I'm back with Chapter 5: The King and Queen. This one points on the revealing of the true ruler of Golden City and Kim and Rai get rewarded. This one is quite short. Enjoy the story.

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Lost Love in an Amulet

Chapter 5: The King and Queen

Kim covered her eyes as the bright flash blinded her and the other townsfolk. The light cleared up and a man and a woman were seen. They were both very good looking and the glared furiously at Wallah.

"Wallah, what are you doing?" asked the man, hitting his sceptre on the ground.

Kim noticed that they were wearing crowns made of the finest gold, decorated with the most dazzling of jewels. Kim couldn't help but think that they were Wallah's parents. 'No, they couldn't be.'

The townsfolk rarely saw the king and queen and couldn't even recongise their own rulers. "What do you think you are doing out here?" asked the lady in a sweet and silvery voice.

Wallah showed a face of fear and then he quickly regained seriousness. "I'm playing with my sister," replied Wallah, calmly.

"Playing with your sister?" questioned the queen, eyeing Marianna's frightened look. "I don't think so, Wallah."

"Winnie, dear," said the king. "I think we should give Wallah here a good punishment."

"Let your sister go," demanded Winnie, who was Wallah's mother and the queen. "Right now!"

Wallah closed his eyes and focused on making the Fortress of Fire disappear. "You will be punished for trapping your sister in the Fortress of Fire. You know how many times I've told you not to use the Fortress of Fire," scolded Bolo, the king and Wallah's father.

He picked up Wallah by the collar and dragged him like a kitten to the castle gates. Winnie with her arm around Marianna's shoulders walked back to the castle. Mariam quickly pushed through the crowd and jumped onto the fighting arena. Marianna turned to her true mother's direction and then leaped onto her in a huge bear hug. "Mother!"

"Marianna, darling!" cried Mariam, tears streaming down her cheeks and hugging Marianna so tightly.

Winnie and Bolo - dragging Wallah with him - stood in front of the hugging family. Mariam looked up and them she slapped Wallah hard in the face. "Dare you kidnap my daughter and force her to become your wife?"

Marianna held her angry mother back. "Mother. Calm yourself, "she scolded. "I know Wallah's been pretty bad but you have no right to punish him, mother."

She let go of her mother and walked over to Wallah. Bolo gripped Wallah tighter but Marianna put a fair hand on Bolo's, signaling that it was alright to let Wallah go. "I know there's a little bit of good in everyone in the world, even you," she said, putting a hand over Wallah's heart.

"Let me reveal what kind of good lies in Wallah's heart."

Bright green light surrounded Marianna's hand and then she pulled out a string of beautiful colours from Wallah's heart.

"This is the goodness that has been hiding deep inside the cruel prince of Golden City's heart. Look and observe carefully," Marianna announced, playing with the dancing, happy, bright colours of a cruel heart. "No one is all evil. Everyone has a bit of good in them. I should not be thought as the good guy but an apprentice of the good guys."

"Then who is the good guys, Princess Marianna?" asked a pheasant.

Marianna smiled and then continued her words, " We all have a good and bad side to each and every person. Some have a larger bad side and some have a larger good side but everyone has a little of bad and good. No one has an equal good or bad side nor a full one too. So listen and hear me well, people of Golden City, let me introduce you to my mentor and friend..."

Marianna smiled at Kim and shouted, "The one, the only, Kimiko Toho and her boyfriend, Raimundo Pedrosa!"

The townsfolk applauded for the both of them. Kim who was stubborn to move had to be dragged up next to Marianna who was happily hugging her good friends.

Bolo and Winnie appeared beside Kim and Rai and bowed. "You have shown us the strength of your heart and the loyalty to a friend in need. We are grateful to you."

The both of them bowed lowly to Kim and Rai. "No, there's no need for formality," Kim informed, shaking her head. "We are commoners. We don't even come from this world. My friend and I were thrown in."

"We have everything to give you thanks for. Wallah's true actions have been revealed and we can finally give the throne back to the true ruler of Golden City," said Bolo, smiling.

"Huh?" questioned Mariam and the townsfolk.

"Yes," answered Kim, turning around to face the people. "For eight years now, King Bolo and Queen Winnie have been ruling over Golden City. The truth is, the heir to the throne that time was only very young. About ten I think. I shall reveal to you your true heiress to the throne."

Kim turned around to face Marianna and curtsied low and then Rai bowed lowly. From her hand, she forged a golden tiara and she held it gently in her hands.

"May I present to you, your true ruler..." announced Kim. "Marianna Melancoly Ilham."

Wallah who was lying at his father's feet gasped with shock, "You?"

"Be surprised," mocked Kim, placing the golden tiara onto Marianna's head with her mother by her side and crying happy tears.

The people of the town clapped and shouted with joy, throwing their hats into the sky. Marianna hugged Kim and cried. "Thank you, Kimiko Toho for returning my throne and saving Golden City, you and Raimundo Pedrosa will be rewarded with great dignity and pride."

GREAT HALL

CROWING OF MARIANNA MELANCOLY ILHAM

Since there was no real king or queen, Marianna decided that Kim should crown her. "But, I'm not priest or king nor queen," objected Kim as she was informed by Marianna.

"Kim, you're my greatest friend and I would like you to take the honour. Please do this for me," begged Marianna, her royal robes dragging behind her as she paced up and down, begging her heart out.

"But Marianna, I don't belong here. I'm not like you all. I'm a pure human."

"Please?" begged Marianna, her eyes growing large and innocent. "Just for me? Only this once?"

Kim smiled and laughed lightly at her friend's attempt to tempt her. She was just to adorable to resist. "Oh, alright."

Kim stood at the altar with Rai beside her, holding the beautiful tiara Kim had brought up on a velvet pillow. "It'll be alright, Kim," soothed Rai when he saw her trembling. He grabbed her hand.

"I don't know if I can do it," whispered Kim, fidgeting a lot.

"You can, Kim. Want to go over your lines once more?" asked Rai, stroking the bottom of her hair.

Kim shook her head but before she could say anthing, the flute started playing and Marianna who was beautifully dressed walked in. She too was very nervous. Kim gave her a reassuring smile and Marianna returned it.

The ceremony was over quick enough and Kim made it through with smooth ease.

AFTER CROWNING CELEBRATION

Kim and Rai walked into the ballroom and looked around for Marianna. Marianna was mingling with the townsfolk in the middle of the dance floor. "Marianna!" called Kim, waving to her.

The now-queen Marianna looked to the direction of which her name was called. "Hi, Kim, Rai," greeted Marianna, leaving the crowd she was talking to. "I've got a surprise for you tonight."

"What is it?" asked Rai.

"You will have to wait and see," teased Marianna, walking away. "Want some champange?"

Kim and Rai nodded. "The table's over there."

"Thanks," thanked Kim as Marianna walked away. "I'll get one for you?"

"We'll go together," Rai said, pushing Kim forward.

Kim picked up a champagne glass for Rai and herself and poured champangne into both the glasses. The liquid was so delicious and Kim savoured it till the last drop. "This is unlike any other champange I've ver tasted before," Kim said, putting down the glass.

"I didn't know you drink," teased Rai.

"Well, only once or twice."

Chi Fay suddenly appeared and jumped into Kim. "Kim, darling. I've missed you," sibbed Chi Fay, her kitty tears streaming down and wetting her fur.

Kim wiped away the tears with her finger and kissed Chi Fay's nose. "I've missed you, too," whispered Kim, sipping some more champange.

Marianna than appeared on the stage. "Good people of Golden City," she announced, her voice clear. "We've gathered here today to celebrate my coronation and also another thing. The saviours of Golden City deserve to be rewarded. Shall we reward them?"

The whole crowd shouted a loud chorus of 'yes'. Marianna smiled and called, "Kim, Rai. You are wanted," said Marianna, teasingly.

"Who are those people?" asked Rai to Kim.

"Rai..." called Marianna. "Kim..."

The both of them shyly got up and walked over to where Marianna stood. "Do we have to?" asked Kim, innocently.

"Yes."

Rai helped Kim onto stage and he climbed up after. A boy, a year elder than Marianna walked out, carrying two boxes covered with a silk cloth. "Thank you, Draco," she thanked, stroking the boy's cheek lightly.

Kim saw the boy's cheeks turn a bright crimson then he left. "As the saviours of Golden City, I hereby reward you as official warriors of Golden City. You can contact us anytime with this necklaces that I have specially forged from the depths of Mountain Silver. "

Marianna handed the boxes to Kim and Rai. "Thank you, Marianna. We will never forget you," Kim said, hugging Marianna.

A FEW HOURS LATER,

Rai lead Kim onto the dance floor with the other couples of all ages: the old folk, the little kids. "So, enjoying yourself tonight?" asked Rai, pushing a lock of Kim's silky black hair behind her ear.

"Sure."

"I was really worried about you back there when you were fighting with Wallah. I'm lucky you didn't get hurt," whispered Rai.

"I'm sorry."

Kim lay her head on Rai's chest and swayed to the sweet melody. Rai wrapped his arms around Kim's waist and ran his fingers through her hair. He breathed in deep, enjoying the smell of the shampoo that Kim used to wash her hair.

"Well, we're back together again. There's nothing to worry about," said Rai, after a moment of silence.

Kim buried her head deeper into Rai's chest. "Is that tears I see?" asked Rai, teasingly as he lifted Kim's head from his chest.

Kim quickly wiped them away. "Why? Tell me, what's the matter?" Rai coaxed, wiping a tear that rolled down her cheek.

"I'm just so happy," Kim sobbed, smiling her most dazzling smile. "That we're save and sound."

Kim wiped her tears and hugged Rai, tightly. "I love you so much, Rai," Kim said, putting her arms around Rai's neck.

"I love you, too, Kimiko Toho."

Kim leaned up and gently touched his lips. She blushed a little.

OUT IN THE ROYAL GARDENS, HALF AN HOUR LATER

All the couples were out in the garden, enjoying the glorious shine of the moon. Kim and Rai sat down next to Marianna who was leaning on the boy who had handed Marianna the cases.

"Hi," greeted Kim, softly. "In love with a page?"
Marianna laughed softly and whispered a reply, "Don't tell my mother. She doesn't really fancy Draco. She thinks his too low ranked for a queen like me."

"I think she just found out," replied Kim, pointing behind her.

Marianna looked up and found her mother standing on the balcony in her room. Marianna quickly turned back and leaned in closer to Draco. Her mother shook her head and went back into the room.

Kim leaned onto Rai's shoulder and sighed. Rai slipped his arm around her waist. Kim pushed Rai's arm away and leaned in to give him a kiss. Rai tucked his hand under her hair and kissed her deeply.

Kim ran her fingers through Rai's brown hair and leaned back into his chest. She looked at Marianna's direction to see her deeply smooching Draco, the page boy which her mother disliked.

Kim laughed, softly and turned back onto the moon.

This is almost the end of the story. You can choose not to read the epilogue but you will miss half the magestic plot of the story. The epilogue is a chapter where Kim and Rai save the Dark Lands and end up in a very romantic situatuion when they get back home.

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