Chapter 82: Chapter XXXVIII The Crown-2

Eventually Sarina stopped me, grabbing my face to look at me with intensity in her eyes. I shuddered slightly. "Melanie, you are beautiful and courageous and one tough cookie. You will overcome this with ease, and you're not going to be alone. I will be in the front row with Alejandro and your brothers. We're going to offer you as much support as we can. This isn't you against the world, because you're not alone. Remember that," I nodded slowly before we both moved in for a passionate kiss. We were interrupted, however, by my father coughing from the doorway. Embarrassed, we pulled away and turned to look at him. He had a smug look that seemed a bit uncomfortable, but it was certainly better than the reaction he had about us a week ago. He was warming up to our relationship. "You might want to go take your seat, Sarina," nodding, she quickly left the room, almost tripping over her own dress. When she exited the room, Alejandro was waiting in the hallway with a grin. He offered his arm to Sarina and escorted her inside, both of them secretly worried for me. My father stepped into the room, his eyes brimming with tears as he looked over me. "Oh look at you. I never thought I'd miss that colour but you just so natural with it," he told me, taking a few of my strands into his hand. "I feel like I'm going to lose you," he admitted, something I could only find amusing. "Father, really, I'm not getting married," I chuckled, moving towards him to give him a hug. "Maybe not, but I've always felt the need to protect you. Normal parents watch their kids go off when they turn eighteen and move out of the house, but for us it is different. And this is that time. To think, after so long of calling you my little princess, now it will truly be just that. You will get a crown on your head and you will be magnificent. Maybe even a better princess than your mother," he chuckled slightly and I joined in. "Don't tell her that though," I nodded. He sighed deeply and gave me a peck on my cheek. He regarded himself in the mirror, straightening out his crown while we waited. When a Royal Guard popped in and informed us everything was set, my father held his arm out towards me and escorted me towards the large hall. The room was glittering from my favourite shade of violet flowers which complemented my hair, the sun shining down on us as a positive sign. I could see many people I've been introduced to over the years as they were trusted with my secrets. Military leaders, religion leaders, the entire Royal Family including the extension of our family, easily moving to thirty people. TV crews and reports were all around, documenting the momentous occasion. I gave the biggest smile I could muster, moving in along with my father. I could see many shining faces as we moved to the raised platform, three thrones sitting on top of it. The middle one was occupied, my mother seated elegantly with her crown outshining anyone. Her face was only surprised for a second before she regained her smile. We came to a stop in front of the platform, my father leaving my side to join my mother's now standing figure. I could tell she was already a bit tired, having given nearly an hour long speech before I arrived. She gave me a comforting smile and I returned it, kneeling in front of them. "To everyone who has supported our family through our rough times, I thank you with the utmost sincerity," my mother started speaking. "And those who are with us now, witnessing the coronation of the princess, may you feel the same honour and pride I feel when I imagine my daughter take her rightful place," she turned to the side, signalling gently to the Archbishop. He stepped up, the crystal tiara sitting on top of the elegant pillow whilst shining its magnificence, and kneeled before the Queen. My mother picked up the tiara and held it up gently. "With the power vested in me by the United Kingdom as current All-Ruling Queen, I crown Her Royal Highness, Princess Melanie Annabelle Darlington the Fourth as the Crowned Princess of the United Kingdom and the First Successor to the Throne as Future Queen of the United Kingdom," and with that she lowered the tiara onto my head, securing it. I was brimming with joy as I stood up, hearing the loud uplifting cheers from everyone surrounding us. I turned around to face the hall of people and bowed before them, their clapping rising in volume. I spotted Sarina and Alejandro in the row, both of them applauding with such severity that I fear their hands might fall off. The twins were giving me sly look. I smiled and rose my head when the sounds died down, readying myself for what came next. "This was supposed to be the day that you all got introduced to me, but I am glad it did not proceed like that," I could tell everyone was curious as to what I meant. "If a total stranger was just crowned here, then I would feel as if I have already let you down. But because the world has already met me, although under the most peculiar of circumstances, I do not regret it. You all saw me at my worst of times and my best of times, and I grew from all my experiences. I met amazing people, I went to other countries and I formed relationships I never thought I would be able to form. I saw the magnificence of the Kingdom at my birthday and I saw the beautiful relationships the kingdom has formed when I was in Spain. I saw all of your talents just last night, and each and every one of the Kingdom's people has a special side that improves our standards. We set the bar high because we do not need it low. The Kingdom has extraordinary people and I feel honoured to be a leader in the evolvement. I want to help people realise their potential and reach for the stars, because that is the type of people we are. I wish to work to an important point, and that is that we don't need to discriminate and we don't need to hurt others. It is unneeded. You are all beautiful, beautiful people and I am truly honoured for you all to give me this chance to serve you all. For my Queen and Kingdom, for my King and Country; as long as there is poverty and hate and sickness, I will not rest until the last breath is gone from my chest. Everyone deserves a chance, just like the one you are all giving me. I thank you all from a full heart. God bless you all," and with that another round of applause sounded as I turned and headed to the open throne, seating myself next to my mother. Everything was so blissful, but I still couldn't believe it. This was it. I was now the Crowned Princess, the thing I've worked towards to ever since I was born and I couldn't be happier. My family was finally starting to accept me for who I was, my brothers were growing for the better, my best-friend had jumped across borders just to see me, I had no enemies and I had the best girlfriend in the world, right by my side. I was so happy that I felt nothing could bring me down now. My eyes roamed over everyone, spotting people and remembering their name. I spotted my father's sister, Duchess Hannah, sitting along with her husband and her son. They looked absolutely elegant and ready to take out any enemy, as was the type of people they were. I spotted Princess Alice and how proud she looked. Her husband, Duke Piers, looked a bit uncomfortable but deliver bright smiles. Lewis and Matilda sat grudgingly next to their parents, clapping because they were required to. My eyes went on before I noticed something I had not done before. Where was Jasper? Even the previous night after the show, he had escaped quickly before I even had time to talk to him. It made me concerned. ♕♥ ♕♥ ♕ After the entire event which included me sitting down for an interview to documentary my rising to the throne, we returned to the palace for celebrations of our own. A large ball was held, everyone present at the coronation there. I greeted every single person, learning their name and what they did. War heroes bowed before me and I felt unequipped to handle such people and even deserve their respect. I got many fantastic comments about how I looked and my speech, any nerves I had from before completely gone.