The night of the coronation was party filled. Nokomis smiled with joy when Lunar walked into the ballroom. The crown looked amazing on her. Nokomis still wore a crown. She was the queen mother now. Lunar got many compliments on her coronation gown. The sleeves were black, the bodice was silver, and the skirt faded from silver to royal purple. The silver and quartz crown that she wore atop her curls was the queen's crown. One that Nokomis had worn and her mother before her. It was also the crown that Ella was admiring. Even from across the ballroom Nokomis could tell that Ella was staring at the crown. Lunar and Nokomis walked to the dais where the thrones sat. A young man walked up to Ella and bowed. From the way he looked up at her and held out his hand, she knew he was asking her to dance. No one had asked Lunar to dance yet. Ella and the young man walked onto the dance floor and waltzed with the others. Rage filled Nokomis. She felt one of her coughing spells trying to come out but she swallowed it down. "Who is that young man dancing with Ella?" Nokomis asked Lillian, who was standing next to her. "Prince Jonathan. He's from a different kingdom." She answered. "I don't like this." Nokomis mutters. She walks down to the dance floor as the waltz comes to an end. She goes to Ella. "Ella, may I speak with you for a moment?" She asks and leads Ella out to the balcony. They stand at the railing and Ella turns her back to the edge. "What is it Aunt Nokomis?" She asks. "Why are you trying to take Lunar's throne?" She asks. Nokomis moves closer to Ella, slightly. "I'm not. Why would you think that?" She asks. "I saw you admiring her crown. Do not lie to me." Nokomis snaps. Ella's expression goes from slightly frightened to terrified. "I wasn't admiring it. I swear." Ella says. Nokomis grabs Ella and pushes her over the railing, holding onto her arm. "I said not to lie to me." She snarls. "Nokomis, please, don't do this." Ella pleads, tears streaming out of her eyes and she tries to get hold of the railing. "I'm sorry but I won't let you take Lunar's throne." Nokomis says and lets go of Ella, watching her fall into the lake below.
"Someone! Help! Princess Ella has fallen into the lake!" Nokomis runs into the ballroom and screams. Lunar runs to the balcony and searches for her cousin. Aramis runs out to the balcony as well and sinks to the floor sobbing. Nokomis walks out to the balcony and Lunar turns on her. "What did you do." She demands. It was less a question and more of an accusation. "I did nothing. I was just as terrified as you. I saw her fall and tried to reach her." Nokomis says and Lunar frowns at her. "You are lying." Lunar snarls. "I did what had to be done." She says and walks into the ballroom.