-1 month later- (Proteus's P.O.V.)

I twitched nervously as I fingered my ceremony sword, my eyes wary yet excited as I looked over the crowd, which I was okay with, as it wasn't the whole city. I can only hope that my Calleigh can take it well as I did. I wore my top best formal clothes, a rich royal blue ensemble with a white sash across my chest, with my sword resting at my hip, and my high brown boots. My hair was given a bit of a haircut like Sinbad had foreseen, for nearby is my father with the Council, a page holding a pillow which held a pair of crowns for the status of King and Queen of Syracuse.

I exhaled a breath, as I was happy for my family, seeing my dear friends at front, with my niece and nephew. It was a miracle, really as I had finally found why Alie was upset beyond herself that day of that disastrous cheating breakup. I can only hope that the traitor, Anthony deserved what he got. Anyway, Alie was overjoyed when she told me the news with a smiling Kale, and a happy pair of kids. She's miraculously with child, yes, she's pregnant. I was so happy for her, yet Calleigh has beaten me to it, as she actually shrieked from hearing the news.

Amber bet that it would be a sister, while Jake bet for a brother. The others was happy for the couple. And for the puppies, they grew into little rascals of mischief, yet they're behaving well today, probably thanks to Spike and Harvey's orders in dog language. The band began, thanks to Father's nod, our familiarly favorite song coming on. I didn't know how, but Calleigh has taught the band the tempo and the scales of the song.

I have often dreamed

Of a far off place

Where a great, warm welcome will be waiting for me

Where the crowds will cheer

When they see my face

And a voice keeps saying

This is where I'm meant to be

I will find my way

I can go the distance

I'll be there some day

If I can be strong

I know every mile will be worth my while

I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong

I am on my way

I can go the distance

I don't care how far

Somehow I'll be strong

I know every mile

Will be worth my while

I would go most anywhere to find where I belong

I looked straight once the song slowed down, and a veil moved away to reveal about the most beautiful sight I had ever seen in my life. I whispered in English, "Wow.". Her blue-green eyes sparkled of delight as she saw me, her dark blonde hair curled up in a updo, her lovely dark tan skin contracting with her gorgeous gown, a pearl white ruffled chiffon with subtle designs that was inspired by the beauty of Syracuse. She walked alone, with the audience nodding or subtly bowing to her, and she smiled at me as she got closer, and I sighed lightly, my hand moving to grab her hand.

"You look so beautiful, my love.". I said. Calleigh giggled lightly, "Not bad yourself, my prince.". I chuckled at that, and we soon faced one of the Elders, who had researched about the Book of Peace all his life, and he was also the one who officiated the marriage of my father and my late mother. She died briefly after my birth, as it was said that the sickness affected her more than everybody thought. Her name was Carissa. I actually took after her some, with my eyes from Father.

The ceremony went rather well, then the hard part came, well, not for me, but for Calleigh. She looked nervous, from what I could tell from her eyes, and I squeezed her hand gently, and she looked at me curiously. "Don't forget what I did for us, Calleigh.". I was referring to the day when I finally reunited with Father, and how I had introduced her to him and the Council. I admit I was very protective over Calleigh, reacting strongly when one of the Council recited a forgotten rule.

I was first as it should be. "Prince Proteus, do you swear to uphold the rights, the laws of Syracuse, protect the people, and be the best king as you can be?". The council asked clearly.

"I do, and I promise from my heart, I will take care of my own city as it should be.". I answered strongly.

The elder received the King's crown from the page's pillow, and I got down on one knee, bowed my head, as he announced, "People of Syracuse, of The Seven Cities, of the Seven Seas, Proteus shall not be Prince anymore, for to the sun of the sky, he shall be King Proteus, the Loyal.". The semi-heavy gold crown came to rest upon my brow, and I got up silently, smiling formally, as I looked over to see Calleigh, who came over, taking a knee down as well.

"Lady Calleigh, do you swear to uphold the rights, the laws of your new home, Syracuse, to protect the people, and be the best queen as you can be?". The council asked once more, very clearly.

Calleigh took a deep breath, and replied, "I do, and I will fight for my city, for it's just not home to me, it's home to all the people who live and visit, and I will take care of Syracuse as it should be.".

The elder then took the Queen's crown, a lighter, yet still heavy silver crown, resting it upon her brow, announcing, "People of the earth, the sky, and the sea, Calleigh shall not be Lady anymore, for to the land of the earth, she shall be Queen Calleigh, the Fierce.". Calleigh stood up, standing next to me, and she smiled at me, as I returned it back gladly, and we looked out to our people. We heard Father announce, "Long Live King Proteus! Long live Queen Calleigh!".

The audience repeated the words happily, as they clapped and cheered for us, and I felt my hand being grazed slightly, and I smiled, recognizing Calleigh's soft hand as I grasped it, and we held hands together as we beheld our home, our people, and our love. We certainly are home at last. I wonder what our lives hold in the future, yet I am happy to live in the present right now. The world will be changed from this moment, small or big, I am not certain, but I am sure that I and Calleigh will hold to that. Home, that sounds just perfect.