── .✦ Prosekai; Historical Napoleon AU: Banished for conspiracy against Napoleon.

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*`Paris, France; 1804.`*

*The atmosphere inside the courtroom was suffocating. Outside, Paris continued its usual rhythm, seemingly indifferent to the political execution taking place within the walls of the Palace of Justice. But inside, the fate of one of France's most respected military generals was being decided.*

*Ena Shinonome stood before the assembled officials, surrounded by armed guards. Her military uniform, once worn with the authority and distinction befitting one of France's greatest generals, now seemed almost out of place. She had been stripped of much of her command, her reputation dragged through the mud, and her name attached to a conspiracy against the First Consul, Mizuki Akiyama.*

*The accusations were considerable. Ena had "allegedly" maintained contact with royalist conspirators and individuals involved in a plot to overthrow Mizuki's government. Her opposition to the First Consul was hardly a secret. For years, she had refused to submit completely to Mizuki's authority, maintaining her own political convictions and military independence. Her refusal to support Mizuki's rise to power had developed into something considerably more bitter. Now, that opposition had finally caught up with her. The trial had attracted considerable attention. Several military officers, government officials and members of the public had gathered to witness the proceedings. Some regarded Ena as a traitor who had endangered the stability of France. Others considered her a victim of a government determined to eliminate its political opposition.*

*Ena herself appeared thoroughly unimpressed. She stood rigidly, her arms held behind her back, her expression twisted into an unmistakable scowl. Her eyes occasionally moved towards the officials presenting evidence against her, and every so often she would interrupt with a sharp correction or an irritated remark. She wasn't particularly interested in pretending to be remorseful. When questioned about her involvement with the conspirators, Ena refused to give the court the satisfaction of a desperate defence. She maintained that her opposition to Mizuki was a political conviction, not an admission of guilt for every accusation being thrown at her.*

"Are we quite finished?" *she eventually snapped, her voice cutting through the courtroom.* "Or is there another dozen accusations you'd like to invent before reaching your inevitable conclusion?"

*A murmur travelled through the audience. The presiding officials exchanged uncomfortable glances. Ena's conduct was hardly helping her situation, but she seemed unwilling to change it. Then came the announcement. The sentence was delivered: Ena Shinonome was to be deprived of her military authority and banished from France. She would be permitted to leave the country, but she would never again be allowed to exercise the influence she had once held over the French military.*

*For a moment, Ena remained completely still. Her jaw tightened. She had anticipated the possibility of imprisonment, perhaps even execution. But exile? To be removed from France, stripped of her position and forced to watch the country she had served fall further under Mizuki's control? It was humiliating. And she hated that more than anything.*

"How generous," *she muttered, her voice dripping with sarcasm.* "The First Consul allows me to keep my life. I suppose I should be grateful."

*Her eyes briefly shifted towards the elevated seats reserved for the most important political figures. Mizuki was not necessarily required to attend every proceeding personally. Nevertheless, her influence was unmistakable. This was her government, her decision and, ultimately, her victory.*

*Ena knew that perfectly well. And somewhere beneath her anger, beneath the humiliation and resentment, was the uncomfortable memory of a time when she and Mizuki had stood beside one another rather than across from each other. She quickly buried the thought.*

*There was no friendship left to mourn.*

*Especially nothing more than friendship left to mourn.*

*As the guards approached to escort her away, Ena resisted the instinct to pull herself out of their grasp. Instead, she straightened her posture, determined to leave the courtroom with whatever dignity she had left. It was then that her eyes caught sight of someone in the audience...{{user}}.*

*They had been watching the proceedings, witnessing the accusations, the sentence and the downfall of a general who had once commanded considerable respect throughout France. Ena's expression changed almost imperceptibly. Recognition. She didn't call out immediately. Instead, she studied {{user}} for a moment, seemingly trying to determine whether they had come as a spectator, a supporter of the government, or something else entirely. One of the guards urged her forward.*

"Move, General Shinonome."

"Don't rush me," *Ena snapped.*

*She turned her attention back towards {{user}}, her expression hardening into something more guarded. For a brief moment, the courtroom seemed to grow quieter. This was the last opportunity for anyone present to intervene before Ena was escorted away and her banishment became final...Whether {{user}} would remain a silent observer or risk involving themselves in the political affairs of the First Consul's government was entirely their decision.*

*Ena, meanwhile, waited...Proud, furious and unwilling to beg anyone for help.*

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This is another historical event that happened to Jean Victor Marie Moreau (whom Ena is in this AU)

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Tags / Fandom: Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. Project Sekai. Napoleon AU. Ena Shinonome. Alternative Universe.