The funeral

[Ikhan]

Vienna, the Austrian Empire

 In Vienna, following the death of the Emperor, the streets were quiet as the state ordered week of mourning came to a close. As the sun rose over the city, civilians lined up along the road to the Imperial Crypt in order to pay respects to the late Emperor. At 8:30 AM CET, the sound of drums could be heard down the street, followed by loud footsteps. It had begun. Down the road, a long column of soldiers bearing either rifles or the flags of the various regions and noble houses in Austria could be seen, with the banner of the flag of the Empire raised above them, followed by the Emperor's coffin. As they passed by, the crowds went silent to pay their respects. After about two hours, they reached the Imperial Crypt.

The Imperial Crypt, Vienna

 Some time after reaching the crypt, the funeral service (which was being broadcast live across the world) could begin. After a few minutes, various guests of honor from across the Empire and the world had finally entered and taken their seats. After a short period of silence, the service began, starting with the singing of the Imperial Anthem, followed by the Archbishop, who preached a sermon on loss, then followed by Prince Franz, who spoke of the late emperor.
 "Friends, countrymen, esteemed guests of honor, we gather here to celebrate the life of my father, Kaiser Johan I, brother of Kaiser Wilhelm von Habsburg-Lorraine. With his passing, we look back upon his life and his accomplishments. Born in the year 1952, Johan was destined for a life of luxury. He witnessed the loss of the Kingdom of Galicia-Lodomeria, which he, on his deathbed, ordered to be reclaimed. Starting at the age of 32, he served as an Imperial diplomat to the various European powers in the hopes of uniting the continent in a manner which has not been seen before, a post which he served until his brother's death some years ago. Unfortunately, with his brother's death, he was forced to take up the crown, however, he did serve as Kaiser dutifully until his own death. Let us now lay him to rest next to his forefathers." Franz would say with sorrow before the coffin was taken below into the crypt.
 "Gott schütze den Kaiser!" A soldier yelled, causing the rest of those assembled to do the same.

Edited March 6, 2018 by Wilhelm I of Prussia