Chapter 17
David
David and Daniel stood in front of David’s throne wearing their royal regalia in a room full of David’s advisors, and subjects. They all stood in silence and awe as Stormy stepped into the throne room from the hall as the large double doors were parted for her. She looked absolutely stunning in a beautiful golden shimmering gown. She was draped in an ermine trimmed fur and red velvet cape that created a six-foot train behind her. Her face was covered in a thin bridal veil, but David could see her face light up the minute their eyes met.
He motioned discreetly for her to come to him. A harpist softly played music from the corner as she took her first step. Stormy began walking slowly and gracefully up the red coronation aisle runner that had been laid out for her. Every dragon’s eye turned to behold their new queen. With every step she looked like she had been born for this moment. David was amazed that even though she had no formal training and no practice, her presence was still regal. Her grace filled the room and everyone bowed involuntarily.
She came to stand before him and curtsied to both him and Daniel without being told. David was fascinated that she seemed to instinctively know what to do and how to dazzle the people. He bowed low to her and held his hand out to her palms up. She reached and placed her hand into his before she climbed up the three large stairs to the platform where the two dragon thrones rested. He kissed her hand while she turned and came to stand between him and Daniel. David cleared his throat and Argus pounded the end a wooden staff on to the floor to call the coronation to order.
“Friends and fellow dragons of all clans, it is my honor to present to you the one true mate of your king, David of the Golden dragons and the royal prince, Daniel of Heart stone. This is her Highness Queen Stormy of the Gold dragons” He reached over and lifted the veil from Stormy’s face to reveal her to his kingdom.
There were several wolf whistles as all of the people in the throne room erupted into thunderous applause. Stormy gave them all a sweet wave and a tiny curtsy. She made the sign for thank you and waved again, while smiling.
“The queen wishes to express her appreciation and gratitude for your kindness.” David said above the crowd. He held up his hands for silence.
The room fell into a hush as David gave her a small nod and a servant placed a pillow near her feet. Stormy winked and made the sign for thank you to the servant. She knelt down on the pillow and dropped her eyes to the floor as a sign of humility.
David walked behind her and Daniel produced a red velvet pillow with a tiara resting on it. It was silver and black with a dragon at its center most point. It was absolutely beautiful. David lifted if from the pillow and placed it onto Stormy’s head gently.
He raised her to her feet by placing a hand on each of her shoulders. He wrapped his hand around hers as he and Daniel stepped forward to stand beside her. Argus shouted first and everyone joined in, “All Hail King David, Prince Daniel and Queen Stormy of the Gold dragons!”
David raised his hands to bring everyone to attention. “Friends, the Queen, Daniel and I thank you for coming to help us celebrate. We ask that you all stay, eat and drink till you’re filled. Take the choicest meats and cheese home to your servants and tenants. All through the land of dragons shall feast in honor of our queen!” The room again burst into applause and shouts of joy.
David turned and captured Stormy’s smiling face between his hands. He lowered his head and gently kissed her on the lips. She immediately responded by wrapping her arms around his neck and deepening their kiss. David quickly found himself lost in her. The crowd around them erupted to a new round of cheers breaking their kiss. Stormy smiled shyly and bit her lip. He could see her affection for him shining in her eyes. Stormy pulled away from David and fanned herself dramatically causing their subjects to laugh and cheer.
Daniel reached over and gave her a quick hug. When his brother had released her, David scooped her into his arms bridal style and cradled her to his chest. She reached up and drew a heart on his chest before putting her palm over it. “And you have mine, Sweetness,” he whispered to her.
He carried her to his throne and sat down with her in his lap. She put her head against his shoulder and interlaced her finger with his. She pointed to his head and then drew a question mark on his chest. Daniel took the second throne and rested his arm on the chair so it pressed against Stormy’s back.
“I’m thinking this was even better than it was in my dream.” David said as he smiled at her. He tucked the little piece of hair that always escaped, back behind her ear.
Her eyes were wide and then furrowed above her nose. She signed no and then understand. She seemed to watching him, waiting for a further explanation.
“About six months ago, I began to dream of you. Not dreams like I have now, where I can see what you are doing, but dreams about today. I have seen you crowned over and over for more nights than I can count.” David explained.
“I have seen you appear dressed just as you were today in the red velvet robes, your face is always covered. You come to me and I pull back the veil to see you. Every night you would take my breath away the moment that I saw your smile, until you were real. My Sweetness, the real Stormy is so much more than my beautiful dream.” David kissed her forehead.
Stormy tilted her like she was considering things. She made the sign for sleep and pointed to him. Then she pointed to her wrist where a watch would go, and wiggled her fingers and made circles with both hands like she was casting a spell.
It was David's turn to be surprised. “Are you saying my dreams started, when you got your secret?”
Stormy nodded her head and clapped her hands together. She shrugged indicating she didn't understand why, but instead pressed her head into the side of his neck.