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Today was Theseus big day, a special day he would remember forever. For the first time in a long time, the prince was filled with excitement and happiness that made him dance and hop around as he got ready. He had put on his finest clothes and most beautiful accessories, making sure he looked his best.
About two weeks ago, Phil had died. A huge funeral for the dead emperor was held, everyone mourning the death of a great leader. Sure, Theseus cried himself to sleep for multiple nights over the fact he never earned his fathers affection and the self inflicted cuts that littered his body became deeper as time went on, but he had something to look forward to. Now, Theseus would become the emperor.
Now he could take Wilburs hurtful insults, Technos wilful ignorance and Ranboo being favourited with a smile.
Now, in front of his kingdoms citizen and his “family”, he would be crowned. Bowing for the man who would officially make him the emperor, Theseus smiled.
“Theseus, I herby crown you the emperor of the Antarctic Empire” the man said, placing the crown of Theseus head “Behold, citizens, your new emperor!”
The now crowned emperor stood up and and turned towards the cheering crowed, applauding and praising him. Theseus couldn’t stop smiling, he raised his hand to silence to crowed. This was the moment, he had looked over countless books about the laws of the empire with marchioness Beau and prince Dream, as well as practicing his speech with them.
“Citizen, as the newly crowned emperor I have a declaration to make! I know it’s a surprise I have to make one this early on, but after thinking about this for the last two weeks and I will admit, with a heavy heart, that this decision is what’s the most beneficial to the empire” that was a bold faced lie, it was one of the most easiest decisions for him to make. However, he had to keep the act up “As the emperor of this empire, I herby strip the citizenship from Technoblade, Wilbur soot and Ranboo!”
He could hear the surprised gasps from the crowed. He turned towards the mentioned three, seeing their surprised and horrified faces Theseus wanted to smile wider. However, he forced his face to remain neutral and stared at them coldly. He thanked the gods above that Fundy wasn’t here for what he was about to say.
“Wilbur Soot, you ran away from your responsibilities as the then crown prince and not only had a romantic relationship with a peasant girl, you had a child with her. Moreover, when you returned you didn’t treat me as the superior I am, you treated me like dirt under your shoes. You insulted me behind close doors and intentionally made me look bad in front of other import people so you could fill your ego.
“Technoblade, you vowed to protect me. But you watched as Wilbur treated me like a lower citizen. I asked for your protection, but you denied. You might not have been participating in his behaviour, but you’re as much to blame.
“Ranboo, you’ve been accepting better treatment for a commoner. Wilbur and Techno have been treating you like you’re the crown prince, instead for the peasant you are. You seem to believe you’re above me, a superiority complex built on the idea that you deserve to be the emperor”
Theseus saw the crowed back away from the three, giving them disgusted and dirty looks. Ranboo looked near tears, Wilbur was shaking with a look of pure disbelief and Techno was frozen in shock, all of them looking betrayed by the accusations. He only felt bad for Ranboo, as he was mostly exaggerating and lying about his behaviour, but quickly brushed those feelings to the side.
“Therefor, you will be exiled from the entire empire. After you’v been exiled, if you’re found anywhere inside the boarder of the empire I want you to be brought, dead of alive, to me for punishment. Now-“ Theseus pointed at them, giving them a condescending smile “the guards will take you to the dungeons and strip you of your royal clothing and give you the appropriate clothing for filth like you. Them, we’ll finalise everything about your exilement so you don’t misunderstand anything, okay?”
He looked away as the guards dragged them away, tears streaming down Ranboos face and panicked yells coming from Wilbur but Theseus ignored them. He looked over the crowd with a somber look.
“This was a hard decision, one that I didn’t want to make against the people I considered family” Theseus told the crowd, the lie easily rolling of his tongue “but after talking with prince Dream, I realised how they forgot my status and tainted the name of the imperial family. Because of his help with this tough decision, I consider his kingdom as one of my allies”
Again, the crowd cheered. This meant no wars between them, a feat to be sure. He bid farewell to the crowd and went back to his palace, finally letting himself grin. He was filled with a positive energy that he never wanted to stop, skipping down the halls and laughing to himself in the empty halls. He needed to take advantage of this feeling while he still had it.
Going to his room, he took of his crown and changed into something more comfortable. After that, he ran to Fundys room and knocked on the door, waiting for him to open the door.
“Fundy!” Theseus exclaimed when the door opened “do you wanna play?”
Fundys face lightened up, having never seen his uncle this happy and so excited to play. With and aggressive nod, he dragged Theseus into his room to play with his toys.
Theseus wouldn’t tell Fundy what he did to his father, not right now at least. He wanted to have fun and be a child with Fundy just a bit longer until he found out. Maybe he could tell Sally that Fundy had run away after he exiled Wilbur because he wanted to be with his father, then he could have Fundy all to himself and be his secret. The only one who had continuously loved him.
He won’t neglect him like Phil or verbally abuse him like Wilbur, he would love him like Theseus deserved to be loved.
Theseus would finally have the happy life he deserved.