Deus Nos Ducit Ad Astra Per Aspera

Anastasia was confused, she never heard of a man named Grigori Rasputin. Looking at the man before her carefully she noticed something. This man looks like a homeless man.

"Rasputin is it? How did you enter the Palace without permission?"

Grigori hearing this showed no expression.

"I am but a humble monk on my travels until I heard it's the Princess' birthday. So I came to congratulate you personally."

Anastasia narrowed her eyes.

She signaled to Constantine who then came to her.

"How can I help your Highness?"

Constantine asked.

"This man has trespassed the Imperial Palace without permission, arrest him."

Constantine nodded as he grabbed the monk and put cuffs on him as Imperial Guards escorted them out.

"Father, do you know that man?"

Anastasia asked her father.

Nicolas shook his head.

"No, I don't. How he even got in makes me confused as well and question the Guards competence who should be keeping unwanted guests out."

Anastasia had a feeling that this man isn't who he says he is. This feeling, it's from within her.

"Forget it now Anastasia, it's your birthday! Celebrate!"

Anastasia nodded at her father's words.

As the celebration continued and then came to a close with the guests leaving and saying goodbyes to her Uncles, George and Wilhelm.

Anastasia who now has free time went to the detention cells within the Palace.

"Grigori Rasputin, if that's who you claim to be. What are you truly doing here and how did you enter the Palace?"

Anastasia smacked the table before her as she questioned the man.

"I am but a humble monk-SMACK

"Stop with the lies!"

Anastasia interrupted Rasputin as she screamed out.

She can feel something of about this man. She can't point it out but she has an uneasy feeling.

"I was on my journey across Siberia as I came to St.Petersburg. I heard the news of your Highness' birthday and wanted to congratulate you. I just came inside and got in the Ballroom."

Rasputin answered.

Anastasia can't believe his words but she has no evidence of foul play.

"It's seems you got lucky that no Guards were in your way, I will give you a warning, next time you get inside Imperial Grounds without permission you'd be in prison for breaking and entering."

Anastasia let the monk free and had Guards escort him outside.

As the Guards and Rasputin existed the Palace they removed the cuffs and let him go.

Rasputin now free caresses his wrists and walks away, not before looking back at the Palace.

"Anastasia huh, rough years await you."

He mumbled as he disappeared into the crowd that was outside the Palace who were celebrating the Princess birthday.

-23.4.1910-

It's been two years since the War against the Ottoman Empire and the Great Quake.

Anastasia now 20 years old is seen walking down a hallway with her sister Tatiana followed by Constantine.

The years have seen great expansion of the Russian Empire. Nicolas, now aware of Anastasias ownership of Imperial Inc. gave the company more permission to conduct its business and development.

The Anatolian Governorate, Russias Anatolian territory now has been fully reconstruction and had its people resettle there.

Currently they are inside a Lab that was created following a great discovery.

"Sister, reports say that following the Great Quake, Mt. Ararat had its tip crumple and expose what looks like a giant wooden ship. Following this discovery, Imperial Inc. along side the Church has blocked access to the Mountain."

Tatiana spoke as they walked.

"You forget one thing, I have ordered the Imperial Army to put a exclusion zone in a 10 kilometer radius from the base of the Mountain. We can't have unwanted guests poke this great find."

Anastasia said has they stopped at a door.

Anastasia came to a panel and put her hand on it. It emitted a light then flashed green before the door opened.

"I still can't believe the technology you have hidden within your company. Everything you and your scientists and engineers made are revolutionary. Biometric Scans? If id say that to a civilian they'd call me crazy."

Tatiana smiled as she spoke.

Anastasia smiled as well. She knows the technology she made with the help of her men.

"I know, but I can't have it all revealed. It'd cause chaos and our rivals would want to have our technology for their own gain. The technology we have now is too advanced for our time. We need to go on slowly, besides it's great if we are ahead, we have more contingencies against many to be threats and we are many steps ahead."

As Anastasias rambled they closed in at a final door. She did the same thing, but this time she not only put her hand on the scanner but she also put in a activation code.

After that she spoke into a hidden panel that had a sound receiver.

"Glory Glory Glory, let the Light shine upon all."

HISSSS

The door opened with a hiss as they walked in.

What they saw made Tatiana look up in awe.

It was a Giant Ship.

"Is that, Noah's Ark?"

Tatiana asked as she marveld the Ship.

She saw multiple men in white protective clothing on top of the Ship and around it with multiple machines going their tasks.

"Indeed, we finally have found the Ark. Truly, not to rot in all these years and be buried within a Mountain is something our Scientists and Priests are trying to find out. Come let's get inside."

Anastasia walked forth as Constantine followed her.

Tatiana who was in a daze snapped out.

"Hey wait for me!"

The Compound that was made at the tip of the mountain covers the tip. Walls have been erected not to let anyone from afar to get a glimpse of the Ark. The Imperial Army also patrols the 10 kilometer radius with planes flying high in the sky.

The Mountain has been made into a Fortress. No one gets in or out without permission.

Anastasia entered the Ship through the ramp that climbed up followed by her sister and Constantine.

"Wow, it's bigger on the inside."

Tatiana said with awe.

A Priest approached the group.

"Indeed, we think this was a part of the Miracle that could house every living being of the World."

Anastasia looked at the Priest and asked.

"How big is it?"

The Priest clears his throat.

"We estimate that the inside of this ship is the size of the Polish Governorate."

Tatianas mind exploded from shock.

"Tha-That big!?"

Anastasia chuckled at her sister reaction.

"Indeed little sister, this is the Miracle of God. Anything is possible, even expanding the space of the Ark."

Anastasia turned to the Priest and said.

"So, how has the progress of the research going?"

The Priests replied.

"We found many things Saintess, the first thing we did after constructing the Base is to find out how the wood is still fresh and not roting. We found out that a very potent energy permeates the entire Ark. This might be the Devine power that made the Ark this big from within and gave its unageing ability."

Anastasia nodded at the Priest.

"There are many things we don't know about our World, the more we know the less we know. Continue your duties and report anything you find."

The Priests nodded as he walked away.

"Come sister, let's visit the animal stalls."

Tatiana perked up.

"Oh! Then let's see Noah's quarters!"

Anastasia chuckled as her sister.

"Yes, we can see everything, let's go. Constantine follow us."

Anastasia then lead her sister and Constantine to the animal stalls.

-Unknown-

"Soon, soon we will rise. Just wait for the right time."

A Dark figure spoke.