I can't believe you made such a bold decision knowing that they might turn on us anytime, how are you certain that we can trust them? To make matters worse we didn't consulted the queen and the elders about this and I'm going to be the one to take all the blame since I was present , you just became apart of our colony so how dare you do such a thing said Anastasia in an angered tone as she punched Ari on his shoulder. Damn she sure packs a punch ants are really strong insects Ari said to himself.
Calm down Anastasia, the queen will be pleased with how I handled that situation, remember that being allies of them will not only seize the war between us but also allows us to pool our resources for example, if we have extra supplies of berries but a lack of meat and Queen Helena's colony has a lack of berries but an abundance of meat then we can trade with each other, which will benefit both of our colonies said Ari.
Well when you put it that way, I guess it was the right call however there's a low chance for the elders or the Queen to agree to this treaty , so if I'm blamed for your actions I'm going to kill you understand said Anastasia in a cold tone. For some reason I believe that she'll do it for real.
And what brings you here today Lieutenant Anastasia? Asked an ant servant. That's none of your business and it's commander Anastasia for your information, let us through we need to speak to Queen Celeste said Anastasia in a rude and blunt tone as both her and Ari walked pass the servants and into the Queen's chamber.
You requested an audience with me Anastasia? Yes, my queen there's a matter that we would like to discuss with you and the elders. It is an urgent matter that need your wisdom said Anastasia. An urgent matter you say, let's go discuss it si Queen Celeste as they all went to the meeting with the elders.
What exactly did you wanted to discuss with us? Asked an elder ants.
Earlier today, an ant which is a commander named Ruth from the colony that tried to attack us came to us with asking to negotiate with us for a way to receive general Ivan in return for their resources. Wait, wasn't it a lack of resources that led to them initiating the war? Asked an elder. I'm getting to that part said Anastasia.
We followed Ruth back to the colony and spoke with their queen Helena who told us that a mysterious ant tempted them with their food problems and manipulated them into the invasion. She apologized for the attack they launched on us and told us how weak their army had become without Ivan at the center of it and agreed to pay any amount of resources to free him. However, Ari made a counteroffer which was to form a treaty and partnership with Helena's colony said Anastasia.
Are you insane? Forming a treaty with another colony that's impossible colonies cannot live in peace simply because of our different mindsets if this treaty was to be established what if we get sabotaged or even worst it may be a trap said one of the elder ants.
Who gave you the right to make sure a foolish declaration? You're apart of our colony now but you can't just make such an important decision without consulting us said another elder ants. And you, Commander Anastasia, I'm very disappointed with you, how could you allow this feeble minded ant propose such an absurd thing said an elder ants.
Listen to me you old geezer, Ari is far from feeble, he was the one who saved our colony and without him you wouldn't be sitting here right now insulting the both of us. Obviously he has a good reason for what he did said Anastasia.
That's enough Anastasia, now then Ari explain to me the reason why you proposed this. Well, in all honesty, if we don't give them back their general it will only cause more war between us and although the battle would be in our favour we will still loose a lot of ants .
So a treaty between both colonies will not only prevent us from fighting each other but allow us to establish a system in which both of our colony benefits in terms of resources, allied military ants and also two colonies functioning as one.
Giving them General Ivan in exchange for a treaty is a win win situation for them because all war will be seized and they have their general as well as us to help them rebuild said Ari. So in theory they have no reason to attack us. You have a valid point Ari, why don't we give it a try, we have nothing to loose by doing this said Celeste.
My Queen you can't possibly agree with something so outrageous, freeing Ivan will only... I have made my decision and it's final, you are here to give advice and I'm here to either agree or disagree so just bare with it said Queen Celeste as she left.
Ever since that damned ant came to this colony the queen has been like this, stubborn and will not listen to our logic anymore Said an elder ants. We'll have to find a way to get rid of him before it's too late said an elder.
And just like that general Ivan was released back to his colony and the treaty between Queen Helena's and Celeste's colony was officially established. Although reluctant at first, both parties eventually got along and started planning for the winter collection.
Today, I will officially begin my training as a military ant in queen Celeste's army, I know it will be tough but this is my life now as an ant. Wait Ari, I've realized something, you don't have mandibles or a stinger spear don't you? Asked Anastasia. No, I guess I didn't get any at all when I arrived in this world Ari said to himself.
Well, in that case here take these said Anastasia has she handed Ari a pair of mandibles. These pair belonged to the most courageous ant in existence, my father. He was a captain in Queen Celeste's army and a power leader however he was killed by a grasshopper named jumper. Before he died he took down a hundred grasshoppers which made him this colony's hero said Anastasia.
What you'd give something that's precious to you, to me? Asked Ari. This is proof that you're now apart of the colony and that I trust you. I believe that you'll use it just fine and besides you somewhat remind me of him anyway said Anastasia as she walked off to talk to all of the recruits. She entrusted me with her father's mandibles, huh.