Saiunkoku: The Age of Silver: Feed Them On Your Dreams

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

Feed Them On Your Dreams

The Emperor is dying; Seien talks with both his fathers. Drama with Angst, I-4 (Significant Novel Spoilers)

Seien's anger made his voice a growl. "You spent years and years fighting to reunify the country, to break the power of the great clans until imperial law ruled everywhere again." His control slipped and he slammed a hand against the wall. "And you almost lost it all just because you ignored what was happening in your own inner courts! Why?!"

Comments

[grey-damaskena.livejournal.com]

Ah, happiness, more AU! And more Senka, although disappointing that we won't be seeing more of him. What you've revealed of his past is quite intriguing. Really, one of my favorite things about Saiunkoku is the feeling that everyone has a story, just as fascinating as the ones currently going on. You've cashed in on that nicely here, and expanded it a little, though I find myself more curious than ever.

Seien's learning some hard lessons this time around, but hopefully this will serve to cement his dedication as Emperor. I don't imagine the recitation of Shouka's deeds was easy for either of them . . . and now on the eve of his ascension Seien knows some of the uglier aspects of rule. Which hopefully he'll be able to avoid . . . being a laid-back librarian, teacher, and father certainly suits Shouka best. :-)

[branchandroot]

Thank you!

I'm kind of fascinated by Senka; he seems to have changed a lot between his young days and the time when his kids started being born. But all we get are hints and implications.

*pets Seien* Yeah, I think he may have added to "protect the kids" a certain amount of "and don't screw up like the last one!". I don't think he would let Shouka kill for him, though. *wry* If only because, once his blood is up, he'd rather do it for himself.

[grey-damaskena.livejournal.com]

There's always that. ::nods:: And hopefully the country has progressed to the point where an assassin on-call is no longer necessary . . .