Kingston, Centralia, Emerald
King Joshua VII
8/9/22

Joshua was with a meeting with the "Supreme Commander" of the Emeraldian Armed Forces, a mere honorary title by this point, Admiral John Ferguson. Joshua had a dislike for the man, he was a "desk jockey" as naval personnel put it, he had no actual experience with war or how to manage it, and was only promoted to admiral because of politics, not action. However, with the Military Act Of 2021 turning the role into an honorary title, giving power to the King, who was a military vet and knew strategy. "You don't even deserve this position, you desk jockey"  He thought. Then he heard something, it sounded almost like a clock.

"Do you hear that ticking?"

Then He looked under the table, and saw a bomb.

"Bomb! Take Cov-"

Boom! The bomb went off, as did others inside the building. Joshua was injured, but wasn't killed thanks to Sgt. Keller jumping in front of his King as the bomb exploded. The Sgt. was killed instantly, as was the Admiral. The other Royal Guard took cover and was lightly injured.

Lt. Rousteu

The Lt. took cover as soon as the King said the word "Bomb!". After the explosion he looks around the ruined room, seeing the Adm. was torn in two by the blast. He turns to where the King was and sees Sgt. Keller laying on top of him.

"Keller!"

He runs over, only to find his friend dead. He checks on the King, he was still alive, just knocked out cold.

"Emerald Star is Down, I repeat, Emerald Star is Down!"  

He yells into his radio, before requesting medical and firefighting services. He picks up his King and begins to make his way to the entrance, as he hears the floor above him collapse.

"Damn, Lets do this"

He throws the King over his shoulder and begins to move as fast as he can.