by SlyOkami
As he and his family stepped out below the sky, all bowed.
Making their way to the plateau’s edge, they stopped there and gazed down at the city.
The silence then breaking as Erik raised his arms, a cheer quaking through the air as he did, then silence once more when he lowered them.
“For a decade, we’ve grown. For a decade we’ve built…all this and more.” Erik began to speak, his voice echoing out into the city below. “And today, ten years later, we celebrate what we’ve accomplished. What you, have accomplished.” He exclaimed, smiling widely at the beautiful world before him. “Drink, dance, sing and boast! Same as we did on that day, ten years ago, we shall do so now once more as we shall ten years in the future!”
Taking a deep breath, Erik’s wings then burst open, encompassing his family.
Erikathyr roared out, “Let the Draconia Festival, commence!” he announced and the silence disappeared.
Joy and craziness then filling the streets, as the shouting, singing and music continued.
Pulling his wings back in, Erik turned to his guests, “So, shall we join them then?” He asked, receiving some scornful glances from the Elves and Dwarves, but mostly a unified cheer.
As Kailu’s scythe suddenly shuddered in his hands.
(“Oh yeah, let’s get crazy!”) Z exclaimed within the general’s mind.
All then beginning to descend the hill, each with their own retinue of guards, Erik needed none as he and his family also joined the boisterous streets below.
“Go ahead,” Erik told Thea, Makaela and the boys as he rested his hand over his daughter’s shoulder, “We’ll be right there.” He said, and they walked on ahead.
Erik looked down at his daughter, then up at the city ahead. “What do you think?” He asked her.
“It’s more colourful and amazing up close…louder too though.” She mused back, causing him to chuckle.
“Yes, yes it is. And in time, it will be yours.” He told her, “Being the oldest, this city, these people…This empire, is your right, but also…Your duty if you choose it.” Erik said, ruffling her hair lightly, as she promptly began to fix it. Pouting in annoyance as she did.
“That is, if you want it.” Erik said, kneeling down next to her, “I give you my empire in your future my daughter, but is it the future that you wish for?” He asked, meeting her eyes which matched his.
As she glanced in between him, and the city, pursing her lips in deep thought. “I…don’t know.” She said.
“Good,” Erik mused, “Take your time, decisions should not be rushed unless needed.” He said as he stood back up, “Today, we enjoy what our people have achieved.”
“Why not what you have achieved father?” She then asked.
Causing Erik to grin widely, “Because, I couldn’t have done it alone. Nobody can do anything alone. Come now, Erika, let’s join the celebrations, shall we?”
“Okay…” Erika said sheepishly, gazing at the dancing and singing, at the musicians and playing children.
“And let this day, be not our best, but our best yet.”