15th of Sagittarian, 24th of NLC. Golden Cinnamonian Palace. 08:00 of morning.
It was another Morning arrived. Charlotte and Charlene were prepared for another pressure. Lolilandia was on the state of steadily Economic Recovery after overcoming the recent Nationwide Dragonpox Outbreak. Fortunately, there wasn't much a damage other than lives ruined.
Charlotte: Good Morning my dear Ministers.
Valentina: Hello, Premier.
Health Minister: Good Morning, Premier.
Charlotte: Any updates on the... latest deaths?
Health Minister: Well. No new reports... So far.
Charlotte: I see. Good... wait are you alright, Valentina?
Valentina: *heavy cough* Yes I'm good. Just having a rough time.
Health Minister: You should leave now.
Valentina: I don't have the Dragonpox girls.
Vera: I hate to say this but yeah. Leave now and rest. And yes you don't have Dragonpox, but your condition says otherwise.
Valentina had no choice but to leave. Her Health is worsening as of now. It was that since the start of Dragonpox Outbreak. Ironically, she wasn't infected yet. Valentina decide to go to Hospital right away. On the other hand, Charlene Higgins. Vice-Premier of the People's Federal Republic, went to inspect the Western Military District, since Insectan ESR was one that gone lockdown during the outbreak.
Charlene: Good to know you're all fine. My goodness.
District Commander: Yeah were good. Although we have few cases in the District.
Charlene: Surviving is much of achievement. I take my leave. I'll see the affected Civilians.
District Commander: Stay Safe then, Vice-Premier.
Meanwhile at the Palace.
Charlotte: From at this point on until fully recovered, the Defense-Minister will not allowed to attend Meetings.
Vera: I wonder how did this happened though
Health Minister: Old Wounds I guess.
While they were chattering, Alina was notified about Valentina going to hospital.
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Golden Cinnamonian Palace. 06:00 of evening
Charlene: Another stressful day. Ugh!!
Charlotte: You 'kay? Charlene?
Charlene: Yeah. Hearing how this outbreak almost ruin the Economy makes me feel guilty.
Charlotte: I know how you feel
Charlene: How's Salyukova though?
Charlotte: Gone to hospital.
Charlene: Weird. She shouldn't have these Old Wounds agitated again. Old age perhaps?
Charlotte: I guess. Let's just hopeful she'll be fine.
Charlene: Yeah.
However on the next morning.
16th of Sagittarian. Golden Cinnamonian Palace. 07:00 of morning.
Aide: Madam Premier. Madam Vice-Premier. We have Emergency.
Charlene: Huh? What emergency?
Charlotte: Something Urgent?
Aide: I uh.. yes. About the Defense Minister.
Charlotte: What about Valentina?
Charlene: Where is she anyway?
Aide: She..... she's....
Charlotte, Charlene: She's what?
Aide: Gone. Valentina Salyukova was found lifeless.
Charlotte, Charlene: Oh no.
Aide: Alina Zhukova was arranging the Funeral for the Defense-Minister.
Charlotte: I see. Let's go then.
Charlene: I got a bad feeling about this. I hope my suspicions were wrong.
The two went were Alina is. They found a lifeless sleepy Valentina, and Alina grieving and weeping.
Alina: Premier. Vice-Premier.
Charlotte: My condolence, Alina. I'm sorry.
Charlene: Ugh no. I got it correct. She died because of that old injury from her heart. Blasphemous
Charlene: Should we cremate or prepare the coffin?
Charlotte: Charlene!!!!
Alina: I uh. Cremate please *cries loudly*
Charlene: *cuddles Alina* Its alright. Cry all you want. I got you.
Alina: Thank you, Madam Vice-Premier.
Charlotte: There there. You'll be alright.
As the two sisters confort Alina, Charlene orders to cremate Valentina ASAP. Charlotte on the other hand, wonders on how other would react. After cremating, Valentina's ashes were put inside the casket. Charlene orders Alina to take a hiatus break. Alina accepted, but promised to return to the Palace to "fulfill a certain promise" with Valentina. Charlene had a guess that Valentina probably wanted Alina to be a successor as the Defense-Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the LPA.
Charlene: No need to rush. Just rest okay. Come back when you're ready. And whatever promise you want to fulfill for her, let me help you.
Alina: Even by succeeding her?
Charlene: Especially that.
Alina: Thank you.
While Charlotte informs all other Ministers via Digipod about Valentina's passing. As expected, they were all sad.
Vera: Shame she died today.
Health Minister: If only I can use my power to save her.
Economic Minister: Oh well. I do hope Alina is okay. Kinda worried however.
Charlotte also decide to announce publicly about Valentina's death.
State News: Today is a sad day, as a report come from the Premier herself announcing that the Defense-Minister of our Motherland, Colonel-General Valentina Salyukova, passed away.
As expected others watching were shocked and saddened. People starting bombard Alina with condolence messages with their Digipods. Including Natasha Suvorova.
Natasha: My condolence, Comrade Colonel-General. I hope you'll be okay.
Alina, while still grieving, felt somewhat calmed from Public Condolences. She deducted everyone loves Valentina as much as she does. Who wouldn't.
18th of Sagittarian. Golden Cinnamonian Palace East Zone. 07:00 of morning.
Premier Charlotte announces today Alina Zhukova as successor as Commander-in-Chief of the LPA and also appointed as the new Defense-Minister under Valentina's last will. All while Alina gets "everything else left behind" by her. The LPA Troops welcomed Alina.
Alina: I will do everything to my power to grow the Lolilandic People's Army into a powerful, Invincible Army of the People. URA!!!!!!
Everyone clapped. While Alina, still hurt deep inside because her Big Sister figure is gone, decide to set aside and continue as if nothing happened?
Divine Realm
Valentina: I guess I'm a goner now.
Goddess Cinnamonia: Indeed but worry not. The country is in good hands.
Valentina: Thank you, Dear Goddess.
Although two days ago was a sad time, life must go on forward. Just as Alina steeled her heart for her own sake, which pleases Valentina's now Ghost-state.
To be continued.