A couple of hours after the gargoyle was fast asleep in his cave for the day, the empress  rolled out of bed more groggy than usual. Walking to her huge closet she grabbed one of her magical robes. This one was eggshell blue with hunter green and gold trim. It was one of the robes she didn't wear too often. After a few minutes she rang for her servant. Amberosia Knocked a few minutes later and the empress told her to enter.

   "Morning miss." She greeted the lady of the castle, setting down the tray on the short dresser.

"Morning, is anything going on?"  She asked.

"Just a message here on the tray." She stated pouring a fresh cup and handing it to her mentor.

"Thank you. Who's the message from?" She'd asked taking a sip.

"Queen Lily." Amberosia replied. The empress nearly spit out her coffee.

"Hand it to me please. They don't sent word without good reasons."  She told the girl, who had handed it over quickly.

"Do you need anything else?" 

"No you may go." Ralvania answered and the girl left the room.

Wondering what was going on, wanting to open it. Then she hesitated, waiting until she had a few cups in case it was bad news.