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"Stay still princess or you will ruin such beautiful dress."hanako said while she arranged Anna's hair. Her hair were pulled in a neat bun with few hairs out being curled.

"I can't walk like this. It's too heavy." Anna struggled. She hasn't wore any heavy dresses in a long time. Even while in alarecia she used to wear clothing that requires for swordsmanship. But now it's Queen haruto who ordered her to dress like this.

"Just look at your reflection in the mirror you look so gorgeous .You should dress up like this everyday then prince izana wouldn't able take eyes off you. " hanako said on purpose to make Anna embarrass.

"Shut up your mouth hanako or i will make sure you won't able to talk." She threatened her.

"Don't get it angry princess. I was just trying to lighten up your mood." Hanako laughed awkwardly because of fear. "We are already running late .All the guests must be arriving soon."

Meanwhile Wistal castle started to fill with all the important guests and nobles. All the preparations were done and castle was shining bright with all the decorations. The dowager Queen of the kingdom , Haruto Wistaria stood on castle ground looking at all the soldiers of clarines who were standing firm in their shoes .

She started speaking in loud voice. "Everyone. All of you clarines' sword and shield I thank you all for your hard work."

"Yes! Your majesty" all the soldiers roared.

"I never thought her majesty would appear as well. "Mitsuhide whispered to zen .

"Well the same goes for me. She took such long time to return to the castle." Zen replied.

"Later on . I'll we be meeting both her majesty and my brother ." He informed both mitsuhide and Kiki who were standing next to him besides all the lords and soldiers of the country.

"I have gotten the news that shirayuki and obi are already left for escorting prince raji . And we will take care of other important guests while you have fun meeting your brother and her majesty." Kiki told zen. But he didn't like the idea of meeting them both together. "Those two... they're pretty similar after all. To meet them both is little..." He said and sighed .

{Throne room}

Queen stood beside the throne waiting for her sons. "Izana! Zen! " she exclaimed as she saw both of her sons together walking in.

"You both are looking fine . My adorable princes. It's been a long time as three of us had a meeting together "she said with smile on her face.

"Yes" they both said as they bowed.

"It's been while since last I sat on this chair like this "Queen said as she sat on the throne looking at her sons.

"You can stay however long you want. It's already been long time" Izana exclaimed .

"Is that so ? I wonder about that... " she said and laughed.

"Whatever the case... while I am at the castle. I won't miss this opportunity to accomplish a huge task. I have already told you what it is . It's to make you king , Izana " she said stomping her sword on the ground.

Izana met queen's eyes with determination assuring her that he is ready to take the responsibility.

"According to tradition, the next in line for the throne will place the crown on the new king's head ."she informed them. "Zen?"

"Yes?"

"I will leave it in your hands ."

"Understood" zen exclaimed.

"Then get ready it's going to be a long day."

{Tanbarun}

"Prince Raji! We have come to get you." Shirayuki exclaimed as she and obi came to get prince Raji. She wore beautiful pink gown and her apple red hair adorned with hair accessories.

"Have you been well?" she asked.

Prince Raji became stunned from seeing her

"I was aware that I would have escorts from wistal... However I didn't know it'd you, shirayuki"

His eyes became teary . He quickly turned his head in other direction and rubbed his face .

"Shirayuki , obi ... did you see just anything now."He asked.

"Nope"

"Nothing"

"That's fine then. Let's go ."

Before the coronation , only few people were present for accession. Izana signed official papers required for enthronement. He wore kingly attire , his hair tied in short ponytail. He sat in the waiting room as it's still time remaining for coronation.

"Please excuse me your majesty" zen said as he entered the waiting room.

"Oh zen. Those heavy looking clothes doesn't fit you at all." he commented as he saw zen's royal clothing for the coronation.

Zen bowed to him, "Your majesty congratulations on your enthronement ."

"Just call me brother . Don't force yourself "

"No ... I wasn't forcing it...I was... nervous .After this there's still coronation."

"Then while we wait why don't we talk. Take a seat zen " he offered.

"I extremely apologize for being late " anna burst out into the room while bowing .

Both brothers looked into her direction.

She looked elegant...like a royalty should be. Izana's eyes didn't leave her for a second.

"You are not late princess Anna. There's still time left for coronation."

"I see. I thought I am the reason for your waiting." She stated.

"You look so beautiful " zen complimented her.

"Don't you think brother?" he intentionally asked looking at his brother. He was taking his revenge from izana for always teasing him about shirayuki.

Anna's eyes met Izana's for a moment and she immediately looked away with embarrassment.

"Please pardon our intrusion .It's time " mitsuhide informed entering the waiting room with Kiki .

{Coronation Hall}

"Do you understand, your highness Zen? Let me stress upon it again. You must not drop the crown under any circumstances!" Lord haruka warned zen .

" I know. I know! You've said it countless of times. So many times in fact it's now ringing in my ears like some kind of bad omen"

"Is that lady shirayuki walking with prince of tanbarun ?" Zen heard a noble saying.

He looked to see shirayuki escorting prince Raji into the hall. They both have gave each other warm smile as they saw each other... knowing that they both were performing their respective tasks well.

"Miss, I will be in the back. " Obi said making his way in the back side of the crowd.

"Don't you want to see coronation from the front?"She said but he was gone back in instant. She felt something is wrong with him these last two days . It was like he's trying to avoid someone . Her eyes wandered around the entry gate after listening certain commotion.

Izana walked in with his mother and princess Anna. Everyone's eyes stopped in front of them .

After few moments Izana knelt down in front of zen . Zen proceeded further with crown in his hands. Everyone watched with amazement as zen placed crown on his brother's head.

Izana looked up after he got crowned. He became stunned as he met the warm smile. Not a little amount of jealousy was seen from Zen's face. He was genuinely happy for his brother.

Everyone's heart filled with joy as they cheered after coronation. Izana stood up and greeted everyone. All the soldiers put hands on their chests kneeling down at their newly enthroned king.

"You did your job splendidly " mitsuhide appreciated zen as he approached him.

"Please call for shirayuki ." He teared up placing his hands on mitsuhide's shoulder.

"Well. For that try to free up some time tonight. You are constantly busy since the morning ." He replied.

Outside of the castle, citizens of clarines gathered to congratulate their newly crowned king .Crowd cheered as they saw royal family walking into the castle balcony. King greeted the people while wistal celebrated special day .

"Hey , I heard that his majesty izana will be getting married soon after his coronation ." one of the man said to the people who were gathered for the celebration fest .

"Eh?"

"Queen haruto made the announcement today to the lords in the castle . He's marrying the woman who was standing beside him today . Apparently she is the princess of neighboring kingdom to the north ."

{Inside the castle}

"Are you fine ?" Izana asked as he saw Anna struggling walking.

" I think I am fine . It's just the dress which is heavy ." She said as managed to walk smoothly.

"You are an odd ball which is thrown into royal people by mistake . " He chuckled.

"Don't make fun of me when I am trying hard ."

He didn't reply and just watched her. Everything was going fine . He was so happy today .

"You are staring " she said avoiding looking into his eyes .

"Is that a problem ? I am staring at my own fiance ." He teased.

Her face reddened . She knows he loves to tease others. But still she became his victim. Before she faces more embarrassment a guard interrupted them "Pardon me your majesty, her majesty and other lords are waiting for you "

"Wait here. I will be back " he told her and walked in the direction of garden .

"Anna !" Haki appeared with her brother, lord makiri .

"I really thought you wouldn't come " Anna exclaimed and both the friends shared a quick hug. It wasn't haki's plan to attend the coronation at first but she couldn't help herself to see her friend.

"You looked so happy before. I am glad to know that you are not having hard time with him ." Haki exclaimed .

"I told you I will be fine. You were worrying so much back then " They started talking like they used to .

They both watched izana talking to the lords in the garden. The way he talks to them and the way people respect him was something rare to find . The aura he possessed was kingly . Like he belonged there. Without a doubt he was perfect choice for the king.

"Its like there's nothing to say bad about him " haki said

"Be careful haki or your brother might not like what you are saying" anna said knowing that haki's brother never liked Izana. Both the friends laughed at his frowned expression at haki's statement.

"That guy is tricky. And you are fool enough to believe him." he said with serious expression. And suddenly all the atmosphere around them became serious.

"Why did you think he he helped you to convince his mother to marry you ? Just because you seduced him or he wanted to help haki and your brother. Believe me once he is done playing with you , you are just going to be a queen in a name performing countless duties for the kingdom. As for him he is the king now it doesn't hurt him to have other womens by his side."

"That's enough brother!" haki yelled at him for saying such harsh things .

"It's the truth after all .It's good if she realises soon what trouble she has gotten herself into."He said coldly leaving them alone.

"Don't take his words seriously Anna. You know how much he dislike izana."

"I know haki .I am fine .Don't worry " she said giving a fake smile to her .But in reality what he said started haunting her like a bad dream.

Author's Note :

Most of the coronation stuff is based on the manga . I had fun writing this chapter.

I hope you had fun reading it .

In the next chapter you will get to know Anna's sword fighting skills.