Second Child in the Kalan clan, Cory never would have imagined that He would be in the position he now holds. From the beginning of the Andos, The Kalan clan have always watched over the Portal leading into the Sky Kingdom. Menel Ando Vakha was the title that the Eldest son would always hold. Any other son would be lucky to hold a lesser position, or serve in the King′s guard in some way. Once him and His Brother were old enough, and His Father was still holding the family position, they both Joined the Guard. His Brother raised through the ranks quickly, taking on the position of the Head guard while he remained at a lower Rank. After awhile, His Older Brother became close with the Sky Princess. He gave up His Birthright position to permanently take on the role of the Head guard.

He claimed it was to stay closer to The Princess since he was courting her. Cory Knew his Brother Much better than that though. He had seen how cold, and calculated his Brother could be through their time on the battlefield. Eventually He Married the princess.

When The King passed, Their Father never suspected His eldest son. Cory knew better, and automatically suspected his Brother. With the King out of the Way, The Princess became the Queen. She was living on Borrowed time, and Cory Knew this. The New Queen became pregnant, and he thought She was safe. The Queen had died in Childbirth. At this point Cory had taken on the position of Menel Ando Vakha. His Brother was Named King, and the Child was sent to the Capitol immediately. His Brother didn′t know, or care about the Gender or anything.

The Child born was a Daughter, Niece to Cory. Over the years She was Watched over by Her Uncle. The letters that She thought were from her Father were actually written By Cory. He cared for Her more like his own Daughter than a Niece. The Two became close over the years. His Brother, still not caring one bit about the Child He had sent away. He received the letters from Her, but Had never opened a Single one. Usually when Cory Brought a letter it was tossed onto his desk, and ignored.

One day, His Brother finally acknowledged his daughter′s existence. He came to The capitol for the Yearly Ball, and made arrangements to see her. For once, Cory wouldn′t have to come up with an excuse as to why her Father would be in the same city, and not come to visit. It became very clear though to Cory that His Brother had an ulterior motive. Seeking protection for his Niece, He was driven to extreme measures of Plotting against his Brother with His Enemy. The Water Queen despised His Brother, and had no problems with plotting against him. The Meetings between the two were not so secret however, and His Brother began questioning Him about it.