*** Queen Yumanea ***
"What do you want, Kiyomi?" I ask. "I wish to be alone. That is why I'm in my personal wing where no one else is allowed."
"Your dryads are running around again," Kiyomi says.
"Yes, Nature's champion broke them out," I say.
"Nature is dead," Kiyomi says, plopping down in one of the chairs. "You look like shit."
"I lost most of my wives," I say. "I'm tired and sad. I don't want to deal with you right now, so make it quick." She really thinks she owns the world right now. How long will she hold that feeling when Alzi gets the rest of the thrones? Does she know about the true dragon?
"I know what it is like to lose your wives," Kiyomi says. "It didn't all happen at once like you, but it hurts all the sa. You shouldn't be alone so much. You still have your Mother to talk to, and Alzi, and you still have a few wives left."
"You aren't here to comfort ," I say. "You started talking about the dryads. What do you want?"
"I'm just testing how well you're keeping up to date on what is happening in the world," Kiyomi says. "Seems you aren't doing much to stay inford. Alzi did the ritual to kill Justice, Nature, and Sex on your castle grounds, and you don't even know about it. Kind of sad, don't you think? I was going to ask you to help move Alzi and her harem to my realm, but it seems you could use a few days. But I am owed a pregnancy from Alzi."
"Talk to Alzi about it," I say.
"No, she knows, and I believe she will fulfill her obligations. She's a nice girl. Much better than we have ever been," Kiyomi says. "I want so spots at the coronation. What is it? Two days away? Just a few. One for and a few for a good family for Alzi to work with."
"Work with? You're turning her into a breeding bitch?"
"No, her role in my realm will be much more prestigious than breeding bitch," Kiyomi says. "That is what your Queendom wished for, Alzi. Rember, that was what she was doing for a while in your backyard. No, Alzi will be the husband to the ones that aren't lucky enough to have a husband. A father too all the kids she has with the families. She'll pick if the family gets kids, and the kids will be recognized as hers from the start. She'll be there at the birth and will choose how involved she is in raising all of the kids. She isn't a cock handing out kids to the highest bidder, but a powerful woman building families with those she believes deserve them. Alzi has a similar agreent with Countess Esralda, I believe."
"Whatever lets you sleep at night," I say.
"You should work on finding so things that let you sleep," Kiyomi says. "Alzi isn't going to be happy with this husk of a woman for a wife. She's been through a lot, and I haven't seen her look like you before. So, do I have the spots?"
"Fine," I say. Better to just get this annoying woman out of here. It won't hurt to have her around. Maybe I should invite Queen Flatalon as well. Let her see how Shimr is doing and show the nobles that we are indeed in a better place than at the start of the war.
"Good, you should get so sleep. You're not keeping up with the news, so there is no reason to stay awake right now. You're just hurting yourself," Kiyomi says before teleporting off.
*** Alzi ***
The bright morning sun shines through the window. My main body is clearly desiring sleep above all else right now. Kou had the chance to prove she could wake up last night, but I guess she agreed that I could use the sleep.
"Good Morning, My Queen," Kou says. "It's good to see that you got the rest you've needed. You really were running yourself too hard. I just got word that the coronation is tomorrow. Is that ok for you?"
"Yes," I say. Syro joined us soti last night, along with Eterna, of course. The rest of my wives decided to follow one of my other bodies to bed. Zarzi and her wives decided to head back to our eggs. "Things keep moving so fast."
"Well, you have a break today, My Queen," Kou says. "You can relax in the nursery, or you can spend ti with your wives or sleep so more if you like."
"A mix of kids and wives would be nice," I say. "Nanoka could use so comforting with her new pregnancy. I guess I should see Yuki and Nakuma to make sure everything is alright with those two. Don't want to find them dying before I get my cute kids from them. I don't think I can fully trust Nakuma to keep them both alive."
"Nakuma knows how to stay alive, My Queen," Kou says. "But we can work that in. How about we start with Nanoka? Grandma loves to wake up early."
"That sounds nice," I say. "Just need to get Eterna up."
"She can co along," Nanoka says. "She's also an old woman who's pregnant. Sorry for pulling you up so suddenly. Are you feeling rested? You're looking ready to pop. I know that can an you have a week or so to go with how many you carry. I'm sure I'm going to look ready for a while. I really was ready to die back then. But the kids are convincing that this is for the best. Would you like so tea? We can ask Kou or Shyla to bring so biscuits up for a light breakfast. You did miss dinner with this body."
"That would be nice," I say. "I am feeling better than before. Nice not to have Sex hanging over , and a bit of revenge for all the trouble Justice and Nature put through. That is basically everyone. Just the finishing touches on Ashryn."
"Good, good," Nanoka says, getting up to start making so tea for us. "Then you don't need to check in on Yuki too much. I can watch over her. But I would ask you to spend so ti with her. I have to admit I have a bit of a soft spot for my granddaughter. I'm sorry we didn't watch over her as we should've."
"It's fine," I say. "It worked out for ."
"That doesn't wipe away the pain we caused. But happier topics for the morning. You get to have your next coronation tomorrow. This one will be a lot bigger, and Elora was working hard last night on so preparations. I think we'll all enjoy them."
"I hope," I say.
"Even Yumanea understands the importance. Don't worry, I expect the day to be a fun one for us all," Nanoka says. "But let's talk about sothing between us two. My kids. Our kids. It scares , Dear. I know with your and your Mother's support, and Aurora is putting in good work as well, we'll raise them the best any parent can. But being pregnant again. I know this harem is just about the best harem to be pregnant in with you and Kelly, and soon we’ll have that Royal Healer. But I hope you understand the fear. I'm not asking for special treatnt or extra attention. Just so patience with my feelings and fears. I know I'm safe, but feelings don't always consider all the facts."
"Don't worry," I say. "I'm used to being scared during pregnancies. And sad."
"These will all be filled with joy," Nanoka says. "Even Eterna is happy despite being locked in the form she doesn't like as much. You've brought us all so much joy, Alzi. I truly felt ready to die before you saved . I was letting my life waste away. You've brought so furballs of purpose again. My Goddess gave a silly mission that night. One to get you to love truly. I thought she was playing a cruel joke on till I woke up in this world again. I don't care much about her mission. Even the Goddess of Love can't promise true love will happen between two people. That requires both to find love without interference. But Kitsune gave the mission anyway, making her champion on top of the markings on my tail. I cared for you before I got pregnant. I wanted you to be happy and safe. I felt you deserved that after your hard life. But now. Now I have to admit I want your life to be happy with in it. Is that a crazy thing to want? I can't say I'm the oldest of your mates and wives, but I am the oldest out of the non-crazy beings. We can hardly count Geta, or Yzzorres, in the running for age, as they're divine beings practically. Eterna is a bit fairer, and it does help feel a bit younger. But. I have great-grandchildren, Alzi. I had a harem that all died out. How can I be soone who gets love again?"
"I like you," I say. A bit pathetic after the speech she gave, but it answers her question, I think.
"That makes this old heart flutter," Nanoka sings. "The person rising to the top in record ti likes this silly old kitsune. Thank you, Dear. That ans a lot to . I'm happy I was able to fight for you. I proved to all my old wives that I was willing to fight for them. Even die for a few of them as well. I always seem to luck out, and the healer reaches in ti. Then I got the crown, and for the longest ti, it felt like only the heavens could stop . I walked into the dragon's realm, told their Queen to dress as I liked, and I would teleport her around her castle as I wished. I would tie her to the bed and have my way with her as I laid out my demands. I really was on top of the world. Till my silly daughter took a good, long look at my throne and decided she wanted it. I got another tail just a week before she forced to hand over the crown. I guess my Goddess was telling I need to make room for the next generation. I was a little annoyed. But if I were honest with myself, I was happy to let go of the crown. I got more ti to spend with my aging wives. Make their last monts mories I'll hold forever. I'm happy I get a chance to make more loving mories. I never thought I would have these feelings again. You. Oh, the tea is singing, and this old bag of tails is talking about the tis before you were born. The biscuits should be up soon. Eterna!"
"What?" Eterna says, wiping the sleep from her eyes. "This isn't the nest."
"It is my room," Nanoka says. "Would you like so tea and biscuits? The biscuits are on their way. But the tea is ready."
"That would be nice if I have to be awake," Eterna says.
"You don't have to be," I say. "You can sleep so more. Nanoka is just being nice to her wife."
"I'm up. I'll have the tea," Eterna says.
"Great, tea for three then," Nanoka says, bringing over her tea set.
"I'm glad you had good mories of your wives," I say. "I hope we can make many more so we all have great stories to tell when we join them in the afterlife."
"We will," Nanoka says. "That much is certain when you're nearby. Oh, and here are the biscuits. Thank you, Kou!"
"Yes, Lady Nanoka, My Queen," Kou says through the door. "Enjoy your breakfast."
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