unlike most of the others you were kind to us. Those screams you hear are the final breaths of some of your former colleagues. They are receiving their reward from the Empress of the Heavens.”

“Mummy look it is the ladies I told you about are here!”

Iris ran across and hugged both Daisy and Petal. “Well sister thank you for the dress for my youngest. I presume our cousin Petal must have learned how to make fire? Or are Draco’s daughters about as well.”

Tam looked at them both. “So daughter of Justice this one is under my protection as he was kind to me and my kin. His kindness got him this reward. Daisy started to glow and placed her hands on the man. Petal did likewise.

“Mother would say Justice is her name and not Vengeance. Let your wounds be healed for you are now part of Brigantias Army. However one of my sisters asks that we strip you of all clothing and clean you so she may give you your reward.”

Tam looked at Petal. Please can you increase you self to full adult height.” Tam started to shake. “I thought so Tam no head banger like Lord Draco. Tam no argues with Justice. Tam is happy with Iris and children.”

Another female arrived. “Leave my sister to me. I will soon restore her. Tam you should carry out your recent instructions. Brigantia will soon arrive with all those who did not fly here including the Royal Dora’s’.”

Iris “Royal Dora’s’ as in our aunts Daisy? Quick Tam this calls for full dress regalia as befits a Royal leprechaun of Brigantia and a Princess of Oberon. We had better include the other specials that are similar to us.” As their magic spread throughout the camp all came and lined up in rows of nine.

Morning & Evening star appeared. They looked at the badly injured man. Catherine, “Sisters large or small please prick your finger and place it on the injured man. Soon he will feel the power of the Draco’s course through his veins. Now I must finalise his change to that of my sister Gloria.” Catherine sat down and bent forward apparently kissing the man. As she did so the wounds healed over and then breasts appeared. The tummy pulled in and the hair in the head grew longer. The skull reshaped to that of a feminine form and the remainder of the skeleton reshaped within seconds.”

Gloria opened her eyes. “Wow that was some kiss.”

“That was the kiss of life from the Princess of light & life in all their forms. You are now our sister Gloria for all eternity.”

Gloria placed her hand over the scars that had formed. One of the daughters of Iris spoke. “Those two pointed their fingers at those who hurt you and flames engulfed them until only ash remained, and that was scattered in all directions by the wind that occurred when that man and those ladies appeared.” Catherine helped Gloria up. As she did so her clothing appeared.

Catherine looked at the three who had appeared. While Tam was bowing. “Greetings my Lord Wyvern and your Queens. Would you do me the honour of inspecting my army? Well I suppose it is also Empress Brigantias army but most of them are our children.”

“Tam O’Shanta Royal leprechaun of Brigantia and I believe my niece Princess Iris of Oberon. The last time I inspected troops in Germany I gained a few more daughters. It would appear that both I and Lilith have gained another daughter this time. Catherine you and your sister will accompany us on this inspection of Empress Gaby’s troops.”

“Yes father.”

Gloria scooped up the little leprechaun she had noticed laughing. As soon as she did that she got a voice in her head. “You can now carry me Gloria for you are infused with the blood of all Draco’s children and Grandchildren. Apparently he has not realised I Wee Wee Queen of many deaths am here though.”

Draco noticed other beings flutter down and join the ends of the rows. “Iris why are you not dressed as a Royal? Oberon gave all his daughters to the High Queen and as such they and all their children are Royals as well.” A second later all the uniforms changed.

Gloria looked at the gold braiding that had appeared on her dress. Draco marched up and down every row. He stopped by a Fae archer. “Sir we were imprisoned in other camps and once released we got the message from Field Marshal Draconaris to come here and be inspected before we can join the main army who will arrive through the mountain of fire.”

“Field Marshal Draconaris you say!”

“Yes Sir. Do you know this Field Marshal? We have heard that even Prince Draco Draconaris trembles at the very sound of her name the Queen of many Deaths.”

Lilith & Eve burst out laughing. “We are Prince Draco’s wives and companions. We will inspect your archers.” The Fae archer curtsied.

“Yes your Serene Highness. For some of us this is the first time we have come across Royalty.”

Lilith, “The girls who are following on behind us are our children and Lord Draco’s grandchildren.”

Gloria turned to Draco. “Father Will you carry my baby for a while?”

“Baby what baby Gloria? Oh! Well Gloria it appears there are two Field Marshal Draconis here. This one has other titles like the Queen of many Deaths. As that young Fae has just said you do not want to cross her.”

“Gloria micro Twinklies such as Wee wee here may look cute but she is far more deadly than any Draco or Barguest.”

Back in Sheffield Gaby started to stand up as two females entered the room. However the pain from the recent surgery made her feel faint and she sat back down again. “Sorry I was trying to get up your majesties but the recent surgery caused me to feel rather faint. Queens Titania and Tatiana or otherwise known as the terrible twins welcome here to what apparently has become my court.”

Before anymore could be said light started to flash and klaxons sound. Prince Draco son of Draco switched them off. “Sorry about that. Queen Titania that was your daughter Bluebell calling for the killer matrons and the hounds of hell to Hunt down and destroy all those who have recently killed her husband in London.”

“Please wait and I will give you the full facts your majesties. Father detailed me to go to London on talks about terrorism across the kingdoms. My batman drove me. I did not realise he was married to one of my cousins until I broke the news of his Death to her. My batman was given some time off and went out of Wellington barracks wearing a tea shirt with the logo help the Hero’s. Well he was no sooner out of the barracks than he was knocked down by a car. The occupants jumped out and everyone thought they were going to offer help. Instead before anybody could stop them they brought out a knife and cutlass. They stabbed and beheaded my batman. The London police put 10 bullets into the men and took them to hospital. Because of the fear of race riots in London they are being transferred to Wakefield maximum security prison. Apparently they forgot that Wakefield is now one of your prisons.”

Gaby put on her serious face. “Wakefield prison! Justine will personally be the trial judge. Full media cover will be allowed. As they are now our prisoners they shall get our justice. Nobody treats one of my soldiers like that. There will be no full life sentence this time. Wee Wee mark 1 & 2 will personally act for defence and prosecution. Now will somebody please bring Bluebell here to me?”

Justine appeared with Bluebell. Bluebell rushed over to her mother still sobbing away. “Mum I was watching the television and saw it all. I called for the matrons but they have not responded as yet.”

Bluebell was startled as Gaby spoke. “Bluebell your husband worked with Prince Draco and so was one of my serving soldiers although the death was in London the trial will be in my Capital city of York. Your Aunt Justine will preside at the trial and there will be full media coverage. I will not have anybody say the murderers did not get a fair trial. If found guilty they and any co-conspirators will be executed on the Knavesmire with the death of a thousand arrows and their head shall be separated from their body with the Halifax lady and their heads placed around the city walls of York as warning to other terrorists. Their bodies shall go to the local hospitals where all that is useful will be removed. The remainder shall be incinerated and the ashes returned to their families to do as they wish.”

Bluebell started to smile and the smile turned to a snarl. As she noticed the Chief Imam from the Bradford council of Mosques. “Your majesty is it true that those who killed that soldier in London will be tried up here?”

“Yes it is true. The prosecution will be represented by Prince Draco Draconaris of Moldavia who will be asking for the ultimate sanction. Not because he was one of my serving officers that died and as such the Prosecution would have called for that reason. However that same officer’s wife was of a Princess of Brigantia. As such she was calling up help to eliminate every family member of the murderers. It has taken me a while to calm her down however she still wants the ultimate sanction. I can assure you that unlike some countries they will get a fair trial. However they will not linger long in jail as their execution if found guilty and that of any other terrorist residing within my kingdoms will be at Knavesmire in York shortly after the trial.”

“Oh you do realise that there may be some fanatics up here who might try to rescue them or start riots.”

It was Titania who replied, “Imam I am Queen Titania it was my daughter who suffered the loss. If any of your members decide to cause trouble while we are present then they and their entire family will swiftly be dealt with, and even the Empress will be unable to stop it for she already knows our law.”

Gaby, “Imam for years the British Government has been trying to send a certain Muslim cleric back to Jordan and they have been flouted at every turn. Just before I took charge of Brigantia he was transferred to Full Sutton Maximum security Prison near York. While there he was foolish enough to try and encourage other Muslim’s in there to riot and to tell them to kill me. Apparently he called me devil spawned. Well he will soon learn what it is to incur the wrath of one who is protected by Lucinder and Draco. Instead of going to Jordan he will die the thousand deaths and his head will be placed above Micklegate Bar in York. All Traitors or Foreign Enemy’s will get the same treatment. I suggest that if you know of anybody planning to do something they had better get their family out very quickly as I will find out and they will be dealt with in the same way.”

The Imam face went white as a ghost. “Lucinder as in Death Queen?”

Bluebell looked at the Imam. “My aunt Lucinder does have the privileged of that title. I summoned her and the killer matrons to deal with my husband’s murderers. The High Queen though prevented many deaths. I see by your face you now know with whom you are dealing. Do not think it is just because they are Muslims. All fanatics will all be dealt with the same way regardless of religion. Now please depart before I lose my temper.”

Outside he was greeted by a group of Muslim men. “Well will she release them?”

The Imam shook his head. “Before you start trouble up here I suggest you send all your families away. For if you continue with your current idea. You will bring the wrath of supernatural forces down on your family. They will all be executed along with all of you. Those forces will eliminate all your family from the youngest to the oldest.”

One of the men, “Imam it is obvious instead of scaring them they have terrified you. There is no way they would do that as it would be against the law.” As he spoke however he and all but the Imam were gripped by the horrible tummy ache.

“That is a warning from the Queen of many Deaths. She already knows who you are and as such can with easy eliminate all of you any time she wants.”

“We sent you to speak with Queen Gaby as she is only a child. Is she also the Queen of many deaths?”

“No she is one of those who protect Queen Gaby along with Lucinder and Draco Diablo. There were others present whose names I do not know but I could feel their power. I would suspect one was Kali. If so then they all abide by Dragon law. That law will automatically be imposed on you, if you go ahead with your plans and all your family and friends will then perish by fire. Even plotting to kill could bring about your demise.”

One of the men knelt down and started to pray for forgiveness while the remainder scorned him. “You stupid fool it was only bad curry we had that caused the pain. The Imam is nothing but an old lady. We will go ahead with our plans.” As he spoke two beings materialised nearby both were brandishing swords in both hands.

Morning Star spoke, “Priest take the one kneeling back inside. The others have spoken treason within our hearing and now alas we have to deal with them in a permanent way.”

The Imam marched the young man back towards the door he had recently come from. As he did so he noticed there was a female stood in the doorway with four little girls. The young man started to tremble and shake.

Daffodil, “They would not have sent you across here if they intended harm to you. Now turn and watch how Morning and Evening Star deal with your former friends.”

One of the little girls dropped her red hanky the scared man was about to pick it up and pass it back to her. Before he could do so he saw his former friend’s heads rolling in the dirt. No sooner had that happened than the entire body disappeared leaving only the head behind. The females picked up the heads and said, “Let all know these are the heads of traitors.”

One of the little girls spoke. “Aunts this man he wishes to kiss you both on the lips.”

Both Stars laughed, “Well we are good sports and we will let you live if you manage to do it.”

First was Morning Star who discovered he had leapt on to her and was kissing her for around 15 minutes. Then he took a breather and leapt on to Evening Star and again he was another 15 minutes.

A female with a very worried look on her face appeared in front of Gaby. “My son has not come home and I worry about him. I wish he would not associate with those he calls friends. I know they plan something terrible but not the exact details.”

Gaby looked at the female and smiled. “The group intended to make war on me and have already been dealt with permanently. Only one survived. He decided to tackle Morning and Evening Star in a different way.”

The old lady smiled, “By any chance did he kiss either of them. If he managed to then I have a goddess as a daughter in law.”
Gaby, “Both Morning and Evening Star are my companions. However they are allowed to take a male as a mate. Your son managed to kiss both of them and now he has to accept the consequences of what will happen to him.”

“BOTH? Oh. Oh my.”

Titania, “Old friend you did not recognise me. You trained your son well. In his prayer he called on the Queen of the Heavens to protect him from the wrath his friends would bring about. He tried many times to alter their ways but they would not be moved. They are now being recycled as we speak.”

Gaby, “Titania & Tatiana take hold of the mother’s arms and Morning and Evening Star you should look after your sister Midnight for others are waiting for us to arrive.”

No sooner had she spoke than a portal appeared.

Daffodil looked at the Imam. “Holy man you had better take my arm. Apparently you are allowed to come with us.” No sooner had Daffodil spoke than they were coming out of the side of a volcano. The procession then came to a stop. The Imam wondered why they had stopped. Then he saw the other procession coming in the opposite direction. There appeared to be thousands of small people all either walking or on horseback. The Imam could see they were also carrying flags that were displaying the sign 1st Tam O’Shanta & Iris Oberon division Brigantia Magic Corps. Tam saluted Gaby

“Permission for the 1st Magic Corps to join main army sir?”

Gaby returns the salute “Granted”