Sloane
"Kylian is well?" I placed a hand my stomach taking in a deep breath as Iyana, my personal servant tries to put the last string of the corset together. I haven't seen Kylian in a couple days because my preparation in become Queen kept me busy and he's on vacation. Warm kindled orbs floated close to the ceiling lit up my room creating a pleasant atmosphere.
"Yes, he's been a way for some time with his father. His highness requested it "she grabs one of the dresses that she thought would look good on me. The purple fabric sparkled under the light showing its gold jewels. A sigh left my lips as I raised my arms up letting the dress cover my body. As Iyana adjusted the dress to how it should be: I could not help but look at myself in the mirror. My fingers got taste of the silky material before cuffing it to make the trip to the dresser easier. The reflection of me caught me off guard once she was done adding gold glitter to my collar bones and on my temples. It became hard to look away.
"You remind me so much of your mother. She would be proud of you and the Queen, you are destined to be, Sloane" my friend said smiling while untwisting the braids from the wooden rods. One by one, rods were taken out of my hair leaving a curly braid as the outcome. To do this properly, Iyana had to make a paste that holds the form of hair then rodded the section of braids together after that she boiled water letting them soak for a bit. Once all the rods were out, she splits the braids into two sections creating an up-doe style that expressed the curls. She placed a couple golden accessories in my hair, ears, and neck.
I wish, she was here.
But she is not, and I must show up.
For her...
I brought the mask close to my face letting it rest there as Iyana tied the back. "Must I wear this? It's not like they won't know it's me" I addressed feeling the mask material.
Can I do this?
Or will I fail?
Iyana placed her hands over my shoulders with a welcoming smile of reinsurance "When do they not? Isn't the point to tease your opponent with the fact they already know? Or you can let mystery be your weapon. They should chase for your beauty" she steps back.
A knock caught both of our attention, "Come in" I accepted giving Iyana a look to leave respectfully. Iyana curtsy before leaving the room as Kylian entered shutting the door behind him. His lips smiled.
"Is it that bad?" I asked playing with my top. Kylian placed both hands on my shoulders sliding them down to find my hands. "No, you look amazing. You got this and will perform correctly. I'll be with you the whole night, don't worry" he raised my hands bring them close to each other. He glances over my hands and the jewelry that covered them "Ooo did you break a nail?" he asked examining one of my hands. I took the left hand back looking at it "Where? Kylian!" I realized that he was messing with me. I slapped his shoulder. We both laughed before leaving my chambers. Normally, I couldn't care less but this time is different.
I linked our arms together as he escorted us to the ballroom. "Will you be participating tonight?" I asked glancing over Kylian as part of his reply, he pulls down the mask that covers his upper face "maybe, I do have a job to do ya know as guard and all" with that smile. He left to join the crowd in the ballroom with Iyana.
Before one's coronation, a ball must be taken place to showcase the next kin's power(s).
What if I mess up?
Negative thoughts can never leave me alone. I took a couple deep breathes and closed my eyes "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" I said softly. I began to repeat this verse in my head multiple times. The doors open reveal a crowd of people that casted all their attention on me.
"Presenting, Princess Sloane of Elkancá" the presenter by the stair's projects. Music from the orchestra on the balconies played as I traveled down the stairs.
There was no light in sight other than the glowing orb in the middle of the ball room. The air felt different for some reason. I encountered the orb raising it up into the ceiling with my powers keeping both arms up. The light inside of the orb travels to my body making it glow; in one swift motion I open both of my arms creating a ring of energy that makes a bunch of plants grow from the wood boards.
Once that was done, I made the light disperse flying around over everyone's heads. Each light began to change colors then seeped into the floorboard. Each plant began to morph into a tree. A gift of light manipulation, a nature that has not been fully tamed. The strokes of light flown up the tree making it glow. Its color light radiated the room making everything and everyone become almost unison regardless of the different wear. As few seconds went by, I held out my hand towards the tree absorbing everything then released it back into an orb of light.
Easier said than done.
It was dark for an hour it seemed before the main lights were back on showing a crowd that was either impressed or scared of...
Me...
An outburst of applause took me out of my thoughts with the recovery of a smile. I bowed to the attention with the iron rod lessening its pressure in my chest.
It felt nice for the pressure to be nonexistent.
Creatures of all forms made their way to me asking questions and complimenting me. I couldn't help but noticed the clusters of people talking questionably about me which I could not help but think of. I felt a hand on my arm only not to reaction heinously since it belonged to Kylian. He directed me to my father "Hate to cut this conversation short but the King wishes to see her", he lets go briefly yet I could still feel his hand linger there. We reached the King; he greeted me with a smile and a hug then said in my ear "I'm proud of you, and I'm sorry for this..." he hesitated.
A man dressed in gold and black held out his hand "May I have this dance?" he asked glancing up at me from his low stature. My hand gently placed itself in its respected place as I tried to hold back the feelings that were emerging. He fixed his hat which was about to fall off his head and smiled awkwardly.
I never wanted to get married this way.
I will follow along for now but when we are alone, all will be exchanged, I smiled softly at my father.
"She's going to kill me, isn't she?" the king sighed as the man's parents stood next to him from what I assumed them to be. Kylian laughed watching the pair from afar "I believe you should be more worried about him. Poor guy" he lowers his head to the three royals and goes back to doing his job and not near me.
People are already dancing; our reflections could be seen in the marble floor. There were many orbs spread across the room floating at different paces causing some areas of the room to be incompatible from each other. The two of us danced closely making the crowd be fooled with chemistry. One hand was in Prince Raiden's as well of the other hand rested on his shoulder. "I'm- "he was cut off with my speaking "I know and before you state this which you will. I do not care for this marriage, and this will be my last resort. I have..." I stopped noticing a figure in the corner of my eye.
Prince Raiden spung me around giving the dress a proper introduction to its purpose "I believe we can do much good. Together side by side. You would be a wonderful mother and... queen of course... "he trailed off as we waltz in a circle. In a split second, my headache was gone and replaced with another man. One with a better built and taller than me. A shift in my mood suddenly changed. Not one word was exchanged. For a few selections of masks, it was quite hard to recognize who was who. When we turned together, I noticed his wavy dark hair. The black sea would be jealous.
I don't recognize him nor remember if I know him.
All he does is glances down at me with his warm eyes that were glazed with frost. We dance accordingly changing the pace and steps required. Complete opposites of our bodies become mirrors of each other as my right hand reflects his at a smaller state.
"What is your name? I don't exactly recognize you under that mask" I address very diligently switching sides with him and found my back face him. He leaned down close to my ear "But what's the fun in that? Why give it to you so easily, princess?" he deflected my question. He spungs me outwards meeting me again palm to palm. This time I began to lead us into a dance.
It does not feel right.
The two of us glided across the floor to the middle with both of our hands meeting with each other.
"What a beautiful home you have here...It's ashamed that I have to destroy it" his words caught me by surprised. Right when I raised my hand showing a small light, he grabbed it making it disappear and placed his other hand on my waist bringing me closer. I retract my eyes from the emptiness of my hand to him; this allowed our eyes to meet. His devious smirk peeks from under the shadow of his mask and came the words "I wouldn't do that if I were you. Blowing up your entire kingdom is supposed to my thing, amor" he remarks in the cockiest way imaginable.
What has cause him to conclude to this.
"I am not sure what hate forms in what is left of a heart you have, nor do I know the reason, but I won't let you hurt my family. I'll make myself clear if you truly want a war then we'll see fit, but no coward is worth being near me. You'll have to fight to have me" I said wiping the smirk off his face. He stopped us glancing down at me and stated, "Who said I was here for you?" he held out his hand as a colorful mist brought the bishop of our council by his throat.
The fear in his eyes was noticeable. The crowd around us gasped moving away as the guards formed circled keeping the King away. In the corner of my eye, I noticed Kylian, but I held out of my hand "Killing him won't solve anything" I said looking at this unknown man that was terrorizing my home. That smirk appeared again only more sinister than before, and he scoffed "All I need is his holy tongue but killing him would make my hand very messy and we're just started the beginning stage. It would be ashamed to waste good dirt when I'm saving it for you. Ah I knew that I was forgetting something! How rude of me not to introduce myself. Maverick is the name but once I take over. You can all me, King" he smiled causing a hole to form in the ceiling and flies out with the bishop in his hand.
Kylian pulled me closer to him away from the rumble. My father sent out guards to find them and check the castle for anymore unwelcomed guest.
"Are you alright?" Kylian voiced shown signs of concern which I eased with hand in his arm and starts to walk in that direction, but he stops me, "I'm fine but we must find the bishop- "he cut me off "You cannot go now, we must regroup tomorrow with a proper plan and execute this issue. I know you care about your subjects, but the main priority is keeping you safe...".
Warren flies down the stairs holding a plate of sea food and points up "What did I miss? What?" he asked as everyone looked at him. He looked incompletely unaware of the situation.
Two hours went by: Iyana helped me change out of my gown, reinsured me of the problem and that it is another obstacle before I become queen.
I found Kylian at his post on a balcony staring out the village and beyond the gates. I made the guards stay inside knowing that I will be safe with Kylian, I trust him.
My arms rested on the balcony looking at the moon. In times the moon becomes a diary, sometimes I spoke my own truths within it, that I couldn't bare myself to tell anyone not even Kylian. A sigh escaped past my lips before taking life in again "I just came to check on you" my words seemed to make him laugh keeping his focus still on the forest. "I should be asking you that... You should get some rest. We have a big day ahead. Don't worry, I'll be right here" he smiled at me. It truly made me feel at ease. One of the guards switched with him to guard my chambers. We made it to my chambers, and I closed the door after seeing Kylian lean on the door frame with both arms crossed. I held out a small pillow for him and he looked at me puzzled "this for your big head since your body might not be able to hold it up" I smiled shutting the door.
I must do something...
I just pray that I can do it...
I laid in my bed looking out of the window letting the moon be my last witness of sight.
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