Posted by Civilian Ragna Idun McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - I’ll Make ‘Em An Offer They Can’t Refuse

Posted by Civilian Seamus McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - I’ll Make ‘Em An Offer They Can’t Refuse

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Mike looked and his eyes went wide. Seamus looked and did the same. Mike stepped forward, took it in both hands, and slowly slid the blade out of the sheathe. He turned slowly, showing the naked Damascus steel to the family and onlookers. He looked at Seamus, slid the sheath back on, slung it onto his back, and then looked at the two smiths. He walked forward, put a hand on each of their shoulders, and said “I have no words at all. You have outdone yourselves. I’ll carry it with pride, and I’ll do everything I can to not let you down.” He then looked at Cuyler, Hekla, Runa, Ragna, Seamus… and finally Revna and Tara.

“I don’t know what I’m doing… but I promise to do it the best way I know how. The only way I know how… loud, direct, and honest.” He looked back at all of them.

“Okay, moments passed. Lets go to work.” and he grinned.

Mike

There was a loud resounding clash of blade on shield as the gathered clan roared in approval and then they dispersed, some to stay and some to make the last transport over to McKenzie Manor. Helka turned after getting off the com, “That was Kirsten and Devlin…we have to go, now. She said the crowd is getting big and the two halves of the McKenzies are getting heated. The Edmans are still out of sight, but she said she would love to see Seamus beamed in right in front of them all and scare them to death.” She looked around and nodded to Tara, they’d discussed this. “Alright Runa, Ragna you two are comin’ with your Da, uncle, and I on the shuttle. We’re making an entrance. When we get inside, Ragna, you go straight to Seamus, Oddvar will go with you. No one will touch you, the girls will make sure of it. And you two,” she kissed Revna and Mike both on the cheek, “Tara has special transport coordinates for you, so you’ll blend in and not be noticed.” Then Helka was shooing them all on their way, and a minute later the shuttle took off.

Helka

Seamus picked Ragna up, shield and all, and kissed her. “I love you more than my life… you know that, right? But I gotta go teach the children to play nice.” He winked at her and then kissed her again.

He set her down and then turned and bolted for the transporter. “Lad, drop me right in the middle of the crowds. Use the vids coming in from the Edmans over there to get the point.” The McKenzie Marshall’s blade came free of it’s scabbard and her stepped onto the PaDD. He looked at Ragna and smiled. “I’ll be fine. There’s only five hundred of ‘em on each side. And I had breakfast this morning.” and he laughed. He then looked at the rest of his family. “Don’t wait too long. I’d hate to start the party without ya!” and he disappeared in a swirl of lights.

Mike took Revna’s hand and, throwing the cloak over the new McKenzie -Edman Blade, led her to the transporter. “Gran… we’ll be ready. Do your thing. This ends now.” He shot a look at Cuyler and Oddvar and nodded once.

The McKenzie Estate had seen battles. It had seen war. It had seen celebrations, weddings, executions, occupations, and all manner of activity…

Few compared to this.

Hundreds… nay, thousands of people occupied the grounds. Most were there for a wedding. Some were there to ensure the clan was well represented. Some were there to get drunk. Some were there to watch the beginnings of new era…

Some were there to ensure an end to history.

Two groups. McKenzies both, split down the middle. Screams… insults… curses and hatred spewing back and forth. Chanting. Mocking. Gestures and threats. As the tewo sides stepped closer, slowly, there was suddenly a swirl of lights there was the Marshall.

Seamus McKenzie stood tall, his blade bare and set easily in his hand. His kilt fluttered slightly as the wind blew, and his sudden appearance shocked the crowd into silence. Seamus looked from one side - friends and loyal McKenzies - to the other… a few hundred led by a group of well dressed and well groomed folk who looked with disdain as the Marshall appeared.

“Well now…” Seamus bellowed. “What have we here? Few soddy c%#ts lookin’ to spoil my wedding day? Tsk-tsk-tsk…” and he shook his head. “Nae… that’ll be quite enough from all of ye!” He looked at the cousins, suits and dresses impeccably tailored and not a tartan amongst them. “Now, then… Ya been belly-achin’ enough for years. Why don’t ya just spill it, den? What d’ya want?”

A figure appeared from the group, flanked by Victoria McKenzie on one side and Argyle McKenzie on the other… Hamish McKenzie. He looked quite dapper: hir perfect, suit immaculate, and a predator’s smile as his teeth flashed at Seamus. Seamus lifte his blade at their approach and pointed it directly at Argyle. “Step once more and you’ll lose your legs.” he said flatly. The three figures stopped and Hamish shook his head. “Such manners, Marshall.” and he chuckled. “Hopefully the next one in that position has the sense to recognize their betters.” But he did look at at Argyle and subtly jerked his head. The man glared at Seamus but moved back. Hamish then smiled at Seamus.

“Audience with Lady Tara.... now, Marshall. There is much to discuss.”

Seamus