Beginning part 2
Nathaniel's POV
Nathaniel was still trying to understand what Talia told him and Missy minutes ago. "Iris is a real Princess?" Missy said taking a sip of her drink, "I guess so. I still find it hard to believe. A man with a crown on his head spoke out "Citizen of Ephedia, I as your King am proud to announce that as of tonight we shall crown my daughter Iris as its' new Queen." the king said and everyone showed their enthusiasm. "It's new Queen? Iris is only 20 years, that's young and she would have a lot of responsibility as Queen." Nathaniel said and then by guessing the queen was speaking, "There is one other thing that must be announced today. Mephisto will you please join us up here?" The Queen said and Mephisto responded "Yes your Majesty." he walked up to the podium to join the royal family, Nathaniel could tell that he was still nervous but Mephisto took in one last breath and asked Iris the one and only question that he thought that one day he would ask her, "Princess Iris. I know that we've had our ups and downs but I want that all to be in the past and bring a new ray of light into the future. Will do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Mephisto said dropping down to one knee and opening up the box that contained the ring that he showed Nathaniel earlier. He looked at iris and she was looking at him but only for a second then she looked back at Mephisto, Nathaniel was sad now was she really going to say yes. Before he could hear the answer everything went black around him.
Iris's POV
Now she did not see this coming but her parents seemed calm about this a little too calm they knew this was going to happen. Mephisto was holding the box that held my Mother's ring when she married my father, I saw Nathaniel in the crowd just looking spell bond. I have feeling for Mephisto but it's nothing compared to Nathaniel, a quick look at Mephisto and then Nathaniel but he wasn't there anymore does he not care about me anymore and I don't see Missy either. He gave my answer, "Yes. Yes Mephisto. I will be your wife." Iris said and he put the ring on her finger and stood up they looked into each others eye.
An Hour Earlier
Praxina had to go check the food in the kitchen to make sure everything was going smoothly, "Clean up that plate. Are the carrots cooked? Stop right there that's too much to put in the punch bowl take some out and put it in another one." she said being quick on her feet helping out as best she can. In the corner to of the maids were whispering to themselves 'Lady Praxina is helping much. Thank gods for her fast eyes.' said one of them 'yes. I agree with you' the other replied Praxina caught them talking and not working they both giggled wand wen back to work. Now that things were moving a bit smoother than what they were before she decided to head back to the party; "It's quite. too quite." she said to herself walking in the hall and she had not bumped into any of the staff, they're normally back and forth between the ball room and the kitchen. Praxina became stiff when she heard a low growl behind her turning around fast she saw banes sitting just staring at her, shivers ran up her back when she heard Lord Gramorr's voice. "Praxina. I need your help on getting me a body. Ever since the princesses defeated me I've been a floating spirit. Get me the body of the boy that Iris is in love with that earth boy. Banes has one half of my mask for you put it on and it will give you power you've dreamed of like never before. The second half give it to that boy, with you by my side Ephedia will bow and scrape before us." his voice said Praxina looked on the ground and saw the one half of his mask just like he told her; she was just getting used to being good. She hesitated but with banes staring at her and afraid of former boss, she took the mask and put it on. She felt a surge of dark energy consumed her whole body she wanted to see what her new look was "Crystal Miro!" a darker shade of red crystal formed a mirror "Is this me? I feel so much power." she said Praxina noticed that the top of the mirror was a butterfly, an evil grin crawled on her face, "Now time to test this new power." she walked back to the ball room no one stopped her because Banes was trailing behind her, she peaked her head around the corner and saw Nathaniel looking disappointed at the matter at hand, she saw that her brother had already proposed "this is the perfect time to take him. Crystal Natet." she used the spell to wrap him in dark red crystal and took him outside the castle.
Back to Nathaniel's POV
"Crystal Solvenda." Praxina said setting him free, he opened his eyes to notice that he was outside and away from everyone. "The last thing that I remember is Mephisto proposing to Iris and everything went black." He said rubbing his head. "Sorry about that. I wanted to talk to you alone away from prying eyes." Praxina said to him but he backed up against the wall, "Who are you? get away from me." Nathaniel said until he couldn't back up any further "Do you want to take revenge on Iris? for betraying you like that?" Praxina said to him holding the other half of Gramorr's mask up to him, "I mean I'm hurt a little but revenge? No thanks I want no part of it." Nathaniel shook his head no and got up but Banes stopped him, "We need him Banes." she said "Come on. Take your revenge and give Iris a taste of her own medicine. put on the mask and you'll have power you never thought you'd have." Praxina said holding the mask out to him; the look of hesitation on his face. he felt his body on its own and he took the mask on his left side of his face. Oxford blue crystal engulfed his body and once he emerged; he looked a bit toned up, his hair was longer to his neck and his eyes were a beautiful shade of red. His outfit was almost similar to Gramorr's but he wore pants with a belt engraved was a 'T with a flame next to it' "What do we call you my liege?" Praxina asked him "The names Tempest Omen and you are now Praxina Omen." Tempest said holding his hand out to her, "Let's crash a party. Shall we?" He asked Praxina and she wasn't complaining one bit. "Banes. Time to have some fun." Tempest said and Bane's was on his heels
Inside the castle
The king spoke, "Iris, do you vow to take this crown and scepter to protect its people from all evil that comes in view?" and she replied, "Yes. With all my power I will vanquish any evil." just before the crown was placed on her head she heard the grunting of the guards and their bodies hitting the floor, "hmmm? Any evil that comes into view. So will you vanquish me then Princess Iris?" Tempest said standing in the middle of his magical circle and banes next to him. "Who are you? You're evil is not welcome here. Crystemsabrus!" Iris said calling upon her sword, "That won't be needed Princess." a feminine voice said now standing next to Tempest. "It hurt me Iris. take a good look at me, you remember me don't you?" Tempest asked using his hand to move hair that was in his face and Iris gasped looking in the unknown mans face to see it was none other then, "Nathaniel? What happened to you? Praxina? you too?" Iris said still looking shocked just seeing the man in front of her was Nathaniel but a darker version she knew that this wasn't him she had to find a way to turn him back to how he use to be before all the evil, "How did you get Gramorr's mask?" Iris asked. "Enough. The name is Tempest Omen and this here is now Praxina Omen. We both have a bone to pick with Princess and we won't be satisfied until we see your end. You've been warned Ephedians. Mark my words. Princess I will see you soon." Tempest said and than he vanished Praxina not far behind him either with banes on their heels.
End part 2