Tragedy and defeats are seldom enjoyable, but when the only creature responsible does not recognise responsbility, tensions soon ignite. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, after all, and little is done without Queen's command.
As I promised, I've been working hard on both the sequel to my Midnight Sparkle series, as well as the odd oneshot to fill the gap before then. As a result, today, you get one such goodie.
I know this is overdue, and is kind of awkward to talk about since my second-to-last blog post was literally me talking about how I wanted to commit to regularly posting Secondo again and really hammer out the story properly.
Yeah, I'm sorry everyone. I had a few ideas for how to continue after the previous chapter but none of them I felt went anywhere exciting. In the end, due to a combination of work, lack of other ideas, and having other freetime activities to focus on, I simply decided I'd go on a bit of a hiatus for a while.
The Kingdom of Hippogriffia, united under the royal line of Novo, was long the shining beacon of prosperity and progress. It was a land that lived in harmony with itself, where troubles were something that happened far away and abroad, but not there. A land where its monarchs ruled absolute - firm but fair, with many wise Kings and Queens coming to pass.
But those were days that now seemed long passed. The Storm King's invasion had forced upon Queen Novo a cowardly retreat, one that would forever embarass her as the sovereign of her subjects. It was a time where she, meant to be the bravest, wisest, most capable among both races, seemed the most undecided and incapable. It was the start of something greater. A time where the cracks began to show.
Now, years later, that story has only continued, running its predictable course. Hippogriffs and seaponies alike are fed up with a Queen who was a coward. A Queen that was incapable in times of true distress, but always active and resolute on matters that seemed artificial. They were tired and angry at a Queen that did nothing to adopt to a changing world.
And now, they were banging at the gates. Now, they would force the issue. Whether it be them or the Queen - something or someone had to give way.
Long live the Queen.
I'm also currently sick and therefore homebound... currently up to and including wednesday, but potentially for the rest of the work week if I dont feel better starting Thursday. So uh, expect something else tomorrow probably - most likely a new Secondo chapter.
Also: I took inspiration from a certain movie writing 'As Queen Command'. If you can guess which one it might have been, I'd be very happy (because it's a very good one).
