"Stop fidgeting so much." I was struggling to not be uncomfortable as Elise and I waited for our sign to begin walking inside a tent set up right outside the castle
" I'm sorry I just don't like this, you know how I feel about my body let alone everyone being able to see you." After we were taken away we were told about the crowning ceremony for hours until it was time for it to begin
That was when they stripped us completely naked and painted on a bunch of symbols neither of us recognized in beautiful colors creating a gorgeous tapestry on our skin
Elise tilted her head to the side " have you even looked down since you came back."
" what are you talking ab-."I looked down after she said that, what I saw left me speechless where I once had a slight over extended stomach someone had transformed into a set of hard abs
" when did this happen?." I was genuinely confused by having abs never thought that i could ever achieve that
" I'm not sure you just had them when you came back ,you've seriously not noticed until now, you haven't noticed the looks you have been getting from other women." Elise shrugged answering me then asking her own questions
" no not one bit you know I only have eyes for you my love everyone else don't matter to me no matter how pretty they may be." Her eyes went wide for a moment before she walked over to me
" you know I bet we have some time before they call for us and I still need to get pregnant Selena and I are trying to give birth around the same time." She leaned down an whispered in my ear
" won't that mess with the paint." Of course I want to" help "her but I was also afraid of being caught " let's find out." She smirked kissing an slowly pushing me to the ground she liked to be on top sometimes...this was one of thoes times
We wouldn't find out until later that the moment we stepped out of the tent anyone with a sensitive enough senses (which was almost everyone here) was able to tell what went on inside that tent
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The sudden sound trumpets and drums drew our attention letting us know it was time for us to show ourselves to our new kingdom
Gripping Elise's hand together we flung the entrance to the tent open revealing ourselves to the city as they cheer
Everyone was gathered the lake outside as they started at us some in their dragon forms stomping their feet or flapping their wings in a show of celebration,all of them were painted similar to Elise and i
standing in the middle of the bridge the current king and queen waited for us to reach them, they too were celebrating the occasion the prophesied queen will finally take the throne
" as the current ruler of this kingdom and it's people I now pass that honor onto you." Once we got to them the king spoke taking the ceremonial circlet from his head an putting it on Elise's The queen came towards me doing the same
" ready?" Elise whispered as we looked at each other
" I think so." I grabbed her hand before we both turned to our new people and began to speak " we are honored to be your new rulers and that you would place so much trust in us to bring you out of your hardship and we swear to do so." Everyone erupted in cheers once again
After a couple seconds we held up our hand to silence them " now the change we are all looking for won't come tomorrow or even the day after but together united we will be able to make those changes not just for ourselves but our children and their children's children."
Many were excited for what this would mean for their futures after having heard the prophecy for years now,others however were still skeptical but wanted change for their current lives were barely worth living
" that is for the future however for now let us spend the day celebrating the coming of a new era!" Clouds of colorful powder erupted across the city to signify the coming of a new age as everyone exploded into cheers once again
" think you can do it." Elise asked if I was ready for the next stage of the ceremony since I still couldn't transform into a dragon at will yet " I don't know I still struggling a bit"
" if it helps remember if you can't defend your title I will be sleeping with someone else tonight." My body instantly started transforming after hearing those words
Giggling Elise followed become a becoming a beautifuly vibrant ice dragon contrasting my more dark and mute colors
Roaring we both spread our wings and took off into the air towards a giant arena in the distance that was in the air
All over the population transformed as well following us, those to young or were unable to fly on their own were helped so they could make it
Usually this wouldn't happen but there was exceptions for occasions like this
Landing in the arena's field I wait for my first challenger after forming back into my human body, being a culture based mainly around ones strength anyone was allowed to fight me for the right of my position and being with the newly crowned queen
And of the first to land in the ring was who you would expect " this is going to be fun can't use your tricks for this fight. "
" Are you sure about that." Hearing a rumble I looked at the highest point in the arena were Elise stood ' he is right it has to be a fair fight you can't use your elements to effect your opponent.'
" of course." Sighing I watched as blue armor manifested across his body that looked almost holographic
' I miss my armor I should get a new one made.' My thoughts stray as my opponent changed winding up to deliver a powerful blow
As his attack was about to impact I smoothly slid back a couple feet using gravity to slightly repel my off the ground so i can glide smoothly
" you realize I have to make a example out of your right,I'd rather have nobody else challenge me."
" I would like to see you try shorty." He was already back on me throwing a punch,this time it was full force, enhancing my body to block it the ground behind me shattered into pebbles unable to withstand the force of the blows making me almost lose my footing
Grabbing his fist I pulled him closer throwing my own attack aimed for his gut " fool my scale-ugh."
" you should really stop talking so much shit when you can't back it up, it sucks your apart of my nation now or I would love to kill you."
Before his feet could touch the ground again I spun kicking in the head ,moving quickly before his body could go flying I grabbed his leg slamming him into the ground
Using his wings he managed to catch me off guard and smack me away, while I was still in the air from his hit I teleported myself above him using the momentum from his attacks to deliver a heel kick
moving he tried to catch my attack and counter it but his hand went right through me like I wasn't really there
" what?" My attack aimed for his back now slammed into his shoulder dislocating it
Not wasting my advantage I went into a handstand to deliver a powerful double kick square into his chest, around the arena everyone heard a loud crack as he flew back
" let me make one thing very clear to everyone here!." I pointed up at Elise
" that gorgeous dragoness who is your new queen is my mate! and if you want her you'll have to go through my cold an still body."
" I promise that won't be easy,now does anyone else want to step into the arena to test their luck... I'll even let you guys group up on me."
I waited for any taker while my previous opponent laid out on the ground in pain barely able to breathe
" any takers." I looked around the arena waiting for the next challenger but they never approached no one was willing to fight me after seeing what happened to who was probably their strongest fighter in the city
Seeing this Elise called it ' it seems you are still my king my love'
" well here you have my people your new king." A round of cheers broke out across the arena celebrating it has been a vert long time since they have felt this hopeful of their futures
Looking around I felt something or someone was missing moving my gaze upward towards Elise it finally hit me ' our daughter should be here to enjoy this.'
Teleporting away I grabbed her not giving anyone time to question an teleported her back with me
The cheers from the crowd overwhelmed her for a moment before getting excited herself
" your a real princess now little one." Looking up at me she smiled brightly but it quickly dimmed " why are you naked?"
"O umm...it's tradition" before she could question me more Elise scooped her up into her arms an huge her tight
" I'm so glad your here sorry we didn't get you sooner everything happened so fast, come let celebrate together."
For the rest of the day we enjoyed the celebration of our coronation