A Throne Amongst the Stars

Imperatrix Mea

"Yes. Hello. There are some Rebels that are preparing a ship for a flight, Dad."

Poe cleared his throat and shook his head negatively. "It's not for us, BB. I've been grounded for an unspecified amount of time, thanks to the General." He noticed how disappointed BB seemed as he chirped lowly. "It's okay, buddy. We'll get out of here soon, and when we do, we're heading for her first."

BB hummed in a light tone, rolling sideways in an ecstatic motion before Poe summoned him back to his side.

"Let me see the transmission from the 'King', again. Please." Poe practically begged, hoping that if he read the message again, he would somehow find a clue or revealing answer as to who actually convinced him to give the Princess away.

He never should have.

Once he found out who deceived him as well as the Princess, he wouldn't need a punching bag to exact revenge.

With a quick moment of computation, BB revealed the holographic message for an uncountable time before Poe who valiantly read through it again.

"This message is intended for pilot Poe Dameron of The Resistance:

Poe Dameron, the entire planet of Interitus, as well as the surrounding planets, stars, and galaxy, are grateful for your persistent protection of Princess (Y/N) Bellica.

The recent few weeks have been hazardous and unforeseen, but we are confident to announce that every danger that once threatened Interitus, has finally been neutralized.

It is with a thrilled and relieved heart that I write this transmission, finally requesting that Princess (Y/N), my most beloved daughter, be returned to the planet, and to me, immediately.

While we are thankful for your services, we are not pleased with how you have so quickly forgotten your place, as well as the esteemed position of the Princess. My informants have returned with notice that you have become more than comfortable with my daughter.

Because of this startling and potentially dangerous information against the Throne of Interitus, once you return the Princess safely, you will leave the planet and never return. We no longer require your services.

Should you advance on the Princess any more than what you already have, I will have you tried for treason against the Throne, which will result in your immediate death as well as your droid's.

Should you forsake the instructions for your return, you will regret accepting my original invitation in the first place:

You will land your ship a short distance away from the castle. You shall assist the Princess from the ship, but you shall not accompany her or lead her on the path to the castle. You will immediately depart, never to look back or return.

In the event that you intentionally break any of the aforementioned rules or instructions, you will pay with your life, not to mention permanently forbidding the esteemed Princess to leave the grounds of Interitus ever again.

You are nothing but a lowly and filthy pilot who has been cursed to roam the cosmos without a permanent home to return to. You are in no place to pursue my daughter nor present yourself as worthy before her. She doesn't deserve to be trapped within that curse as well.

You don't deserve her. You never have and you never will. Don't confuse her inheritance of royalty with a moment of infatuation.

-King Daemon Bellica
High King of Interitus"

Poe glanced away from the hologram and rubbed his irritated eyes instead. BB understood that Poe was finished with the letter, and with a few nimble beeps, removed the letter from his sight.